NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MARITIME AFFAIRS
18 Sep 2023: NIMA delegation including Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), DG NIMA, Cdre (Retd) Ali Abbas, Director NIMA (K), and Mr. Wajih Ur Rehman, Research Officer visited the Embassy of Pakistan in Korea at Seoul on 18 Sep 23. Col. Zafar Changez, Defence Attaché in South Korea welcomed the delegation and briefed about the ongoing developments between the two countries.
08 Sep 2023: DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) called on HE Dr M Faisal, High Commissioner at London. They discussed possible avenues of cooperation in the maritime domain. It included the role of IMO in the revival of the ship recycling industry in Pakistan by ratification of HKC; strengthening of IOTC related legislation, collaboration between NIMA and local think tanks, etc.
It was concluded that UK, having a rich maritime heritage, can offer a lot of opportunities to the Pakistan’s maritime sector. HC extended his full support to DG NIMA.
06 Sep 2023: Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) attended Defense Day celebrations at UK High Commission in London on 06 Sept 23.
The Reception was attended approx 220 guests, which include Pak origin British Parliamentarians, Defence Attachés from over 50 countries, members of UK MoD, Veterans of Pak Armed Forces, Pakistani community and journalists.
On this occasion, rich tributes were paid to the Armed Forces and the people of Pak who rendered great sacrifices in Pakistan’s fight against external aggression.
12 June 2023: DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed H I (M) called on Pakistan Ambassador to Sweden HE Zahoor Ahmed. Matters regarding Climate Change, Off shore windmills etc were discussed. The meeting lasted for 2 hours.
09 June 2023: NIMA Delegation visited Ocean Campus Day Seminar at Oslo. Leading world universities were presenting their experience on Education, Training, and capacity building.
09 June 2023: Director General NIMA Vice Admiral (retd)Ahmed Saeed HI (M) of along with NIMA delegation Mr Kamran Hasmhi and Dr. Nazia Sher met with delegation of Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Director Mattis Raustol (Section of South Asia and Afghanistan) and Henrik Harboe (Special representative, Department for Sustainable development). In meeting, DG brief about the challenges in fisheries management and gaps in our deep sea fisheries policy. Most of the stock are depleted and especially our lucrative yellow fish tuna species stock depletion. In this regard DG enlighten the role of Indian Ocean tuna commission role and Quota allocation in high seas. Norwegian Director and special represented from MOFA discussed about the climatic and ocean issues and status of ratified of Hong Kong convention and international agreement negotiations. DG also focused on the green ship recycling industry and establishment of IMO office in Karachi. Pakistan need supports from Norwegian government in capacity building and training in this regard.
08 June 2023: National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) delegation headed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M) attended Blue tales- nor Shipping conference at Oslo Norway.
08 June 2023: Director General NIMA Vice Admiral (retd)Ahmed Saeed HI (M) of along with NIMA delegation Mr Kamran Hasmhi and Dr. Nazia Sher met with the delegation of Fritjof Nansen Institute (FNI) Director Iver B.Neumann
Resume of dialogue – NIMA vs FNI: The Dir FNI, Dr. I, B Beumann, introduced his institute that, its core expertise in Maritime Issues. FNI was established as a leading institution in the field of maritime research. It conducts multi disciplinary studies on various maritime related issues, including marine biodiversity, sustainable fisheries, maritime security, and the governance of the Arctic region. FNI’s research contributes to making informed policy decisions at national and international level. FNI’s research focuses on promoting environmental sustainability in marine and coastal areas as well. It explores innovative approaches to sustainable development, marine spatial planning, and integrated ocean management. FNI do analyzes the environmental impacts of human activities and provides policy recommendations for mitigating these effects.
07 June 2023: DG Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M) along with Delegation of NIMA was called on Ambassador of Pakistan HE Ms. Saadia Altaf Qazi -Pakistan Embassy. Matters of mutual interests especially ship recycling discussed.
07 June 2023: The Nor Shipping opening ceremony was held in the majestic main hall of Oslo City Hall on Monday June 5. The ceremony was set the spotlight on Partnership, diversity and ocean opportunities and reveal the winners of the Nor-Shipping Young Entrepreneur Awards and the Next Generation Ship Award. The prominent guest-list includes International and Norwegian government officials, delegates from the UN, ambassadors, CEO`s and key professionals from a wide range of ocean industries. Maritime Sector was supposed to be male dominated sector. Today, Nor shipping launches strategies at gender equitability strategies.
05 June 2023: NIMA delagation, Director General NIMA Vice Admiral Ahmad Saeed(HI) M,Kamran Hashmi and Dr Nazia Sher Meet with Ulf Sverdrup, Director of the Norwegian institute of international affairs (NUPI) and wrenn yennie lindgreen (Senior research fellow) at NUPI at Oslo, Norway
NIMA Islamabad (25 May 23): A four-member delegation of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) led by Director General NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on 25 May 2023. Secretary MoFA. Dr. Asad Majeed welcomed NIMA team and appreciated the vibrant role of the institution on important maritime issues. A productive series of discussions on various maritime avenues took place with specific focus on geo-strategic imperatives in Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and integration of blue economy endeavours into the National Economy. #MoFA #NIMA National Institute of Maritime Affairs – NIMA
05 May 2023: DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M) called on Norwegian Ambassador H E Per Albert Ilsaas.
