| Post: | Chief |
| Body: | the Naval Staff |
| Flag: | Marinha de Portugal (Command).svg |
| Flagborder: | yes |
| Flagcaption: | Flag of the Chief of the Naval Staff |
| Incumbent: | Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo |
| Incumbentsince: | 27 December 2021 |
| Abbreviation: | CEMA |
| Reports To: | Chief of the General Staff |
| Appointer: | Minister of National Defence |
| Formation: | 24 November 1960 |
| First: | Sousa Uva |
| Deputy: | Deputy Chief of Staff |
The Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Navy (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.[1] The current Chief is Admiral Henrique Gouveia e Melo, since 27 December 2021.
The following is a list of navy chiefs:
See also: Estado Novo (Portugal).
| Name | Term of office | Minister | Commander-in-Chief | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||||
| 1 | Admiral Sousa Uva | 24 November 1960 | 8 January 1963 | Júlio Botelho Moniz | Américo Tomás | [2] | ||
| 2 | Admiral Roboredo e Silva | 9 January 1963 | 10 January 1970 | Américo Tomás | ||||
See also: Carnation Revolution.