Commander Amila Prasanga of Navy wins prestigious IONS essay competition 2022

Commander Amila Prasanga of the Sri Lanka Navy emerged triumphant, winning the prestigious Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) essay competition 2022.

Organised by the French IONS Secretariat, Indian Ocean Naval Symposium essay competition 2022, was held under the guidance of Admiral Pierre Vandier, Chief of Staff of the French Navy and Chair of IONS.

Winners of the competition were announced at the 08th edition of the IONS Symposium 2023, held in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by the Royal Thai Navy. Open to both uniformed and civilian members from IONS's 25 member countries and 08 observer countries' navies, this competition attracted a diverse array of participants, transcending ranks and backgrounds. Commander Amila Prasanga's winning essay, titled "Fishing for the Future: Strategies and Collaborations for the Preservation of Indian Ocean Fisheries," stood out for its exceptional originality and eloquence.

This remarkable victory brought significant recognition to the Sri Lanka Navy, highlighting its commitment to fostering intellectual contributions towards global maritime security challenges.

In addition, this achievement underscored the profound involvement of the Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard in fostering such insightful contributions for the security and well-being of our oceans on a global scale.