With over 13 years of dedicated experience in the maritime industry, Kartikey possesses a robust background that encompasses shipping, shipbuilding, design, and green consulting. Beginning his career as a Navy Officer, he developed strong operational leadership skills before transitioning into consulting roles focused on ship operations, energy optimisation, sustainability strategy, and innovative green solutions. As a fellow at the Indian School of Business, he actively engages in sustainability forums.

Kartikey heads Green Projects and Retrofits with OSM Thome and has collaborated closely with industry giants such as Maersk and Teekay in his previous roles. His work has been pivotal in innovating and developing sustainable strategies and products, positioning him as a maritime sustainability and shipping leader.

Shreyas Vyas holds an Engineering and Management background from prestigious institutes in Mumbai, India. With over a 15 years of experience in leading logistics companies, he has developed deep expertise in spearheading techno-commercial activities, operations, understanding customer needs and providing tailored logistics solutions. His customer-facing roles have enabled him to cultivate strong, lasting relationships with clients.

A natural team player, he excels in building and managing highly motivated, cross-functional teams, blending the energy of young professionals with the experience of seasoned experts.

In addition to his strong foundation in Project Logistics, Shreyas has extensive knowledge of domestic transportation, warehousing, 3rd Party Logistics services, and the integration of technology in logistics. His expertise spans Commercial & Operational Excellence, Team Building, Systems and Process Management, ERP Development, and Digitization, giving him a comprehensive perspective on service delivery.

Pooja Adhikari brings over 10 years of experience across various sectors. In 2021, she transitioned from the aviation industry to the maritime industry and is now associated with iSail Marine as the Corporate Relations and Operations Manager, based in India.

Her vision at iSail Marine is to revolutionize the recruitment process in the marine industry, making it more efficient and tailored for company owners, recruiters, and directors by providing the right fit for their organizations. Pooja leads an all-women team, and she is passionate about empowering women to break barriers and succeed in the maritime sector.

With expertise in personality development and training, Pooja designs and delivers training programs that enhance workplace culture, boost self-confidence, and refine professional etiquette. She believes iSail Marine, through its innovative AI-driven app, will simplify the recruitment process, allowing companies to save time and money by finding the right candidates quickly.

In addition to recruitment, Pooja oversees the iSail Internship Program, which provides seafarers with training in soft skills, mental wellness, and career readiness. For other professionals looking to enter the industry, the iSail Marine Mentorship Program offers guidance and preparation through specialized training.

Pooja’s commitment to innovation and empowerment is set to make a lasting impact on both the recruitment process and the growth of talent in the maritime industry.

Capt. Tanuj Balani is a distinguished maritime professional with a career spanning over 25+ years in the global shipping industry. As the Managing Director of Stag Marine, he leads the company’s operations across Dubai, Singapore, and India, providing shipowners and managers with comprehensive marine compliance services, including audits, SIRE, RightShip, TMSA, DryBMS, training, crewing, and 24/7 remote operations surveillance. Under his leadership, Stag Marine has earned a reputation as a trusted marine compliance partner worldwide.

In addition to his work at Stag Marine, Capt. Balani founded iSail Marine, a recruitment company aimed at guiding maritime professionals into shore-based careers. Through innovative recruitment and tailored training programs, iSail Marine bridges the gap between maritime professionals and organizations seeking top talent.

Prior to founding Stag Marine in 2018, Capt. Balani held senior positions at leading ship management and shipping agencies in Dubai, Singapore, and India. His extensive maritime career, from Master on tankers to senior management roles, is supported by academic credentials, including an MBA. He is currently pursuing the Chief Strategy Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS), reflecting his dedication to continuous learning.

Capt. Balani is also a qualified Marine Surveyor and Lead Auditor with experience conducting inspections on over 1,000 vessels. His passion for maritime education has seen him previously serve as a Nautical Course Officer, offering specialized training for Oil & Chemical Tankers and other STCW courses.

Through his leadership at Stag Marine and iSail Marine, Capt. Balani remains committed to enhancing industry standards, safety, and the career growth of maritime professionals globally.

