https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/jmat <p><em>Jurnal Maritim Asia Tenggara</em> or <em>Journal of Southeast Asia Maritime</em> (JMAT) was officially established on 1 August 2024, coinciding with the appointment of its first Editor-in-Chief. This journal is managed and published by the Blue Economy and Maritime Security Research Centre, housed within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The establishment of this journal serves five primary objectives: (1) To create a scientific journal that focuses on maritime studies and marine affairs, (2) To facilitate the dissemination of research and writings by academics in related fields in the form of a peer-reviewed journal, (3) To position the journal as a key reference for academics conducting research in maritime and marine studies, (4) To serve as a platform for knowledge exchange between domestic and international scholars, and (5) To foster collaboration with universities and agencies engaged in maritime and marine-related disciplines in the co-publication of journals.</p> Penerbit UMS en-US JURNAL MARITIM ASIA TENGGARA (JMAT) https://jurcon.ums.edu.my/ojums/index.php/jmat/article/view/6111 <p>Research, writing and publication in the maritime discipline play a vital role in enriching academic knowledge while providing guidance for the practice of the maritime industry globally. Maritime journals, as one of the main mediums for academic publication, serve not only as references for scientific research but also as platforms for delivering in-depth analyses of relevant maritime issues, including safety, technology, international trade, and maritime law. This article focuses on the status of maritime journals as legitimate and important academic references, while also examining key issues in writing and publishing in maritime journals. The methodology used in this research is content analysis of various leading maritime journals, followed by case studies on the impact of maritime research on policy and industry practices. The key findings from this writing demonstrate that maritime journals play a significant role in linking theory with practice, fostering critical thinking, and providing a platform for innovation in the maritime field. Writing for maritime journals requires an objective, evidence-based approach and involves rigorous hypothesis testing. This research also emphasizes the importance of reliable references and the peer-review process in ensuring the accuracy and credibility of maritime research findings.</p> Ismail Ali Kasim Hj. Mansur Ismail Suardi Wekke Copyright (c) 2025 JURNAL MARITIM ASIA TENGGARA (JMAT) 2025-02-25 2025-02-25 1 1 1 12