Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan has assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) of the Western Naval Command in Mumbai, succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan.
The change of command took place during a ceremonial parade at INS Shikra, where he was accorded a guard of honour, marking the formal transition of leadership.
Western Naval Command:
It is the principal striking arm of Indian Navy, responsible for guarding India’’s western maritime frontier and vital sea lines in the Arabian Sea and strategic waters in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It is also responsible for protecting India’s maritime borders, offshore energy assets, and trade routes.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
- He served as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters
- Responsible for:
- Capability development of the Indian Navy
- Enhancing future operational readiness
Distinguished Career
- Commissioned: 1 January 1988 into the Indian Navy
- Training: Alumnus of National Defence Academy
- Specialisation: Gunnery and Missile Systems
- Service Tenure: Over three decades (nearly four decades)
- Recipient of: Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Nao Sena Medal (NM)
Key Appointments & Commands
- Served in command, operational, staff, and training roles both afloat and ashore
- Commanded multiple frontline vessels:
- Coast Guard Ship C-05
- Missile vessels INS Vibhuti and INS Nashak
- Missile corvette INS Kuthar
- Guided missile frigate INS Sahyadri