With over 30 years of combined experience at sea and ashore, I have sailed on oil, LPG, and LNG vessels worldwide. As a certified Master Mariner, I bring extensive and diverse expertise in ship management. My leadership roles have included overseeing quality, technical, environmental, and energy management. Currently, I serve as Head of HSEQ at Great Eastern Shipping Co Ltd., where I focus on decarbonization, vetting, vessel performance, safety, quality, and training.

Rahul is a passionate maritime professional with more than 24 years of Ship handling experience in different capacities and roles. He started his maritime journey in the millennial Y2K year as a Sailing Engineer Officer on SCI Tanker Ships.

When he stepped ashore in 2012, to start as a Technical Superintendent in Torm Shipping India, he had already sailed for several years as a Chief Engineer with a wide experience of most aspects of Shipping operations. Primarily located in Mumbai, he acquired extensive knowledge in shipboard operations, technical ship management, risk management and crew handling.

Couple of years in Copenhagen also allowed him to understand the commercial aspects of shipping very closely.

As a Vessel manager, he showed direct leadership towards transforming the multicultural, multi-national teams on the TORM vessels into innovative, high performing One TORM teams on board.

An avid mountaineer and nature lover, When the real-world environmental damage control started in shipping through strict implementation of various Decarbonization regulations, Rahul took up the opportunity to bring change immediately. As Head of Energy Projects in TORM for more than 2 years, he has been actively contributing to reducing TORM’s CO2 footprint on the environment, by installing various energy saving projects on board TORM vessels .

A graduate mechanical engineer joined sea in 1995 with a large ship management company. Sailed on product / crude tankers and as a chief engineer on product/chemical tankers. Stepped ashore in 2010 and joined Scorpio as a technical superintendent. After two years in ship management he spent the next three years in various yards across Korea as the owner’s representative taking over various tankers. Returned to ship management as the technical lead in 2015. Promoted as Director (Projects & Innovation) recently looking actively at implementing initiatives with Digitisation amongst other technical projects.

Mr Jamil Al Ali graduated in 1990 as a Marine Engineer from South Tyneside College, UK after completing his engineering cadetship sponsored by Kuwait Oil Tanker Company (KOTC). He sailed onboard all classes of vessels within the KOTC fleet, serving onboard products tankers, VLCC and Gas carriers during his tenure at sea, sailing up to the rank of Chief Engineer before joining KOTC Head office as technical Superintendent in 2002.

He has held various managerial positions in KOTC Head Office spanning from fleet engineering group manager to managing the Fleet new building group and has developed a vast experience in the tanker and gas carriers segments throughout his vast career.

He was often recognized for his key role in ensuring the KOTC fleet was maintained to the highest industry standards and has often received prestigious industry awards such as Tanker Operator of the year etc.

He has headed the Kuwait delegation at the IMO MEPC meeting in London and represented Kuwait at COP 23 – Shipping Initiative in Bonn, Germany.

After a very successful 30 years career at KOTC, Jamil Al Ali is appointed as Head of Regional Commercial & Business Development for the Middle East Region within the Marine and Offshore Division of Bureau Veritas.

Yuriy Zaika serves as the Head of Technical Sales – Refrigeration at Wilhelmsen Ships Service, where he oversees offering of the Refrigeration product portfolio globally. He holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and brings over 20 years of experience in the Refrigeration and HVAC industry, with a significant focus on Marine and Offshore applications. Throughout his career, Yuriy has held various leadership roles with leading equipment manufacturers and service providers across the Middle East and Europe. As a strong advocate for sustainable design and operation, Yuriy drives the advancement of vessels towards Net Zero emissions

After an outstanding career in Saudi Aramco, rising from a cadet to becoming a Marine Manager, Turki joined National Maritime Academy as its Managing Director.

With expansive expertise in Sub-Sea Diving, Commercial Shipping Operations, Oil & Gas Transportation and Pollution Control, Turki brings a wealth of experience to Maritime Education and Training.

