Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy

Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy
বাংলাদেশ মেরিন ফিশারিজ একাডেমি
Other name
BMFA
MottoLearn to Serve
TypeGovernmental
Established1973
Academic affiliation
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University
PrincipalMohammad Hasan
Location
Fish Harbour, Ishanagar, Karnaphuli, Chattogram-4000
,
Bangladesh
Websitewww.mfacademy.gov.bd

Marine Fisheries Academy (MFA)[1] known as Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy (BMFA)[2] is a government-run training institution in Bangladesh for cadets wishing to enter the fishing industry, merchant shipping and other related maritime industries.[3] 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).[4] 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.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Welcome to Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy". Marine Fisheries Academy. Archived from the original on 24 July 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  2. ^ "Ctg Marine Fisheries Academy: Principal's removal demanded". Priyo News. Archived from the original on 18 April 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Marine Fisheries Academy". Banglapedia. Retrieved 25 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Affiliated Institutes". Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.