CMS was pleased to welcome Mr. Subash De Silva, Manager – Marketing & Sales at Bureau Veritas Lanka, for a courtesy visit to the office. The meeting provided an opportunity for constructive discussions on areas of mutual interest, collaboration, and future partnership opportunities between CMS and Bureau Veritas. During the visit, both parties exchanged insights related to maritime training, certification standards, and industry requirements, strengthening professional engagement between the institution and the classification and certification sector. The visit highlighted CMS’s commitment to building strong international partnerships that support quality maritime education and industry alignment. Such engagements contribute to institutional development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement of maritime training standards. The interaction also reinforced the importance of collaboration between educational institutions and industry stakeholders in achieving globally recognized competencies and sustainable capacity building within the maritime sector.