Escuela Nacional de Pesca: "Comandante Luis Piedra Buena"

Name

Escuela Nacional de Pesca: "Comandante Luis Piedra Buena"

Legal name

Escuela Nacional de Pesca 'Comandante Luis Piedra Buena'

Website

https://escueladepesca.edu.ar

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Vocational Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAOANAE

Navigation, Seamanship & Offshore Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAB

Marine Engineering & Engine Room Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAD

Maritime Safety, Security & Compliance (STCW/ISM/ISPS)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

SECONDARYEDAOANAA

Merchant Marine & Deck Operations

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/Maritime, Logistics & Transportation Trades

Keywords

• Maritime training
• Fishing education
• STCW certification
• GMDSS courses
• Merchant marine

Headquarters

HQ city

Mar del Plata

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. STCW Basic Course Fees: Tuition fees for STCW basic courses including Personal Survival Techniques (TSP), Fire Prevention and Fighting (PLCI), Basic First Aid (PAB), Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities (SPRS), PBIP, and MARPOL prevention. Prices range from $135,000 to $200,000 ARS per course. Certificates issued by the Argentine Navy carry an additional $9,000 ARS fee.
2. Tanker Cargo Operations Course Fees: Tuition for Basic Training for Oil and Chemical Tanker Cargo Operations course. Fee of $135,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate issuance fee.
3. Advanced STCW Course Fees: Tuition for advanced STCW courses: Advanced First Aid (PAA) $155,000 ARS, Medical Care (CM) $160,000 ARS, and Advanced Fire Fighting Techniques (TALCI) $200,000 ARS, each with $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
4. GMDSS Operator Course Fees: Tuition for General GMDSS Operator $365,000 ARS, Restricted GMDSS Operator $270,000 ARS, and Restricted Radiotelephonist Operator $270,000 ARS. Certificate issuance by the Argentine Navy $9,000 ARS. ENACOM certification also required for GMDSS courses.
5. Formation and Ascension Course Tuition: Annual course fees for regular formation and ascension courses including Patrón de Pesca Menor, Piloto de Pesca, Conductor de Máquinas Navales, and others. Revenue supplemented by certification and titling fees administered through the Subsecretaría de Formación, Capacitación y Titulación del Personal Embarcado de la Marina Mercante.
6. Non-Rapid Rescue Boat Course: Course fee of $200,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS Armada Argentina certificate fee. Minimum 5, maximum 20 participants per session.
7. IMO Instructor Training Course: Instructor training course fee of $270,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Escuela Nacional de Pesca "Comandante Luis Piedra Buena" is a state-run maritime educational institution that trains fishing fleet personnel in Argentina. It delivers formation programs (Piloto de Pesca and Conductor de Máquinas Navales), ascension certification courses across nine title levels, and IMO/ENACOM-certified courses including GMDSS operator training, STCW basic and advanced modules, tanker operations, and rescue boat handling. Training combines simulation-based instruction, classroom teaching, and practical exercises aboard the ARA Luisito training vessel.

Product overview

Escuela Nacional de Pesca 'Comandante Luis Piedra Buena' is a maritime educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional training programs for the fishing industry. The institution provides two main formation programs: Piloto de Pesca (deck officer) and Conductor de Máquinas Navales (engine room officer), each comprising multiple cycles of classroom instruction and practical training. Beyond formation programs, the school offers advancement courses across ten certification levels from Patrón de Pesca Menor through Capitán de Pesca for deck officers, and Motorista Naval through Conductor Superior de Máquinas Navales for engine room personnel. Additionally, the institution delivers IMO/ENACOM certified courses including GMDSS communications operator certifications (General, Restricted, and Radiotelephone), STCW basic and advanced training packages covering survival techniques, firefighting, first aid, ship security (PBIP), tanker operations, and non-rapid rescue boats. The school operates specialized facilities including navigation and communications simulators, a specialized library, and the ARA Luisito training vessel for hands-on instruction.

