Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL) with effect from 03.09.2022. Capt. B. K. Tyagi also holds the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL) and SCI Bharat IFSC Ltd. Capt. Tyagi was erstwhile heading the Liner and Passenger Services Division as Director (L&PS), since 08.01.2021.  

Capt. Tyagi also held additional charge of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) and Director (Personnel & Administration) of SCI. In addition, he is on the Board of NorthStandard Limited (P&I Club) and India LNG Transport (ILT) Company No. 1, 2, 3 & 4. Capt. Tyagi is also presently serving as Director on board of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA).

Capt. Tyagi is an IIMA alumni and a fellow member of various eminent professional bodies like ICS (London), CMMI, CILT, NMIS, an associate fellow of Nautical Institute London and a member of Institute of Directors. Capt. Tyagi is appointed as Chairman and Member of ABS India National Committee, Member of the South Asia Committee of DNV GL, Lloyd’s Register South Asia Advisory Committee and Indian Committee of ClassNK.

Capt. Tyagi is also a member of External Steering Committee in respect of National Centre of Excellence in Green Port and Shipping (NCoEGPS) under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), MoPSW’s Steering Committee for implementation of Pilot Projects on Green Hydrogen in the Shipping & Ports Sector under National Green Hydrogen Mission, MoPSW’s Shipbuilding Design Research Committee for setting up of Shipbuilding Design and Research Centre and National Shipbuilding Mission (NSbM), Advisory Board of Directorate General of Shipping, MoPSW’s Standing Committee on GeM and IFSCA Standing Committee on the development of the Shipping ecosystem in GIFT IFSC.

In his distinguished Shipping career spanning over 34 years, he has held many responsible appointments, both Afloat and Ashore. After graduation, Capt Tyagi joined SCI in 1990, as Trainee Nautical Officer (TNOC). He served on board various ships, in different ranks, including as Master. In 2004, he was absorbed ashore, wherein he served at various Management level positions and performed Technical, Vetting, Chartering, Training, Marine HR, Liner, Passenger, Inland Waterways, offshore and S&P functions. 

He is a well-rounded shipping professional with qualification & experience in Ship operation, Navigation, Chartering, General Shipping Management, Port Development & Management and Law. 

Capt. Tyagi has also been felicitated by various National and International Institutions in the industry, in which latest additions are as follows:

·    ‘Life Time Achievement’ Award at the 18^th edition of ShipTek Awards, Kochi in May’ 2023

·    ‘The Maritime Standard Editor’s Choice Award’ during the 10^th Anniversary Edition of The Maritime Standard Awards, Dubai in Nov’ 2023

·    Business Leader of the Year ‘CEO of the Year – PSU’ award at Mumbai in Feb’ 2024 

·    ‘CMD Leadership Awards’ at Governance Now 10^th PSU Awards, New Delhi, Mar’ 2024.

·    CMMI Founders Leadership Award at Mumbai in Feb’ 2025.

Shri Nitin Khamesra is a Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant, and a Graduate in Computer Science, with over 28 years of extensive experience in financial management, project evaluation, and maritime logistics. His career spans the energy and shipping sectors, where he has managed complex financial portfolios and large-scale operations.

He is presently serving as Director (Finance) at The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) since 23.02.2026. Prior to his appointment in SCI, Shri Khamesra has served as Chief General Manager at Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), holding key leadership roles across multiple Strategic Business Units, including Shipping, Refineries, International trade & Treasury Operations, and Management Accounts.

During his tenure in IOCL, he served as Chartering & Finance Head (Shipping), playing a pivotal role in supporting procurement of crude oil, LNG, LPG, and POL, and in managing end-to-end seaborne logistics. He also served as Finance Head of Gujarat Refinery, where he led large finance teams and oversaw complex commercial, taxation, and project finance functions.

Shri Khamesra has represented IOCL at various industry and policy forums, including ICAI, FIPI, and OMC platforms. He has also served as Nominee Director on the Board of Vadodara Enviro Channel Limited (VECL) and as Chairman of its Audit Committee, contributing significantly to governance, compliance, and financial oversight.

