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The Commander of the Navy is the professional head of the Sri Lanka Navy. The current Commander of the Navy is Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
 Wasantha Karannagoda
Wasantha Karannagoda

Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Rana Sura Padakkama, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya,Uttama Seva Padakkama, MBA, MSc, ndc, psc, DISS, PISS, MRIN, MNI, Sri Lanka Navy since 1 September 2005, is the Commander of the Navy of Sri Lanka, the most senior serving officer in the Sri Lanka Navy....
 (appointed 1 September 2005). It is a position comparable to that of First Sea Lord
First Sea Lord

The First Sea Lord is the professional head of the Royal Navy and the whole Naval Service. He also holds the title of Chief of Naval Staff and is known by the abbreviations 1SL/CNS....
 of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy

The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British Armed Forces . From the mid-18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early 1940s....
 or Chief of Naval Operations
Chief of Naval Operations

The Chief of Naval Operations is the highest ranking officer in the United States Navy and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The CNO reports directly to the United States Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities as...
 in the United States Navy
United States Navy

The United States Navy is the navy of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy currently has approximately 331,682 personnel on active duty as of 31 December 2008 and 124,000 in the United States Navy Reserve....
.

In the recent past all serving Navy commanders have been of the rank of Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
 , promoted to the Honorary rank of Admiral
Admiral

Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
 when retiring or promoted to Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of the Defence Staff (Sri Lanka)

The Chief of the Defence Staff is the head of the Joint Operations Headquarters of the Military of Sri Lanka and is a member of the National Security Council of Sri Lanka....
 (CDS).

Post of Captain of the Navy was created in the Navy Act of 1950 when the Royal Ceylon Navy was created 9 December 1950 as the head of the navy.

In 1972 the "Dominion of Ceylon" became the "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka" and the Royal Ceylon Navy became the Sri Lanka Navy.






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The Commander of the Navy is the professional head of the Sri Lanka Navy. The current Commander of the Navy is Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
 Wasantha Karannagoda
Wasantha Karannagoda

Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Rana Sura Padakkama, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya,Uttama Seva Padakkama, MBA, MSc, ndc, psc, DISS, PISS, MRIN, MNI, Sri Lanka Navy since 1 September 2005, is the Commander of the Navy of Sri Lanka, the most senior serving officer in the Sri Lanka Navy....
 (appointed 1 September 2005). It is a position comparable to that of First Sea Lord
First Sea Lord

The First Sea Lord is the professional head of the Royal Navy and the whole Naval Service. He also holds the title of Chief of Naval Staff and is known by the abbreviations 1SL/CNS....
 of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy

The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British Armed Forces . From the mid-18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early 1940s....
 or Chief of Naval Operations
Chief of Naval Operations

The Chief of Naval Operations is the highest ranking officer in the United States Navy and is a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The CNO reports directly to the United States Secretary of the Navy for the command, utilization of resources and operating efficiency of the operating forces of the Navy and of the Navy shore activities as...
 in the United States Navy
United States Navy

The United States Navy is the navy of the United States Armed Forces. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy currently has approximately 331,682 personnel on active duty as of 31 December 2008 and 124,000 in the United States Navy Reserve....
.

In the recent past all serving Navy commanders have been of the rank of Vice Admiral
Vice Admiral

Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
 , promoted to the Honorary rank of Admiral
Admiral

Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
 when retiring or promoted to Chief of Defence Staff
Chief of the Defence Staff (Sri Lanka)

The Chief of the Defence Staff is the head of the Joint Operations Headquarters of the Military of Sri Lanka and is a member of the National Security Council of Sri Lanka....
 (CDS).

History

The Post of Captain of the Navy was created in the Navy Act of 1950 when the Royal Ceylon Navy was created 9 December 1950 as the head of the navy.

In 1972 the "Dominion of Ceylon" became the "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka" and the Royal Ceylon Navy became the Sri Lanka Navy. The post "Captain of the Navy" was changed to "Commander of the Navy", in keeping with the terminology adopted by the other two services.

Captain of the Navy, 1950–1972

  • Captain
    Captain (Royal Navy)

    Captain is a senior officer rank of the Royal Navy. It ranks above Commander and below Commodore and has a NATO ranking code of OF-5. The rank is equivalent to a Colonel in the British Army or Royal Marines and to a Group Captain in the Royal Air Force....
     W.E. Banks, CBE
    CBE

    CBE and C.B.E. are abbreviations for Commander of the British Empire, a grade in the Order of the British Empire.Other uses include:* Calgary Board of Education, public school board for the city of Calgary, Alberta...
    , DSC
    Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)

    The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers and ratings of the Royal Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth of Nations countries....
    , RN
    Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British Armed Forces . From the mid-18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early 1940s....
     (1950-1951)
  • Captain
    Captain (Royal Navy)

    Captain is a senior officer rank of the Royal Navy. It ranks above Commander and below Commodore and has a NATO ranking code of OF-5. The rank is equivalent to a Colonel in the British Army or Royal Marines and to a Group Captain in the Royal Air Force....
     J.R.S. Brown, RN
    Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British Armed Forces . From the mid-18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early 1940s....
     (1951-1953)
  • Commodore
    Commodore (rank)

    Commodore is a military rank used in many navy for officers whose position exceeds that of a navy Captain , but is less than that of a rear admiral....
     P.M.B. Chavasse, DSC
    Distinguished Service Cross (United Kingdom)

    The Distinguished Service Cross is the third level military decoration awarded to officers and ratings of the Royal Navy and formerly also to officers of other Commonwealth of Nations countries....
    , RN
    Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy of the United Kingdom is the oldest of the British Armed Forces . From the mid-18th century until well into the 20th century, it was the most powerful navy in the world, playing a key part in establishing the British Empire as the dominant world power from 1815 until the early 1940s....
     (1953-1955)
  • Rear Admiral
    Rear Admiral

