Naval and Maritime Academy

CERTIFICATE AWARDING CEREMONY OF LONG EXECUTIVE SPECIALISATION COURSE  NO 05

The Certificate Awarding Ceremony of the Long Executive Specialisation Course No. 05 basic phase took place at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium on 08th April 2025 with the presence of. Rear Admiral R Joseph, Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet and Commandant, Naval and Maritime Academy as the Chief Guest. Forty Eight (48) Executive Officers successfully …

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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF CRIME DETECTIVE COURSE 02/2024 OF THE PROVOST AND REGULATING SCHOOL

The closing ceremony of the Crime Detective Course 02/2024 was successfully held at the Provost and Regulating School on 15th December 2024. Twenty (20) Senior and Junior Sailors of the Provost and Regulating Branch have successfully completed the course. The Officer in-charge of Provost and Regulating School LCdr (PRO) LAKB Lakshan graced the event as …

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12TH PETTY OFFICER QUALIFYING IT COURSE COMMENCES AT NMA

A group of 09 sailors was attached to the Information Technology School of the Naval and Maritime Academy to follow the Petty Officer qualifying course of Information Technology branch.  The opening address was held at IT School on 26th February 2024.This course has been specially designed to provide advance knowledge of IT subjects for the Leading …

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THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE MARKSMANSHIP COACH COURSE 01/2025

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் THE CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE MARKSMANSHIP COACH COURSE 01/2025 The closing ceremony of the Marksmanship Coach Course 01/2025 was held on 20th December 2025 at the Marksmanship & Sniper Training School NMA, in the presence of Sub Lieutenant (INF) AMED Senevirathna, the 2IC of the (NMSTS), as well as senior and junior …

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THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE NBCD AND FIRE FIGHTING COURSE FOR EOD-QUALIFIED OFFICERS AND SAILORS.

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THE NBCD AND FIRE FIGHTING COURSE FOR EOD-QUALIFIED OFFICERS AND SAILORS The Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Defence (NBCD) and Fire Fighting Course 02/2025 for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) qualified officers and sailors was successfully conducted at the NBCD, Fire Fighting and Damage Control School of the Naval and Maritime …

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CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 38TH  JUNIOR NAVAL STAFF  COURSE

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் CLOSING CEREMONY OF THE 38TH JUNIOR NAVAL STAFF COURSE The closing ceremony of the 38th Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) was held on 18th December 2025 at the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), marking the successful completion of this prestigious professional military education programme. The Commandant – NMA, Commodore Dinesh Bandara, graced …

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DRILL INSTRUCTORS’ REFRESHER COURSE 02/2025

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் DRILL INSTRUCTORS’ REFRESHER COURSE 02/2025 The opening address for the Drill Instructors’ Refresher Course 02/2025 was held on 16th December 2025 at the Gunnery School, Naval & Maritime Academy. The aim of this course is to refresh and enhance the knowledge and competency of Drill Instructors in the Sri Lanka Navy. The …

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SIXTY-ONE (61) MIDSHIPMEN AND 08 DIRECT ENTRY OFFICERS PASS OUT THROUGH THE PORTALS OF NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் SIXTY-ONE (61) MIDSHIPMEN AND 08 DIRECT ENTRY OFFICERS PASS OUT THROUGH THE PORTALS OF NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY   In a grand ceremony marked by pride and tradition, 33 Midshipmen of the 40th intake of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, 28 Midshipmen of the 65th Cadet Entry intake of Naval and …

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SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE BOAT MASTER GRADE – 1 COURSE NO. 02/2025 AND THE STCW BASIC SAFETY AND MARITIME ENGLISH (SUPPORT LEVEL) COURSE NO. 08/2025(S) AT NMA.

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE BOAT MASTER GRADE – 1 COURSE NO. 02/2025 AND THE STCW BASIC SAFETY AND MARITIME ENGLISH (SUPPORT LEVEL) COURSE NO. 08/2025(S) AT NMA.   The Certificate Awarding Ceremony for the Boat Master Grade – 1 Course No. 02/2025 and the Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Basic Safety …

SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE BOAT MASTER GRADE – 1 COURSE NO. 02/2025 AND THE STCW BASIC SAFETY AND MARITIME ENGLISH (SUPPORT LEVEL) COURSE NO. 08/2025(S) AT NMA. Read More »

CLOSING CEREMONY OF TACTICAL COMMUNICATION QUALIFYING COURSE 02/2025 & RADIO TELEGRAPHIST QUALIFYING COURSE 02/2025.

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் CLOSING CEREMONY OF TACTICAL COMMUNICATION QUALIFYING COURSE 02/2025 & RADIO TELEGRAPHIST QUALIFYING COURSE 02/2025 The closing ceremony of the Tactical Communication Qualifying Course 02/2025 and Radio Telegraphist Qualifying Course 02/2025 was held on 28th November 2025 at the Communication School of the Naval and Maritime Academy, with the presence of the Second …

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“NAVIKA RANGASALHU PIYASA 3/2025” — VARIETY SHOW OF THE SAILOR UNDER TRAINEES.

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் “NAVIKA RANGASALHU PIYASA 3/2025” — VARIETY SHOW OF THE SAILOR UNDER TRAINEES.   The ‘Navika Rangasalu Piyasa 3/2025’ variety show, organised by the Sailor Under Trainees (SUTs) of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), was held on 20th November 2025 at the Admiral Wasantha Karrannagoda Auditorium. The event was aimed at providing …

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THE OPENING ADDRESS OF LEADING (Q) ME COURSE 02/2025.

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் THE OPENING ADDRESS OF LEADING (Q) ME COURSE 02/2025.   The opening address of the Leading (Q) ME Course 02/2025 was held in a dignified manner at the Engineering School Auditorium on 17th November 2025. The course is specifically designed to provide comprehensive professional knowledge in both the theoretical and practical aspects …

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“THE DOCKYARD RUN 2025” SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED AT THE NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY

English |සිංහල |தமிழ் “THE DOCKYARD RUN 2025” SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED AT THE NAVAL AND MARITIME ACADEMY “The Dockyard Run 2025”, organised by the Physical Training School of the Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), was held on 15 November 2025 at the Main Ground, NMA. The event was graced by Captain Gamage Dammika, the Deputy Training Captain, …

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