Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala assumes office as Commandant Volunteer Naval Force

Rear Admiral Sanath Uthpala assumed office as the Commandant Volunteer Naval Force (VNF) at the VNF Headquarters, on 09th September 2020.

The incoming Commandant was warmly received to the Volunteer Naval Force Headquarters according a Guard of Honour in compliance with naval traditions. Subsequently, the duties of the appointment were officially handed over to the new Commandant by his predecessor, Rear Admiral Upul De Silva.

Commanding Officer VNF as well as SLNS Lanka and a group of senior officers were also present on this occasion.