Hellenic Naval Academy

The Hellenic Naval Cadets Academy (Greek: Σχολή Ναυτικών Δοκίμων, abbr. ΣΝΔ, lit. "School of Naval Cadets") is a military university and has the responsibility to educate and suitably train competent Naval Officers for the Hellenic Navy. Founded in 1845, the academy is one of the oldest educational institutions in Greece.

Hellenic Naval Cadets Academy
Σχολή Ναυτικών Δοκίμων
Coat of Arms of the Hellenic Naval Academy
MottoΑεί τη Ελλάδι θαλασσοκράτορας παιδεύει ναυμάχους
Motto in English
Nationwide we educate commanders of the high-seas
TypeMilitary and Academic Training
Established1845 (1845)
Parent institution
 Hellenic Navy
SuperintendentRear Admiral I. Kalogeropoulos HN
DeanProfessor Nikolaos Melanitis
Deputy commanderCaptain D. Gounaris HN
Location
Piraeus, Attica, Greece
Websitewww.hna.gr/en/

The academy educates Deck and Engineering Naval cadets. It may also educate Supply Officer cadets as well as Coast Guard Officer cadets. Foreign nationals are also accepted to study as naval cadets in the academy.

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