Lieutenant Vimukthi Sandanayake, an Executive Officer in the Sri Lanka Navy, began his journey at SriPalee College Horana. He joined the Sri Lanka Navy as an Officer Cadet on 16th September 2015, at General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) in intake 33. At KDU, he completed his Basic Military Training and earned a Bachelor of Science in Management & Technical Science. He completed advanced military training at the Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee, and was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant on 16th September 2019. He further honed his expertise by completing the Sub Lieutenant Technical Course 2022.
He has held the following important appointments in his commitment to serve in the Sri Lanka Navy.
Appointments
- Troop Commander at KDU.
- Administration Officer SLNS Shakti (Biggest Landing craft in Sri Lanka).
- Second in Command to P462 Craft.
- Second in Command to P483 Craft.
- Second in Command to P412 Craft.
- Administration Officer SLNS Gotaimbara (northern Naval Area).
- Administration Officer A521.
- Regulating Officer SLNS Lankapatuna (Trinco South).
Medals Awarded
In recognition of his valuable and unblemished service rendered to the Country, he has awarded with following medals.
- 75th Anniversary of Independence Medal
- Sewabhimani Medal
- Service Medal