P-JMR

About the Journal

The Polaris – Journal of Maritime Research (P-JMR) is produced by National Centre for Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR), Pakistan. The Centre was established as Karachi Chapter of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) in 2007 to provide a seat of excellence for maritime policy research and serve as a Think Tank for multidisciplinary study and analysis of maritime affairs. For details please visit National Centre for Maritime Policy Research.

Brief about Polaris

Polaris– Journal of Maritime Research (P-JMR) is a multi-disciplinary social science journal which aims to promote and highlight the information and knowledge about maritime affairs. P-JMR is an international peer-reviewed, ISSN registered academic journal which focuses on the maritime dimensions of economic, social, environmental, historical and legal subjects. The journal is supported by the centralized funds of Bahria University.

Scope of Journal

We welcome academic contributions from all fields which have relevant and insightful analysis and events of regional and international significance. The research scholars are encouraged to submit their original, unpublished contribution in form of research articles, policy papers and book reviews which covers the broad spectrum of maritime subjects such as:

Geo-Politics and Strategic
Maritime Environment
Maritime Security
Maritime Trade and Economy
Ports and Logistics
Environmental Issues and Oceans Governance
Maritime Laws & Policies
Maritime Technology
Maritime Training and Education
Sustainable Utilization of Marine Resources

CURRENT ISSUE

Vol. 3 No. 1: Volume 3, Issue 1

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About

INTRODUCTION

National Centre of Maritime Policy Research (NCMPR) was established on 13 January 2007 as Karachi component of National Institute of Maritime Affairs(NIMA) under the direction of Government of Pakistan. The Canter is now

renamed as National Institute of Maritime Affairs (Karachi)

OBJECTIVES

Objectives of NCMPR are:

a. Promote maritime awareness amongst Pakistani people.

b. Analyse national and international maritime issues.

c. Assist government and private sector in understanding the

current maritime affairs, opportunities and challenges.

d. Establish mutually beneficial linkages with similar organizations and

academia.

e. Establish a comprehensive databank on maritime matters.

f. Organize / participate in national / international workshops, seminars

and conferences on maritime matters.

g. Provide opportunities of education in maritime subjects.

For details please NCMPR website http://bahria.edu.pk/ncmpr

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Editorial Team

Patron-in-Chief Vice

Admiral Abdul Aleem HI (M)

Director General

National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA)

Patron

Cdre (Retd) Ali Abbas SI(M)

Director

National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Karachi

Editor

Naghmana Zafar Bhatti

Research Officer

National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Karachi

Assistant Editor

Hajra Mahmood

Assistant Editor

National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) Karachi

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Editorial Advisory Board

The members of the Polaris (P-JMR) review board are:


Dr. Amin Tarzi Middle East Studies at Marine Corp University (MCU) United States of America (USA)	Captain Anwar Shah Advisor to President on Port & Shipping & Multi Modal Transport Pakistan
Prof Dr. Dennis Rumley University of Western Australia	Dr. Geoffrey Till Corbett Centre for Maritime Policy Studies King’s College London England
Dr. James A. Boutilier Maritime Forces Pacific Headquarters Canada	Dr. Lucia M.Fanning Marine Affairs Program Dalhousie University Canada
Prof Dr. Moonis Ahmer International Relation Department University of Karachi Pakistan	Dr. M Ihsan Qadir Rashid Bin Saeed Al Makhtum Naval College UAE
Dr. Minghua Zaho Maritime Centre (China) Solent South Hepten University Warsash School of Maritime Sciences Engineering England	Dr. M Saifur Rahman National Defence University Pakistan
Dr. Shahid Amjad Head of Department Institute of Business Management Karachi Pakistan	Dr. Umbreen Javaid Centre for South Asian Studies University of the Punjab, Lahore Pakistan
Dr.Wang Dakui National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (NMEFC) State Oceanic Administration China	Dr. Wang Fanggang Beijing Jiaotong University China
Dr. Xia Liping School of Political Science & International Relation Tongji University, China

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