Commander of the Navy visits Trincomalee-North in Eastern Naval Command

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera embarked on an official visit to Trincomalee-North in the Eastern Naval Command on 14th July 2023. During this visit, he focused on operational and welfare concerns in the area.

Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera was accompanied by Commander Eastern Naval Area and Commandant Volunteer Naval Force, Rear Admiral Dammika Kumara, Heads of Departments and Naval Officer in Charge Trincomalee-North, Commodore Nishantha Ranaweera, during this visit.

Accordingly, Commander of the Navy visited SLNS Vijayaba and Naval Detachment Kumburupiddi and Salpearu belonging to it, SLNS Walagamba and Naval Detachment Poduwakattu and Kallarawa under the establishment of SLNS Walagamba as well as SLNS Ranweli and its Naval Detachments -Thuduwa and Polmalkuda.

Also, the Commander of the Navy gave necessary instruction for the execution of coastal observation, surveillance and operational matters more efficiently and effectively. Further, he highlighted the importance of improving welfare benefits of naval personnel in the area.

Signifying the importance of the occasion, Commander of the Navy planted a tree sapling at SLNS Vijayaba and Walagamba as well. Commanding Officers of SLNS Vijayaba, SLNS Walagamba and SLNS Ranweli were also present on this occasion.