On 23rd February 2020, the passing out ceremony of the Fifth Batch pre-sea Ratings of International Maritime Academy was held at its own campus at Pubail, Gazipur. 50 Ratings have passed out this year from Deck, Engine, Fitter and Catering division who will be fully employed onboard Haque & Sons Ltd managed vessels. Commodore Sayed Ariful Islam (TAS), ndc, psc, BN, Director General, Department of Shipping was the chief guest. Beside him, many invited guests were present in the ceremony. Gold Medal for overall best performance was awarded to deck rating Md. Mainuddin Chisti for best performance. Deck rating Kamrul Hasan Emon received the silver medal for best performance in Deck division, Fitter rating Md. Forhad Uddin received the silver medal for best performance in Engine & Fitter division and Cook rating Md. Juwel Rana received the silver medal for best performance in Catering division. The event was also attended by dignitaries from Ministry of Shipping, Department of Shipping along with Managing Director and Commandant of IMA. The program called off with cake cutting and sumptuous lunch.