Bangladesh Marine Academy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bangladesh Marine Academy is a maritime training institution in Bangladesh. It provides training to merchant marine cadets, seamen, and also crews.

It is located near the banks of the Karnaphuli River, at Juldia, 20 kilometres south of Chittagong city.

Contents 1 History 2 Affiliation 3 Courses offered 3.1 Pre-sea courses 3.2 Basic training courses 3.3 Post sea courses 4 References

[edit] History

The academy was established in 1962. ^[1] It is currently administered under the Ministry of Shipping.

[edit] Affiliation

The academy is affiliated with the following universities:

• University of Chittagong, Bangladesh ^[2]
• World Maritime University, Sweden ^[3]

[edit] Courses offered

The Marine Academy provides the following courses:^[1]

[edit] Pre-sea courses

• Pre-Sea Nautical Science – 2 years in the Academy and 1 year at Sea.
• Pre-Sea Marine Engineering - 2 years in the Academy (Phase – I), 6 months at Sea (Phase-II), and 6 months in the Academy (Phase-III)
• Bachelor of Maritime Science (Nautical) degree course – 2 years in the academy under National University (Simultaneously with the Pre-Sea Nautical Studies)
• Bachelor of Maritime Science (Engineering) degree course – 2 years in the academy under National University (Simultaneously with the Pre-Sea Marine Engineering [Phase-I])

[edit] Basic training courses

• Fire prevention and fire fighting (FRFF)
• Personal survival techniques (PST)
• Elementary first aid (EFA)
• Personal safety and social responsibilities (PSSR)

[edit] Post sea courses

• Officer in charge of a Navigational Watch (IMO Model course 7.03)- 4 Months.
• Engineer Officer in charge of a Watch (IMO Model course 7.04) - 4 Month

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Marine Academy, Ministry of Shipping, Govt. of Bangladesh.
2. ^ University of Chittagong, from Banglapedia.
3. ^ Marine Academy, from Banglapedia.