The Marine Design Technology (MDT) is an academic section in Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Malaysian Institute of Marine Engineering Technology (UNIKL-MIMET) which consists of professionally experienced teaching and research staffs who have extremely strong industry links. This section is dedicated in ensuring our programmes offered remain relevant to the global demands. Our programmes are developed in collaboration with industries and government bodies, placing our highly skilled graduates in high demand in the industry locally and abroad.
Currently this section is administrating two programmes in UNIKL MIMET which are:
- Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding
- Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design.
The curriculum for the programmes are intended to provide students with a broad knowledge of ship design and ship building through the study of ship or ocean vehicle design, hydrodynamics, ship structures, ship construction and/or on-board systems and equipment specific to the naval architecture discipline using creativity, critical thinking and hands-on approach. The students in UNIKL MIMET benefit from smaller class sizes with personalised attention and ready access to lecturer and tutors for advice and support.

List of Academic Programme
Programme | Accreditation Body |
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Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design – DSD JPT/BPP (R/525/6/0080) 11/20, MQA A 11788 |
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Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons) in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding – BNASB
JPT/BPP (R2/525/6/0026)09/22, MQA/FA 11165 |
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Marine Design Technology (MDT)

Lecturer Expertise

Alumni

Career Path
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- Ship experimental model testing
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- Computational Fluid Dynamics
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- Ship Structural Strength
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- Ship Design
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- Marine Machinery Design
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- Computer Aided Ship Design
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- Ship Stability
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- Hydrodynamics
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- Ship Powering and Propulsion
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- Ship’s and Offshore Structure Motion
- Ship’s Manoeuvring and Control
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Hons.) in Naval Architecture and Ship Building – BNASB:
Mr. Sufian Bin Yahaya, Marine Surveyor, Bureau Veritas, Malaysia
Leftenan Maritim Mohd Naqeeb Bin Pauzi, Maritime Lieutenant, Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency
Leftenan TLDM AmirulIrwan Bin Romle, Coordination and management Officer, KD Pelandok Engineering Faculty, TLDM Lumut, Malaysia
Mr. Mohd Hazwan Hafiz Bin Mohd Puzi, Construction Coordinator – PMO, TLDM Lumut, Malaysia
Mr. Azsrul Azswan Bin Abdulk Wahid, Survey / Hydrographical Engineer, Orogenic GeoExpro Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
Diploma of Engineering Technology in Ship Design – DSD:
Mr. Mohd Nurulrizuan Bin Bustamam, Maintenance Engineer, MTU Services Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
Mr. Khairul Najmi Bin Mohd Najid, Naval Architect, Bumi Seatech Solutions Sdn. Bhd, Malaysia
Mr. Mohd Ikwan Bin Abdul Rahman, Owner Rep. (PMT – Supt. Naval Arch. & Shipbuilding), ICON Offshore Berhad, Malaysia
Mrs. Firdaus Tasnim Binti Che Pa, Postgraduate Study – PhD Engineering & Environmental (Fluid Interaction), University of Southampton, UK (Fully sponsored by UMT)
Mr. Ikhwan Shafiq Bin Zainal Abidin, Postgraduate Study – PhD Engineering & Environmental (Fluid Interaction), University of Southampton, UK (Fully sponsored by UMT)
There are many design and construction fields for a naval architect to work within including; high-speed craft, leisure craft, sailing and power craft, super yachts, oil and gas floating systems, destroyers and patrol boats for the defence industry, underwater vehicles and submarines. Hence the career path after graduation are not limited to:
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- Naval Architect
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- Shipyard Engineer
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- Shipyard Manager
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- Ship Designer
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- Ship Manager
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- Ship Broker
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- Project Manager
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- Technical Manager
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- Quality Controller
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- Sales Engineer
- Technopreneur
Head of Section
Dr. IWAN ZAMIL MUSTAFFA KAMAL
1st Floor, Laksamana Building
Email: iwanzamil@unikl.edu.my
Prospective Malaysian Students
Marketing & Student Recruitment Unit (MesRA)
UniKL MIMET
Enquiry Form
Phone: +603-2175 4000
Prospective International Students
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Enquiry form
Phone: +603-2175 4000