Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM, assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area (FOMA) from Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi at a ceremonial parade held at INS Kunjali on Thursday, October 16.

Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1993, Rear Admiral Jha is a specialist in Navigation and Direction with extensive operational experience, having served aboard six frontline warships, including INS Viraat. He has also held key sea commands of INS Nishank, Kora, and Sahyadri, and was the Executive Officer of INS Vikramaditya.