Mahesa Abeynayake

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…

Seychelles Maritime Academy Celebrates Graduation of 2024–2025 Cohort Mahé, Seychelles – 30 April 2026 — The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) proudly celebrated the graduation of its 2024–2025 cohort during a ceremony held at the International Conference Centre Seychelles (ICCS) on Thursday, 30 April 2026. A total of 100 learners successfully…

  On 8 April 2026, the Seychelles Maritime Academy received an unofficial visit from a Russian delegation comprising senior diplomatic and naval representatives. The delegation was accompanied by the Russian Ambassador to the Republic of Seychelles, Artem Kozhin, along with Counsellor Aleksandr Odoevskii. The delegation was headed by Rear Admiral…

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…

A proud milestone was celebrated at the Seychelles Maritime Academy as staff member Nathalia Kumar graduated with a Certificate in Business Administration on 20th March 2026. The ceremony took place at the ICCS Hall, bringing together graduates, families, and distinguished guests.The qualification was awarded by the Seychelles Business Studies Academy…

19 November 2025Seychelles Institute for Teacher Education Auditorium, Mont Fleuri The Seychelles Maritime Academy held the graduation ceremony for the Certificate in Basic Maritime Studies on 19 November 2025 at the Seychelles Institute for Teacher Education auditorium in Mont Fleuri. The Chief Guest at the ceremony was Principal Minister Mr.…

The Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) marked a significant milestone on September 24, 2025, with the commissioning of its upgraded Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) Simulator. This pivotal event not only modernizes the academy’s training infrastructure but also reinforces Seychelles’ commitment to maritime safety and compliance with international standards. SMA…

NEIL AZEMIA JOINS GALERNA III On September 16, 2025, Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) graduate Neil Azemia embarked on a significant journey, joining the crew of the purse seine vessel Gallerna III. Neil is the third intern from the academy to join the Spanish Albacore / Isebella Fishing fleet, marking another…

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A Seychellois Maritime Academy Graduate’s Pioneering Journey Rye-Anne Vel, a graduate of the Seychelles Maritime Academy’s (SMA) Advanced Certificate in Marine Mechanics, has embarked on a groundbreaking internship. She will be gaining hands-on experience aboard the Glalerna II, a large purse seiner operated by the Spanish company Isabela Fishing Ltd,…