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Products and services

• Curso de Formación - Piloto de Pesca Two-year formation program for fishing vessel pilots covering navigation, fishing techniques, maritime law, and practical exercises in deck and engine areas. Designed for individuals entering the fishing fleet as deck officers.
• Curso de Formación - Conductor de Máquinas Navales Three-cycle professional formation program for marine engine conductors covering motors, auxiliary machines, thermodynamics, hydraulics, and electrical systems. Targets individuals pursuing engine officer careers on fishing vessels.
• Curso de Ascenso - Patrón de Pesca Menor 9-week entry-level skipper certification course covering fishing techniques, navigation, maneuvering, and maritime regulations for small-scale and coastal fishing operators.
• Curso de Ascenso - Patrón de Pesca Costera Advanced skipper certification course covering fishing arts, navigation, cargo handling, communications, and electronic equipment for coastal fishing operations.
• Curso de Ascenso - Piloto de Pesca 32-week professional advancement course for fishing pilots covering navigation, fishing techniques, electronics, meteorology, and maritime law.
• Curso de Ascenso - Piloto de Pesca de Primera 24-week advanced certification for senior fishing pilots covering architecture, fishing arts, electronic equipment, navigation, and fisheries biology.
• Curso de Ascenso - Capitán de Pesca 12-week command-level course for fishing captains covering fishing arts, maritime law, fishing technology, and fisheries economics. The highest deck title offered.
• Curso de Ascenso - Motorista Naval Professional certification for naval mechanics covering motors, auxiliary machines, thermal machines, electricity, and operational safety.
• Curso de Ascenso - Conductor de Máquinas Navales Advanced marine engine conductor certification covering motors, auxiliary machines, thermal machines, electrical systems, and technical interpretation.
• Curso de Ascenso - Conductor de Máquinas Navales de Primera Senior-level certification for first-class marine engine conductors covering electricity, electronics, hydraulics, motors, and thermodynamics.
• Curso de Ascenso - Conductor Superior de Máquinas Navales Highest-level certification for superior marine engine conductors covering automatics, hydraulics, thermodynamics, motors, and naval materials.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Operador General GMDSS Three-week intensive certification for general GMDSS maritime communications operators covering Global Maritime Distress and Safety System procedures. Fee of $365,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Operador Restringido GMDSS Two-week restricted GMDSS operator certification for maritime communications with practical simulator training. Fee of $270,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Operador Radiotelefonista Restringido 11-day restricted radiotelephone operator course using communication simulators for maritime communications. Fee of $270,000 ARS.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Cursos Básicos STCW / PBIP / MARPOL Basic STCW Manila 2010 recertification courses covering personal survival techniques (TSP), fire prevention and fighting (PLCI), basic first aid (PAB), personal safety responsibilities (SPRS), ship security awareness (PBIP), and MARPOL pollution prevention. Course fees range from $135,000 to $200,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee per course.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Cursos Avanzados STCW Advanced STCW Manila 2010 training covering advanced firefighting techniques (TALCI, $200,000 ARS), advanced first aid (PAA, $155,000 ARS), and medical care (CM, $160,000 ARS). Each with $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - PBIP (Protección) Two-day training on ship security awareness and assigned security duties per STCW Section A-VI/6 requirements (PBIP - Protección de Buques e Instalaciones Portuarias). Fee of $135,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Formación Básica para Buques Tanque One-week basic training for oil and chemical tanker cargo operations covering safety procedures and cargo handling for tanker vessels. Fee of $135,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Bote de Rescate No Rápido 24-hour certification course on survival craft and rescue boat handling (non-rapid) per STCW Rule VI/2 competency standards. Fee of $200,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee. Minimum 5, maximum 20 participants.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Conocimiento de Zonas Marítimas Maritime zones knowledge certification course required for extended fishing operations in designated maritime areas. Fee of $80,000 ARS per zone plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Curso OMI/ENACOM - Formación para Instructores Two-week instructor training course for maritime educators covering teaching methodologies and assessment techniques for IMO-compliant training. Fee of $270,000 ARS plus $9,000 ARS certificate fee.
• Biblioteca "Buque Pesquero Angelito y Amapola" Specialized maritime library offering lending and reference services, with a bibliographic collection covering aquaculture, fisheries management, fishing techniques, marine biology, navigation, electronics, and naval engineering. Available to students, faculty, and external researchers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 108 new officers graduated in 2025 across all courses; 89 new officers graduated in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ARA Luisito (Training Vessel)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1985The Buque de Instrucción Pesquera (BIP) ARA Luisito is a purpose-built training fishing vessel (19m LOA, 4.10m beam, 1.50m draft, 22t displacement, 300 HP engine, 9-knot max speed) constructed by Nippon Suisan Kaisha LTD in Tokyo in 1984. Donated as part of the Japanese government cooperation. Named in honor of the vessel built by Commander Luis Piedra Buena. Used for practical fishing, navigation, and watch-keeping training with capacity for 20 trainees.
• ASTILLERO SPI (Servicios Portuarios Integrados)minorOthers · 1 January 1985SPI (Servicios Portuarios Integrados) shipyard in Mar del Plata performed comprehensive maintenance of the ARA Luisito in 2024, including hull repairs, propulsion system, propeller, shaft line, fishing winch overhaul, and full repainting. Work was carried out on the Syncrolift platform over approximately 50 days.
• Arsenal Mar del PlataminorOthers · 1 January 1985Arsenal Mar del Plata provided technical assistance and participated in the disassembly and reassembly of hull valves during the 2024 maintenance of the ARA Luisito training vessel.
• Government of JapancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1983The Government of Japan provided a full donation including the school building, all didactic equipment, and the training vessel ARA Luisito under the Technical Cooperation Agreement (Law No. 22,999) executed in 1985. Japanese experts conducted technology transfer over five years in Fishing Technology, Fishing Arts, Electronic Navigation and Fishing Equipment, and Audiovisual Aids. The school entrance was designed to face east toward the rising sun, symbolically referencing Japan.
• Prefectura Naval Argentina (PNA)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrefectura Naval Argentina is the primary regulatory authority for merchant marine titling and maritime law enforcement in Argentina. The school coordinates with PNA for authentication of seafarer documentation (libreta de embarco), course certification, and issuance of maritime titles. PNA also authenticates student documentation for enrollment.
• Ente Nacional de Comunicaciones (ENACOM)coreTechnology or IntegrationENACOM is the Argentine national communications regulator that certifies GMDSS radio operator courses (Operador General, Operador Restringido, and Operador Radiotelefonista Restringido) delivered at the school. The school issues dual certificates: one from ENACOM and one from the Argentine Navy under STCW conventions.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO) - STCWcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe IMO's STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Convention Manila 2010 amendments govern the school's maritime training curricula. All STCW basic and advanced courses are designed to meet IMO competency standards (Rules VI/2, Sections A-VI/1 through A-VI/3, Tables A-VI/1-1 through A-VI/3-1). Certificates issued by the Argentine Navy carry international validity under STCW.
• Instituto Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo Pesquero (INIDEP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINIDEP participates in school graduation ceremonies and delivers awards for academic excellence in fishing-related subjects. Represents the research and development arm of Argentina's fisheries science community.
• Centro de Patrones y Oficiales Fluviales de Pesca y Cabotaje MarítimominorOthersProfessional association of fishing pilots and deck officers that participates in graduation ceremonies, presents academic excellence awards in specialized fishing subjects, and represents the interests of fishing deck officers.
• Sindicato de Conductores Navales de la República ArgentinaminorOthersLabor union representing engine room officers and conductors in Argentina's maritime and fishing industries. Participates in graduation ceremonies and provides academic excellence awards.
• Foro para la Conservación del Mar PatagónicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative body of four organizations (Instituto de Conservación de Ballenas, Fundación Vida Silvestre, Aves Argentina, and Fundación Cambio Democrático) executing the MaRes Project to strengthen coastal and marine ecosystem resilience. The school conducts joint training sessions on plastic pollution and seabird bycatch mitigation (using Bird Scaring Lines reducing seabird mortality by 90%) through its Fisheries Training Observatory.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Massachusetts Maritime Academy: US state maritime academy delivering STCW-compliant officer training with a dedicated training ship (TS Kennedy). Comparable as a degree-granting maritime institution with simulation infrastructure and government backing, though US-focused.
• Warsash Maritime Academy (Solent University): One of the largest UK maritime training providers delivering STCW-certified officer programs with full mission bridge simulators. Comparable in offering IMO-compliant deck and engine training to an international maritime audience, though it serves merchant marine broadly rather than fishing specifically.
• World Maritime University (WMU): IMO-founded graduate maritime university in Malmö, Sweden, delivering postgraduate maritime education and STCW-aligned capacity building globally. Comparable as a UN/IMO-affiliated maritime educator delivering international certification programs.
• Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania): AMC delivers STCW-certified officer training with extensive simulation facilities and a dedicated training vessel. Comparable as a comprehensive maritime training institution with both vocational and degree pathways, though geographically distant.

