Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathne assumes duties as Commander North Central Naval Area
Rear Admiral Sanjeewa Premarathne formally assumed duties as the Commander North Central Naval Area at the Command Headquarters today, 23 October 2026.
He was received at the Command Headquarters in accordance with naval traditions before taking over the command from his predecessor, Rear Admiral Indika De Silva, in an official handover ceremony.
Rear Admiral Premarathne joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 23rd intake and was commissioned on 20 June 1996. Prior to his new appointment, he served as the Director General Personnel at Navy Headquarters.
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