Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA) ( ur, ) is located at
Karachi
Karachi (; ur, ; ; ) is the most populous city in Pakistan and 12th most populous city in the world, with a population of over 20 million. It is situated at the southern tip of the country along the Arabian Sea coast. It is the former c ...
,
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
The NED University of Engineering & Technology is a public university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest and best engineering universities in Pakistan, acknowledged for its best teaching practices a ...
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
The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is a worldwide system for automated emergency signal communication for ships at sea developed by the United Nations' International Maritime Organization (IMO) as part of the SOLAS Convent ...
(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).
History
Pakistan Marine Academy was established in erstwhile East Pakistan
Chittagong, in 1962. It was located on the east bank of the
Karnafuli River
Karnaphuli ( bn, কর্ণফুলি ''Kôrnophuli''; also spelt Karnafuli), or Khawthlangtuipui (in Mizo, meaning "western river"), is the largest and most important river in Chattogram and the Chattogram Hill Tracts. It is a wide riv ...
, facing the
Bay of Bengal
The Bay of Bengal is the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, bounded on the west and northwest by India, on the north by Bangladesh, and on the east by Myanmar and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. Its southern limit is a line betwee ...
. It was established under
Colombo Plan
The Colombo Plan is a regional intergovernmental organization that began operations on 1 July 1951. The organization was conceived at an international conference, The Commonwealth Conference on Foreign Affairs held in Colombo, Ceylon (now Sri L ...
and began functioning from 3 September 1962. It was the first institution of its kind ever established in Pakistan to train merchant marine officers. Officers and staff from
Pakistan Navy and known merchant mariners, trained from the private workshops took hold of the administration of this institution. Originally, the academy provided pre-sea training for the cadets of Nautical and Engineering Branches. First batch of 41 cadets successfully passed out from the academy in 1964.
In 1971 the academy was shifted to Karachi and was housed temporarily in the two blocks of
Haji Camp; thereafter, 1976, the academy was relocated at purpose built huge infrastructure at its current location.
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Zulfikar (or Zulfiqar) Ali Bhutto ( ur, , sd, ذوالفقار علي ڀٽو; 5 January 1928 – 4 April 1979), also known as Quaid-e-Awam ("the People's Leader"), was a Pakistani barrister, politician and statesman who served as the fourth ...
inaugurated the institution in a stone laying ceremony. This campus occupied an area of 136 acres and is loaded with all the desired facilities.
Commodore S.M. Anwar was the first Commandant of this renewed institution. Under his tenure the Auditorium (Anwar Hall), Computer lab and mosque was inaugurated. He embraced the academy with all the lacking facilities which included 8-bedded hospital; Engineering and Nautical model rooms. In 1979, Seamen Training Centre(STC) was also shifted inside the academy from Haji Camp which worked under Ministry of Communications.
In 1986, Pakistan Marine Academy was affiliated with
Karachi University
The University of Karachi ( sd, ; informally Karachi University, KU, or UoK) is a public research university located in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Established in June 1951 by an act of Parliament and as a successor to the University of Sindh ...
and became a degree awarding institution. BSc. Maritime Studies in Marine Engineering and Nautical Sciences were awarded to all the graduates of this institution. In 1997, Seamen Training Centre(STC) was renamed as Seamen Training Wing(STW) and became a subordinate body of Pakistan Marine Academy. In 2002 the marking system was changed from percentage system to
GPA
Grading in education is the process of applying standardized measurements for varying levels of achievements in a course. Grades can be assigned as letters (usually A through F), as a range (for example, 1 to 6), as a percentage, or as a numbe ...
system as per the standards. Today, Pakistan Marine Academy houses 340 undergraduates and produces 170 graduates each year. The Seamen Training Wing houses 70 General Purpose trainees and produces 140 General Purpose Crew each year and is also conducting post-sea courses for the seafarers.
In 2012,
NED University of Engineering and Technology
The NED University of Engineering & Technology is a public university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest and best engineering universities in Pakistan, acknowledged for its best teaching practices a ...
affiliated Pakistan Marine Academy. As per the revised regulations of
Higher Education Commission Pakistan, the two years BSc degree program was replaced by two years associate degree program (Equivalent to
Higher National Diploma
Higher National Diploma (HND), part of the Higher Nationals suite of qualifications, is an academic higher education qualification in the United Kingdom and various other countries. They were first introduced in England and Wales in 1920 alongsi ...
) in all the universities offering bachelor's degree after two years of higher studies. Hence forth
NED University of Engineering and Technology
The NED University of Engineering & Technology is a public university located in the urban area of Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. It is one of the oldest and best engineering universities in Pakistan, acknowledged for its best teaching practices a ...
was approved for the award of this associate degree in Ship Management or Marine Engineering to the academy's Nautical and Engineering cadets respectively on successful completion of their two years training.
Pre-sea courses
There are three pre-sea courses conducted by the academy.
