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20 November 2024
President NIMA, while attending CoP-29 in Baku, met with H.E. Qasim Mohiuddin, Ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan. They discussed several key areas of mutual interest, including collaborative studies on geo-strategic imperatives, opportunities for advancing aquaculture, enhancing transit trade through Pakistani ports, and fostering greater collaboration with various think tanks in Pakistan. The Ambassador assured his commitment to supporting these efforts.
20 November 2024
NIMA co-organized with The Professionals Network to hold the 14th Annual Ports & Shipping, Logistics and SCM Conference and Exhibition 2024 at Mövenpick Hotel. The theme for the event was "Capitalizing Pakistan's Maritime Transformation".
Cdre(R) Ovais Hyder SI(M) Director NIMA(K) introduced the Ship Building & Ship Breaking Industry, challenges and opportunities, and it's current statistics.
High level guests were in attendance which also included the Honorary Consul General of Ethiopia Mr. Ibrahim Khalid Tawab, Mr. Mohammad Rajpar, Mr. Majeed Aziz and more. The event was graced by the presence of Ethiopian Ambassador H.E Mr. Jamal Baker Abdula, and former President KCCI Mr. Anjum Nisar.
19 November 2024
NIMA, in collaboration with KPT, held a panel discussion at Pakistan Pavilion of COP29. Dr.Fasiha moderated the session & introduced the topic, i.e., the significance of transitioning to green shipping practices in the pursuit of the Paris Agreement. The panellists included Mr. Camille Bourgeon; technical officer at IMO, Mr. Marek Harsdorff; technical officer at ILO, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed; President NIMA, Cdre (Retd)Raheel Masood; Proj Dir NIMA and Mr Muhammad Nadeem; representative of KPT.
19 November 2024
The Center of Pakistan and International Relations (COPAIR) and National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) signed an MOU at the sidelines of the COP29 negotiations. Both the parties agreed to support the cause of climate change and youth capacity building through mutual cooperation and joint ventures. The MOU took place at the Pakistan Pavilion and Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, Coordinator to PM on climate change graced the occasion as a special guest.
19 November 2024
NIMA, being part of IDEAS 2024 at the Karachi Expo Centre, showcased its research publications on maritime sectors. The dignitaries showed keen interest in NIMA research work.
The stall received significant attention, underscoring NIMA's contributions to maritime research and policy development.
18 November 2024
NIMA's team attended the Denmark Pavilions event on “The bridge: Decarbonising the shipping industry with green fuels”.
President NIMA had a fruitful discussion with MAN Energy Solutions, Uwe Lauber about the future of green fuels in the shipping sector. It was an insightful peek into the developments happening in the world of green shipping fuels.
18 November 2024
President NIMA, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed and Dr. Fasiha Safdar met a number of dignitaries including the ambassador of Pakistan to Azerbaijan Mr. Qasim Mohiuddin, Coordinator to PM on climate change Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, IMO Representative Mr. Camille Bourgeon, Director General WWF-Pakistan Mr. Hammad Naqi Khan and Executive Director SDPI Dr. Abid Sulehri among others.
There was a unified resolve to work together towards building resilience against the threats of climate change in all sectors of the national economy, including the maritime sector.
18 November 2024
Our team is proud to participate in Nigeria Pavilion's event at COP29 on "Catalysing an Evidence-Based Just Transition: Towards Realizing Zero Emissions in Africa’s Maritime and Blue Economy Sector."
Together, we’re exploring innovative pathways for a sustainable and inclusive blue economy while fostering global collaboration for zero-emission solutions.
15 November 2024
Mr. Mohammed A. Rajpar, Chairman of the Pakistan Ship’s Agents Association (PSAA) & active member of BoA NIMA met with Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed (Retd), President NIMA. During their meeting, they discussed potential avenues for collaborative research involving shipping agents. Mr. Rajpar commended NIMA's research work and publications, emphasizing the importance of cultivating closer relationships with national and international maritime stakeholders. He also offered his support to further strengthen NIMA’s engagement in this regard.
