پاکستان اکادمی برائے علومِ بحر | |
Motto | Join Merchant Navy and see the World |
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Type | Maritime Academy |
Established | 1962 |
Commandant | Rizwan Khan SI |
Administrative staff | 211 |
Undergraduates | 250 |
Location | , 24°51′31″N 66°55′51″E / 24.85861°N 66.93083°E |
Campus | Suburban, 136 acres |
Colors | Navy Blue White |
Nickname | PMA |
Affiliations | International Maritime Organization; World Maritime University; Karachi University; NED University of Engineering and Technology |
Mascot | Mariner |
Website | http://www.marineacademy.edu.pk |
Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) (Urdu: پاکستان اکادمی برائے علومِ بحر) is located at Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is a Seafarers Training Academy, working under Federal Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan as an autonomous department. It is affiliated with NED University of Engineering and Technology and is also recognised by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan. Pakistan Marine academy covers an area of around 136 acres on the water front in Karachi Harbor, Hawksbay Road.
All facilities are made available which are required by a maritime training institution to meet the standards set by International Maritime Organization under STCW convention. This includes Seamen Training Wing (STW), Academic block (Quaid block), residence for cadets, workshop, engine plant simulator, State of the Art Full Mission Bridge Simulator, Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) simulator, medical center, mosque, Staff residential area and school. The academy is monitored for the training standards of the seafarers by International Maritime Organization (IMO).