Sean Wat
Sean Wat | |
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| File:RADM Sean Wat Jianwen 230127-N-MJ302-1039 (cropped).jpg Wat in 2023 | |
| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of Singapore.svg Singapore |
| Branch | File:Naval Ensign of Singapore.svg Republic of Singapore Navy |
| Service years | 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) |
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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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]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
[edit | edit source]- File:Pingat Pentadbiran Awam (Gangsa) (Tentera).png Pingat Pentadbiran Awam, Gangsa (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Bronze (Military))
- File:Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal ribbon.png Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (20 Years) Medal
- File:Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal ribbon with clasp.png Singapore Armed Forces Long Service and Good Conduct (10 Years) Medal with 15 year clasp
- File:Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal ribbon.png Singapore Armed Forces Good Service Medal
- File:Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal ribbon (from 1999).png Singapore Armed Forces Overseas Service Medal
- File:Pita (Ribbon) Bintang Jalasena Utama.png Bintang Jalasena Utama (Navy Meritorious Service Star, 1st Class) in 2025[6]
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References
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