Chief of the Naval Staff (Portugal)
The Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy (Portuguese: Chefe do Estado-Maior da Armada, acronym: C.E.M.A.) is the head of the Portuguese Navy and of the Maritime Authority System. The CEMA depends on the Minister of National Defense in terms of resources, and on the Army Chief of Staff for preparation and deployment. The current Chief is Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo, since 27 December 2021.
| Chief of the Naval Staff | |
|---|---|
| Chefe do Estado-Maior da Armada | |
Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff | |
| Portuguese Navy | |
| Abbreviation | CEMA |
| Reports to | Chief of the General Staff |
| Appointer | Minister of National Defence |
| Formation | 24 November 1960 |
| First holder | Sousa Uva |
| Deputy | Deputy Chief of Staff |
| Website | Official website |
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