It gives me great pleasure at this auspices time to introduce the MARINE TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (MTC) through its inaugural website. This website earmarks the role and contribution that MTC will bestow to the maritime community. As the first director of the center, it is my wish that this will be a relishing start for the MTC to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in marine technology. It is also my solemn desire to chart MTC's path into a research center that delivers the greatest benefit to mankind.