Welcome to the UNK Global Maritime Institute (UNKGMI) at Wattala, Srilanka - the Best Institute for Maritime Education and Training. UNKGMI is the best maritime institute for worldwide quality seafarers.
The concept behind the establishment of Professional Maritime Education and Training Institute was to provide world class training to seafarers and to meet the ever increasing requirement of the industry. Proper training scheme and investment is crucial to success and underscores our sincerity to maintain high standards set by its founding board members. Improving the human factor in ship operation was a key objective and the establishment of Professional Maritime Education and Training Institute constituted an important element of this challenge.
Our Management has left no stone unturned to provide the best of the best facilities for its students. The prospects UNKGMI students are bright and plentiful with the efficient and well trained staff and state of art facilities.
I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the young men and women who have chosen UNKGMI as the stepping stone to embark on a wonderful career.
Prashantha Karunanayake (Chief Engineer-UK)
Principal / Managing Director
To become the most Preferred academy for International Maritime Education in Sri Lanka
To provide high quality education and practical training which meet the specialized needs of the maritime industry
To meet the reliability, ethical & socially responsibility requirements through the association of maritime training providers
To provide student learning experience that consistently meets and frequently exceeds expectations for maritime education and training.
To provide pioneering solutions in Maritime education and training by anticipating future demands and expectations
To meet the needs of employers and prepare maritime professionals to succeed in a fast-changing competitive environment. by introducing inclusive and flexible forms of education
