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 a great honor to be appointed as the Training Captain at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee. NMA is the premier training institute of the Sri Lanka Navy and is renowned for producing officers and sailors of the highest standard. They serve as the first line of defense of the nation.”

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 a great honor to be appointed as the Training Captain at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Trincomalee. NMA is the premier training institute of the Sri Lanka Navy and is renowned for producing officers and sailors of the highest standard. They serve as the first line of defense of the nation.”

In the contemporary world, the most important aspect of any organization is its human resources, not the latest technology or advanced weapons. Therefore, all naval officers and sailors must receive proper training from the academy to fulfill their responsibilities efficiently and in accordance with the navy’s mission and objectives.

The Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) is renowned for its exceptional training capabilities and is equipped to provide training of the highest caliber, be it for military personnel or higher education. The academy not only trains our officers and sailors, but also accommodates trainees from sister forces, Sri Lanka Police, and friendly foreign navies due to the superior quality of training it offers.

The Academy’s highly qualified faculty and staff frequently engage with trainees, evaluate their performances, and conduct routine reviews of course materials to meet the Navy’s needs. They are instrumental in transforming officer and sailor trainees into highly skilled professionals.

The academy’s distinctive learning environment encourages trainees to advance their careers by keeping them mentally sharp, physically strong, and in top physical condition.

To maintain the NMA’s reputation for excellence, we are dedicated to provide exceptional, trainee-centered education and training with well-respected academic and professional qualifications.

FACULTIES, SCHOOLS, DEPARTMENT & UNITS

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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.