22 March 2021 10:38 am Views - 1093
Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy, with effect from March 21 by President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.
Accordingly, 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 Bandaranayaka 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 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. The senior officer has held many staff and senior staff appointments at Navy Headquarters in the capacity of Senior Staff Officer (Weapon), Deputy Director (Weapon), Director (Weapon) and Naval Inspectorate, Director Naval Training, Director Commercial Explosive, Fire Arms and Ammunitions Procurement Unit and Director Projects & Plans. He was the first manager of the “Naviru Saviya Health Care Scheme” which was established to assist naval personnel and their families.