A graduate of South Tyneside College, Turki, at the very early time in his career, realized the potential and power of education in transforming lives and business ecosystems. With a determination to support Saudi Vision 2030, Turki believes that Education is the main pillar in driving Saudisation through marine industry.

Turki has forged strong relationships with some of the best Maritime Training and Shipbuilding organisations in the world bringing a range of ready-made training solutions to the Kingdom. These partnerships allow Turki to shape the future of next generation Saudi Maritime workforce with transferable world class skills that are so essential to the Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous world.

Turki is passionate about the future of Maritime training and a firm believer of strategic investment in Maritime training, a view that he promotes at every industry or governmental engagement.

After graduating from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur with a bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture in 1992, Mr. Sampath worked in Indian shipyards and then joined ClassNK in 1998. Starting as a surveyor of our Mumbai Office, he built up his experience and expertise and was promoted to General Manager in 2014. He is also qualified as Lead Auditor of ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards and an internal auditor for NK offices worldwide. With his wide range of expertise and outstanding leadership, he now oversees all operations in India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives relating to　plan approval, classification services and latest maritime technology.

Prakriti Sethi is the Chief India Representative for the Methanol Institute based in Delhi, India. Her inclusion in the MI team is part of MI’s efforts to bolster its government relations efforts and network in key markets around the world. Prakriti has a wide array of experience working with international and national government institutions such as the UNESCO Secretariat, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), and the Government of Delhi.She supported the UNESCO Secretariat as part of the delegation at the UNFCCC’s COP22 and assisted in preparing the UNESCO Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Plan 2016 – 2021. At GIZ, Prakriti was responsible for research, data analysis, planning, and drafting the organization’s Women Entrepreneurship Program which was implemented in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Her experience also extends to drafting reports and parliamentary intervention analysis for the Government of Delhi. Prakriti will support MI as the organization’s representative in India, a key market that has been identified to have high-growth potential for future methanol consumption. Based in Delhi, Prakriti can effectively identify and engage stakeholders in the government and private sector who will be key in furthering India’s aspirations to establish a methanol economy.

Highly qualified Master Mariner and versatile ship operation professional with over 25 years of experience in the Maritime industry covering Vessel operations, Manning, Port operation, Port captaincy, Ships Agency, Maritime Logistics, Chartering, Brokerage, Training, Vetting, QHSSE,internal and external auditing, and port state & flag state Inspections

Former Nautical Consultant DG Shipping (Mercantile Marine Department- Paradip) Presently working as Vice President of Kanoo Shipping India Pvt Ltd

Capt (Dr) Rajesh Tandon is a distinguished maritime professional with extensive experience in ship management, seafarer development, and industrial relations. After 8 years of service as a Master he moved ashore and has since consistently worked to enhance seafarer employment opportunities for Indians as well as making it a respected profession globally.

Capt. Tandon's notable career began with the Shipping Corporation of India, where he became a Ship Master in 1983. He later joined V Ships in 1988, serving in various leadership roles, including Managing Director of V Ships India, where he significantly expanded seafarer employment. Capt. Tandon was instrumental in establishing V Ships' offices in India and led various initiatives in training, industrial relations, and compliance with international maritime regulations. As Global Director of Industrial Relations and Seafarer Development for V Group, he negotiated collective bargaining agreements and focused on crew welfare.

He has served as Chairman of the International Maritime Employers' Council (IMEC) and represented the employers groups in international conventions, contributing to policy formulation. Capt. Tandon has received numerous awards, including the prestigious Varuna Award which was awarded to him on occasion of National Maritime Day in 2019. More recently he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree by AMET University at their annual convocation function in November 2023.

Currently, he is the CEO of the Foreign Owners Representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA), passionately continuing his commitment to the maritime sector.

Sam Walker is the Chartering Manager at Pertamina International Shipping, where he oversees the commercial management and day-to-day management of the company's shipping operations in the Middle East. With over 15 years of experience in the maritime industry, Sam has established himself as a seasoned leader with a deep understanding of logistics, supply chain management, and international shipping regulations.

