Dato' Captain Abdul Rahim Abd Aziz

Dato’ Captain Abdul Rahim Abd Aziz

Council Member and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Moderator, Speaker

Dato’ Captain Hj. Abdul Rahim bin Abd. Aziz was born in Jasin Melaka on 24 December 1954. He showed an early fascination with the maritime industry as he enrolled in Extra First Class Pre Sea Studies at Pakistan Marine Academy in Karachi Pakistan. Later, in 1978, he qualified as Second Officer at  Bahadur Shastri, Nautical College, Bombay, India and First Officer in 1980 at  Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne and before being qualified as Master in 1983 at  Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. Afterwards, Dato’ Captain Hj. Abdul Rahim bin Abd. Aziz took Post Graduate Diploma in  Port and Shipping Management at International Maritime Transport Academy Holland in 1988 and MBA at Ohio University in 1998 before entering Public Sector Pre-Official Posts Course in 1999. 

Currently being Director Projects and Senior Marine Consultant at Kasi Maritime,Kota Kinabalu,Sabah, Dato’ Captain Hj. Abdul Rahim bin Abd. Aziz was previously the CEO of , Pengerang Marine Operations at Dialog Group,Pengerang,Johor and Special Maritime Advisor,Ministry of Transport,Malaysia. While being responsible for aforementioned positions, he had a crucial role in safeguarding maritime interests, enhancing security measures, and promoting safe and efficient maritime operations through strategic planning, expertise, and collaboration. In addition, he also managed the agencies day-to-day operations to ensure their efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.These roles also further allowed him to contribute to the society by building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders such as government agencies, industry partners, and community groups 

Throughout his professional journey, career, Dato’ Captain Hj. Abdul Rahim bin Abd. Aziz received accolades such as Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (D.S.P.N) in 2006, Pingat Khidmat  from Angkatan Tentera Malaysia in 2002, Darjah Dato’ Paduka Tuanku Jaafar (D.P.T.J) in 1999, Ahli Mahkota Perak in 1996 and Pingat Keberanian Terbilang. His incredible achievements have underscored his commitment in the maritime industry and emphasized his passion of shaping the Malaysia market to international standard. This accomplishment also inspires the young mariners and beginners in the maritime industry to achieve milestones in their career. 

DATE & PLACE OF BIRTH: 24 DECEMBER 1954 @ Jasin, Melaka, Malaysia.
ADDRESS: Mawar Villa,Lot 128,Bt 21.5,Kg Air Barok,77000 Jasin,Malacca
EMAIL: rahim626@gmail.com / rahimaziz@kasimalaysia.comCONTACT NUMBER: + 6012 494 9626
PRESENT POSITION: Director Projects + Senior Marine Consultant,Kasi Maritime,Kota Kinabalu,Sabah

PREVIOUS OCCUPATION:

1.07.2012-31.12.2020:CEO,Pengerang Marine Operations,Dialog Group,Pengerang,Johor
1.07.2007-1.06.2012:Special Maritime Advisor,Ministry of Transport,Malaysia
1.12.1998-30.6.2007: General Manager, CEO, Penang Port Commission
2.12.1992 – 30.11.1998: Assistant General Manager (Regulatory), PKA
1991: Chief Marine Officer, PKA
1984: Pilot, Port Klang Authority (PKA)
1982: Chief Officer/Master (MISC) 1981: First Officer (MISC) 1979: Second Officer (MISC)
1978: Third Officer (MISC) 1977: Fourth Officer (MISC)
1975: Navigating Cadet Officer Malaysian International Shipping Corporation (MISC)

QUALIFICATIONS

(a) 1999 – Public Sector Pre-Official Posts Course (PRA JUSA)/SENIOR CIVIL SERVANT
(b) 1998 – MBA, OHIO University, USA
(c) 1988 – Post Graduate Diploma, Port & Shipping Management, International Maritime Transport Academy, Holland
(d) 1987 – Class A, Pilotage, Port Klang, Malaysia
(e) 1983 – Master (FG) Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
(f) 1980 – First Officer (FG), Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne, Australia
(g) 1978 – Second Officer (FG) Lal, Bahadur Shastri, Nautical College, Bombay, India
(h) 1974 – Extra First Class Pre Sea Studies, Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, Pakistan
(i) 1972 – Grade 1, Malacca High School

MEMBERSHIP

(a) Chartered Institute Logistics of Transport (CILT), Fellow
(b) Ex President,Institute Kelautan Malaysia,IKMAL,Fellow
(c) Ex Chairman Asean Ports Working Committee
(d) Ex Commanding Officer,Askar Wataniah,RAJD,Pelabuhan Pelabuhan Malaysia
(e) Ex President Eastern Dredging Association,International Ports and Harbours,IAPH

SPORTS/HOBBY:

Golf, Badminton, Cycling, Fishing

AWARDS / ACCREDITATIONS:

2006 – Darjah Setia Pangkuan Negeri (D.S.P.N)
2002 – Pingat Khidmat – Angkatan Tentera Malaysia
1999 – Darjah Dato’ Paduka Tuanku Jaafar (D.P.T.J)
1996 – Ahli Mahkota Perak
1993 – Pingat Keberanian Terbilang, Selangor