01 Dec 2022: Ambassador of Royal Norwegian Embassy at Islamabad, H.E, Mr. Per Albert Ilsaas along with Ms. Hellen (Deputy Secretary) called on DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) at NIMA HQ, Islamabad. At the onset, DG explained the role of NIMA in maritime policy research. Thereafter, while discussing maritime related issues, H.E the ambassador specifically focused on the issues being faced by the Ship Breaking & Recycling (SBRI) Industry from the EU perspective. He emphasized that Pakistan must consider signing of Hong Kong Convention (HKC) to reap the benefits for SBRI i.e., get increased number of ships from EU. He also discussed the prospects of installing sea-based windmill energy along Pakistani coast. Meeting concluded on a note, need for enhancing bilateral interactions to crystalize way forward.
29 Nov 2022: Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs-NIMA called on Secretary National Security Division (NSD), Engr. Aamir Hasan in his office. Issues of National Security, Maritime Economy, and possible avenues of cooperation between NIMA and NSD came under discussion. At the end, souvenirs were exchanged.
03 Nov 2022: President IRS, Islamabad hosted a farewell luncheon in the honour of outgoing DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M) along with his newly appointed successor Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) and other senior officials of NIMA.
01 Nov 2022: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) handed over the Command of NIMA to Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M)
6 July 2022: Rear Admiral Foad Amin Baig HI(M), DG PMSA called on Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA at NIMA Head Office, Islamabad.
11 May 2022: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA, and Ambassador Nadeem Riyaz, President IRS on the occasion of MoU signing ceremony.
11 April 2022: DG NIMA, Vice Admiral (R) Abdul Aleem HI (M) presenting souvenir to Lt Gen Aamer Riaz, HI(M)(R), President CGSS during his visit to NIMA.
01 March 2022: Secretary MoMA, Mr. Mian Asad Hayaud Din called on Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA at NIMA Head Office, Islamabad.
2 December 2021: Cdre (Retd) Naghman Chaudhry called on Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA at NIMA Head office, Islamabad.
22 November 2021: Staff Major General (Sea) Abdullah Bin Hassan Al-Sulaiti, Commander Qatar Emiri Naval forces called on DG NIMA, Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) at NIMA Head Office, Islamabad.
29 September 2021: Director General NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) called on COMPAK Vice Admiral Naveed Ashraf HI(M)
29 September 2021: Director General NIMA Vice Admiral
(Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) and Mohammad Rajpar Chairman Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association (PSAA) on the occasion of
MoU signing ceremony
27 September 2021: COMKAR Vice Admiral Ovais Ahmed
Bilgarmi HI(M) and DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) exchanged souvenirs during the meeting at HQ COMKAR
29 September 2021: Director General NIMA , Vice Admiral (R) Abdul Aleem HI(M) called on Director General PMSA Rear Admiral Shuaib Khatak HI(M)
10 Aug 2021: Lt.General(R) Naeem Khalid Lodhi called on Director General NIMA, Vice Admiral (R) Abdul Aleem HI (M) at NIMA (HO), Islamabad.
01 July 2021: DG NIMA interaction with President Council of Economic & Energy Journalists, Raja Kamran and other journalists of print and electronic media.
04 May 2021: Director General NIMA , Vice Admiral (R) Abdul Aleem HI(M) called on Chairman Pakistan Council of Research in water Resources (PCRWR) Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
04 March 2021: Deputy Defence Attache, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Senior Colonel Ji Xinqi and Senior Colonel Tan Maixin called on Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M), DG NIMA
24 Feb 2021: Captain (Retd) Asad Ehsan Latifi PN, Manager Marines Affairs , BYCO Petroleum Pakistan Limited called on
Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M),
DG NIMA
29 Jan 2021: Mr. Mohammad A. Rajpar, Chairman Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association (PSAA) called on Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs, Vice Admiral (Retd)
Abdul Aleem HI(M)
28 Feb 2020: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs called on
Executive Director Special Projects and Planning PNSC
Khurrum Mirza
24 January 2020: Vice Admiral (R) Abdul Aleem HI(M), DG NIMA along with Director NIMA (I), Commodore (Retd) Baber Bilal SI(M) and a team of researchers visited Center for Aerospace and Security Studies (CASS), Islamabad.
14 Jan 2020: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs called on Secretary Ministry of Maritime Affairs Mr Rizwan Ahmed
14 Jan 2021: Minister of Maritime Affairs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi Visited National Institute of Maritime Affairs
13 Feb 2020: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M)
Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs called on President COPAIR Ms. Amina Malik
03 Jan 2020: Dr. Rizwana Abbasi, Associate Professor,
Department of International Relations, National University of Modern Languages NUML) called on Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) Director General National Institute of
Maritime Affairs
26 Nov 2019: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA called on Rear Admiral Zaka ur rehman HI(M), the Director General PMSA at PMSA Headquarters.
26 Nov 2019: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI (M), DG NIMA called on Rear Admiral Ather Saleem HI(M), MD Karachi Shipyard & Engineering.
13 June 2019: DG NIMA, Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M), called on President and Gulf Studies CPGS Senator Sehar Kamran and discussed Various matters of
mutual cooperation and collaboration between CPGS and NIMA
30 June 2019: DG NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) called on DG Institute of Policy Studies
10 Jan 2020: Vice Admiral (Retd) Abdul Aleem HI(M) Director General National Institute of Maritime Affairs called on Major General Syed Khalid Amir Jaffery HI(M), (Retd)- President Center for Global & Strategic Studies
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