Vice Admiral Pathania assumed charge as Chief Hydrographer

Vice Admiral Lochan Singh Pathania assumed charge as the Chief Hydrographer. During his career spanning more than three decades he carried out hydrographic surveys across the entire stretch of the country and in IOR including the challenging task of data collection for IMBL arbitration and for production of new chart in Sundarbans delta. He also has the distinction of serving on board HMS Bulldog of the Royal Navy. Commissioned in the Executive branch of the Indian Navy in 1990, the Flag Officer has commanded IN Ships Darshak and Sandhayak. He has held various important shore appointments being Interviewing Officer & Deputy President of Naval Selection Board, Principal Director (Hydrography) at NHQ, Officer-in-Charge, National Hydrographic Office (NHO) and Joint Chief Hydrographer.