Master Mariners hold AGM

Members of the 2017-18 Council of the Company of Master Mariners of Sri Lanka (seated from left): Capt. D.J. Amarasuriya (Editor), Capt. Uditha Karunathilake (Treasurer), Capt. Rohan Codipilly (Vice President), Capt. Palitha de Lanerolle (President), Capt. Nirmal Silva (Imm Past President), Capt. Mahendra Ranatunga (Vice President) and Capt. Rohith Fernando (Secretary). (Standing from left): Capt. Yasas Sanjeewa, Capt. Harsha Perera, Capt. Upul Peiris, Capt. Tilak Wickramasinghe, Capt. Mahes Kuruppu and Capt. Sanjeewa Usgoda Arachchi. (Absent: Capt. Sampath Athukorale, Capt. Rohan de Alwis, Capt. Prasad Alwis, Capt. Nishantha Hettiaratchy & Capt. Sumudu Dodampalage

Master Mariners are an elite group of professional ships captains representing the crème of the maritime industry in Sri Lanka. 

The company of Master Mariners of Sri Lanka held their 26th AGM at the Marine Shore Ballroom of the Hotel Citrus in Waskaduwa on Saturday 24 June. Capt. Palitha de Lanerolle took over the reins as President of CMM.

The AGM was followed by a time of fellowship and a gala dinner. Families of members joined the celebrations after the AGM and spent an enjoyable weekend stay in the hotel.