Fourth Sea Lord (Baustralia)

Fourth Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy
Naval Ensign of Baustralia
Command pennant of a Vice admiral
Incumbent Vice admiral Sir Oliver Doig since 16 July 2022
His Royal Navy
Type	Role
Abbreviation	4SL/CoN
Formation	27 May 2021
First holder	VAdm Lord Atlas

The Fourth Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy (4SL/CoN) is the fifth most senior member of His Royal Navy having primary responsibility for procurement and/or design of ships, as well as recruiting. The current sea lord, since 16 July 2022, is Vice admiral Sir Oliver Doig.

List of Fourth Sea Lords and Controllers of the Navy

Year	Sovereign	Year	Commander
Fourth Sea Lord and Controller of the Navy
2017 –	John	27 May 2021 – 16 July 2022	File:Lord Atlas, 2020 pattern official photo.jpg Vice admiral Lord Atlas
		16 July 2022 –	Vice admiral Lord Atlas

Order of precedence

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