Commodore Dinesh Bandara takes helm at Naval and Maritime Academy

Marking the transition of leadership at the premier training establishment of the Sri Lanka Navy, Commodore Dinesh Bandara assumed duties as Commandant Naval and Maritime Academy (NMA) in Trincomalee on 02 Jul 25.

The Naval and Maritime Academy received her 41st Commandant in a ceremony steeped in naval traditions. Thereupon, his predecessor Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph officially handed over the duties and responsibilities of the appointment to Commodore Dinesh Bandara.

Meanwhile, customary ceremonial proceedings unfolded outside the Commandant’s Office, as the NMA bade farewell to outgoing Commandant, Rear Admiral Rohan Joseph.