বাংলাদেশ মেরিন ফিশারিজ একাডেমি | |
Other name | BMFA |
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Motto | Learn to Serve |
Type | Governmental |
Established | 1973 |
Academic affiliation | Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University |
Principal | Mohammad Hasan |
Location | Fish Harbour, Ishanagar, Karnaphuli, Chattogram-4000 , Bangladesh |
Website | www |
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]