The Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic Safety and Maritime English Support Level Course No. 02/2025(S) and Course No. 03/2025(S) commenced at the Merchant Marine Training School, Naval and Maritime Academy, on 03 Mar 25. The two (02) courses consist of forty (40) sailors. The course aims to equip participants with the skills …
On 01st March 2025, the Training Design and Evaluation Cell (TDEC) of the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) organized a motivational lecture conducted by Master Chief Petty Officer (Rtd.) DM Bodaragama. The event took place at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium (AWKA) and participated approximately six hundred (600) junior and senior sailors from various establishments …
MOTIVATIONAL LECTURE CONDUCTED BY MCPO DM BODARAGAMA (RETD) AT NMA Read More »
The Officers and Officer Under Trainees (OUTs) of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) organized a sensational musical programme, titled “Hadawathata Gee Sara” recently which offered a unique musical experience for officers and trainees at NMA. The musical evening was graced by the Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, as the Chief …
‘HADAWATHATA GEE SARA’- A SENSATIONAL MUSICAL EVENING CONDUCTED AT NMA Read More »
The Officer Under Trainees (OUTs) of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) had an academic interaction session with the undergraduates of the Department of International Relations of University of Colombo on regional and global affairs at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium (AWKA) recently. The visit consisted with academic sessions on “Navigating Uncertainty: Maritime Security Challenges …
Continuing the Naval & Maritime Academy’s (NMA) commitment to environmental conservation, the Engineering School conducted a beach cleaning programme, from Sandy Bay to Coral Cove Beach, reinforcing the institution’s ongoing dedication to maintaining a cleaner and healthier coastline under the Clean Sri Lanka initiative on 27 Feb 2025. This initiative brought together officers, sailors, and …
BEACH CLEANING (SANDY BAY TO CORAL COVE BEACH) CONDUCTED BY ENGINEERING SCHOOL Read More »
The NBCD School at the Naval & Maritime Academy (NMA) continues its commitment to enhancing the professional skills of naval personnel by conducting specialized firefighting training sessions for Women Sailors of the Eastern Naval Command. Following the initial session held on 11th December 2024, a second session was organized on 25th February 2025 successful provide …
A FIRE FIGHTING TRAINING CONDUCTED FOR WOMEN SAILORS IN EASTERN NAVAL COMMAND Read More »
The opening address for Direct Entry Intake 03/2024 was held at the Mini Auditorium of the Naval and Maritime Academy on 24 Feb 25 with the presence of Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph, the Commandant of the Naval and Maritime Academy, as the Chief Guest. Other participants included the Training Captain, the Acting Officer Training Officer, …
OPENING ADDRESS OF THE DIRECT ENTRY INTAKE 03/2024 OFFICER UNDER TRAINEES (OUTs) Read More »
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 …
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 …
CORAL REEF CLEANING PROGRAMME AND REPLANTATION PROJECT CONDUCTED AT CORAL COVE Read More »
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 …
