Chief of the Naval Staff (Portugal)

Chief of the Naval Staff
Chefe do Estado-Maior da Armada
Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff
Incumbent
Admiral Jorge Nobre de Sousa
since 27 December 2024
 Portuguese Navy
AbbreviationCEMA
Reports toChief of the General Staff
AppointerMinister of National Defence
Formation24 November 1960
First holderSousa Uva
DeputyDeputy Chief of Staff
WebsiteOfficial website

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 Jorge Nobre de Sousa, since 27 December 2024.

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