Rear Admiral Zdravko Kardum received an extraordinary promotion to the rank of vice admiral and was commended by Mesic for outstanding achievements.
Captain Ante Urlic received a regular promotion to the rank of commodore.
At the proposal of the defence minister, Mesic promoted brigadier generals Viktor Koprivnjak and Mato Obradovic to the rank of major general.
Also today, the president wished all navy members the best ahead of Croatian Navy Day and the 14th anniversary of its establishment.
In his message, Mesic commended them for their contribution to Croatia's defence during the 1990s war, for their performance of peacetime tasks, and patience during the ongoing reform of the defence system.