Commander Yasantha De Silva takes over the command of SLNS Ranarisi
 

Commander Yasantha De Silva assumed duties as the new Commanding Officer of the Sri Lanka Navy’s Fast Gun Boat, SLNS Ranarisi today (23 October 2017).

The former Commanding Officer (CO) of the ship, Commander Pradeep Ariyarathna handed over the duties to its new CO at the SLNS Uttara No 1 Pier in Kankesanthurai, in accordance with naval traditions. The occasion was also attended by the Flag Officer Commanding Naval Fleet, Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera. The proceedings of the formal ceremony came to a close following an inspection of divisions by the former and new Commanding Officers.