Ship Building

The shipbuilding industry has emerged as an important sector in Bangladesh economy, and has a rich history in the shipbuilding industry with accounts found in writings of many travellers who visited Bengal more than 200 years ago. In recent years, the fast-growing shipbuilding industry in Bangladesh has emerged as a significant means of export diversification. In a short period of time, this high-potential industry has made a good reputation in the global competitive market. Bangladesh has now over 200 shipbuilding companies with 40 ship breaking and recycling yards, mostly concentrated in Dhaka, Chittagong, Narayanganj, Barisal and Khulna. Institute of Marine Technology, Munshiganj is highly concerned to these facts and committed to make skilled shipbuilder technologist for shipbuilding sector of Bangladesh.