15 November 2024
Norway’s Ambassador to Pakistan, H.E. Per Albert Ilsaas visited NIMA and met with Predident Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M). He was presented the final copy of the research study titled “Gap Analysis Study on Safe & Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (SENSREC) Program in Pakistan.” The President appreciated the support of Royal Norwegian Embassy and Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ambassador Ilsaas commended NIMA's efforts and hopped to continue collaborative engagements in the future as well.
14 November 2024
Dr. Mehmood Ul Hassan Khan, Executive Director of the Center of South Asia & International Studies (CSAIS), Islamabad, met with Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, President of NIMA, in his office. The leaders discussed opportunities for mutual collaboration, enhancing bilateral cooperation. Following their discussions, Dr. Khan presented Vice Admiral Saeed with a book titled The Odyssey of Indonesia: From Turbulence to Economic Prosperity as a gesture of goodwill.
13 November 2024
Mr. Srini Seetharam, Economic Officer, and Ms. Rehana Sajid, ESTH Officer, from the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad visited NIMA to strengthen bilateral ties and explore collaboration. Discussions focused on harnessing Pakistan’s Blue Economy potential, emphasizing sustainable shrimp farming, coastal tourism, green shipbuilding, and ship recycling. Both sides committed to advancing sustainable development in Pakistan's coastal areas, with the U.S. delegation offering to connect NIMA with U.S. think-tanks and potential partners.
13 November 2024
A two member delegation of UK High Commission, led by Deputy High Commissioner Ms. Sarah Mooney and Naval & Air Advisor Captain Iain paid a visit to NIMA(K). Cdre (R) Ovais Hyder SI(M), Director NIMA(K), welcomed the dignitaries. The visiting delegation was apprised of the research areas that NIMA is currently engaged with. The delegation emphasized that the Pakistan maritime sector carries a huge potential for development. D-NIMA apprised the delegation that there is a renewed interest at the governmental level for exploitation of maritime potential of Pakistan. Both sides agreed to the need for development of greater collaboration between the two maritime countries.
13 November 2024
The Govt of Pak - MoMA is in the process of finalising the "PAKISTAN SHIPPING POLICY-2024." It is aimed at revitalizing the Merchant Shipping Sector by replacing the 2001 policy with a more resilient, forward-looking, and competitive policy. In this context, a
workshop to finalize the draft policy was held on Nov 13, 2024, at Islamabad, with all stakeholders.
Participants included Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed President NIMA, Senior Research Associate Cdre Raheel Masood, and Maritime Law Coordinator Sher Afzal Khan Babar, who shared valuable inputs..
President NIMA emphasized that the proposed policy must address the cardinal aspects of security & sustainability to attract investors.
11 November 2024
Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President NIMA, welcomed Katherine Anne Stewart, Asia Pacific Regional Coordinator for Armed and Security Forces Programmes at the ICRC. This meeting highlighted the growing recognition of integrating humanitarian considerations into maritime security strategies. By fostering collaboration between maritime research institutions like NIMA and humanitarian organizations like the ICRC, both parties aim to develop more comprehensive and effective approaches to addressing complex challenges in the maritime domain.
7 November 2024
Colonel Yuri S. Kulikov, Air and Naval Attaché from the Embassy of the Russian Federation, visited the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and integrated with the NIMA team headed by President, Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M).
The visiting delegate appreciated NIMA’s IMS-24 and the book on embracing Blue Economy. The discussions were centered around the geopolitical influences in the Indian Ocean region and the latest imperatives, i.e., emerging roles of BRICS, SCO, Ex Aman, etc. The potential areas of collaborative research between the two countries were also explored.
6 November 2024
The International Conference on the Tourism Potential of Pakistan was organized by Sanober Institute in Islamabad. The event focused on the diverse tourism opportunities in Pakistan, including coastal tourism. A team of NIMA researchers headed by Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmad Saeed HI(M), President NIMA, attended the event and shared their thoughts on the subject.
