President and Commander-in- Chief of the Armed Forces Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from 21st March 2021.
Accordingly, the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne, formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera at the Navy Headquarters.
Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera, who is a proud product of Gampaha Bandaranayake College, joined the Sri Lanka Navy on 28th February 1986 as an Officer Cadet of 14th intake, in the Executive branch.
Subsequently, he followed the Sub Lieutenant Technical Course (1989) in India and became a qualified Gunner after following the Long Gunnery Course (1993) in India.
Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera during his naval career spanning over 35 years, has acquired vast experiences both at sea and shore while holding many key appointments. He easily counts long years at sea, commanding Fast Attack Craft, Fast Passenger Carriers, Landing Craft, Fast Gun Boats and Off Shore Patrol Vessels. He has also commanded two naval bases.
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