Before assuming his current role, Sam held various key positions within the shipping industry, demonstrating his expertise in optimizing vessel performance, managing fleet operations, and implementing cost-effective logistics solutions. His strong leadership skills and commitment to excellence have consistently driven operational efficiency and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Sam holds a Bachelor's degree in and Masters Degree from Cass Business School. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver results in dynamic and competitive environments.

In addition to his professional achievements, Sam is passionate about sustainable shipping practices and is actively involved in initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental impact of maritime operations.

Animesh Gupta is a visionary leader and a highly respected figure in the Indian industry for last 32 years. In the steel and power industry for last 14 years.
As the President & Group CLO of Jindal Steel and Power, he has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and driving its growth through innovative initiatives and strategic partnerships from X to 2X in less than a year & strategised enabikity for 4X by 2030.
With over 32 years of experience in the industry, Animesh has developed a unique understanding of the complexities and challenges of the supply chain specifically in Petrochemical, steel and power sector. He has a proven track record of success in driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and building high-performing teams. Lately his focus has been on TOC initiatives to drive multiple fold growth for the organisation.

Animesh is a sought-after speaker and has addressed various conferences and seminars on topics related to the complete supply chain efficiency for steel and power industry, including sustainability, innovation, and leadership. He is a strong advocate for the adoption of clean energy technologies and sustainable practices in the industry. Animesh's expertise and insights are highly valued by industry peers, customers, and partners alike.
He has been partnering the Goldratt Research Labs USA for turning around the distressed supply chains, which he has successfully adopted in JSPL too.

Rajiv Jalota is a Master of Science in Chemistry from Lucknow University. He joined Indian Administrative Service in 1988 and his currently working in the rank of Secretary to GoI. Rajiv belongs to Maharashtra cadre of IAS and worked as CEO of Zilla Parishad, Osmanabad; District Collector of Yavatmal and Latur districts in his initial years. While in service Rajiv completed his Maters in International Development Policy from Duke University, USA.

On his return from USA, Rajiv worked as Managing Director, SICOM followed by a full stint as Chief Executive Officer of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC). He also served as Commissioner of Employment and Self Employment of Maharashtra State, before joining the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai as Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects). In the Municipal Corporation Rajiv handled Finance and Budget, Slum Sanitation Water Supply and Sewerage Management and Assessment and Collection Department. He introduced the Capital Value System in Property Tax in Mumbai. Rajiv worked as Commissioner, Sales Tax for Maharashtra from January 2015, and was part of National Law and Policy making process of GST till he demitted office. He successfully implemented GST in Maharashtra State. Rajiv was awarded with the PM Award for excellence in Public Administration in 2017 as part of a group, which worked for bringing GST to reality. Rajiv had tenure of more than five years in GST. He was also responsible for managing the Corona Control Room of Maharashtra State. He was heading the Higher and Technical Education department of Maharashtra State, wherein he was involved in preparing the Implementation Plan of National Education Policy 2020 before joining the Mumbai Port Authority. Presently, he is Chairperson of Mumbai Port Authority and Indian Ports Association. Rajiv is instrumental in developing the largest International Cruise Terminal of the country at Mumbai Port, chairing a Committee for enhancing and improving Urban Water Transport in Mumbai Harbour and representing India in the Quad Shipping Task Force.

Advocate Rahul Varma (Ex Master Mariner) is the founder of Ally Maritime and Legal Services (AMLS) with an aim of providing one window solution for maritime and legal services. He heads and gives strategic direction to alliances of AMLS.He is a practising lawyer of Mumbai & Goa High Court. He has 29 years of experience in Maritime industry including 13 years at sea and 16 years ashore in senior management roles effectively implementing ISM/ISPS/MLC/ISO in the company and on ships, business development, training, claims management and ship recycling consulting. He specializes in providing consulting to Ship Management and Logistics companies to ensure compliances, improve management of the company, vetting of contracts, manage claims & insurance matters, crisis media management and mentor the staff to work efficiently. He has been invited by various forums as lecturer, speaker and mentors young talents towards a focused and passionate career path. He was hired as a Senior Non-Key Expert by Giz International Services to study the status of Maritime Labour Convention in ASEAN Countries as part of E-READI project.

