Commander of the Ethiopian Navy

The Commander of the Ethiopian Navy () is the highest-ranking military position in the Ethiopian Navy. The commander is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational readiness, and administration of the navy.

Duties and Responsibilities The Commander of the Ethiopian Navy has the following duties and responsibilities: Overseeing the training, development, and welfare of naval personnel Developing and implementing naval strategies and operational plans Managing the navy's resources, including ships, submarines, and naval facilities Collaborating with international naval forces and participating in joint exercises Ensuring the readiness of the navy to defend Ethiopia's maritime interests Representing the Ethiopian Navy at national and international events

List of commanders Below is a list of individuals who have held the position of Commander of the Ethiopian Navy: Portrait Name Term of office Took office Left office Time in office Deputy commander of the Imperial Ethiopian Navy 1 Rear AdmiralIskinder Desta 1958 12 September 1974 years Commander of the Ethiopian Navy (Derg) ? Rear AdmiralTesfaye Berhanu ? 1989 ? ? Rear AdmiralYehualashet Girma 1989 1991 years Commander-in-Chief of the Ethiopian Navy ? Vice AdmiralKindu Gezu 19 January 2020 Incumbent

See also Ethiopian Navy Military of Ethiopia

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