{"id":27433,"date":"2025-04-11T09:34:23","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:34:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=27433"},"modified":"2025-04-11T09:34:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T09:34:24","slug":"nima-president-stresses-research-smart-tech-to-boost-maritime-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/?p=27433","title":{"rendered":"NIMA President stresses research, smart tech to boost maritime sector."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0052.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>NIMA and Telec Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in maritime tech development and innovative solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Islamabad : &#8211;&nbsp; A MoU was signed between the National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) and the Telec Group of Companies at NIMA\u2019s Head Office, at Bahria University. The document was formally endorsed by Vice Admiral Ahmed Saeed HI(M), (Retd.), President NIMA, and Mr. Syed Ghazanfar Sajjad, Chairman, Telec Group of Companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President NIMA warmly welcomed the delegation and highlighted the importance of fostering collaboration to strengthen Pakistan\u2019s maritime sector through joint research, smart technology integration, capacity building, and sustainable Blue Economy initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theasiantelegraph.global\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG-20250411-WA0050.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mr. Syed Hussain Sajjad, Chief Operating Officer of Telec Group, highlighted the organization\u2019s legacy and contributions over the years. Chairman Telec expressed keen interest in partnering with NIMA to explore opportunities for integrating ICT expertise into maritime systems, ranging from port digitization and coastal surveillance to smart maritime infrastructure. He emphasized the prospects of this collaboration in shaping a modern and resilient maritime sector in Pakistan.<br>This MoU marks a significant step toward industry\u2013think tank collaboration, fostering a synergy between policy-driven insight and technological innovation for national development.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NIMA and Telec Group Sign Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in maritime tech development and innovative solutions. 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