31 October 2024
Commodore (R) Ovais Hyder SI(M), Director NIMA Karachi , along with his team, visited Mr. Muhammad Ali Rajpar, Chairman of the Pakistan Shipping Agents Association (PSAA). The meeting highlighted a shared commitment to enhancing Pakistan's maritime sector, addressing current challenges, and exploring future opportunities Ports and shipping. They discussed innovative recycling methods, transit and transshipment trade, and strengthening intermodal connectivity to improve cargo movement across land, sea, and rail. This collaborative effort aims to position Pakistan's shipping industry at the forefront of eco-friendly practices and enhance its competitive standing on the global stage.
30 October 2024
Mr. Wajih Ur Rehman, Research Associate at National Institute of Maritime Affairs, presented Pakistan's Ferry Safety Country Profile at the 5th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Workshop on Ferry Safety in Guangzhou, China.
The aim of the presentation was to provide the status of ferry operations in Pakistan, their governance structure, and the safety practices being undertaken. The Forum provided a platform to engage with regional countries to learn from their experiences in domains of maritime governance, safety of life at sea and technological best practices.
30 October 2024
Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs (MoMA), visited the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA). The event marked the critical importance of enhanced collaboration between MoMA and NIMA to drive Pakistan’s maritime development and unlock the potential of the country’s Blue Economy. The Minister expressed a strong desire in advancing key sectors including Aquaculture, Green Shipping, Maritime Tourism and Green Ship Recycling.
In the ensuing discussions, a need was felt to develop all-inclusive National Action Plan to harness the country’s maritime resources giving due regards to sustainability. In this regard, the Minister emphasized the value of coordinated efforts among MoMA, NIMA and other maritime stakeholders.
Reaffirming his commitment, the Federal Minister assured NIMA of his full support to achieve their objectives.
29 October 2024
A delegation of Maritime Centre of Excellence (MCE), PNWC led by Deputy Commandant PNWC, Cdre. Ahsen Ahmed Khan paid a collaborative visit to NIMA. The other team members included Lt. Cdr. Dr. Sufian Ullah; Director Research Wing, Dr. Marriyam Siddique; Assistant Professor MCE and Ms. Javaria Shaikh; Associate Researcher, MCE. Vice President NIMA, Mr. Babar Bilal Haider welcomed the delegation. Discussions revolved around ongoing collaborations and the way forward for strengthening reciprocal linkages between the two institutions. Both the sides agreed to enhance cooperation, conduct quarterly meetings and work in harmony for promoting maritime research and advocacy efforts.
28 October 2024
Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), met with the Federal Minister for Commerce, Mr. Jam Mir Kamal Khan Alyani, to explore Pakistan’s maritime trade potential and strategies for economic growth.
Minister Jam Kamal stressed the significance of developing a strong shipping industry to position Pakistan as a regional transshipment hub, optimising the strategic potential of Gwadar. He reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to fostering public-private partnerships and advancing the maritime sector.
25 October 2024
Ms. Sadaf, CEO of The Walnut Heights Resort and Walnut Travel Tours and Consultancy (WTTC), along with Mr. Mian Hashim Masood, Director of Operations, visited NIMA for discussions on potential areas of collaboration. The delegation received a detailed briefing on NIMA's functions and explored possible avenues for joint efforts. Various areas of common interest came under discussion. It was agreed to develop greater cooperation for the promotion of maritime tourism & advancement of maritime interests of Pakistan.
24 October 2024
At the Pakistan Sustainability Summit 2024, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed, President NIMA, delivered a keynote on the critical role of the 'Sustainable Blue Economy' in national growth, stating that marine health is essential for terrestrial life. Chief Guest Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed highlighted the need to broaden national security to include human security, focusing on population welfare for a sustainable future. Other speakers, including Geir Thomas Tonstol (ILO), Antony Kar Hung Tam (UNESCO), and Afsar Khan (KP Environment), stressed the importance of dialogue and partnerships to advance Pakistan's Vision 2025 goals.
