Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumes duties as Commander Western Naval Area

Rear Admiral Jagath Kumara assumed duties as Commander Western Naval Area at the Western Naval Command Headquarters on 27 Aug 25.

The newly appointed Area Commander was received at the Western Naval Command in compliance with naval traditions. Thereafter, his predecessor, Rear Admiral Chandima Silva formally relinquished the command by handing over the duties and responsibilities of the appointment to the successor.

Moreover, senior officers of the Western Naval Command conveyed their warmest wishes to the outgoing Area Commander, who was then bid farewell with time-honoured naval traditions.