The Setting Sun over the Galle Bastions – Echoes in the Harbour
The Setting Sun over the Galle Bastions – Echoes in the HarbourChandra Godakanda Arachchi Master Mariner (Retired)Dedicated to the memory of late Commander M.G.S. Perera the academic Instructor Teacherof Lanka […]
SMTI Hosts Distinguished Maritime Delegation to Strengthen Cadet Development and Global Collaboration
SMTI recently hosted a distinguished delegation from the maritime industry, at both SMTI Galle & Colombo Branches, including Mr. Andreas Niehage, Head of Crew Development at Peter Döhle Schiffahrts-KG, along […]
SMTI Ushers in a New Era of Maritime Excellence with Advanced Simulation Facilities
Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) proudly marked a historic milestone in Sri Lanka’s maritime training sector with the official opening of its newly expanded simulation wing on 7th May 2026. […]
Passing Out Ceremony Marks Milestone for Future Maritime Officers
A moment of honour, discipline, and maritime tradition. Southern Maritime Training Institute proudly marked the Passing Out Ceremony of Engineering Batch 01 & 02, Navigation Batch 03, and Deck Rating […]
SMTI Cadets Lead with Compassion: Food Distribution Program for Stray Animals at Galle Fort
True leadership begins with empathy and caring for those who cannot speak for themselves. On 7th October 2025 (Vap Poya Day), the in-house cadets of SMTI organized a food distribution […]
BSM Delegation Visit to SMTI – August 2025
A high-level delegation from Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) visited the Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) between 11th and 13th August 2025. The delegation was represented by Capt. Subramaniam Kalpathy, Fleet […]
English Language Program
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES JOB SUMMARY: To deliver the English language curriculum and extra-curricular support to SMTI cadets and rating trainees in order to strengthen their English language competence and confidence, […]
