Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Chinthaka Kumarasinghe assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters today (12th July 2024).

The newly appointed Area Commander was received to the Western Naval Command in accordance with time-honoured naval traditions. Thereupon, his predecessor, Rear Admiral Saman Perera handed over the duties and responsibilities of the appointment to the newly appointed Area Commander.

Concluding the proceedings of the event, senior officers of the Western Naval Command congratulated the outgoing Commander appreciative of his tenure. Next the Command bade customary farewell to the outgoing Commander, in precision with naval traditions.