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.

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.

Captain Som Raj is a seasoned maritime professional with over 35 years of experience in ship operations, human resource management, and maritime training. He began his journey with The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) in 1990 as a Trainee Nautical Officer and rose through the ranks to become a Ship Master in 2005. His transition ashore in 2007 marked the start of a distinguished leadership career, where he took on several pivotal roles, including Marine Superintendent, Quality and Safety, Principal of SCI’s Maritime Training Institute and General Manager (Fleet Personnel).Currently serving as General Manager In-charge (Personnel & Administration), Shri Raj oversees the welfare and administration of around 3,000 seafarers and shore employees, manages critical industrial relations, leads wage and regulatory negotiations and oversees management of shore infrastructure of SCI. His leadership has been instrumental in reducing vessel off-hire periods, optimizing manpower, and ensuring seamless collaboration with key stakeholders like ONGC and the Andaman & Nicobar Administration.
Capt. Som Raj holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Punjab University and the highest maritime qualification of Master (FG). He is certified in advanced maritime training programs such as VICT, AECS, and TSTA, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence.
Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of major national and strategic projects, including his contribution to ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission and SCI’s operational readiness during the Prime Minister’s visit to Port Blair. His strategic foresight, operational expertise, and deep commitment to employee development position him as a visionary leader poised to further SCI’s mission

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.