Naval and Maritime Academy

WELCOME TO NAVAL & MARITIME ACADEMY

I consider it as an honour and a privilege to assume duties as the 40th Commandant of the prestigious Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). The NMA has evolved over the years into becoming the premier naval training establishment that offers professional training to a large number of officers and sailors in the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).

It is with great honor and privilege that I assume the role of Training Captain at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee. As I take on this esteemed position, I am deeply committed to upholding the vision and mission of our prestigious institution.

VISION

Naval and Maritime Academy is committed to mould Naval personnel to become professionals on their field to perform duties to the entire satisfaction of the desired standards of a recognized Naval force with the commitment to comply with requirement and continual improvement of the effectiveness of process of the Quality Management System.

MISSION

 Officer Training

Officer training is to prepare subordinate officers morally, physically & mould them into professional Naval Officers to command and to lead in pursuit of excellence in the Naval service and the best interest of the nation.

Sailor Training

Sailor training is to prepare both senior & junior ratings morally, mentally, physically & mould them to be professionals to carry out the specific task or set of specific task in their respective branches in the most efficient manner leading to excellence in the Naval service.

“දනෙතා සෙටඨා මනුසෙසසු”

“විනයගරුක වූවෝ මිනිසුන් අතර ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨ වෙති”

“Disciplined are the noblest of men”

I consider it as an honour and a privilege to assume duties as the 40th Commandant of the prestigious Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). 

The NMA has evolved over the years into becoming the premier naval training establishment that offers professional training to a large number of officers and sailors in the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN).

One of the key pillars that enabled SLN to emerge victorious during nearly three-decade conflict is largely attributed to the professional training which is imparted to the officers and sailors by the NMA. Since the termination of the conflict in the year 2009, the SLN has been vested with a range of duties and responsibilities that require a new breed of officers and sailors who are capable of addressing the emerging threats and challenges in our immediate maritime space and beyond.

Today the complex and complicated maritime environment requires agile, dynamic, and professionally competent naval force capable of manning some of the advanced platforms and systems. Further, in addressing the current maritime security concerns, the SLN has to operate along with advanced regional and international navies showcasing the highest professional traits at all levels.  

It is in the above context that NMA has to play an important role in ensuring that the officers and sailors trained at NMA are capable of addressing future threats and challenges in the ever-evolving maritime space with confidence. In preparing the future naval force, the NMA since its inception has evolved into becoming a unique training seat that has produced the finest officers and sailors capable of safeguarding the national maritime interests of our country.

I am indeed confident that NMA has all that it requires to deliver the best in terms of training, grooming, and molding officers and sailors capable of facing the future with utmost confidence.

Finally, I wish to pay my sincere gratitude to all the former Commandants, officers, sailors, and all others who have rendered a yeomen service to uplift the standard of NMA, the SLN’s premiere naval training establishment that is dedicated to provide professional training for officers and sailors.

It is with great honor and privilege that I assume the role of Training Captain at the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee. As I take on this esteemed position, I am deeply committed to upholding the vision and mission of our prestigious institution.

At NMA, we are dedicated to molding naval personnel into professionals who embody the highest standards of excellence. Our mission is clear: to prepare officers and sailors morally, physically, and professionally to serve the nation with unwavering dedication and integrity. As we strive for excellence, we are guided by our motto: “Disciplined are the noblest of men”(“දනෙතා සෙටඨා මනුසෙසසු” / “විනය ගරුක වූවෝ මිනිසුන් අතර ශ්‍රේෂ්ඨ වෙති”).

As your Training Captain, I pledge to ensure that our training programs continue to evolve, incorporating the latest advancements in naval education and technology. We will maintain our commitment to quality and effectiveness, adhering to the highest standards of our Quality Management System.

To our officer and sailor trainees, I urge you to embrace the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Your journey here is not just about acquiring skills, but about developing the character, discipline, and leadership that define true naval professionals.

Together, we will uphold the tradition of excellence that NMA has established over the years. Let us march forward with unity, discipline, and a shared vision to serve our nation with pride and distinction.

“Disciplined are the noblest of men.”

Training Captain, Naval and Maritime Academy

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QUALITY POLICY OF NMA
Naval & Maritime Academy is committed to mould naval personnel to become professionals in their fields to perform duties to the entire satisfaction of the desired standards of a recognized naval force, with the commitment to comply with requirements and continual improvement of the effectiveness of process of the quality management system.