Pakistan Marine Academy
Pakistan Marine Academy (PMA), under the Federal Ministry of Maritime Affairs, is the country’s only public institute providing pre- and post-sea training in Nautical Sciences and Marine Engineering for local and global maritime careers.
PMA is one of the oldest Seafarers' Training institute of the Region
Nautical
Focuses on navigation, ship handling, cargo operations and safety management. Cadets are trained to become Navigation Officers, with career progression leading up to the rank of Captain/Master.
Engineering
Covers ship propulsion, machinery, electrical and auxiliary systems. Cadets are prepared for roles as Marine Engineers, advancing towards Chief Engineer Officer positions
GP-II
Provides training for support roles in ship operations, maintenance, and catering services. GP-II ratings assist Deck and Engineering departments, ensuring safe and efficient shipboard operations.
135+
CAMPUS AREA IN ACRES
- About Mechant Navy
The Merchant Navy - A Brief Introduction
The Merchant Navy is the name given to the international commercial shipping industry. It is made up of a large number of shipping companies who recruit their own Officer Cadets. Merchant seafarers, both officers and ratings, are civilians employed by these companies. Companies vary greatly in the size of ships, types of ships and areas of the world where they operate.
Types of modern merchant ship include container ships, cruise liners, oil tankers, gas tankers, chemical carriers, bulk carriers, cable layers, Ro/Ro ferries, car carriers, oil-rig supply vessels and general purpose cargo ships. Their trade routes may take them to every continent and across every ocean on the globe.
POST-SEA / SHORT MANDATORY COURSES
- Tanker Familiarization Course
- Engine Plant Simulator (Basic Course)
- Engine Plant Simulator (Advance Course)
- Basic Fire-Fighting Course
- Adv. Fire-Fighting Course
- Personal Survival Techniques Courses
- Elementary First Aid Course
- Medical First Aid Course
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat (Regular Course)
- Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat
- Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
Our Faculties & Departments
300 +
Yearly Cadets Recruits
The Academy is situated adjacent to seaside and is at a distance of 10 Kilometers from the main city, therefore, having clean & green environment. Recently around 5,000 Mangroves have been planted to further enhance the greenery in the campus
The Academy has a faculty comprising of twenty permanently employed members supplemented by visiting instructors and guest scholars as necessary. The team of instructors at PMA includes experienced naval and merchant marine officers and scholars, who mostly hold post graduate qualifications in their respective fields from various universities besides vast practical experience at sea.
The Academy has a faculty comprising of twenty permanently employed members supplemented by visiting instructors and guest scholars as necessary. The team of instructors at PMA includes experienced naval and merchant marine officers and scholars, who mostly hold post graduate qualifications in their respective fields from various universities besides vast practical experience at sea.
POST-SEA / SHORT MANDATORY COURSES
- The Academy also conducts following Short/Mandatory/IMO Modular Courses for Seafarers:
Tanker Familiarization Course
Engine Plant Simulator (Basic Course)
Engine Plant Simulator (Advance Course)
Basic, Adv. Fire-Fighting Course
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat
Personal Survival Techniques Courses
Elementary First Aid Course
Medical First Aid Course
Proficiency in Survival Craft & Rescue Boat
Personal Safety & Social Responsibility
2,800+
TOTAL TRAINED CADETS
The Academy has a faculty comprising of twenty permanently employed members supplemented by visiting instructors and guest scholars as necessary.
Yearly Cadets Recruits
100%
Engineering
100%
GP-II
100%
- Associate Degree Program
4 - Step Induction Process
Registration
Submit Application Forms
Entrance Test
Qualify Test
Fitness
Qualify Medical Examination
Join PMA
Entrance Test + FSC Numbers + Medically Qualified= Merit List
TRAINED POST-SEA OFFICERS
0
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PMA is one of the oldest Seafarers' Training institute of the Region, providing professional Maritime Training since 1962.
- Associate Degree Program
Training - Friendly Countries
Candidates from friendly countries are admitted on Government to Government arrangements, subject to availability of seats.
Selection Procedure
> Submission of Application Forms within Due Date.
> Entrance Test by Testing Service Agency at designted stations.
> Medical examination of short listed candidates at designated Hospitals.
> Final selection will be based on Testing Agency result and Total Marks obtained in Intermediate/equivalent examination (purely merit).
> 20 seats (10 in each discipline) are reserved under Self Finance Scheme (SFS).
> Branches (Nautical Science/Marine Engineering) are allocated after joining the Academy on the basis of merit position, medical fitness, Cadets’ choice and availability of seats.
> Entrance Test by Testing Service Agency at designted stations.
> Medical examination of short listed candidates at designated Hospitals.
> Final selection will be based on Testing Agency result and Total Marks obtained in Intermediate/equivalent examination (purely merit).
> 20 seats (10 in each discipline) are reserved under Self Finance Scheme (SFS).
> Branches (Nautical Science/Marine Engineering) are allocated after joining the Academy on the basis of merit position, medical fitness, Cadets’ choice and availability of seats.
Training
Completed a comprehensive 2-year residential maritime training program at the Pakistan Marine Academy, Karachi, focusing on seamanship, navigation, marine engineering, and leadership development.
Degree & Certificates Awarded After Completion of Training
> Associate Degree in Ship Management or Marine Engineering Discipline by NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi.
> Seaman Service Book (SSB) by Government of Pakistan.
> Certificates of IMO recognised Pre Sea Mandatory Courses by PMA.
> Seaman Service Book (SSB) by Government of Pakistan.
> Certificates of IMO recognised Pre Sea Mandatory Courses by PMA.
- PROFESSIONAL COURSES
Pre & Post Sea Courses
