Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA), Trincomalee, is the naval academy of the Sri Lanka Navy, and is located within SLN Dockyard, Trincomalee. It received university status in 2001 under the leadership of Commodore SR Samaratunga.
| Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 January 1967 – present |
| Country |  Sri Lanka |
| Branch |  Sri Lanka Navy |
| Type | Training |
| Role | Officers and sailors training |
| Garrison/HQ | SLN Dockyard, Trincomalee |
| Nickname(s) | NMA |
| Motto(s) | Disciplined are the noblest of men |
| Anniversaries | 15 July |
| Commanders | |
| Commandant | Commodore Rohan Joshep |
History
editThe Sri Lanka Naval and Maritime Academy was established on 15 January 1967, and was subsequently commissioned on 15 July 1967 with Instructor Commander M. G. S. Perera as the first Commandant.[1][2] NMA hold the ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System Certification awarded by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution in 2007.[1][3] This was upgraded to ISO 9001:2008 in 2010. In recognition of its service rendered over the years, the NMA was awarded with the prestigious President's Colours in 2003.[1]
Training courses
editThere are several intakes for cadet officers and midshipmen annually. These are under the following category:[4]
Officer mid-career courses
edit- Long Logistics Management Course (LLMC) - Accredited to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for the Master of Business Administration in Logistics Management.[5]
- Junior Naval Staff Course (JNSC) - Accredited to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for the Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management.
- Service Entry Technical Course (for Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Hull Engineering, Civil Engineering, Administration Officer Health, Information Technology and Band Master Branches) - Accredited to the University of Kelaniya for a Post Graduate Diploma.
Officer entry courses
edit- Sub Lieutenant Technical Course[6]
- Executive branch - Accredited to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for the Bachelor of Science in Naval and Maritime Studies.
- Logistics branch - Accredited to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for the Bachelor of Science in Logistic Management
- Naval Infantry Branch/Provost Branch - Accredited to the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University for the Bachelor of Science in Naval Studies
- Direct Entry Course (for professional for other branches)
- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) Entry Course[7]
- Service Entry Course (for serving ratings)
Other courses
edit- Long Gunnery Course
- Long Navigation Course
- Long Communication Course
- Long Anti-Submarine Warfare Course
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Weliwitigoda, M. H. (10 August 2004). "Instructor Commander M. G. S. Perera - the founder of the Naval Academy". Daily News. Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) Receives ISO 9001:2000". Ministry of Defence and Urban Development. 30 December 2010. Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Become an officer". Sri Lanka Navy. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
- ^ "Logistics Staff Course". Sri Lanka Army. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
- ^ Silva, Rashomi (3 September 2002). "Memorials to a brave, old world". Daily News. Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012. Retrieved 9 January 2015.
External links
edit- Sri Lanka Navy
- "Second Language Training For Navy Personnel". Official Languages Commission. 2005. Archived from the original on 8 February 2012.