Others

• ENIDEP / Prefectura Naval Argentina Training Programs: Argentine Coast Guard (Prefectura Naval Argentina) authority that authenticates seafarer documentation and coordinates titling for the fishing fleet. Comparable as a regulatory/training partner in the same STCW ecosystem, though operating in an enforcement rather than education capacity.

Emerging players

• Norwegian Maritime Academy (Høgskolen i Vestfold): Norwegian maritime degree-granting institution delivering STCW-certified officer training with strong simulation facilities. Comparable in producing licensed merchant marine officers under European maritime standards.

Direct peers

• Escuela Nacional Fluvial: Third Argentine Navy-affiliated maritime training school, focused on riverine and inland waterway personnel under the same Armada educational system. Shares governance, titling, and STCW certification frameworks with the subject school.
• Escuela Nacional Náutica: Argentina's sister Merchant Marine officer training school under the same Dirección General de Educación de la Armada. Trains deck officers for non-fishing merchant vessels using comparable REFOCAPEMM and STCW frameworks, making it the most directly comparable domestic peer.
• Centro de Instrucción y Adiestramiento Naval (CIAN): Argentine Navy training facility for naval personnel, adjacent to but distinct from the Escuela Nacional de Pesca. Comparable as a government Navy-operated maritime training institution in Argentina, though it focuses on military rather than fishing fleet personnel.

Regional players

• Panama Maritime Training Services: Panama-based maritime training provider serving the Latin American registry fleet with STCW courses. Comparable as a regional maritime training provider in the same Latin American geography, though focused on merchant marine rather than fishing specifically.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

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