The newly appointed Commandant of the Air Force Academy China Bay, Air Commodore Dhammika Dias called on the Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage at Trincomalee on 19th September 2023. During their maiden official interaction, both Commandants exchanged views on several matters of training especially to enhance joint training. At the end of …

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The inaugural ceremony of the Leading Qualifying Provost course 02/2023 was held in a successful manner at the Provost & Regulating School at the NMA on 18th September 2023. Twenty Six (26) sailors in the Able rate of the Provost & Regulating branch including one (01) woman sailor have been attached to follow the course. …

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On Sunday, 17th September 2023, the 65th intake Officer Cadets of Naval & Maritime Academy organized the ‘Coffee Morning’ as their first official event in the Academy. The event, graced by Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage, the Commandant of Naval & Maritime Academy, was a testament to the rich cultural heritage and strong bonds that define the …

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Stepping into another phase, the Merchant Marine Training School commenced the STCW Basic Safety courses 06 & 07-2023 (s) on 18 Sep 23 and the opening remark was delivered by the Officer in Charge of MMTS LCdr (N) Dimuthu Kodikara, RSP, psc. The two courses are comprised with 40 under trainee sailors including one woman …

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The Opening Ceremony of the Petty Officer Communicator Qualifying Course No. 01/2023 was held successfully at the Communication School, Naval & Maritime Academy on 18th September 2023. Petty Officer Communicator Qualifying Course No. 01/2023 is comprised of 30 sailors and this training serves for Leading Communicator sailors to build their professional knowledge and carry out …

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A Triathlon event organized by 33rd Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) was concluded on 16th September 2023 at the Naval Dockyard premises. The Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Commodore Buddhika Liyanagamage graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event served as a platform for fostering team spirit and to assess the leadership skills, physical …

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The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Nireekshak called the port of Trincomalee on a goodwill visit on 14th September 2023 and she was warmly welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with Naval customs and traditions. Several sports and recreational activities were conducted between the ship’s crew and the Naval and Maritime Academy to enhance …

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1. The Naval & Maritime Academy endowed Six (06) new Drill Instructors to the Sri Lanka Navy instilling pride, professionalism, and proven dedication. The 36th Drill Instructor Qualifying Course consisted of Six (06) Junior Sailor Under Trainees passed out at the Naval & Maritime Academy today receiving the Pace Sticks gained through a six-month full-time …

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            Closing ceremony of Leading Communicator Qualifying course 01/2023 was held on 11th September 2023 at the Communication school with the presence of all the officers, instructors and Sailor Under Trainees (SUTs) of the Communication school.              The course was conducted for 35 weeks since January 2023 for 30 numbers of Communicators and all the …

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01. The 04th Long Executive Specialization Course at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) was inaugurated with great enthusiasm on 11th September 2023, in the NMA mini auditorium. This specialized course is uniquely tailored for Executive branch officers of the Sri Lanka Navy, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills and expertise in the …

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