Top Navy officer retires

Commanded Fast Attack Flotilla during conflict

Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane retired from naval service yesterday (05th November 2021).

Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne flanked by the Board of Management extended warm wishes to the retiring naval officer.

Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane was accorded a Guard of Honour in accordance with naval traditions before fellow naval officers made their formal farewells to the outgoing senior officer. He was sent off in a motorcade through the portals of the Navy Headquarters.

Having joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet of the 18th intake in 1988, Rear Admiral Asoka Wijesiriwardane rendered a prominent service to the Navy, commanding a number of ships, establishments and the 4th Fast Attack Flotilla (4 FAF) of the Navy during his illustrious career. Besides, he also served in the appointments of Acting Provost Marshal, Acting Naval Officer in Charge Poonewa and Commandant SLNS Shiksha, Naval Officer in Charge and Port Facility Security Officer Hambantota and Director Naval Inspectorate as well.