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News, May 11, 2026

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. […]

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News, January 9, 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 […]

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News, September 19, 2025

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 […]

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News, April 10, 2025

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 […]

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News, March 29, 2025

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 […]

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News, March 3, 2025

SMTI Celebrates Passing Out Ceremony

Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) proudly congratulates Navigation Officer Cadet Batch 02 and Deck Rating Batch 01 on the successful completion of their training. Their Passing Out Ceremony was held on […]

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News, February 23, 2025

SMTI Proud Sponsor of NDA MEL Cricket Encounter 2025!

Southern Maritime Training Institute (SMTI) is proud to be a sponsor of the NDA MEL Cricket Encounter 2025 — a vibrant gathering of maritime professionals, industry leaders, and stakeholders, all united by […]

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