Since the establishment of National Marine Department in 1953, the officers have been working on a strategic planning documentation. In 2018, the department has successfully crafted the first strategic planning 2018 – 2023.
The department has found a distinguish strategic direction to serve the maritime industry. The strategic directions include:
- Human Capital Development to Produce Highly Skilled Officers in the Industry
- Adoption of International Conventions in National Legislation
- Implementation of Technology Applications in the Maritime Sector in line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution
- Engagement with the Community and Involvement of Media to Form a Positive Perception of the Malaysian Maritime Department
To ensure the success implementation of the strategic planning, the department has used Potential Forge cognitive ability evaluation to identify the competencies of the officers. Then, the competencies are mapped with the action plan so that the right officers are placed the right place according to their skills, knowledge and also attitude.