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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் MARITIME LEADERSHIP EXERCISE (MARLEX) SHAPES FUTURE NAVAL LEADERS The Officer Training Wing (OTW) recently conducted a pivotal Maritime Leadership Exercise (MARLEX) aimed at honing the leadership skills and decision-making acumen of twenty five (25) Officer Under Trainees (OUTs), including Lady Officer Under Trainees. This exercise was held on 30 Aug 25 at …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் CEREMONIALLY COMMENCED THE RP II QUALIFYING COURSE 04/2025 AT NMA A group of Twenty Seven (27) Radar Plotter (RP) sailors joined the Navigation School of the Naval Maritime Academy on 25th August 2025 to commence the RP II Qualifying Course 04/2025, which will Schedule for a duration of seventeen (17) weeks. The …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE PHASE III IT QUALIFYING COURSE 01/2025 AT NMA On the successful completion of the phase III IT qualifying course 01/2025, the closing ceremony was held on 23rd August 2025 at the Information Technology School of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). The Officer-in-Charge of the Information Technology School, instructors …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் ‍SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETION OF THE UC/UW II 03/2025 COURSE AT NMA The closing ceremony of the UC/UW II qualifying course 03/2025, was held on 24th August 2025 at the ASW School of the Naval & Maritime Academy with the presence of officers and instructors of the school. The course commenced on 02nd June …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் 5 TH EDITION OF COMMANDANT’S CUP SAILING REGATTA-2025 MARKS VIBRANT FINAL RACE WITH 8 PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 concluded in style at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee, on 23 August, after four days of thrilling competition on the waves. Organized for the fifth time by the Naval and Maritime …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் OPENING ADDRESS OF THE 68TH CADET ENTRY INTAKE   The Naval and Maritime Academy held the Opening Address of the 68th Cadet Entry Intake of Officer Under Trainees (OUTs) on 21st August 2025 at the Mini Auditorium. Commander Dulip Fernando, Officer Training Officer of the Academy, graced the event as the Chief …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் A SPECTACLE OF SAILS: OFFICER UNDER TRAINEES TEST METTLE IN COMMANDANT’S CUP SAILING REGATTA The Commandant’s Cup Sailing Regatta – 2025 commenced with much vibrancy at Sandy Bay, Trincomalee on 20 August, marking the fifth edition of the prestigious tournament. The competition, hosted by the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), brings together …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் CEREMONIALLY COMMENCED THE PO ‘Q’ (CH) COURSE NO. 02/2025 AT The opening ceremony of the Petty Officer Qualifying Chef 02/2025 Course was held at the Logistics and Management School on 18 Aug 25, marking the official commencement. The aim of this course is to enhance the theoretical and practical knowledge relevant to …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF 38TH JUNIOR NAVAL STAFF COURSE The inaugural ceremony of the 38th Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) was held on 18th August 2025 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). The event was graced by the Commandant – NMA, Commodore Dinesh Bandara, who attended as the Chief Guest. The Training …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF 40TH DI “Q” COURSE The inauguration ceremony of the 40th DI “Q” Course was held on 11 Aug 25 at the Gunnery School of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). This course is designed to impart a considerable degree of theoretical knowledge and practical skill and experience to the …

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