English |සිංහල | EDUCATIONAL VISIT OF STUDENTS FROM UNIVERSITY OF KELANIYA TO NAVAL DOCKYARD Students from the Department of International Studies, University of Kelaniya, took part in a two-day educational visit to Trincomalee as part of their Strategic Studies programme. The visit provided valuable exposure to key aspects of maritime strategy and regional geopolitics. The …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் DIGITAL QUARTER MASTER LOBBY STATE BOARD LAUNCHED In the drive towards achieving digital transformation, a Digital Quarter Master Lobby State Board (DQMLSB) was launched on 01 July 2025 at the NMA Quarter Master Lobby. The DQMLSB was launched by Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, the Commandant of the Naval & Maritime Academy, in …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் MAGNETIC COMPASS SWINGING SIMULATOR LAUNCHED AT THE NAVIGATION SCHOOL   In another initiative aimed at enhancing professional training at NMA, a Magnetic Compass Swinging Simulator (MCSS) was launched on 01st July 2025 at the Navigation School. The MCSS was launched by Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, the Commandant Naval & Maritime Academy, in …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY (NMA) PROUDLY ORGANIZED A ‘GEE RASA DAHANA’– MUSIC CRITIQUE PROGRAMME CONDUCTED BY DR. DHAMMIKA BANDARA The Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) organized a music critique programme titled “GEE RASA DAHANA” by Dr. Dhammika Bandara on 27 & 28 Jun at Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium. This musical event offered …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் ASTRO NAVIGATION SIMULATOR LAUNCHED AT THE NAVIGATION SCHOOL Adding yet another important training tool to the NMA’s inventory, an Astro Navigation Simulator (ANS) was recently established at the Navigation School. The ANS was launched by Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, the Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in the presence of …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் PASSING-OUT PARADE OF BASIC ORIENTATION COURSE 01/2025 CONCLUDES AT NMA The Passing-Out Parade of Basic Orientation Course 01/2025 was ceremonially held on 20th June 2025 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, upholding rich naval customs and traditions. The event marked the successful completion of training by three (03) University Grants …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் CTU RELOCATED WITH STANDARD INFRASTRUCTURE EOD TACTICAL SKILLS ROOM ESTABLISHED IN PARALLEL The Combat Training Unit (CTU) at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) has been successfully relocated to a new location with standard infrastructure, including dedicated classroom, an instructor’s office, and an administrative office for officers. This strategic move was initiated …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF GR II “Q” COURSE 04/2025 The inauguration ceremony of the GR II Qualifying Course 04/2025 was held on 23rd June 2025 at the Gunnery School of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA). This course is designed to equip participants with professional weaponry expertise, enabling them to perform gunnery duties …

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English |සිංහල |தமிழ் NAVY MOURNS THE DEMISE OF LIEUTENANT COMMANDER SOMASIRI DEVENDRA, ESTEEMED ARCHITECT OF NAVAL TRAINING Instructor Lieutenant Commander Somasiri Devendra, a distinguished naval instructor and former Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy in Trincomalee, passed away on 19 June 25.His passing marked the end of an era for the Sri Lanka Navy, …

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