Dr. Anand Hiremath is a Civil Engineer and holds a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati), India. He spent six years carrying out extensive research and prepared a doctoral thesis on: Integrated Risk Assessment Framework for Development of Best Practices in Ship Recycling. Dr. Anand Hiremath was awarded Doctorate Degree in the year 2016 for his research work on Ship Recycling by the IIT Bombay, India. In addition, he has a diploma in Industrial Safety and is qualified Lead Auditor for ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015. He is also a DNV certified Hazmat Expert (IHM specialist). He has also completed International General Certification course from NEBOSH UK.

He is a certified GRI Standards 2021 reporter. AccountAbilityAA1000: Stakeholder engagement practitioner, Sustainability Practitioner and Associate certified sustainability assurance practitioner

Dr. Anand Hiremath has been with GMS for the last eight years as a Green Recycling Specialist, based in Bhavnagar, India, where he works closely with select yards ensuring compliance with the guidelines of the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships. He is the Chief Sustainable Officer at GMS. Dr. Anand is in-charge of project execution at ground level. Dr. Hiremath is also the Course Director for the Ship Recycling course offered by the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy, London.

Dr. Anand has participated in several projects on Green Ship Recycling, including the European Union FP6 funded project (DIVEST) and has conducted a study on Preventive Technological Interventions for Improving Environmental Attributes of Ship Recycling (Green Alang Initiative) funded by the Gujarat Maritime Board, Government of Gujarat, India. Dr. Hiremath’s research has been published in scientific journals in USA, Europe, UK and India. Dr. Hiremath published the first practical handbook on ship recycling, entitled: “The Green Handbook: A Practical Checklist to Monitor the Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships”.

Under his supervision, more than 100+ IHM surveys were conducted & 120+ end-of-life vessels (of different types) were successfully recycled. He is a certified Social Auditor and Responsible steel auditor as well empaneled lead auditor with Indian Register of Shipping for ISO, HKC-SOC and EUSRR independent verifier projects.

Krishnan is a seasoned professional in the areas of Supply Chain, Logistics, Commercial Shipping and Education.

He is currently the Strategic Adviser for Transworld group, UAE/India for Tankers and Liquid cargo logistics. He is the International Vice Chairman of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and heads the Global Digitalization project. He is also a Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UAE Steering Committee, Customs & Trade Facilitation Commission. Krishnan’s career spanning 4 decades includes Bharat Petroleum Corporation, India, Shell Petroleum in Dubai and Singapore, Aurora Tankers / IMC group, Singapore, Fusion group of companies in Dubai & India and Petrochem Middle East, Dubai.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (FICS) U.K, a trainer for ICS, NAFL Dubai, Maersk Training, Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA) and Bahrain Shipping Agents Association (BSAA). He has equal experience in academics as Academic Advisor at Maritime institutions and Adjunct faculty at S.P.Jain School of Global Management, IMBA, India and UPES Dehradun, India.

Rajnish Khandelwal is President in the JM Baxi Group of companies. He heads the Ship Agency Division handling Hazardous cargoes through Parcel tankers and ISO Tank Containers. He is also involved in handling Class 7 shipments, LPG and LNG ships. He has been an active participant in committee meetings in the international forum on Emerging Clean Fuels for Ships, including LNG, Ammonia and Hydrogen Fuel Cells.

He holds a Post Graduate degree in Shipping Management from the World Maritime University, Malmoe, Sweden and has over 3 decades of experience in the Indian Shipping Industry.

