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 […]
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 […]
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signing Between Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) and the University of Ruhuna
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 […]
Sri Lanka Navy Sailors Visit SMTI Galle
Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) in Galle had the honor of hosting a group of sailors from the Seaman Branch of the Sri Lanka Navy, attached to SLNS Nipuna, Boosa, for […]
