ACADEMIC CURRICULUM
Cadets’ Training
In the Academy the cadets are reshaped and hardened to face the challenging job of a mariner. They are imparted theoretical and practical training with the aid of modern training appliances as per international standard under the guidance of qualified Instructor. Cadets are prepared mentally and physically for rigorous sea life and are imbued with the themes of professionalism. The Academy is affiliated with National University of Bangladesh and the syllabus of the cadets has been designed for Bachelor degree of three years duration. At present, yearly 48 cadets are being recruited and they are being divided into three branches. These branches are Nautical Branch, Marine Engineering Branch and Marine Fisheries Branch and their degrees are B.Sc. (Pass) Nautical, B.Sc. (Pass) Engineering and B.Sc. (Pass) Marine Fisheries respectively. As per existing policy out of 48 cadets, 20 cadets get Nautical Branch, 20 cadets get Marine Engineering Branch and 08 cadets get Marine Fisheries Branch. It is worth mentioning here that the Academy has the flexibility to increase the yearly intake if it is essential.
Theoretical Training
Being basically a professional training institution adequate emphasis is laid for specialization in the field of nautical, marine engineering and marine fisheries science so as to build up a sound foundation. To re-enforce this foundation and facilitate comprehension of the professional subjects, reasonable stress is given in the academic subjects also. This helps polishing the academic talent, develops the personality of the cadet, makes him a well-informed all rounder and, above all, broadens the horizon of his outlook which are essential ingredients to be a successful officer on board.
Practical Training
The practical training consists of sailing, rowing, signaling, semaphore and evolutions. Practical training in technical subjects is imparted in Engineering Workshop / Bridge & Rader simulator / Engine room simulator / Fish Processing Lab /Quality control / Physics / Electrical /Mechanical /Biological / Seamanship Laboratories. In addition, regular visits under the supervision of competent Instructor are organized to the ships in the harbor / shore establishment and also to the important Scrap yard/ Dry dock / Mills / Factories so that the cadets acquire a first hand knowledge of machinery and their operation, maintenance and industrial practice.
Ancillary Courses
As per IMO regulation cadets have to attend some mandatory ancillary courses, namely Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting, Personal Survival Technique, Personal Safety & Social Responsibility and Medical Emergency / Elementary Medical First Aid courses before employment on board the ship. As such, cadets undertake these courses in different authorized training institutions during their practical training under the arrangement of the Academy.The course fees are borne by the cadets themselves.
