Vice Admiral SN Ghormade on Thursday assumed the charge as Visakhapatnam-based Eastern Naval Command’s chief.
The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1984.
He is a graduate of National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune, United States Naval Staff College at Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and the Naval War College, Mumbai, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.
In addition to a specialisation in Navigation and Direction within the Navy, the Admiral holds a M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Mumbai, MSc Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Madras and Master Degree in Personnel Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (University of Pune).
During his career spanning over 35 years, he has been through a myriad of operational and staff appointments.
His operational appointments include commands of the Guided Missile Frigate INS Brahmaputra, Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak and Minesweeper INS Allepey and second in command Guided Missile Frigate INS Ganga.
The Flag officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on January 26, 2017 and Nau Sena Medal in 2007 by the President of India and Commendation by Chief of Naval Staff in 2000.
Vice Admiral SN Ghormade on Thursday assumed the charge as Visakhapatnam-based Eastern Naval Command’s chief.
The Flag Officer was commissioned into the Indian Navy on January 1, 1984.
He is a graduate of National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune, United States Naval Staff College at Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island and the Naval War College, Mumbai, an Indian Navy spokesperson said.
In addition to a specialisation in Navigation and Direction within the Navy, the Admiral holds a M Phil in Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Mumbai, MSc Defence and Strategic Studies from University of Madras and Master Degree in Personnel Management from Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (University of Pune).
During his career spanning over 35 years, he has been through a myriad of operational and staff appointments.
His operational appointments include commands of the Guided Missile Frigate INS Brahmaputra, Submarine Rescue Vessel INS Nireekshak and Minesweeper INS Allepey and second in command Guided Missile Frigate INS Ganga.
The Flag officer was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on January 26, 2017 and Nau Sena Medal in 2007 by the President of India and Commendation by Chief of Naval Staff in 2000.
