Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne is new Deputy Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Navy

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne today (12) formally handed over the letter of appointment to Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne, who was appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, and expressed his best wishes.

Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne is a proud product of Mahanama College, Colombo. He joined the Sri Lanka Navy in 1987 as an Officer Cadet of the 16th intake, in the Executive branch. 

On successful completion of his basic training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee, he was commissioned as a Sub Lieutenant in 1989. The senior officer completed his Sub Lieutenant Technical Course at the Naval and Maritime Academy in 1990 and specialized in Long Navigation and Directions at the Navigation and Operations School, Pakistan Navy in 1999. 

Progressing steadily in his career, the senior officer was elevated to the rank of Rear Admiral on 07th August 2020.

Rear Admiral Jayantha Kularatne has commanded many ships, craft, and shore establishments during his distinguished career. Among other appoints he held, Deputy Director of Naval Administration, Commodore Sea Training, Head of Naval Research Wing, Director of Naval Training, Deputy Area Commander (East) and Port Facility Security Officer (Trincomalee) Director of Naval Welfare, Director General Services, Director General Training, and Commander Northwestern and Eastern Naval Areas were prominent.

The senior officer was appointed Deputy Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from today (12) whilst he was holding the office as Commander Eastern Naval Area.