BP Marine Academy, Panvel Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

Annesha Deb

Infrastructure:

BP Marine Academy (BPMA) Belapur Campus (Head Office) is located in the Central Business District of Belapur, Navi Mumbai spread over an area of 1,15,000 Sq.Ft.of its own. It is at a two minutes walking distance from Belapur Railway Station, Bus and Hovercraft terminals 15 acres cradled in the arms of mother nature, characterised by the scenic beauty facing to a 1000 meter water front with stunning sea view. It is walking distance from the suburban railway station of Khandeshwar / Panvel, 2 minutes from the proposed International Air port and 5 minutes from International Exhibition Centre. A historical Jetty which was constructed by the great Maratha King Shri.Shivaji Maharaj is also a part of the Panvel Campus. The government of Maharashtra has handed over the entire campus to BPMA to develop, built the State of Art, World class Maritime Training Academy to cater the needs of National and International Maritime Industry. Great care has been taken to match world class facilities.

Catering Block:

• The catering block is designed and equipped with modern and sophisticated gadgets on the lines of modern ships to give the trainees a realistic feeling of life on board as well as to impart practical training. The kitchen, bakery, cold rooms, pantries, sculleries and dry stores are constructed keeping in mind the needs of the shipping industry.
• The kitchen is spacious and well furnished with all modern facilities and equipment e.g. latest electric, gas, and steam cooking ranges, adjacent to a large bakery.
• The hygiene level maintained is of international standard.
• The catering block has a large air-conditioned revolving cafeteria of a floor area of 4000 sq.ft. with an attached pantry.
• It has a seating capacity of 150 trainees at a time. This large executive dinning area is tastefully decorated with attractive waterfalls (at the entrance and at the top).
• The revolving cafeteria with its beautiful water fountain at the top, designed by a leading landscaping artist has become a landmark attraction and pride of Navi Mumbai.

Boarding and Lodging

• Being a fully residential programme, hostel facilities for the candidates consist of well-designed dormitories, Changing Rooms, Bathrooms etc. well-designed with hygienic modern amenities.
• Mattresses, pillows, bed sheets and pillow covers will be supplied to each candidate on the date of joining for their use during the training.
• Food served is of mixed cuisine to help candidates to get accustomed to various types of food preparations.
• The diet is well balanced and the food is wholesome.

Medical:

• BPMA will take necessary care about any emergencies. At the same time it is not responsible for any personal injury or any disease suffered by any trainee during their stay.
• Medical Assistance will be provided at the student's cost for their treatment.
• BPMA has his own Ambulance in case of any emergency.