Commander Dinesh Bandara has been appointed as the new Media Coordinator of the Sri Lanka Navy. Commander Bandara has successfully completed the Naval Command and Staff Course in China, International Surface Warfare Course in USA and Coast Guard Maritime Officer Course in USA.
Prior to his appointment as Media Spokesman, he was the Training Officer at the Trincomalee Naval and Maritime Academy. Commander Bandara has held appointments of Deputy Director (Operations and Training) Sri Lanka Coast Guard, Commanding Officer, Executive Officer and Officer in Charge of a number of ships and craft of the Sri Lanka Navy.