Third Sea Lord (Baustralia)

Third Sea Lord and Fleet Commander
Naval Ensign of Baustralia
Command pennant of an Admiral
Incumbent Vice admiral Sir Oliver Doig since 9 May 2021
His Royal Navy
Type	Role
Abbreviation	3SL
Formation	12 March 2018
First holder	Adm. Lord John Timpson

The Third Sea Lord and Fleet Commander (3SL/FCdr) is the fourth most senior member of His Royal Navy having primary responsibility for command, control, and administration of the navy, as well as naval strategy, plans, and requirements. The position is usually held by an three-fish admiral of His Royal Navy. The current commander, since 9 May 2021, is Vice admiral Lady Flavora LG HRN.

List of Third Sea Lords and Fleet Commanders

Year	Sovereign	Year	Commander
Baustralian Fleet Commander
2017 –	John	12 March 2018 – 24 March 2020	Admiral Lord John Timpson
Third Sea Lord
2017 –	John	12 March 2018 – 24 March 2020	Vice admiral Lord Mayjames
Third Sea Lord and Fleet Commander
2017 –	John	24 March 2020 – 9 May 2021	Vice admiral Lord Mayjames
		9 May 2021 – 21 October 2022	Vice admiral Lady Flavora
		21 October 2022 –	Vice admiral Sir Oliver Doig

Rank insignia

The rank insignia of the office is that of a vice admiral.

NATO Code	OF-8
Baustralia
	Vice admiral

Order of precedence

Admiralty
Preceded by Second Sea Lord	Third Sea Lord	Succeeded by Fourth Sea Lord