Abhay Raghunath Karve

Vice Admiral Abhay Raghunath Karve is an Indian Navy officer, currently serving as Flag Officer Commanding Southern Naval Command.

He joined the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 80, specializing in Anti-Submarine Warfare in 1986.

He commanded the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as well as the guided missile destroyer INS Ranvijay, the frigate INS Dunagiri and the ASW patrol vessel INS Ajay.

In 2015 he was appointed Chief of Personnel.

Education
Vice Admiral Karve did his undergraduate studies at National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla. He is a graduate of Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington, Ooty, and has undergone the Naval Higher Command Course from College of Naval Warfare at Mumbai. He is also a post graduate in National Security and Strategy from the National Defense University, Washington DC (USA).