21 October 2024
National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Islamabad in collaboration with the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), organized 2nd seminar of the series on Blue Economy, subtitled "Challenges to Maritime Trade," It was centered around regional connectivity initiatives including BRI, global & regional security imparities, latest technological & climate stimuluses etc.
10 October 2024
NIMA-K Researchers visited Karachi Port Trust (KPT) where they met with KPT Officials and were informed of the on-going work of KPT and the sustainable shipping practices being adopted by them. The visit proved highly beneficial especially for the newly joined research assistants in developing and understanding port operations.
9 October 2024
The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), in collaboration with Bahria University, hosted the International Maritime Symposium 2024 (IMS 24) under the theme “Realisation of Blue Economy through the Prism of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Options for Developing Countries.” The event brought together international experts, diplomats, policymakers, and maritime professionals for discussions on sustainable practices.
9 October 2024
NIMA-K Researchers attended a session on “Unlocking Our Potentials and Skills for Success in Life” held at the Quaid-e-Azam House Museum. The session was also attended by Master Trainer Mr. Naveed Elahi Malik who conducted the session, and was arranged by the Institute of Nation Building.
3 October 2024
Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M), (Retd), President NIMA addressed the Seminar titled “Tourism for Peace” as the Guest of Honor - organized by the Institute of Regional Studies, in collaboration with Walnut Travel & Tour Consultancy on 03 Oct 24. He stressed addressing the governance challenges due to inadequate federal and provincial coordination, hindering tourism. He also called for the need of a comprehensive Maritime Tourism Policy is needed to designate tourism sites and facilitate land leasing, promoting smart and sustainable development, & attracting investment.
2 October 2024
Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M), (Retd), President NIMA, attended the launch of the WTTC "Tourism for Peace" event organized by Walnut Travel & Tour Consultancy on 02 Oct 24.
2 October 2024
ILO country head Mr Gier Thomas gave away souvenirs to president NIMA on the occasion of call on - 02 Oct 24. Matter pertaining to ILO and NIMA collaborations in the implementation of HKC at Gadani Ship Breaking yards were discussed.
President NIMA recounted that it was Quaid-i-Azam M Ali Jinnah's desire to get integrated with UN bodies like ILO. Pakistan, 3 months after its creation, applied for ILO membership on Oct 31, 1947.
30 September 2024
NIMA was invited by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to participate as a key stakeholder in the Validation Workshop for the Astola Island Marine Protected Area (MPA) Management Plan. Cdre (Retd) Ovais Hyder SI (M), Director NIMA (K) along with NIMA team attended the workshop. It was aimed at reviewing and finalizing the strategies for sustainable management of Marine Protected Areas.
The workshop brought together a diverse group of stakeholders.
30 September 2024
Coordinator to PM on Climate Change, Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam, was called on by President NIMA, Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M) (Retd), along with NIMA's team.
Environment related topics came under discussion like transition to greener practices in the maritime sector, i.e., compliance to MARPOL Annex VI, GreenVoyage- 2050, CoP-29, Hong-Kong Convention etc to develop a comprehensive National Action Plan to control GHG. Ms. Romina Khurshid Alam appreciated NIMA's role in creating awareness regarding Blue Economy and extended her support to NIMA's endeavors.
26 September 2024
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, a conference on Sustainable Tourism Conference 2.1 was held at Beach Luxury Hotel. Minister for Tourism, Culture & Antiquities Mr. Zulfikar Ali Shah graced the occasion as the chief guest. President NIMA, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M) honored the event as a Guest of Honor/Panelist. During his speech, he highlighted the potential of maritime tourism in Pakistan’s economy and its challenges.
26 September 2024
On World Maritime Day 2024, NIMA hosted a book launch for "From a Mountain Boy to a Destroyer’s Captain" by Commodore Mahmood Ur Rehman (Retd). Chief Guest Sardar Tanveer Ilyas Khan praised the author for documenting inspiring journeys for future generations. Notable speakers, including Vice Admiral Ahmad Tasnim (Retd) and Admiral Abdul Aziz Mirza, lauded the writer's leadership qualities. Cdre Mahmood expressed gratitude to attendees, mentors, and family. The event attracted diplomats, students, the maritime community, and media personnel.
