Global Strategy & Cooperation

External Engagement

Collaborating on policy, standards, research and sustainability across ASEAN.

Regional policy and regulations

ACOSTS monitors regional legislation, safety directives, environmental requirements and workforce regulations to help stakeholders understand how policy changes may affect training and competence.

Active Monitoring

Cross-Border Regulatory Alignment

We work continuously with regional authorities to synchronize safety protocols, ensuring that maritime operations meet a unified standard of excellence regardless of operational waters.

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Treaties Ratified

Facilitating legislative updates across member states.

Authority Oversight

Direct monitoring programs ensuring stringent adherence to established ACOSTS standards.

Industry forums and advocacy

ACOSTS collaborates with associations, employers, regulators and training providers to identify emerging needs, discuss competence gaps and shape practical standards.

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Technical Working Groups

Specialized committees focused on deep-dive analyses of emergent technologies and risk mitigation strategies.

Meets Quarterly

Stakeholder Assembly

The primary annual gathering for regional policy debate, consensus building, and strategic alignment.

Annual Event (November)

Policy Advocacy

Championing evidence-based safety standards to governmental bodies to influence national maritime legislation.

Active Campaigns
Energy Transition

Sustainability and net-zero

ACOSTS standards and qualifications support the energy transition by preparing workers for decarbonisation, renewable energy integration and sustainable offshore operations.

Offshore Wind Standards

Developing comprehensive training modules for the construction and maintenance of offshore turbines.

Decarbonization Targets

Aligning operational safety practices with regional goals to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Focus Area
Renewables Integration