Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
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Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku (right) and MSTI Chairman Captain Ajith Peiris
From left: MSTI Head of Operations Captain Anura Herath, Chairman Captain Ajith Peiris, Ports and Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, and MSTI Head of Engineering Gihan Venturi
MSTI Maritime Academy, established in 1986 as Sri Lanka’s first privately owned maritime training school, has developed a distinguished legacy of over three decades in producing globally competent seafarers. With modern training facilities located in Dehiwala, Katukurunda, and Kalutara, and a faculty composed of Master Mariners and Chief Engineers, MSTI continues to set benchmarks for high-quality, industry-relevant maritime education.
Today, MSTI Maritime Academy celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of its state-of-the-art Full Mission Bridge Simulator, the most advanced maritime bridge simulator currently available in Sri Lanka.
The ceremony was attended by the Chief Guest, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Ruwan Kodithuwakku, along with MSTI Chairman Captain Ajith Peiris, senior officials from the maritime and port sectors, industry partners, maritime professionals, academics, and media representatives.
Manufactured by Wärtsilä-NTPro, a global leader in maritime simulation technology, the new simulator features a fully immersive 360-degree bridge environment, advanced navigation and ship handling systems, communication consoles, as well as specialised simulations for tug-handling and escort operations. This simulator enhances both operational and management-level training by supporting STCW compliant competencies. It offers real-world navigational scenarios, emergency response training, crisis management, and bridge resource management. This landmark addition reinforces MSTI’s commitment to delivering world-class maritime training and strengthening Sri Lanka’s position in regional naval education.
