Government divides Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Areas into two Separate Headquarters

In order to enhance the operational and administrative organizational structure the erstwhile Maharashtra and Gujarat Naval Area are divided to make two separate headquarters under Flag Officer Maharashtra Area and Flag Officer Gujarat Naval Area.

• The division of the Naval Areas was marked by Rear Admiral Satish Namdeo Ghormade, assuming of charge of Flag Officer Maharashtra Area. Rear Admiral Murlidhar Sadashiv Pawar will officiate as Flag Officer Gujarat Naval Area