Recognised for driving strategic, financial, and digital transformation, Shri Khamesra has been instrumental in the formulation of shipping strategies and chartering policies, introduction of long-term time chartering, risk management initiatives including optimisation of insurance and reinsurance placements, establishment of a wholly owned subsidiary in GIFT City, and implementation of SAP-based automation and control frameworks.

 A 4th Rank holder Chartered Accountant and recipient of the prestigious Maharana Kumbha Award and P. Sarkar Award of ICWAI, Shri Khamesra brings deep expertise in maritime economics, global shipping markets, energy trade, treasury operations, and policy frameworks. His experience will provide strong financial stewardship and strategic depth to the Board of SCILAL, positioning him well to support the Company’s long-term growth.

Venkatesapathy S. is a Kerala cadre IAS officer, belonging to the 2009 batch. He currently serves as the Joint Secretary (JS) in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. Previously, he held the position of District collector of Malappuram and also served as the Collector of Thiruvananthapuram. He also served as the Managing Director of the Civil Supplies Corporation, Kerala Water Authority.

Prof. (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Former) & Professor, Department of International Relations & Politics, Central University of Kerala is a Post Graduate and Ph.D in Political Science. His short profile is inspirational for any intellectual. He has over 34 years of teaching experience. Prof. (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad is also an able administrator, and has held positions of Pro Vice Chancellor, Finance Officer (Full Charge) in Central University of Kerala, in the past.  He has held various positions of eminence like,

·         Pro-Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala (2018-2020)

·         Member, Executive Council, CUKERALA (2016-2020)

·         President, Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) 2018-2021

·         Dean, School of Global Studies & Dean, School of Cultural Studies, CUKERALA

·         Head, Department of International Relations & Politics, CUKERALA

·         Director, Mahatma Ayyankali Centre for Kerala Studies, CUKERALA

·         Independent Director, Board of Steel Authority of India (SAIL), 2022-2025

·         Member of the Society, Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad Institute of Asian Studies, since 2023.

·         Peer Team Member, NAAC, Bengaluru

·         Vice President, Rashtriya Samajik Vijyan Parishad (RSVP), New Delhi

·         Former Member, Advisory Committee of Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), Southern Regional Centre, Hyderabad

·         UGC Nominee for College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)

·         State Vice President, Bharatheeya Vichara Kendram (Prajna Pravah) Kerala

In the Published Works/ Research Experience field he has over

·         32-Books/Book Chapters/Ed. Books (English and Malayalam)

·         39-Research Papers

·         34-Editorials

·         2-Research Projects/ Awards

·         450-Popular Articles

·         12 Students have successfully completed their Doctoral Degree (PhD)

He has chaired Board of Studies, International Relations and Political Science, Central University of Kerala and also been on Board of various Universities and Committees as a Member, appointed by Government of India. 

Prof. (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad areas of specialisation include State Politics, Foreign Policy, Indian Political Thought, Human Rights and Election Studies.  His Research Articles have been published in all these areas and has also Contributed Research Articles in edited books related with International Politics, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, State Politics, and Education, etc.

Prof. (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad has membership in various Professional Bodies and has also held various responsible positions in those bodies with most prominent being President, Indian Political Science Association for the period 2018-2021.  He is the Editor of Indian Journal of Political Science, since 2024. He is also on Editorial Advisory Board, South Asian Journal of Socio-Political Studies (SAJOSPS) (ISSN 0972-4613), from 2018 onwards, and has published various books in English and Malayalam Language. 

Prof. (Dr.) K. Jayaprasad is also a familiar face in panel discussions of News Channels including Doordarshan, Janam TV, Asianet, India Vision, Manorama, Mathrubhumi, Kairali TV and All India Radio and also in public programmes organised by various social organisations. He is regularly participating and presenting papers in Regional, National, International Seminars/Conferences/Works, etc. and other academic programmes including taking classes in academic staff colleges, participation in social, cultural and political programmes.