26 September 2024
On World Maritime Day 2024, NIMA organized a seminar at Bahria University Karachi themed "Navigating the Future: Safety First." The event highlighted maritime safety, security, and sustainability. Special messages from CNS Admiral Naveed Ashraf and IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez were shared, with five expert papers presented on topics like sustainable shipping and smart port technologies. Chief Guest Dewan Rizwan Farooqui emphasized the industry's global economic role, and NIMA showcased its research at Pakistan Maritime Museum.
26 September 2024
Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M) (Retd), President NIMA graced the 'Conference on Countering Terrorism in Pakistan: Progress, Challenges, and Way Forward', organized by PICSS and Bahria University, as a Chief Guest and presented the Keynote Address. He urged the young scholars and practitioners to realize the need for sustained political reforms to address the underlying causes of extremism, resulting in terrorism.
26 September 2024
Dr. Irfan Yousuf, Climate Change and Carbon Pricing Consultant at World Bank Group and Ministry of Climate Change visited NIMA on President NIMA’s invitation. Dr. Yousuf delivered a lecture on “Paris Agreement, Carbon Markets and Carbon Pricing Mechanisms”. The lecture was followed by an interactive discussion session. Attendees took keen interest in the lecture and asked numerous questions related to application of carbon credits in the maritime sector of Pakistan. The attendees included NIMA researchers, students and faculty members from Bahria University’s Business School.
24 September 2024
President NIMA welcomed Ms. Aneela Khan, the newly appointed Political Secretary at the Royal Norwegian Embassy. She was briefed about NIMA’s functioning, key objectives, and ongoing projects. During the discussion, the focus was on NIMA's current and future engagements with Norway, with an aim to broaden our collaboration on the issues of promoting green practices to ensure sustainability.
17 September 2024
A high level delegation from Team Balochistan, led by Chairman Changgaiz Hussain Khan, visited the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA). President, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), extended warm welcome to the dignitaries. A detailed discussion followed on the promotion of maritime tourism, capacity building of coastal communities & possible potential areas of collaborations. Cdre Ovais Hyder SI(M) narrated his experiences of serving in these areas.
In the end, the 'Team Balochistan' presented a set of traditional Balochi chadder and Dastaar to the President.
14 September 2024
At IMSEC-24 in Karachi NIMA researchers presented their work and received praise from IMO Secretary General H.E. Mr. Arsenio Dominguez and Federal Minister Mr. Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh for their impactful maritime research. The dignitaries recognized NIMA’s contributions and encouraged linking their research with IMO. President Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) gifted NIMA's Crests and publications to the dignitaries. The event enhanced NIMA’s international outreach and highlighted its commitment to addressing maritime challenges.
14 September 2024
During the IMSEC-24, IMO Secretary General (SG) H.E. Mr. Arsenio Dominguez gave an exclusive interview to Ms. Falak Naeem and stressed the importance of think tanks like NIMA for nation building and international projects. He emphasized that successful green projects require inclusivity, digitization, transparency, and gender equality. Dominguez also highlighted Pakistan's maritime potential and IMO's support for developing the Green Ship Recycling Industry.
13-14 September 2024
On Day 2 of IMSEC, Chief Minister Sindh praised the event, and IMO SG Mr. Arsenio Dominguez lauded Pakistan's sustainability efforts. He and Federal Minister MoMA Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh visited NIMA’s stall, showing interest in its research. Dr. John Burton discussed sustainable fishing and NIMA’s contributions. On Day 3, NIMA researchers presented on maritime trade and ship recycling, with SG IMO giving an interview to Ms. Falak Naeem.
12 September 2024
At IMSEC-24 in Islamabad, President NIMA, Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed (Retd) highlighted Pakistan’s modernization of fisheries, shipbreaking, and port sectors. IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez Velasco, on his first visit to Pakistan, expressed full support for boosting maritime trade and recycling while emphasizing sustainability. Minister Qaiser Sheikh reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to IMO regulations, and Deputy PM Ishaq Dar stressed climate resilience.
