Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM (Left) has assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, relieved Vice Admiral RK Pattanaik, PVSM, AVSM, YSM (Right). Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, AVSM has assumed charge as Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 Oct 15. He relieved Vice Admiral RK Pattanaik, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, who retires on 31 Oct 15 after 38 years of glorious service in the Indian Navy