Centre for Maritime Studies

Ready to trade the office desk for the open ocean? 🌊⚓

Applications are officially OPEN for MNU’s August intake! If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a navigating officer on globally trading vessels, the Certificate IV in Marine Operations is your perfect starting point.

Why dive into a maritime career?
🔹 Global Standards: Fully aligned with IMO STCW Reg II/1.
🔹 High Earnings: Build a financially rewarding, competitive career.
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🔗 Secure your spot today. Apply now / More Info via the link below: https://courses.mnu.edu.mv/course/255

Eid Mubarak🌙
As we celebrate this blessed occasion of devotion, we extend our heartfelt wishes to our students, staff, and the wider community. May this Eid bring peace, unity, and strengthen our gratitude.

Hajj Mabroor to all pilgrims this year.

On this blessed occasion of Hajj, The Maldives National University extends its warmest wishes and prayers for peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings to all Muslims around the world.

📍 Research visit to GDh Atoll (14th May 2026) 🌊

🎓 Visit to G.Dh. Atoll Education Centre for data collection and research activities

💬 Engaged with students and curious young minds full of questions, sharing insights on the global maritime industry 🚢, the history of Maldives’ maritime industry, and maritime education pathways at CMS

📊 Collected valuable data to support ongoing research work

🙏 Thank you for the warm support and cooperation throughout the visit.

On 14th May 2026, we had the pleasure of meeting with fishermen during our research visit to GDh Atoll 🌊

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange insights and experiences from the maritime and fisheries sector, as well as discuss training needs within the fishing community.

It was a pleasure to see former CMS students actively working and contributing in the field. 🤝

On 14th May 2026, we had the pleasure of meeting with the Mayor of Thinadhoo City during our research visit to GDh Atoll 🌊

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to introduce the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS), share our training offerings, and explore potential areas for partnership and collaboration.

Thank you for taking the time to meet with us and for the warm engagement 🤝

📍 Research visit to GDh Atoll 🌊 (13th May 2026)
🎓 Great engagement with secondary students and parents of Hoadedhdhoo School
💬 Inspiring discussions on the global maritime industry 🚢, the history of Maldives’ maritime sector, and education pathways in maritime studies at CMS
🙏 Thank you for the warm welcome and active participation

It was a pleasure to meet with the Hoandedhdhoo Council during our research visit to GDh Atoll 🌊

It was a great opportunity to engage with the Council, introduce the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) and its training offerings, and explore potential areas for partnership and collaboration.

Thank you for taking time during your busy interim period to meet with us and for the warm engagement. We look forward to future collaboration 🤝

It was a pleasure to meet with the Madaveli Council during our research visit to GDh Atoll 🌊

It was a great opportunity to engage with the Council, introduce the Centre for Maritime Studies (CMS) and its training offerings, and explore potential areas for partnership and collaboration.

Thank you for taking time during your busy interim period to meet with us and for the warm engagement. We look forward to future collaboration 🤝