Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne bids farewell, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera new Navy Chief

Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera was appointed new Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy after Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne relinquished command of the Sri Lanka Navy on completion of his tenure today.

Admiral Ulugetenne assumed office as the 24th Commander of the Navy on 15th July 2020.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his capacity as the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, promoted Nishantha Ulugetenne to the rank of Admiral on Saturday (December 17).

he outgoing Commander handed over duties of the command to his successor Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Commander’s office in the Navy Headquarters before his departure. 

Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne rendered a distinguished service to the Navy and motherland during his naval career spanning over 37 years.

The retiring senior officer was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions. 

After the Board of Management and senior naval officers made their formal farewells, senior and junior sailors making a street line bade farewell to Admiral Ulugetenne who was sent off mounted on a decorated vehicle, amidst cheers.(Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)