Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte honoured in send-off salute

Relinquishing duties to which he was committed about 33 years in the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte retired from naval service today (26th August 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 Bowatte 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 of senior and junior sailors.

Rear Admiral Anil Bowatte joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 09th intake of Kotelawala Defence University in 1991. 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; Senior Staff Officer (Personnel) I, Commanding Officer and Training Commander of SLNS Nipuna, Naval Officer in Command (Island), Commodore Sea Training, Senior Directing Staff (Navy) at National Defence College, Colombo, Deputy Area Commander Eastern Naval Area, Acting Commander Eastern Naval Area and Director General Administration stood prominent.