    Rear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain , and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is the lowest form of Admiral....
     G.R.M. De Mel, OBE, ADC
    Aide-de-camp

    An aide-de-camp is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state....
    , RCyN (1955-1960)
  • Rear Admiral
    Rear Admiral

    Rear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain , and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is the lowest form of Admiral....
     Rajan Kadiragamar
    Rajan Kadiragamar

    Rear Admiral Rajanathan "Rajan" Kadiragamar, Royal Victorian Order, Aide-de-camp, Royal Ceylon Navy was the second native Commander of the Navy from 1960 to 1970 and as such the longest serving Captain of the Navy....
    , MVO, ADC
    Aide-de-camp

    An aide-de-camp is a personal assistant, secretary, or adjutant to a person of high rank, usually a senior military officer or a head of state....
    , RCyN (1960-1970)
  • Rear Admiral
    Rear Admiral

    Rear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain , and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is the lowest form of Admiral....
     D.V. Hunter, RCyN (1970-1972)


Commander of the Navy, 1972–present

  • Rear Admiral
    Rear Admiral

    Rear Admiral is a naval commissioned officer rank above that of a Commodore and Captain , and below that of a Vice Admiral. It is the lowest form of Admiral....
     D.V. Hunter, SLN (1972-1973)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
     Deshamanya
    Deshamanya

    Deshamanya is a National Honours of Sri Lanka awarded by the Government of Sri Lanka as a Civil decoration. It is conventionally used as a title or prefix to the awardee's name....
     D.B. Goonesekara, ndc, psc SLN (1973-1979)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
     A.W.H. Perera, VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    , ndc, psc SLN (1979-1983)
  • Vice Admiral
    Vice Admiral

    Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
     Asoka de Silva
    Asoka de Silva (admiral)

    Vice Admiral A. H. Asoka de Silva, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya, ndc, psc, Sri Lanka Navy was the Commander of the Navy from 1983 to 1986. He was a Sri Lankan Ambassador to Cuba....
    , VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    , ndc, psc SLN (1983-1986)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
      H.A. Silva, VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    , ndc, psc SLN (1986-1991)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
      W.W.E.Clancy Fernando
    Clancy Fernando

    Admiral Wannakuwatta Waduge Erwin Clancy Fernando Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya, Uttama Seva Padakkama, MSc, ndc, psc, MNI, Sri Lanka Navy was the Commander of the Navy from 1 November 1991 - 16 November 1992....
    , VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
     ndc, psc SLN (1991-1992)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
      D.A.M.R. Samarasekara, VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    ,USP
    Uttama Seva Padakkama

    The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Military of Sri Lanka for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of mora...
    , ndc, psc SLN (1992-1997)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
      H.C.A.C. Thisera, VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    ,USP
    Uttama Seva Padakkama

    The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Military of Sri Lanka for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of mora...
    , ndc, psc SLN (1997-2000)
  • Admiral
    Admiral

    Admiral is the military rank, or part of the name of the ranks, of the highest naval officers. It is usually considered a full admiral and above Vice Admiral and below Admiral of the Fleet/Fleet Admiral....
      D.W.K Sandagiri, VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    ,USP
    Uttama Seva Padakkama

    The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Military of Sri Lanka for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of mora...
    , rcds, ndc, psc, JP
    Justice of the Peace

    A Justice of the Peace is a puisne judicial officer appointed by means of a letters patent to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice and deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions....
      SLN (2001-2005)
  • Vice Admiral
    Vice Admiral

    Vice Admiral is a naval rank equivalent to Lieutenant General in seniority. A Vice Admiral is typically senior to a Rear Admiral and junior to an Admiral....
     Wasantha Karannagoda
    Wasantha Karannagoda

    Vice Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Rana Sura Padakkama, Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya,Uttama Seva Padakkama, MBA, MSc, ndc, psc, DISS, PISS, MRIN, MNI, Sri Lanka Navy since 1 September 2005, is the Commander of the Navy of Sri Lanka, the most senior serving officer in the Sri Lanka Navy....
    , RSP
    Rana Sura Padakkama

    The Rana Sura Padakkama is a medal presented to members of all Military Ranks of the Military of Sri Lanka for individual and/or associated acts of Hero in facing the enemy and performed of their own accord....
    , VSV
    Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya

    The Vishista Seva Vibhushanaya medal and bar are presented to Sri Lankan senior military officers of Military of Sri Lanka, given that their loyal service is of not less than 25 years and possess a perfectly flawless record of moral and military conduct, will be appropriate for the award....
    ,USP
    Uttama Seva Padakkama

    The Uttama Seva Padakkama is presented to all ranks of the Regular Forces of the Military of Sri Lanka for valuable service and dedication to duty with the outstanding ability, merit and excellent conduct, given that they count not less than 15 years continuous and uninterrupted service and possess and perfectly flawless record of mora...
    , ndc, psc SLN (2005–present)


See also

  • Sri Lanka Navy
  • Commander of the Army
    Commander of the Army (Sri Lanka)

    Commander of the Army is the title of the professional head of the Sri Lanka Army. The current Commander of the Army is Lieutenant General Sarath Fonseka since 2005....
  • Commander of the Air Force
    Commander of the Air Force (Sri Lanka)

    The Commander of the Air Force is the professional head of the Sri Lanka Air Force. The current Commander of the Air Force is Air Marshal Roshan Goonatilake since 2006....


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