Join Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) your gateway to a successful career in the global maritime industry.
Enroll TodaySouthern Maritime Training Institute offers superlative training for Sri Lankan youth to succeed in the international commercial maritime industry. Located in Galle, the institute boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a curriculum aligned with international standards, taught by top industry experts. Best of all, every graduate is guaranteed job placement, a clear path from classroom to career. A bright future awaits the determined students who choose SMTI for their maritime education.
Becoming a skilled seafarer is the key to a successful career, with high starting wages and opportunities for advancement, travel, career flexibility, transferable skills, and a sense of pride.
As one of the leading maritime training institutes in Sri Lanka, Southern Maritime Training Institute (Pvt) Ltd. demonstrates a solid foundation. Located in the naval port city of Galle, within a premises boasting of a proven history of over 4 decades in producing well-rounded seafarers to the world, SMTI today stands tall amidst competition as the most sought-after maritime training academy in Sri Lanka. Uniquely positioned as the one and only sea front facility in the country, SMTI offers students an authentic maritime atmosphere that no other institute can match. The ground itself the academy stands on is a testament to the wealth of experience in maritime training in Sri Lanka. Those who walked past the gates as promising cadets are the genuine endorsement of the finesse in Naval Training.
Learn MoreExplore the experiences of our graduates and discover how SMTI’s training has launched their successful maritime careers.
From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a Navigation Officer, and thanks to Southern Maritime Training Institute, that dream began to take shape. As the first female cadet from my institute to receive a full scholarship under the Female Cadet Initiative, I gained not only financial support but also the confidence, discipline, and technical skills needed to thrive in a male-dominated industry. With the support and guidance of SMTI, I’m proud to be breaking barriers and paving the way for more women in maritime.
“The Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step”
Becoming a female seafarer was more than a dream—it became reality when I joined Southern Maritime Training Institute. Receiving a full scholarship for Phase 1 of the Navigation Officer Cadet Training Program eased financial stress and let me focus on growing academically and professionally. With access to quality training, guidance, and a supportive environment, I gained the confidence to pursue my dream in a male-dominated field and hope to inspire more young women to follow.
Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) and the University of Ruhuna officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 10th April to foster collaboration in maritime education and training, leveraging each institution’s […]
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Please call us on +94 0777 88 66 00 or drop us a email on info@smti.lk, and we will send you the documents for enrolment.