Hanno Teuteberg

Hanno Teuteberg is a Rear Admiral in the South African Navy and the Deputy Chief of the Navy designate

He joined the South African Navy in 1977 and qualified aboard submarines

He was defence attaché in Germany from 2003 to 2006 during the delivery of four Valour-class frigates as part of the Arms Deal.

From July 2006 until Dec 2008, he served as Director Fleet Force Preparation, followed by a stint as the Director Maritime Warfare from June 2009 until December 2010 in Pretoria. From December 2010 until November 2011 he was the Chief of Fleet Staff at Fleet Command in Simon's Town followed by the post of Director Joint Force Preparations and Training with Chief of Joint Operations.

He was promoted to Chief Director Maritime Strategy from 01 February 2013 and promoted to Rear Admiral.

Sailing
He is a keen sailor and took Line honours in the 1993 Cape to Rio yacht race. In 1995 he received South African Sailing colours for his part of the South African Admiral's Cup Team.

Honours and awards
In June 2013 he was awarded the Naval Order of Merit Medal from the Brazilian Navy.