12 September 2024
During the first day of IMSEC-24, being held by Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Secretary Geneal IMO, Mr. Arsenio Dominguez joined NIMA team for lunch and had a lively introduction session with the team. It was a pleasant and unique learning experience for the researchers of NIMA to share their ideas with the SG and listen to his views on key maritime issues relavant to Pakistan
12 September 2024
NIMA's research team, led by Director NIMA-K, met with a UAE delegation headed by Her Excellency ENG. Hessa Ahmed AL Shehhi to discuss Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) and potential collaboration on green shipping. Both sides expressed interest in decarbonization, carbon credits, and container business startups, agreeing to work towards an MoU. The meeting concluded with an exchange of tokens and publications.
10 September 2024
Ms. Sadaf, CEO of The Walnut Heights Resort and Walnut Travel Tours and Consultancy Islamabad, met with Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed, President NIMA. Their discussions centered on promoting coastal tourism in Sindh and Balochistan, with a particular emphasis on the vital role of the media and youth in enhancing awareness about the tourism and hospitality industry. Both leaders underscored the importance of coordinated efforts among provincial authorities to drive this initiative forward. They also agreed to continue working on capacity building for the local community and advancing sustainable maritime tourism at all levels.
09 September 2024
Norway’s Ambassador to Pakistan H.E. Per Albert Ilsaas called on President NIMA on 09 September 2024.
Discussions were held on IMO’s call for submission of EOI for assistance in “National Action Plan for reducing GHG emissions from shipping sector” under GreenVoyage-2050 program. President appreciated Norway’s pioneering role in the Green Shipping sector and discussed ways in which Pakistan can benefit from the program.
09 September 2024
A delegation led by Hou Jianxin, Chairman of Shangdong Xinxu Group, along with Cdre (R) Zafar Iqbal, CEO Gold Earth Engineering, visited the NIMA on September 9, 2024. The delegation was given an overview of NIMA’s operations and its role in shaping maritime policy and strategy. Discussions with President NIMA, Vice Admiral (R) Ahmed Saeed, centered on exploring potential areas of cooperation to enhance mutual benefits and foster sustainable growth in the maritime sector.
05 September 2024
The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in collaboration with National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), hosted a seminar on “Unlocking the Potential of Blue Economy and Pakistan’s National Security.” The seminar was aimed at underscoring the importance of maritime sector development, Pakistan’s profound dependence on maritime trade, the untapped potential of marine resources, and their intrinsic link to national security.
27 August 2024
NIMA conducted an awareness & advocacy workshop related to Maritime Affairs for Media Personnel on 27 Aug 24 at NIMA Head Office Islamabad.
16 August, 2024
The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) hosted a vital in-house discussion on the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East. Led by V/Adm (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M) and featuring esteemed guests like General (Retd) Zubair Hayat NI(M) and Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, the discussion explored the security implications for Pakistan.
15 August, 2024
President Pakistan Canada Trade Association Ms. Bushra Rehman, along with Chairman Coord of FPCCI, called on President NIMA Vice Adm Ahmed Saeed. Ms. Sana Fatima, RA at NIMA, briefed about the functioning & activities of NIMA. Various areas of common interest came under discussion. It was agreed to develop greater cooperation for the promotion of Blue Economy & advancement of maritime interests of Pakistan.
14th August, 2024
Celebrating 77 years of Pakistan’s Independence, the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) marked the day with spirited events and national pride. The celebration featured insightful speeches, patriotic songs by NIMA researchers, and a symbolic cake-cutting ceremony. NIMA’s President expressed gratitude to the team and emphasized the importance of understanding our history, respecting diversity, and using social media wisely.
August 8th, 2024
The visit of the ship was with respect to augment the ongoing research project of green shipping by NIMA researchers.During the visit the researchers were briefed about the functioning of fuel filtration and various treatment procedures, the vessel’s yearly working and regulatory procedures being complied by the ship
August 6, 2024
Meeting between the Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), met with Ms. Bushra Aman, Secretary of the National Security Division (NSD) On August 6, 2024.
