Naval and Maritime Academy

BASIC ORIENTATION COURSE 03/2024 PASSING-OUT PARADE CONCLUDED AT THE NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY

Marking a momentous occasion on 22nd February 2025, a charming passing-out parade was successfully conducted at the main parade ground of the Naval and Maritime Academy, giving prominence to rich naval customs and traditions. Six (06) medical Officers of 34th Intake Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) including four (04) lady officers, five (05) medical …

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CORAL REEF CLEANING PROGRAMME AND REPLANTATION PROJECT CONDUCTED AT CORAL COVE

A coral reef cleaning programme, coupled with coral replantation project, was successfully conducted on 18th  February 2025 at Coral Cove. This initiative was organized and carried out by the staff and trainees of the Diving School, reinforcing their commitment to marine conservation and environmental sustainability. The initiative managed to remove debris and pollutants affecting the …

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THE TRAINING COMMAND BADMINTON TEAM SHINES AT THE INTER COMMAND BADMINTON TOURNAMENT 2024

The Training Command Badminton Team has once again showcased its dominance in the sport, delivering an impressive performance during the inter-Command Badminton Championships 2025 at the Parakkrama Samaraweera Indoor Stadium in SLNS Gemunu. After an exceptional campaign in 2024, where they secured both the men’s and women’s championship titles, the team continued its remarkable streak …

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THE  COMMUNICATOR QUALIFYING COURSE 01/2024 COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY AT  NMA

The closing ceremony of Communicator Qualifying Course 01/2024 was held on 17th February 2025 at the Communication School of Naval and Maritime Academy with the presence of officers and instructors of the school. The course commenced on 12th August 2024 with the participation of thirty three (33) Junior Communicators. The course was completed within twenty …

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PHASE III QUALIFYING COURSE 01/2025 COMMENCED AT NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY

The opening remarks of the Phase III Information Technology Qualifying Course 01/2025 was held at the Information Technology School on 17th February 2025, marking the official commencement of the course.  This course aims to enhance theoretical and practical knowledge of the IT sailors in both Naval and Information Technology subjects. The objective of the course …

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INAUGURAL CEREMONY OF LESC 5

The inaugural ceremony of the 05th Long Executive Specialisation Course (LESC) was held at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Mini Auditorium of the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) on 13th February 2025. The event marked the beginning of the course for 48 student officers who will undergo specialised training in Anti-Submarine Warfare, Communication, Gunnery, and Navigation. …

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE CERTIFICATE COURSE 01/2024 IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM

The closing address of the Certificate Course in Geographic Information System (GIS) 01/2025 for sailors in all operational branches, was held at the Information Technology School on 11th February 2025, marking the successful completion of the course. The course was aimed to enhance the theoretical and practical knowledge of the sailors in GIS subjects and …

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OPENING ADDRESS OF GR II “Q” COURSE 02/2025

The opening ceremony for the GR II Qualifying Course 02/2025,was held on February 10, 2025, at the Naval & Maritime Academy Gunnery School. This course aims to enhance sailors’ knowledge in weaponry. The GR II course includes 30 trainees undergoing a 17-week programme, split between academic and practical training. Commander (G) SMMLB Sakalasooriya officiated the …

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EOMS POLICY OF NMA
The Naval and Maritime Academy is committed to operational excellence in producing competent Naval personnel through learner-centered education within a military framework. We pursue continuous improvement through systematic quality management, evidence-based decision making, and stakeholder engagement while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, and academic integrity. We uphold accessibility, equity, and non-discrimination in all our operations, fulfill our social responsibility to national defense and environmental stewardship, and ensure efficient use of resources. Through compliance with naval regulations ISO 21001:2018, Standard Training Certification and Watchkeeping conventions, and university accreditation standards, we strive for excellence in training graduates capable of defending the nation and serving with honor.