World-class maritime training in Australia

Sachith Malalagama always knew he wanted to pursue a career in the maritime field, so after gaining his A- Levels he studied marine engineeringand then sailed for a few years.

After gaining valuable experience in the operational aspects of ships, further study beckoned.

“Although I enjoyed sailing, I wanted to study more about ships and I knew that if I could combine my experience with a good academic qualification, there would be more opportunities open to me in the maritime field,” Sachith said.

Sachith chose to relocate to Tasmania, Australia, to study for a Bachelor of Maritime Engineering ( Marine and Offshore Engineering) at the Australian Maritime College (AMC).

This degree is unique to AMC and focuses upon the innovative design, manufacture, deployment and commissioning of systems associated with the marine and offshore oil and gas industries.

“When it came to where I wanted to study, AMC was my first choice. It is one of the most recognised maritime colleges in the world,” Sachith said.

AMC students have access to a range of world- class training and research facilities that foster an exciting, handson learning experience for students undertaking studies in maritime engineering.

At the main campus in Launceston is a unique cluster of hydrodynamic facilities, including a 100- metre towing tank (the longest in Australia)which is used to measure the strength, durability and efficiency of model vessels.

The model test basin allows for much larger model testing in a range of simulated conditions, while the cavitation research laboratory is a variable pres- sure water tunnel used to study cavitating and bubbly viscous flows.

“What I like most about studying at AMC is that, in addition to the theoretical knowledge, lecturers always share their industry and research experience with us and encourage us to use the AMC’s facilities as much as possible,” Sachith said.

“This, in turn, prepares us for real-life engineering problems. My degree gives me many career options, especially with the development in the fields of offshore oil and gas, shipping and renewable energy in Sri Lanka and many other parts of the world.”

For more information about maritime engineering and other AMC courses, please visit www.amc.edu.au/sl

You can learn more about studying at the University of Tasmania direct from a representative of the University who will be in Colombo at the Adyapana 2012 exhibition under the Australian Pavilion from 5-7 October 2012. www.international.utas.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00586B Article published with the assistance from:

Australian Trade Commission ( Austrade), Colombo- Sri Lanka. Contact: David Samuel, Business Development Manager, Email: David. Samuel@austrade.gov.au