A ceremonial Change of Command parade was held at INS Shikra in Colaba, Mumbai, on Friday as Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. (Pics/Atul Kamble)
Updated On: 2026-05-30 01:36 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as FOC-in-C (West), succeeding Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
From time immemorial, guards and sentries at palaces, forts and defense establishments change periodically to enable a fresh body of troops to take charge
Before assuming charge as the Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Sanjay Vatsayan served as the Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command
During his tenure, he played a key role in strengthening operational coordination, integration and jointness among the three armed forces.