# Two years associate degree program in marine engineering.
# Two years associate degree program in nautical science.
# Five months certificate course for general-purpose(GP-III)
rating
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Rating or ratings may also refer to:
Business and economics
* Credit rating, estimating the credit worthiness of an individual, c ...
.
Two years associate degree program in marine engineering
Cadets are inducted each year in the month of January for this course. The course is divided into four semesters. On the completion of the course an associate degree in Marine Engineering is awarded which enables the cadet to serve as an Engineering Officer on board the merchant ships. It is mandatory for the marine engineering cadets to do one year apprenticeship in either
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is a Pakistani national flag carrier and is one of Government of Pakistan's most profitable state-owned entities, most recently having recorded its highest ever profit of PKR 5.6 billion under the ...
or
Karachi Port Trust
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) ( ur, ) is a Pakistani federal government agency under the administrative control of the Federal Maritime Secretary that oversees the operations of the Port of Karachi, one of South Asia's largest and busiest de ...
Workshops after passing out from the academy. Cadets are required to stay within the academy during the two-year course.
English, mathematics,
physics
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,
Pakistan studies,
Islamic studies
Islamic studies refers to the academic study of Islam, and generally to academic multidisciplinary "studies" programs—programs similar to others that focus on the history, texts and theologies of other religious traditions, such as Easter ...
and international
maritime law are the mandatory subjects for the associate degree program regardless of the branch.
For associate degree program in Marine Engineering further subjects are added to the mandatory subjects which include
Internal Combustion Engines
An internal combustion engine (ICE or IC engine) is a heat engine in which the combustion of a fuel occurs with an oxidizer (usually air) in a combustion chamber that is an integral part of the working fluid flow circuit. In an internal combust ...
Knowledge, General Engineering Knowledge, Workshop Practice,
Applied Mechanics
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, Applied
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is a branch of physics that deals with heat, work, and temperature, and their relation to energy, entropy, and the physical properties of matter and radiation. The behavior of these quantities is governed by the four laws of th ...
, Electro-technology, Instrumentation and Control Systems,
Naval Architecture
Naval architecture, or naval engineering, is an engineering discipline incorporating elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering as applied to the engineering design process, shipbuilding, maintenance, and ...
and Ship Construction and Machine Drawing.
Two-year associate degree program in nautical science
Similar to the marine engineering program the induction of cadets for associate degree program in nautical science takes place each year in the month of January and similarly the course is divided into four semesters. On the completion of the course an associate degree in ship management is awarded which enable the cadet to serve as a deck officer on board the merchant ships. As per the rules of the academy the cadets of this course are also required to stay within the academy until the completion of the course.
For the complete associate degree program in nautical science, further subjects are added to the mandatory subjects which include principles of
navigation
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, ocean and off-shore navigation, electronic navigation systems, radar navigation, coastal navigation,
seamanship
Seamanship is the art, knowledge and competence of operating a ship, boat or other craft on water. The'' Oxford Dictionary'' states that seamanship is "The skill, techniques, or practice of handling a ship or boat at sea."
It involves topics a ...
, marine communications, watch keeping, ship stability,
ship construction
Shipbuilding is the construction of ships and other floating vessels. It normally takes place in a specialized facility known as a shipyard. Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to befor ...
, cargo handling and
stowage In nautical terminology, stowage is the amount of room available for stowing materials aboard a ship, tank or an airplane.
In container shipping, stowage planning refers to the arrangement of containers on board a container vessel. The stowage of ...
, and marine
meteorology
Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences (which include atmospheric chemistry and physics) with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did no ...
.
Five-month general-purpose
rating
A rating is an evaluation or assessment of something, in terms of quality, quantity, or some combination of both.
Rating or ratings may also refer to:
Business and economics
* Credit rating, estimating the credit worthiness of an individual, c ...
The pre–sea training for GP rating is conducted at the Seamen Training Wing which is an organisation of Pakistan Marine Academy and is located within the academy premises. This course is of five months and it is conducted twice each year.
The GP rating training course include training in nautical, engineering at support level and including mandatory
STCW courses. After completion of the course, central examination is held under the supervision of examiners appointed by the Ports and Shipping Wing. The course is monitored and controlled for quality and standards during this period by the examiners. The passing trainee gets the GP-III certification and the certificate of all the general courses.
Cadets intake per year
170 cadets are selected each year, for the two years associate degree program, out of which 150 are selected on the basis of merit and 20 (10 in each discipline i.e. Nautical Science and Marine Engineering) are inducted under self finance scheme (SFS). In Self Finance Scheme the one has to deposit a certain amount (which may vary each year) in Pakistani Rupees excluding Academy Fees. Ministry of Maritime Affairs, also provides 33 fully paid need based scholarship to Cadets. By the end of December, 2020, PMA has trained and floated 57 batches of Cadets.
Number of students selected for GP-III training course depends upon the demand of
Pakistan National Shipping Corporation
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) is a Pakistani national flag carrier and is one of Government of Pakistan's most profitable state-owned entities, most recently having recorded its highest ever profit of PKR 5.6 billion under the ...
and registered companies manning foreign shipping companies. Hence, they may vary each year.
