Sean Wat
Sean Wat | |
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Wat in 2023 | |
| Born | 1984 (age 40–41) Singapore |
| Allegiance | Singapore |
| Branch | Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Years of service | 2002–present |
| Rank | Rear-Admiral |
| Commands | Chief 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 mater | Stanford 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
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
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
- Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Perak (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Silver (Military)) - PPA(P)
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
- Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
- Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
- Bintang Jalasena Utama (Navy Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class) in 2025[6]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Panglima TNI Sematkan Bintang Jalasena Utama Kepada Kasal Singapura". Indonesian Armed Forces Information Centre (in Indonesian). 19 March 2025. Retrieved 19 March 2025.