Marine Fisheries Academy (MFA)[1] known as Bangladesh Marine Fisheries Academy (BMFA)[2] is a government-run training institution in Bangladesh for cadets wishing to enter the fishing industry, merchant shipping and other related maritime industries.

Marine Fisheries Academy is affiliated with Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Bangladesh (BSMRMU).

Its courses also satisfy the requirement of the International Maritime Organization STCW Convention to serve as an officer onboard fishing and merchant vessels.

[1] The academy previously offered a range of professional bachelor degree courses under Bangladesh National University, Gazipur.

Now the academy offers a range of professional bachelor's degree (Hons) four (4) years courses under Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University (BSMRMU).

[citation needed] In the 4th year they undergo practical sea training for 24 weeks on board deep sea fishing vessels and the rest of the 4th year covers industrial training, practice and ancillary courses.

Thereafter the Marine Fisheries Academy training culminates with the passing out parade and award of graduation certificates.