Number of graduates from Pakistan Marine Academy
Marine Academy, Chittagong
Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi
Eligibility
For the associate degree program in marine engineering or nautical science only male citizens of the
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Pakistan ( ur, ), officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan ( ur, , label=none), is a country in South Asia. It is the world's fifth-most populous country, with a population of almost 243 million people, and has the world's second-lar ...
are eligible to apply. The applicant must not be more than twenty years of age by 31 December of the year in which he is applying for admission. However, a one-year relaxation is given to the candidates from
Federally Administered Tribal Areas
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, nation = Pakistan
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and
Azad Kashmir. Applicants must have a
Secondary School Certificate
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), Matriculation examination, is a public examination in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan conducted by educational boards for the successful completion of the seco ...
and a
Higher Secondary School Certificate with at least second division. He must be declared medically fit by the military hospital and Mercantile Marine Department of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping.
Cadets from friendly countries are admitted only when sponsored by the government of their respective nations on a government-to-government arrangement and on the basis of the availability of seats.
For general-purpose training course candidate must have
Secondary School Certificate
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC), Matriculation examination, is a public examination in Bangladesh, India and Pakistan conducted by educational boards for the successful completion of the seco ...
(SSC) or certificate of equivalent examinations. He must be 18 to 25 years of age on the date of the commencement of course. He must be declared medically fit by military hospital and Mercantile Marine Department of the Ministry of Ports and Shipping.
Organization
The academy is funded by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs,
Higher Education Commission recognizes educational standard, whereas,
Pakistan Navy assists in professional/physical training. The entire student body is referred to as the Cadets of Pakistan Marine Academy. The body is subdivided into six divisions Jinnah, Iqbal, Qasim, Tippu and Jauhar. Each division is led by a Cadet Captain. These Cadet Captains are led by a Regulating Cadet Captain. Sports and physical activities are led by the Sports Cadet Captain. Whole body is led by the Chief Cadet Captain. Each division contains cadets from both the Nautical and Engineering Branch. Similarly, the entire administration and teaching staff is referred as Authority which is led by the Commandant Pakistan Marine Academy, Deputy Commandant, Chief Education Officer (CEO) and Training Commander. Academy also has its subordinate body referred as Seamen Training Wing (STW) which conducts all the post-sea courses and mandatory pre-sea courses including a pre-sea course of General Purpose Crew (GP-3) training.
Alumni Association
Marine Academy Old Boys Association (MAcOBA) is an
alumni association formed by the graduates of Pakistan Marine Academy. It was formed in 1970 when sixth batch graduated. All the graduates of the institution from the two years degree program become the part of the Association and are referred as Marine Academy Old Boys (MAcOBs). The association is led by President, vice-president, General Secretary, Joint Secretary and executive members. The fresh graduates of the academy work voluntarily for the association and are referred as the Task Force.
The objective of the Association is to create sense of belonging amongst the Old Boys of the institution and help the fresh blood with their career. The association also works for the betterment of Pakistan Merchant Navy and the institution itself. The association also raise funds for a cause and helps any graduate in need.
Notable alumni
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Abdul Awal Mintoo
Abdul Awal Mintoo (born 22 February 1949) is a Bangladeshi businessman and politician. He has been chairman or managing director of a number of organisations and groups within Bangladeshi industry. He is the former president of the Federation ...
– Graduated in 1968
Merchant navy rank insignia of deck officers and engineer officers
image:Engine Cadet Shoulder Insignia.png, Shoulder rank insignia of a deck cadet or engine cadet
image:Junior engineer shoulder rank insignia.png, Shoulder rank insignia of petty officer or junior engineer
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Acting_Sub_Lieutenant.svg, Shoulder rank insignia of third officer or fourth engineer
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Sub_Lieutenant.svg, Shoulder rank insignia of second officer or third engineer
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Lieutenant.svg, Shoulder rank insignia of a chief officer or second engineer
image:GR_mercantile_marine_Commander.svg, Shoulder rank insignia of a captain or chief engineer
See also
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Merchant Navy (Pakistan)
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PNSC
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Government Shipping Office
The Government Shipping Office ( ur, ) is an agency in the Government of Pakistan that registers and manages sailors in the Pakistan Merchant Navy. The Government Shipping Office was first established in 1923 under the Merchant Shipping Act. It w ...
*
Ministry of Maritime Affairs(Pakistan)
The Ministry of Maritime Affairs ( ur, ), previously known as the Ministry of Ports and Shipping, is a Federal Ministry of the Government of Pakistan. The current Minister for Maritime Affairs is Faisal Subzwari and the current Federal Secretar ...
References
External links
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Universities and colleges in Karachi
Maritime colleges in Pakistan
Pakistan federal departments and agencies
1971 establishments in Pakistan
Pakistan Navy
Ministry of Maritime Affairs (Pakistan)