Sean Wat
Singaporean naval officer
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Sean Wat Jianwen PPA(P) (Chinese: 屈坚文) is a Singaporean two-star rear-admiral who has been serving as Chief of Navy since 2023.[3][2][4]
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Sean Wat | |
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Wat in 2023 | |
| Born | 1984 (age 41–42) |
| Allegiance |  Singapore |
| Branch |  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) |
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, Gangsa (Tentera) (Public Administration Medal, Bronze (Military))
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]
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