Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana takes helm as Chief Hydrographer of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service

Rear Admiral Dammika Wijewardana, who was appointed as the Chief Hydrographer of the Sri Lanka Navy Hydrographic Service (SLNHS), assumed duties at the office of Sri Lanka Navy Hydrograph service (SLNHS).

Among its wide-ranging services rendered, the SLNHS produces nautical charts to Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Coast Guard and other defence organizations enabling them to undertake their operational tasks. It also conducts hydrographic surveys to determine the physical features underwater, assuring safe passage for the vessels in Sri Lanka’s waters. Apart from that, it plays a key role in providing assistance to stakeholder governmental institutions to meet national demands as well.

In addition to his present appointment as Commander Southern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Wijewardana will steer SLNHS to achieve its goals and objectives.