A frontier in Bangladesh offers a unique and esteemed alternative to a world where regular university degrees frequently pave the route to professional success: marine academies. These establishments serve as more than just educational institutions; they are doors leading to a vibrant and remarkable profession at sea.
Imagine a career that is above the ordinary—a location where the ocean’s infinite expanse serves as both the stage and the canvas. With its maritime academies, Bangladesh offers aspirational people the possibility to set out on an incredible journey toward a future that is specifically formed by specialized education.
Reasons for Seeking a Career in the High Seas
- Early Responsibility
- Positive Long-Term Outlook
- Posing a Useful Activity Chance to Visit (Anywhere)
- Flexibility and Security in Your Career
- Extended Vacations
- An Alternative to Conventional Desk Work in an Office with a Good Salary
Nautical Science and Marine Engineering are the two marine-related fields that cadets at Bangladesh’s Marine Academies can pursue. For a Bachelor of Maritime Science degree in the relevant discipline, a cadet in each case must finish a four-year programme (two years in academy, one year at sea and one year in academy)
Career Opportunities for Cadets
| Nautical | Engineering |
| Sailing Positions (Deck Cadet to Master) | Sailing Positions (Cadet Engineer to Chief Engineer) |
| Pilot | Industrial Engineer |
| Marine Surveyor | Ship Maintenance |
| Marine Superintendent | Port Management |
| Port Captain | Marine Surveyor |
| Traffic Manager | Ship Breaker |
| Shipping Agent | Engineer Superintendent |
| Cargo Broker | Industrial Surveyor |
| Ship Broker | Repair Coordinator |
| Ship Breaker | Maintenance Engineer |
| Marine Insurance | Technical Director |
| Canal and Harbour Pilot | Port Captain/Engineer (Dual Certificate) |
| Salvage, Towing and Barging | Power Plant Engineer (Land/Barge Mounted) |
| Marine Lawyer | Maritime Lecturers (Education & Training) |
| Average Adjuster | |
| Maritime Lecturers (Education & Training) |
List of Marine Academies/Institutes of Bangladesh
This is a list of Bangladeshi marine academies and institutes that have been authorized by the government. There are government-run and privately owned institutions among them.
- Bangladesh Marine Academy, Chattogram
- Bangladesh Marine Academy, Pabna
- Bangladesh Marine Academy, Barisal
- Bangladesh Marine Academy, Rangpur
- Bangladesh Marine Academy, Sylhet
- Marine Fisheries Academy, Chattogram
- International Maritime Academy, Dhaka (Private)
- Western Maritime Academy, Dhaka (Private)
- MAS Marine Academy, Chattogram (Private)
Admission Criteria
- Age: Maximum 21 years on 31-12-2021 (Male/Female); Affidavit not accepted
- Educational qualification: SSC & HSC (science) passed with minimum GPA 3.5 in both. Minimum GPA 3.5 in both physics and mathematics in HSC. Minimum GPA 3.0 in English in HSC or IELTS score 5.5
- For English-medium students: English medium (O & A level) students may also apply as directed in the “Advertisement”
- Height: Male > 5’4” & Female > 5’2”
- Weight: According to WHO certified BMI chart; min BMI-17 to max BMI-27
- Eye-sight: Nautical – 6/6, Engineering – 6/18 (must be 6/6 with spectacles); Normal colour-vision.
- Physical fitness: Good physique & health
- Swimming: A must
- Marital status: Unmarried
- Nationality: Bangladeshi/Foreign
Further details regarding selection and admission process has been discussed in the website of Bangladesh Marine Academy (https://macademy.gov.bd/admission-application/)
The Bangladesh Marine Academy’s slogan, “Seafaring is not a job, but a lifestyle at sea,” inspires and summons individuals with the bravery to deviate from the conventional educational route and seek an exciting life at sea.
At the cusp of your academic career, you could think about pursuing a career in sailing; who knows, you might end up commanding a massive ship’s crew from the front deck.