Naval Officer-in-Charge takes over
The Hindu
Commodore Rajesh Kumar Yadav has assumed charge as the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala).Commissioned into the Navy in 1992, he has commanded INS Kozhikode, INS Vinash, and Base Depot Ship Jarawa. The
Commodore Rajesh Kumar Yadav has assumed charge as the Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala).
Commissioned into the Navy in 1992, he has commanded INS Kozhikode, INS Vinash, and Base Depot Ship Jarawa. The officer is an alumnus of the prestigious Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Prior to his present appointment, the officer was Commodore (Safety and Security) at the Southern Naval Command headquarters.
The Naval Officer-in-Charge (Kerala) (NOIK) is responsible for the defence of Kochi and coastal areas of Kerala and Mahe and coordinates all coastal security aspects on behalf of the C-in-C, Coastal Defence, South.

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