Rear Admiral Shantanu Jha, NM took over as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area FOMA from Rear Admiral Anil Jaggi on 17 October 2025.A specialist in Navigation and Direction, the officer has discharged various operational, staff and diplomatic assignments during a career spanning over three decades. He has been the Executive Officer of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, has commanded INS Nishank, INS Kora and INS Sahyadri and was Chief Staff Officer (Operations) ENC prior taking over the present assignment.
