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On successful completion of Phase III Provost Course 01/2024, the closing ceremony was held on 10thNovember 2024 at Provost and Regulating School with the presence of the Officer In-charge, Chief Instructor, Other instructors, and Sailor Under Trainees (SUTs) of Phase III Provost Course 01/2024. The course commenced on 06th May 2024 with 20 Provost Branch …

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED PHASE III PROVOST COURSE 01/2024 OF PROVOST AND REGULATING SCHOOL Read More »

The 36th Junior Naval Staff Course officially commenced at the Naval and Maritime Academy on 11 Nov 24. The Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore R Joseph, graced the event as the Chief Guest underscoring the significance of this esteemed training program in shaping the future of naval leadership. The Commandant during his …

INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF 36^TH JUNIOR NAVAL STAFF COURSE Read More »

In an enriching display of inter-service collaboration, the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, proudly hosted a delegation from the Sri Lanka Air Force Academy, China Bay. Led by Group Captain RND Senadheera, Commanding Officer of the Ground Training Wing, the visiting team comprised four officers, 59 cadets, and other-rank instructors. Representing the Commandant of …

SRI LANKA AIR FORCE ACADEMY CADETS EMBARK ON AN INSPIRING EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO THE NAVAL & MARITIME ACADEMY Read More »

A module on Public Finance and Public Procurement Management was held at the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA) for the 28th  Sub Lieutenant Technical (Logistics) Course (Sub tech (Log)) from 24th October to 08th November 2024. Nineteen Officers (19) of the Sub Tech (Log) attended lectures conducted by prominent resource personnel from Government …

CULMINATION OF SRI LANKA DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION (SLIDA) MODULE FOR 28^TH SUB LIEUTENANT TECHNICAL COURSE (LOGISTICS) Read More »

Sixteen junior sailors embarked on an intensive journey through the Physical Training (PT) Phase III Qualifying Course, an essential training component at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). Spanning 27 weeks, this course was meticulously designed to develop both the physical conditioning and instructing abilities needed to become skilled Physical Training Instructors (PTIs) within the …

PHYSICAL TRAINER ‘III’ QUALIFYING COURSE SUCCESSFULLY TERMINATED Read More »

The opening address of the Leading Information Technology Qualifying Course 01/2024 was held at the Information Technology School on 04th Nov 2024 marking the official commencement of the course. This course aims to enhance the theoretical and practical knowledge of the sailors in both Naval and Information Technology subjects. Its goal is to equip sailors …

OPENING CEREMONY OF LEADING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY QUALIFYING  COURSE 01/2024 AT NMA Read More »

The Opening Ceremony of the Practical Pistol Shooting Course 02/2024 was held at the Naval Marksmanship & Sniper Training School, Naval & Maritime Academy  on 04 Nov 24. The course consists of 04 officers and 05 junior sailors. The aim of this course is to enhance the proficiency of officers and sailors of the Sri …

OPENING CEREMONY OF ‘‘PRACTICAL PISTOL SHOOTING COURSE 02/2024’’ Read More »

An informativel lecture was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium on 03 Nov 24. The guest lecturer was, an independent researcher and historian Mr. Chamikara Pilapitiya. He shared his extensive knowledge on Unveiling the Unique Maha Thuwakkuwa and History of Sri Lankan Weapons” highlighting the advanced technology of firearms which were used in ancient …

LECTURE ON “UNVEILING THE UNIQUE ‘MAHA THUWAKKUWA’ AND HISTORY OF SRI LANKAN WEAPON” BY MR. CHAMIKARA PILAPITIYA Read More »

Fifteen junior sailors undertook a transformative journey through the Phase III Survey Recorder Qualifying Course 01/2024 completing their academic phase at NMA, spanning for 25 weeks from 13th May 2024 to 30th October 2024. The course aimed to equip participants with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for hydrographic survey duties in Sri Lankan …

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PHASE III SURVEY RECORDER QUALIFYING COURSE 01/2024 Read More »

Certificate Awarding Ceremony of Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping (STCW) Basic Safety Course No. 06-2024(S) and Course No. 07-2024(S) was held at Mini Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy on 25th October 2024. The ceremony was graced by the Commandant, Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Rohan Joseph as the Chief Guest. The …

MERCHANT MARINE TRAINING SCHOOL (MMTS) SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE  STCW BASIC SAFETY AND MARITIME ENGLISH SUPPORT LEVEL COURSES AT NMA Read More »