Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Limited (SCILAL) with effect from 03.09.2022 and also holds the position of Director (Operations) with effect from 01.02.2025. 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 Limited. Capt. Tyagi was erstwhile heading the Liner and Passenger Services Division of SCI as Director (L&PS) since 07.01.2021.

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 North Standard 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, Associate Fellow of Nautical Institute London and 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, 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 been felicitated by various reputed National and International Institutions, in which latest additions are as follows:
• ‘Life Time Achievement’ Award at the 18th edition of ShipTek Awards, Kochi, May’ 2023
• ‘The Maritime Standard Editor’s Choice Award’ during the 10th 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 10th PSU Awards, New Delhi in Mar’ 2024

Shri Rajesh Kumar Sinha (DlN: 05351383), (lAS-1994-Kerala Cadre), Additional Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of lndia looks after the portfolio of Shipping matters in the MoPS&W. He has been assigned the additional charge of Chief Vigilance Officer of the Ministry. He has performed as District Collector; Secretary, Finance Department & Principal Secretary in Power, Forest/Wildlife in the Government of Kerala. He has worked in Urban Development, HRD and Energy Sectors in Government of lndia. He is presently Official (Government) Director on Boards of Shipping Corporation of lndia Limited, Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Limited, India LNG Transport Company No.1 Ltd., India LNG Transport Company No.2 Ltd., and SCI Bharat IFSC Limited, part-time official Director on the Board of Directors of Cochin Shipyard Limited and an ex officio Member of the Board of Chennai Port Authority.