Sarath Dissanayake
Rear Admiral[1] Dissanayake Mudiyanselage Sarath Dissanayake RWP, RSP, VSV, USP, NDU, MMS, Hdmc, ADIDSM, AIMA, JP is a retired Sri Lankan navy officer. Rear Admiral Sarath Dissanayake joined Sri Lanka Navy in 1982 as an Officer Cadet of the 11th Cadet Intake. During his highly decorated naval career, Rear Admiral Dissanayake had served in many ships and establishments and imparted his hard-earned experience and knowledge for the progress of the Navy.
Sarath Dissanayake | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance | Sri Lanka |
| Service/ |  Sri Lanka Navy |
| Years of service | 1982-2016 |
| Rank | Rear Admiral |
| Commands held | Area Commander, Northern Naval Command (ComNorth) Director General Administration Flag Officer Commanding the Naval Fleet (FOCNF) Deputy Eastern Naval Command Deputy Western Naval Command |
| Battles/wars | Sri Lankan Civil War |
| Awards | |
| Other work | CEO-Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd |
During Japanese Naval delegates' visit to Northern Naval Command (KKS)
Naval career
Dissanayake commanded the SLN flagship SLNS Sayura in the 2006-2007 period and also held the Flag officer commanding the naval fleet position based at Trincomalee. Other staff appointments he has held at various times include:
- Area Commander, Northern Naval Command (ComNorth)
- Director General Administration
- Flag officer Commanding Naval Fleet
- Deputy Area Commander, Eastern Naval Command
- Deputy Area Commander, Western Naval Command
References
- https://news.navy.lk/eventnews/2016/12/16/201612161600/
- "SLNS Samudura Celebrates her 7th Anniversary". Sri Lanka Navy.
- http://www.news.lk/news/sri-lanka/item/914-navy-salvages-helicopter-debris-from-chalai-seas
- http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=103995
- http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=99899
- http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2014/03/23/fea07.asp
- http://www.sundaytimes.lk/130922/news/from-a-dvora-we-see-the-rape-of-our-sea-63327.html
- http://www.cimicjaffna.com/Cimicnews_2014_03_17.php
External links
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