Marine Academy Passing out parade 2007

The passing out parade was held on 15th December 2007 with 80 cadets graduating this year. Major General M. A. Matin, the Hon’ble Adviser, Ministry of Shipping was the Chief Guest & Sheikh Enayetullah, the Secretary, Ministry of Shipping was the special guest. The Marine Academy, Chittagong was established in 1962 on the eastern bank of the river Karnafuli, a beautiful picturesque lush green hilly place. Initially the number of cadets was 42, taking 21 from former East Pakistan & 21 from West Pakistan. Due to high demand in the Maritime industry, the number of cadets have been increased to 100 per class. Marine Academy, the only institution in the country of its nature has been recognized as a branch of World Maritime University, Malmo, Sweden in 1989 for producing efficient & active seafaring officers both in Nautical & Engineering branches.