First Sea Lord (Baustralia)
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| First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff | |
|---|---|
 Badge of His Royal Navy | |
 Command pennant of an Admiral | |
| His Royal Navy | |
| Type | Role |
| Abbreviation | 1SL |
| Formation | 12 March 2018 |
| First holder | Adm. Lord John Timpson |
The First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff (1SL/CNS; French: Premier Seigneur de la Mer et Chef d'État Major de la marine) is the professional head, and the second most senior officer of His Royal Navy. The current First Sea Lord is Admiral Sir Nick Sullivan. By military protocol, the title used in international contexts is First Sea Lord of Baustralia.
Order of precedence
| Defence Council | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Chief of the Defence Staff |
Chief of the Naval Staff | Succeeded by Chief of the General Staff |
| Admiralty | ||
| Preceded by Lord High Admiral |
First Sea Lord | Succeeded by Second Sea Lord |
Rank insignia
The rank insignia of a First Sea Lord is of an Admiral.
| NATO Code | OF-9 |
|---|---|
 Baustralia
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| Admiral |
1st Sea Lords
| Year | Sovereign | Year | Sea Lord |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sea Lord | |||
| 2017 – |  John
|
12 March 2018 – 9 May 2021 |  Admiral Lord John Timpson
|
| 9 May 2021 – 21 October 2022 |  Admiral Sir Nick Sullivan
| ||
| 21 October 2022 – |  Admiral Lord Mayjames
| ||
