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About BP Marine Academy
B.P. Marine Academy (BPMA), Navi Mumbai
Established on 5 December 1997, B.P. Marine Academy is dedicated to providing high-quality training for seafarers to meet the growing demands of the global shipping industry. The academy equips students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude required to operate passenger ships, cargo liners, tankers, and other specialized vessels efficiently. Recognizing the need for compliance with international maritime conventions and standards, BPMA emphasizes practical training alongside theoretical learning, fostering mutual learning between trainers and trainees. The academy features modern classrooms, a fully air-conditioned library with internet access, and advanced demonstration equipment. BPMA is ISO 9001:2008 certified and graded A1 (Outstanding) by IRS, reflecting its commitment to excellence in maritime education.
🔥 Advanced Courses
Advanced Training for Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations – CHEMCO
Eligibility: Candidates need a valid CoC, OCTF training, and 3 months chemical tanker sea service in last 5 years.
Advanced Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations – GASCO
Eligibility: Must hold CoC, completed IGF & ATFF CoP, with 3 months IGF/gas tanker sea service in 5 years.
Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations – TASCO
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, basic tanker cert, 3-month sea service/CoC, e-learning, pass exit exam, full attendance.
Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – AFF
Eligibility: Valid INDOS, FPFF completed, 12-month sea service, DG medical, e-learning, submit INDOS, CDC, certificates.
Advanced Trg. for Ships using Fuels covered within IGF code
Eligibility: STCW VI/1, Basic IGF CoP, e-learning, sea service/simulator, submit certificates, ID, CDC documents.
High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear at Management level
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class I/II CoC, manage high voltage systems, training covers operation, safety, certificate issued.
Medical Care
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, designated for medical care on board, covers advanced first aid, certificate issued.
Proficiency In Survival Craft and Rescue Boats – PSCRB
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned survival craft/rescue boat duties, covers launching, handling, navigation, certificate issued.
Ship Security Officer – SSO
Eligibility: Completed approved SSO course under ISPS, appointed ship security officer, covers plans, threats, certificate issued mandatory.
Simulator- Liquid Cargo Handling – Oil – Management level – LCHS OIL
Eligibility: Hold Chief Engineer/Senior Deck Officer CoC, manage oil tanker cargo, simulator training, certificate issued mandatory.
📋 Modular Courses
Automatic Radar Plotting Aids – ARPA
Eligibility: Completed ROSC, valid INDOS, CDC, passport, photos, sea service records; course duration approximately five days.
Bridging Course for Existing Electrical Officers to ETO
Eligibility: Serving Electrical Officer, approved sea service, upgrading to ETO CoC, eligible for CoC upon completion.
Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems – ECDIS
Eligibility: Completed Deck pre-sea/OOW CoC, performing navigation duties on ECDIS, covers operation, navigation, certificate issued.
General Operator`s Certificate for GMDSS
Eligibility: Completed DG-approved GMDSS course, responsible for ship radio communication, covers operation, distress procedures, certificate issued.
Medical First Aid – MFA
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, responsible for first aid on board, covers procedures, treatment, certificate issued.
Radar Observer Simulator – ROC
Eligibility: Completed OOW training/CoC, responsible for radar watchkeeping, covers operation, collision avoidance, simulator training, certificate issued.
🛢️ Familiarization
Basic Safety Training – BST
Eligibility: 10th pass, age 18–30, medically fit, complete STCW PST, FPFF, EFA, PSSR, full attendance.
Basic Trainig for Ships using Fuels covered within IGF code
Eligibility: Completed STCW VI/1 safety training, DG-approved medical fitness certificate, mandatory DG Shipping e-learning completed.
Basic Training for Liquified Gas Tanker Cargo Operations – BTGT
Eligibility: Completed STCW, pre-sea training, valid CDC, medically fit, assigned to gas tanker duties (deck/engine).
Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations – BTOCT
Eligibility: Completed STCW, assigned oil/chemical tanker cargo duties, CoP certificate issued upon completion, mandatory for service.
High Voltage Safety and Switch Gear at Operational level
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class III/SEO CoC, operational high voltage duties, training covers safe operation, maintenance, certificate issued.
Security Trng. for Seafarer with Designated Security Duties – STSDSD
Eligibility: Completed STCW safety training, assigned designated security duties, covers ship security, threat assessment, certificate issued mandatory.
🎓 Pre-Sea Training
Electro Technical Officers – ETO
Eligibility: Completed ETO pre-sea/bridging, medically fit, STCW training, responsible for ship electrical systems, eligible for ETO CoC.
Higher National Diploma Course (Nautical Science)
Eligibility: 10+2 PCM, medically fit, STCW training, pursuing Deck Officer career, eligible for DG pre-sea training.
⚓ Competency Courses
MEO Class – II
Eligibility: Hold MEO Class III CoC, required sea service, preparing for MEO Class II CoC, advanced training.
🔄 Refresher Courses
Refresher Training For Proficiency In PSCRB – RPSCRB
Eligibility: Previously PSCRB certified seafarers; refresher updates survival craft handling, navigation, emergencies; certificate renewal mandatory STCW.
Refresher Training for Advanced Training in Fire Fighting – RAFF
Eligibility: Previously ATFF certified seafarers; refresher updates fire prevention, firefighting, teamwork, emergencies; renewal mandatory under STCW.
Refresher Training for Medical Care – RMC
Eligibility: Previously Medical Care certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated skills in treatment, first aid, emergencies, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Medical First Aid – RMFA
Eligibility: Previously Medical First Aid certified seafarers; refresher updates casualty management and STCW compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Proficiency in FPFF – RFPFF
Eligibility: Previously FPFF certified seafarers; refresher ensures updated fire prevention, firefighting skills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher Training for Proficiency in PST – RPST
Eligibility: Previously PST certified seafarers; refresher updates survival skills, life-saving appliances use, drills, safety compliance, mandatory renewal.
Refresher and Updating Training Course for all Engineers – RUT
Eligibility: Valid Marine Engineering CoC holders; refresher ensures updated operational/management competence, safety, emergency, and regulatory compliance renewal.
Ship Simulators
Advanced navigation and engine room simulators for practical training
Research Vessels
Two research vessels for hands-on maritime experience
Library & Digital Resources
Comprehensive maritime library with 50,000+ books and digital resources
Hostels
Comfortable accommodation for 2000+ students
Sports Complex
Indoor and outdoor sports facilities including swimming pool
Medical Center
24/7 medical facilities with qualified medical staff
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Admission Process
Fill online application form
Pay application fee
Appear for IMU CET entrance exam
Counseling based on rank
Document verification
Fee payment and admission confirmation