Master Chief Petty Officer WMGA Kumara was appointed to the position of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) effective from today (19th December 2023). This role, introduced to acknowledge the senior sailors of the Sri Lanka Navy, reflects a significant recognition of his expertise and leadership. Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera handed over the arm band and batton, symbolic of the position to the senior sailor at the Navy Headquarters.

The newly appointed Defence Adviser of Bangladesh High Commission in Colombo, Commodore M Moniruzzaman called on Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera at the Navy Headquarters today (19th December 2023).