Pakistan Marine Academy

Pakistan Marine Academy
پاکستان اکادمی برائے علومِ بحر
MottoJoin Merchant Navy and see the World
TypeMaritime Academy
Established1962
CommandantRizwan Khan SI
Administrative staff
211
Undergraduates250
Location,
24°51′31″N 66°55′51″E / 24.85861°N 66.93083°E / 24.85861; 66.93083
CampusSuburban, 136 acres
Colors  Navy Blue
  White
NicknamePMA
AffiliationsInternational Maritime Organization; World Maritime University; Karachi University; NED University of Engineering and Technology
MascotMariner
Websitehttp://www.marineacademy.edu.pk
Flag of Pakistan Marine Academy
Ensign of Pakistan Merchant Navy

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).