Admiral Travis Sinniah bids farewell to his naval career
 

His Excellency the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Maithripala Sirisena has promoted the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Travis Sinniah to the rank of Admiral with effect from 25th October 2017. Accordingly, he retired from his 35 years of distinguished naval service today (26 October 2017).

Admiral Sinniah was accorded a 48 member Guard of Honour at the Naval Headquarters prior to his departure and the outgoing Admiral was congratulated by the Director Generals of the Navy and senior naval officers for his noble service. Thereupon he officially handed over the duties of the Commander of Navy to his successor, Vice Admiral Sirimevan Ranasinghe. Subsequently, Admiral Sinniah was sent off according to naval customs, mounted on a decorated vehicle amidst the cheers wishing him fair winds and following seas.