Cadet Admission 2023-2024, Department of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

About Maritime Academy


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1 Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chattogram Bangladesh Marine Academy is an officers training institute for the officer cadets of Merchant Marine/Merchant Navy. This academy develops world-class Marine Cadets, Marine Officers and Marine Engineers for national & foreign flagged ships engaged in international voyages. Its education is recognized by IMO (UN), European Union (EMSA), UK Merchant Navy Training Board, Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore, Nautical Institute London & IMarEST London, Global Maritime Education and Training Australia and has ISO 9001:2015 Quality Certificate by DNV-GL. It has a Partnering Relation with World Maritime University (WMU), Malmö, Sweden since 2019 (had a Branch status of WMU since 1990 till 2018) and also has an affiliation for Bachelor of Maritime Science Degree course for the Pre-Sea Cadets with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh since 2013.
2 Bangladesh Marine Academy, Pabna This academy is located at Nagarbari in Bera upazila of Pabna A total of 10 multi-storey buildings were constructed in the academy. The academy provides training and practice opportunities for deck cadets and marine engineer cadets for international merchant ships.
3 Bangladesh Marine Academy, Barishal Bangladesh Marine Academy, Barisal is a government educational institution located in Barisal, Bangladesh, where cadets, deck officers and marine engineers of commercial ships are trained. The Marine Academy is located in the Karnakathi area on the east bank of the Kirtankhola river in Barisal. At present Bangladesh Marine Academy, Barisal is affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University and conducts educational activities.
4 Bangladesh Marine Academy, Rangpur Bangladesh Marine Academy, Rangpur is a government educational institution located in Rangpur, Bangladesh, where cadets, deck officers and marine engineers of commercial ships are trained. The Marine Academy is located in Folier Beel area of Raipur Union No. 7 in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur. At present Bangladesh Marine Academy, Rangpur is affiliated to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University and conducts educational activities Academic building, administrative building, parade ground, dormitory building, seven residential buildings, mosque, state-of-the-art gymnasium, swimming pool, pond on 10 acres of land.
5 Bangladesh Marine Academy, Sylhet Bangladesh Marine Academy, Sylhet as an institution providing marine education and training. It is a public institute under the auspices of the Ministry of Shipping. Bangladesh Marine Academy, Sylhet; Sylhet Sadar on the shores of Shari-Goain in South Badaghat Union. A state-of-the-art campus with state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide maritime education and training in accordance with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Maritime Training "Standards of Training Certification and Watch Keeping" Sea-Fair Convention (STCW) guidelines. Bangladesh Marine Academy, Sylhet is affiliated with ‘Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University’ for professional pre-marine foundation training as well as four year bachelor’s degree.
6 Marine Fisheries Academy, Chattogram Marine Fisheries Academy (MFA)[1] known as Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy (BMFA)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangladesh_Marine_Fisheries_Academy - cite_note-2 is a government-run training institution in Bangladesh for cadets wishing to enter the fishing industry, merchant shipping and other related maritime industries. Established in 1973, it is the only national organization offering training for these professions. Marine Fisheries Academy is affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU). Starting from the 39th batch, MFA offered four years (4 years) Bachelor of Science (Hons) under three different faculties. The courses are Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nautical Science, Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Marine Engineering, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) Marine Fisheries Technology under BSMRMU. The Department of Shipping also issues a Continuous Discharge Certificate (CDC) to cadets of the Nautical Science and Marine Engineering departments.
7 International Maritime Academy, Dhaka (Private) International Maritime Academy, a premier private Maritime Training Academy in Bangladesh, approved by the Director General of Shipping, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of Bangladesh and ISO 9001:2015 compliant by DNV-GL. We have been involved in training marine personnel from 2003 in various safety courses mandatory under the International Maritime Organization and STCW regulations at our sister company Bangladesh Maritime Training Institute. Chairman E.H Chowdhury started “International Maritime Academy”, in 2008 at Pubail Dhaka. The academy currently provides two-year training course for Nautical and Engineering branch of the merchant marine entry level as trainee officers or cadets. PRE-SEA ratings course for support level. The training is fully residential and regimental in nature. Strict disciplinary codes are followed to ensure that our product is dedicated, obedient and submissive. The academy employs world-class professionals as instructors to provide the best education to the trainees. IMA Obtained Approval to run BSc. (Hons) Course in Nautical Science / Marine Engineering under BSMRMU
8 Western Maritime Academy, Dhaka (Private) Western Maritime Academy is a premier private marine Academy in Bangladesh.It has been duly approved by Department of Shipping, Govt. of the people republic of Bangladesh.Western Maritime Academy provides 100% Sea Placement for the successfully passed out cadets.
9 MAS Marine Academy, Chattagram (Private) MAS Marine Academy, which is one of the best private governments approved marine academy of Bangladesh, Being credited with the laurels of success and blessed with the wake of experience, devoted efforts and zeal of development, MAS Marine Academy is one of the prestigious Marine Academy of Bangladesh. Since established it has been producing the world class maritime leaders for our country. MAS Marine Academy has a commitment to quality training. The Institute is ISO 9001:2015 Quality certified by RINA. All the courses offered at MMTI are approved by DG Shipping.