The Commander of the Ethiopian Navy (Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ባህር ኃይል አዛዥ, romanized: ye’ītiyop’iya bahiri ḫayili āzazhi) is the highest-ranking military position in the Ethiopian Navy. The commander is responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational readiness, and administration of the navy.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Commander of the Ethiopian Navy has the following duties and responsibilities:
Overseeing the training, development, and welfare of naval personnel
Developing and implementing naval strategies and operational plans
Managing the navy's resources, including ships, submarines, and naval facilities
Collaborating with international naval forces and participating in joint exercises
Ensuring the readiness of the navy to defend Ethiopia's maritime interests
Representing the Ethiopian Navy at national and international events
List of commanders
Below is a list of individuals who have held the position of Commander of the Ethiopian Navy:
No.
Portrait
Name (birth–death)
Term of office
Ref.
Took office
Left office
Time in office
Deputy commander of the Imperial Ethiopian Navy[a]
