B. P. Marine Academy

What B. P. Marine Academy does

B. P. Marine Academy (BPMA) is a privately held maritime training institute founded on December 5, 1997 in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, specializing in merchant navy pre-sea and post-sea training. The academy delivers DG Shipping-approved pre-sea programs (GP Rating, CCMC, BSc Nautical Science, ETO, DNS), MCA UK-approved HND programs (Nautical Science and Marine Engineering), and STCW modular post-sea competency courses for working seafarers, alongside a B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies affiliated to Mumbai University. Operations run across two campuses — a 1,15,000 sq ft CBD Belapur headquarters and a 15-acre Panvel waterfront campus with 1,000 meters of sea frontage — supported by physical training infrastructure including advanced simulators, a live lifeboat station, fire-fighting mockups, a catering block, and a 4,000 sq ft revolving cafeteria. The technology stack is domain-specialized hardware rather than software; the platform is an online booking system at bpmarine.in.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees paid by individual trainees and shipping-company-sponsored candidates (Rs. 3,00,000 for the HND first year at BPMA; second-year fees of £4,800-£6,000 are paid directly to partner UK institutions and are therefore not BPMA revenue), plus ancillary registration and application fees (Rs. 1,500-1,800). A second revenue stream is recruitment and placement services operated under RPSL license No. 212/RPSL-MUM-212 through B.P. Marine Services, with the dominant placement channel being a partnership with Peter Dohle (Dohle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd.), which absorbs 85% of HND cadets and 90% of IMU cadets. GTM combines a direct, website-driven enrollment motion with on-campus recruitment drives for shipping-company partners; the academy is ISO 9001:2015 certified and reports an overall placement rate of 93.80%. The institute is entirely founder-owned, with no external equity or parent entity disclosed, and is led by Chairman R.C. Singh (ex-Chief Engineer Merchant Navy, 17 years) alongside Principal Capt. Badal Singh and Management Representative Capt. Amarjeet Singh.

Name

B. P. Marine Academy

Legal name

B.P. Marine Academy

Website

https://bpmarine.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Short description

B. P. Marine Academy is a privately held, Navi Mumbai-based maritime training institute offering DG Shipping- and MCA-approved pre-sea and post-sea seafarer programs, plus hospitality degrees, delivered across two campuses with RPSL-licensed placement services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Training and Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations (EDAOANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations (EDAOANAA), Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations (EDAOANAE), Naval Training, Simulation & Shore-Based Test Facilities (IMAJABAN)

Keywords

• Maritime training
• Seafarer education
• Pre-sea training
• Post-sea training
• STCW certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Belapur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pre-Sea Training Courses: Revenue from training courses for aspiring seafarers including GP Rating, CCMC, BSc Nautical Science, ETO, DNS, and HND programs
2. Post-Sea Training Courses: Revenue from modular courses, advanced courses, simulator courses, and competency courses for working seafarers
3. HND Program Fees: First year fees of Rs. 3,00,000/- paid to BPMA; second year fees paid directly to UK partner institutions (South Tyneside College or City of Glasgow College)
4. Registration Charges: Registration charges of Rs. 1500/- for Pre-Sea Training Course
5. Online Enrollment Fees: Online enrollment/application form fees of Rs. 1600-1800/-
6. Placement Services: Recruitment and placement services for seafarers under RPSL license (License no 212/RPSL-MUM-212)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

B. P. Marine Academy is a private maritime training institute that delivers DG Shipping and MCA UK-approved Pre-Sea and Post-Sea courses, including GP Rating, CCMC, BSc Nautical Science, ETO, DNS, HND in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering, Graduate Marine Engineer (GME), and a B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies. The academy also offers licensed seafarer recruitment and placement services under RPSL license no 212/RPSL-MUM-212.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Sea Training Courses Entry-level maritime training programs including GP Rating, Certificate Course in Maritime Catering (CCMC), BSc Nautical Science, Electro Technical Officer (ETO), Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS), and HND programs. Designed for aspiring seafarers (10th pass, 12th pass, and graduate engineers) seeking to enter the merchant navy. Approved by DG Shipping and MCA UK.
• Post-Sea Training Courses STCW modular courses, advanced courses, simulator courses, and competency courses for working seafarers requiring periodic certification, including TASCO, CHEMCO, High Voltage Management, High Voltage Operational, Tanker Fire Fighting, ARPA, ECDIS, GMDSS, and Basic Oil/Chemical/Liquefied Gas Tanker Cargo Operations courses. MCA UK approved.
• Graduate Marine Engineer (GME) Course Pre-sea training program for engineering graduates seeking a career in the merchant navy as marine engineers. Expansion of the academy's pre-sea training portfolio.
• HND in Nautical Science and HND in Marine Engineering Higher National Diploma programs delivered in partnership with South Tyneside College (UK) and City of Glasgow College (UK). First year at BPMA (Rs. 3,00,000) and second year at the UK partner institution (4800-6000 pounds). Students receive an internationally recognized HND qualification. MCA UK approved.
• B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies and Catering Services Three-year full-time degree program affiliated to Mumbai University covering hotel management and maritime catering services for students pursuing hospitality careers, often with cruise ship catering specialization.
• Recruitment and Placement Services Seafarer recruitment and placement services operated through B. P. Marine Services under RPSL license no 212/RPSL-MUM-212. Connects trained cadets with shipping companies including primary placement partner Peter Dohle (Dohle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd.).

