SYNOPSIS   

Malaysia’s Shipbuilding and Ship Repair (SBSR) industry is at an important point of transition, shaped by rising operating costs, evolving market demand, regional competition, regulatory pressures and the growing need for greener, more resilient maritime solutions.

Through this topic, the AMIM President will share industry perspectives on the current realities facing Malaysian shipyards, marine equipment suppliers and supporting service providers, while highlighting key opportunities in offshore support vessels, marine logistics, defence and enforcement fleets, green technology, digitalisation and local content development. The session will also explore the strategic direction required to strengthen Malaysia’s SBSR ecosystem, including clearer policy support, stronger government-industry collaboration, talent development, investment facilitation and long-term planning to position Malaysia as a competitive regional maritime and shipbuilding hub.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Mr. Adren Siow
President
Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia (AMIM)

Adren began his maritime career at Malaysia Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd (MMHE), where he managed repair projects for naval, police, customs, and offshore support vessels under the Specialised Craft Division. He later joined the Special Project Division as Planning Engineer and Assistant Construction Manager for the MASA FPSO project, Malaysia’s first FPSO conversion, before serving offshore Terengganu as Senior Representative and Commissioning Manager during its commissioning phase.

Following the project’s completion, he co-founded Tulin Marin Sdn Bhd in Lumut, operating two slipways and completing repairs for over 500 vessels across 11 years. In 2010, he established Samudra Shipyard & Engineering Sdn Bhd, a 20-acre shipyard involved in shipbuilding, ship repair, salvage operations, and naval projects. Passionate about maritime industry development, Adren actively contributes through professional talks, industry forums, and leadership roles in AMIM, NSPC, ASEF, and other maritime advisory bodies.