Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Rear Admiral Maddula Takes Command of Western Fleet
A new leader, Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula, took over the Western Fleet of the Indian Navy in Mumbai on July 27, 2024.
He replaced Vice-Admiral Vivek Dahiya after a formal handover.
Maddula has led several ships, like the Nipat, Godavari, Ganga, Trikand, and the depot ship INS Kadamba.
Before this, he worked as Assistant Chief of Naval Staff for foreign cooperation and intelligence, and as Flag Officer Sea Training.
He studied at the National Defence Academy, the U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and the Naval War College.
The change is part of normal Navy leadership rotations.
Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula assumed command of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet on July 27, 2024.
He succeeded Vice-Admiral Vivek Dahiya after a formal handover ceremony.
Maddula’s career includes commands of ships Nipat, Godavari, Ganga, Trikand, and the depot ship INS Kadamba.
Prior roles: Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation and Intelligence) and Flag Officer Sea Training.
He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College, and Naval War College.
- Who
- Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula
- What
- Assumed command of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet
- When
- July 27, 2024
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- Routine transfer of command
- Commanding Officer
- Rear Admiral Srinivas Maddula
- Previous Officer
- Vice-Admiral Vivek Dahiya
- Fleet
- Western Fleet
- Location
- Mumbai, India
- Date of Assumption
- July 27, 2024