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Sean Wat
Wat in 2023
Born1984 (age 39–40)
Singapore
AllegianceSingapore
Service/branchRepublic of Singapore Navy
Years of service2002–present
RankRear-Admiral
Commands heldChief of Navy (2023–present)
Fleet Commander[1]
Director, Defence Policy Office[2]
Deputy Commander, Maritime Security Task Force[2]
Commanding Officer, Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme
Alma materStanford University (BASc)

Sean Wat Jianwen PPA(P) is a Singaporean two-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[3][2][4]

Education

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Wat was awarded the Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Scholarship to study at Stanford University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in mathematics and philosophy and a Master of Science degree in management science and engineering.[5]

Military career

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Wat enlisted into the SAF in 2002.[3] He served as Commanding Officer of the Formidable-class frigate RSS Supreme and later Deputy Commander of the Maritime Security Task Force.[2] He also served as Director of the Defence Policy Office under the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF).[2]

Prior to his appointment as Chief of Navy, Wat was Fleet Commander between 2022 and 2023.[1]

Awards and decorations

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy". Ministry of Defence (Singapore). 10 March 2023. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
  • ^ a b c d e "First naval officer to be Chief of Defence Force will add value to SAF but has 'big shoes to fill': Analysts". Today. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  • ^ a b "RADM Aaron Beng becomes first Navy chief to be appointed Singapore's Chief of Defence Force". Channel News Asia. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  • ^ "Promotion of Chief of Navy". MINDEF. 15 December 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2024.
  • ^ "SAF officers are leading, serving and defending the nation amid the tumult of living in pandemic times". Today. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
  • Military offices
    Preceded by

    Aaron Beng

    Chief of Navy
    10 March 2023 – present
    Incumbent



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