Shri Niteen M Borwankar is a Marine Engineer from DMET Kolkatta. He has worked in difference capacities on Merchant vessels. Subsequently, he joined National Institute of Ocean Technology (Department of Ocean Development) and was involved in various scientific Projects. In 1999, he switched over to Port Sector under Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, New Delhi and has vast Port experience as he had an opportunity to work in Cochin Port, Kandla Port, & Mumbai Port. Presently, working in JNPA as Chief General Manager (M&EE) & CEO  JNPA-SEZ.

Currently the Director, Slabs Consultancy Pvt Ltd, Mumbai. Was previously looking after Sales in the SEAP region at the Performance Management Unit in StormGeo, which is a very similar earlier role in the Digital Solutions and Innovation ECO space at DNV. Prior to this was Head of GL Systems Certification and Head of GL Academy in South Asia. Before joining GL was the Vice President (Technical) with Aquarius Services, an associate of Anglo Eastern Ship Management, a Ship Surveyor, Lead Auditor & Global Lead Tutor with Lloyd’s Register, Country Manager-India with ABS Quality Evaluations, Quality Manager with ARI-Simulations and a sailing Chief Engineer with Great Eastern Shipping Company. Am a Fellow of RINA, IMARE and a Chartered Engineer with the Institution of Engineers. With over 38 years of Industry Experience, my daily dose of fresh ideas stems from the philosophy that ‘Enjoy What You Do and Do What You Enjoy’

Dharmendra Gangrade, is an accomplished Global Shipping & Logistics professional with experience spread over 2 ½ decades in the diverse sectors comprising EPC, Oil & Gas, Chemicals, FMCG, Retail and Automobile. He strongly believes in Deliver MORE from LESS approach and advocates technology must be engaged to achieve this.

Presently, Dharmendra is Head of Logistics Management Center for Larsen & Toubro Limited (known as L&T) and is leading shipping & logistics function for L&T’s multiple diverse businesses based at global Head Office at Mumbai.

In past, Dharmendra has successfully led and managed complex shipping & logistics operations with large MNCs and Indian companies including global EPC company Technip Energy, Germany based global leader in Chemicals BASF, makers of Fevicol, FeviKwik and Dr. Fixit brands Pidilite, India’s largest private sector enterprise Reliance Industries in Retail & Petroleum division and in Automobile sector with Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.

Dharmendra is a subject matter expert and thought leader on the topics of global Shipping & Logistics and has been regularly invited to share his thoughts in many global conferences and top Business Schools worldwide including USA, UAE, Singapore, China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, Malaysia among others.

Also, Dharmendra is a member of Editorial Advisory Board for a world renowned shipping magazine published as ’BREAKBULK’ of Hyve Group, UK. He is also a member of WEF’s ( World Economic Forum, Davos) Task Force alongwith few other experts WEF’s Moving India initiative of Niti Aayog, “Igniting India’s transition to zero emission road freight”.

In addition, Dharmendra is Chairman of Disaster Aid India and a Board member of global body Disaster Aid International, UK which extends support for humanitarian and disaster relief program for community in need across the globe. Further, he has led various community service projects under the aegis of Rotary International in various capacity including its President for a local Rotary Club in Mumbai.

Capt. Binesh Kumar Tyagi has taken over as Chairman and Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. with effect from 03.09.2022. Capt. B. K. Tyagi also holds the charge of Chairman and Managing Director of Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL) and Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL) w.e.f. 03.09.2022 and 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 (T&OS) from 01.05.2021 to 18.05.2022, Director (P&A) from 01.12.2022 till 28.02.2023, and additional charge of Director (L&PS) from 03.09.2022 till 02.09.2023. In addition, he is also on the Board of North of England Protecting & Indemnity Association Ltd (now NorthStandard Limited) and India LNG Transport (ILT) Company No. 1, 2, 3 & 4. Capt. Tyagi is also serving as Director on board of Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and Indian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA).

Capt. Tyagi is an IIMA alumni and also a member of various professional bodies like ICS (London), Nautical Institute London, Institute of Directors and a fellow member of CMMI, CILT and NMIS. Capt. Tyagi is also 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.

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 18th edition of ShipTek Awards, Kochi in 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.