August 2, 2024
On August 2, 2024, a heartfelt vote of thanks was extended to Commodore (R) Ali Abbas SI(M) by the President of NIMA and all NIMA researchers at both Karachi and Islamabad.
August 1, 2024
DG Pakistan Maritime Security Agency met with President NIMA at the NIMA Head Office on August 1, 2024.
July 31, 2024
On July 31, 2024, NIMA-K researchers, led by Cdr Muhammad Akhtar, visited the Turkish Naval Ship TCG-Kinaliada for an in-depth orientation.
July 29, 2024
A Memorandum of Understanding between the NIMA and Paradigm Shift took place on July 29, 2024, at the NIMA Head Office.
July 26, 2024
On July 29, 2024, the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) successfully completed a research study titled “Gap Analysis Study on Safe & Environmentally Sound Ship Recycling (SENSREC) Program in Pakistan,” in compliance with the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) 2009 through systematic capacity-building.
July 26, 2024
Concluding day of the ‘Maritime Law Summer School 2024,’ organized by Bahria University Law School and supported by the NIMA and the School of Law and Administration, University of Krakow, Poland.
July 11, 2024
Delegation from the Global Radiance Group (GRG) of Companies visited NIMA-K on July 11, 2024.
July 11, 2024
On July 11, 2024, Meeting between Director NIMA Karachi and Mr. Hammad Habib, Managing Director of Rawah Farm, at NIMA-Karachi.
June 28, 2024
The National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) successfully concluded its inaugural 5-day Maritime Workshop.
June 27, 2024
The Third Day of the Maritime Workshop organized by NIMA on critical topics affecting the maritime sector.
June 26, 2024
The third day of the Maritime Workshop organized by NIMA on June 26, 2024.
June 26, 2024
Online meeting between NIMA and Turkey's think tank "DEHUKAM" on June 26, 2024.
June 25, 2024
The second day of the "5 Days Maritime Training Workshop" concluded On June 25, 2024.
June 24, 2024
On June 24, 2024, the 5 Days Maritime Training Workshop at NIMA commenced with lectures from distinguished speakers.
June 15, 2024
A 4-member research team from NIMA-K visited Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works on June 15, 2024.
June 6, 2024
Vice Admiral (R) Ahmed Saeed HI (M), President of NIMA, called on Rear Admiral Imtiaz Ali SI (M) T Bt & BAR, DG PMSA on June 6, 2024.
June 6, 2024
On June 6, 2024 President NIMA Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M) met with the representative of the Ship Breaking Labor Union, Adv Haji Musharraf.
June 6, 2024
On June 6, 2024 Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M), President NIMA, hosted a five-member team from the Pakistan Maritime Science and Technology Park (PMSTP).
June 5, 2024
On June 5, 2024 Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M), President NIMA, visited the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), Karachi Center.
June 5, 2024
On June 5, 2024, Mr. Baber Bilal Haider, Vice President NIMA, attended a High-Level Panel Discussion organized by COMSATS in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
June 4, 2024
On June 4, 2024, the NIMA, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature and Bahria University organized an event regarding World Environment Day.
May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, eminent panelists spoke at the ISSI-NIMA seminar on “India’s Maritime Buildup: Implications for the Indian Ocean.
May 20, 2024
On May 20, 2024, Vice Admiral (Retd) Ahmed Saeed HI(M), President NIMA, delivered an insightful talk on 'Maritime Potential of Pakistan'.
13 May 2024
On 13 May 2024, NIMA hosted a farewell lunch in the honour of former Presidents of Institude of Regional Studies Ambassador Nadeem Riaz and Air Marshal Farhat Hussain Khan (Retd) President Aerospace & Security Studies.
19 March, 2024
On 19 March, 2024, President NIMA along with NIMA Senior Coordinator called on High Commission of Sri Lanka H E Admiral Ravindra C Wigegunaratne (Retd).