About Us

BMMEA representing all licensed manning agents in Bangladesh’s maritime sector.

Member Services

Support for crew deployment, compliance, and member queries, ensuring smooth operations.

Our Advocacy

Championing ethical recruitment, policy reform, and better global opportunities for Bangladeshi seafarers.

24/7 Support

Round-the-clock assistance for urgent crew, regulatory, or liaison matters for members.

BMMEA Maritime Teamwork

Our Role & Impact

Our Role

As the unified body of licensed manning agents in Bangladesh, BMMEA represents members in national and global maritime platforms, ensures regulatory alignment, and promotes ethical crew recruitment practices.

Our Impact

We enhance Bangladesh’s presence in the global seafaring industry by securing opportunities for our seafarers, maintaining industry standards, and fostering strong collaboration with authorities and shipowners worldwide.

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Core Services of BMMEA

Policy Advocacy

Representing members in regulatory reforms and maritime policy development.

Member Support

Assisting members in crew deployment, licensing, and compliance matters.

Global Liaison

Coordinating with foreign principals and international maritime bodies.

Information & Circulars

Disseminating government circulars, rules, and BMMEA notices regularly.

Capacity Building

Supporting training, awareness programs, and professional development for members and seafarers.

Stakeholder Engagement

Fostering strong collaboration with government bodies, shipowners, and international agencies.

EC Commettee 2025-2026

  • Mar.Eng. Md Azadur Rahman

    President

  • Mar Engr-Maruf Muhammad Jahirul Islam

    Senior Vice President

  • Md. Abdul Motin

    Vice President

  • Capt Parthasarathy Das

    General Secretary

  • Md. Atiqur Rahman

    Asst. General Secretary

  • S.M Rezaul Islam

    Organising Secretary

  • Chief Engr. Md Montachir Rahman Mondal

    MOS Related, Secretary

  • Capt S M Sazzedeen

    DOS Related, Secretary

  • MAR ENGR. Tousif Bin Huda

    DOS Related, Secretary

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Few Words About Us

Who we are?

Bangladesh Merchant Marine Employers Association (BMMEA) was established as the unified representative body of all licensed manning agents in Bangladesh. It serves to promote ethical recruitment practices, ensure regulatory compliance, and represent the interests of Bangladeshi seafarers on national and international platforms.

Whad we do?

BBMMEA unites all government-licensed manning agents to promote professionalism and ethical standards in Bangladesh’s maritime sector. We work to ensure regulatory compliance, facilitate member collaboration, and provide solutions for crew recruitment, deployment, and industry challenges.

Why we do this?

BMMEA works to safeguard the interests of Bangladeshi manning agents and seafarers by advocating for ethical recruitment, promoting international best practices, and expanding global job opportunities in the maritime sector.

Our Focus

MLC-2006 Compliance 100%

International Collaboration 95%

Policy Advocacy 90%

Industry Representation 100%

Stakeholder Engagement95%

Our Adviser

Md Emdadul Haque Chow
Adviser
Provat Kumar Das
Adviser
Capt Mohammad Bayzeed
Adviser
Mar. Engr. Golam Sarwar
Adviser
M. Nazmul Hussain Tutul
Adviser
Md Abdul Gaffar
Adviser
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