Year: 2026

CINEC Maritime Simulator Training Strengthens Future Maritime Education at SMA

The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) is set to enhance its simulator-based training programmes following a five-day maritime simulator instructor course conducted at the CINEC Maritime Campus in Sri Lanka. The training provided valuable knowledge and practical skills in the effective use of maritime simulators for instruction, assessment and learner development.…
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SMA Staff Enhance Food Safety Management Expertise Through ISO 22000:2018 Training

3rd –7th August 2026 | Savoy Seychelles Resort & Spa, Beau Vallon The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) continues to strengthen the professional capacity of its staff through participation in specialised training programmes that support continuous learning, professional development and the application of internationally recognised standards. From 3rd to 7th August…
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Official Visit to St. Petersburg, Russia

Educational and Institutional Mission — Seychelles Maritime Academy 1st – 7th July 2026 Following an invitation from the Russian Embassy in Seychelles, a delegation from the Seychelles Maritime Academy undertook an official visit to St. Petersburg from 1st–7th July 2026. The visit aimed to strengthen cooperation between Seychelles and Russia…
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Seychelles Maritime Academy Commissions The Integrated Marine Simulator Centre

Victoria, Seychelles – 12 June 2026   The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) officially commissioned and inaugurated its new Integrated Marine Simulator Centre during a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by distinguished national and international guests. Presentnation pre ceremony  The ceremony was officiated by Mr Wallace Cosgrow, Minister for Fisheries, Agriculture and the…
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Seychelles Maritime Academy Staff Complete Multifunctional Simulator Training

Seychelles Maritime Academy Staff Complete Multifunctional Simulator Training Victoria, Seychelles – 29 May 2026 Eight staff members from the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA), together with an examiner from the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority (SMSA), have successfully completed the manufacturer-certified training programme for the Academy’s newly installed Wartsila Multifunctional Simulator.The five-day…
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Neil Azemia embarks on his second contract

The Seychelles Maritime Academy is pleased to announce that Mr. Neil Azemia, a graduate of the Advanced Certificate in Marine Mechanics, boarded the purse seine vessel Gallerna 111 on 13th May 2026 to commence his second contract at sea. This achievement reflects the continued success of the Academy’s training programmes…
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International Maritime Collaboration Strengthened Maritime School Bermeo Visit Seychelle Maritime Academy

The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) recently welcomed a distinguished visit from Karmele San Miguel Rodríguez, Director of the CIFP Náutico Pesquera de Bermeo, marking an important step toward international cooperation in maritime education and training. During the visit, both institutions engaged in productive discussions, exchanging insights on training methodologies, programme…
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