Navy has more responsibilities - new SLN Commander

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Thisara Samarasinghe said his ambition is to develop Sri Lanka Navy with modern equipments. The new Navy Commander stressed the need to strengthen the Sri Lanka Navy with the most up to date vessels and equipment. He added that the Navy has more responsibilities in defending the island's maritime territory with the restrictions in maritime security being eased. The Vice Admiral said the SLN will not take things easy in harbours but will be always on the seas.

Vice Admiral Samarasinghe said though the fighting has ended, the Sri Lanka Navy cannot be confined to harbor and will be at sea. The Navy chief made these observations when he addressed his first media briefing after assuming office at the Navy Headquarters this evening.