Quantifiable outcome

• Overall placement percentage of 93.80% across all programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• South Tyneside College (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND in Nautical Science and HND in Marine Engineering partnership. First year completed at BPMA, second year at South Tyneside College UK. 1st Year in BPMA Fees Rs. 3,00,000/-, 2nd Year in UK Fees 4800 pounds. Students receive internationally recognized HND qualification.
• City of Glasgow College (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHND in Nautical Science and HND in Marine Engineering partnership. First year at BPMA, second year at City of Glasgow College UK. 2nd Year Fees 6000 pounds (or 5017 pounds). Another pathway for international qualification.
• Peter Dohle / Dohle Danautic India Pvt. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor85% of HND Deck Cadet/Engine Cadet placed in this company. Primary placement partner - one of the largest shipping companies in the world. BPMA has campus placement services directly with this partner.
• Georgian CollegeminorOthersOne of 24 publicly funded Colleges of Applied Arts in Canada. Mentioned in abroad courses section for international education pathways.
• Mumbai UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation for B.Sc. in Hospitality Studies degree program. Three year full time degree course affiliated to Mumbai University.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Maritime Institute (IMI): Greater Noida-based private maritime academy offering Pre-Sea, Post-Sea, and degree programs — direct competitor with overlapping course catalog and similar placement-driven value proposition.
• Samundra Institute of Maritime Studies: Mumbai-based maritime training provider (Samundra/Comorant Maritime) with international-standard Pre-Sea and Post-Sea courses — competes for cadets and working-seafarer modular course spend in the same Mumbai catchment.
• Marine Engineering and Research Institute (MERIT / METS): Long-standing marine engineering training institutes (MET Kolkata and Mumbai) producing marine engineers and officers — directly comparable to BPMA's marine engineering and HND ME programs.
• Anglo Eastern Maritime Academy: One of India's largest private maritime training groups, offering Pre-Sea and Post-Sea programs with strong shipping-company placement pipelines — directly comparable to BPMA in cadet throughput and merchant navy focus.
• Tolani Maritime Institute: Long-established private maritime academy (Pune/Sindhudurg) running GP Rating, DNS, and degree programs with comparable DG Shipping approvals — direct competitor for the same Pre-Sea and officer-cadet cohorts.
• Great Eastern Institute of Maritime Studies (GEIMS): Backed by Great Eastern Shipping, GEIMS runs Pre-Sea and Post-Sea STCW courses — competes head-on with BPMA for cadets and for Post-Sea modular course revenue from working seafarers.
• HIMT College (Hindustan Institute of Maritime Training): Chennai-based maritime training institute offering Pre-Sea and Post-Sea programs with DG Shipping approvals — comparable scale, geographic complement, and similar GME/diet course mix to BPMA.
• Maritime Training Institute (MTI / SCI): Training arm of the Shipping Corporation of India, offering Pre-Sea and Post-Sea courses — competes for the same officer-cadet pool and is a direct comparator on regulatory approvals and curriculum.

Broad incumbents

• Academy of Maritime Education and Training (AMET University): Deemed university in Chennai offering undergraduate and postgraduate maritime programs including marine engineering and nautical science — a larger, broader incumbent with degree-granting authority that BPMA partially competes with on BSc and HND offerings.
• Indian Maritime University (IMU): Central public university system for maritime education in India — sets the regulatory baseline, runs DNS/BSc Nautical Science programs that compete directly with BPMA's degree-level courses, and is the default alternative for price-sensitive cadets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bpmarineacademyofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/b-p-marine-academ

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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