Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retires from naval service

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed over 33 years, Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna retired from naval service today (21st April 2024).

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, flanked by the Navy’s Board of Management, extended warm wishes to the retiring naval officer who is celebrating his 55th birthday today. Thereupon, Rear Admiral Navarathna was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions, before fellow naval officers making their formal farewells to the outgoing senior officer, appreciative of his service. Subsequently, he was sent off in a motorcade through the portals of Navy Headquarters, amidst cheers.

Rear Admiral Nalin Navarathna joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 20th intake in 1990. Throughout his distinguished career, the senior officer has occupied various commanding roles at both establishments and ships. Among some of the other key appointments he held; Deputy Director Naval Welfare, Director Naval Weapon and Senior Directing Staff (Navy) at NDC, Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area and Port Facility Security Officer (Trincomalee), Director General Services, Commander Southeastern Naval Command and Commander North Central Naval Command stood prominent.