About SCI

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), Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL) and SCI Bharat IFSC Limited. Capt. Tyagi was erstwhile heading the Liner and Passenger Services Division 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 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, 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, 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 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.
• CMMI Founders Leadership Award at Mumbai in Feb’ 2025.

Government of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways vide Office Order  No. No: SS-1 10121 412023-SU dated 08.05.2025 conveyed the approval of the Hon'ble Minister-in-
Charge of Ports, Shipping and Watenruays to the entrustment of additional charge of the post of Director (P&A), SCI to Capt. B. K. Tyagi, CMD, SCl, for the period of three months w.e.f. 01.05.2025 to 31 .07.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, and subject to the approval of ACC.

 Shri Vikram Dingley assumed charge as Director (Technical &Offshore Services) on 19th May 2022. He has also been appointed on the board of Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL) and SCI Bharat IFSC Limited, wholly owned subsidiaries of SCI.

Shri Vikram Dingley holds a first class Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Srinagar and a First Class Marine Engineer license. He joined SCI in 1989 and served on board various ships in different ranks rising to the position of Chief Engineer. In 2003, he was absorbed in the shore office of the SCI and has served in the Technical Services -Ship Building, Tanker Technical and Fleet Personnel departments in various ranks. 
Shri Vikram Dingley has more than 36 years of professional experience and has extensive experience in new building projects from conceptualization to ship delivery, technical operations and management of in service vessels, dry dockings and safety management.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways vide Office Order no.  No: SS-11012/4/2019-US (SU)   dated 02.07.2025 is hereby conveyed for entrustment of additional charge to the post of Director (Finance), SCI to Shri. Vikram Dingley, Director (T&OS), SCl, for the period from 01 .07.2025 to 31.12.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier, and subject to the approval of ACC

Mr. C I Acharya is a Commerce Graduate from Mumbai University, a Chartered Accountant, a Cost Accountant & a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Mr. Acharya has cross functional experience of over three decades in the fields of Finance, Taxation, Audit, International Trade, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Strategy & Commercial.

He carries over two decades of rich diversified experience at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited (MRPL), a part of mammoth ONGC group.

Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh has taken over as Director (Liner and Passenger Services) at the Shipping Corporation of India on 29 December 23, after serving for more than three and half decades in the Indian Navy. He has served onboard various types of ships and undertaken numerous deployments in Indian and International waters, including as Captain of ships.

He has also headed a Training Establishment and Directorate responsible for formulating specifications for acquiring next generation ships. At Naval Headquarters New Delhi, numerous International Engagement initiatives were spearheaded by Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh , including Operation Samudra Setu to bring back thousands of citizens during COVID pandemic. Prior taking over his present appointment, he was the Chief of Staff of the only training and operational command of Indian Navy spread over seven states and a union territory.

Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh is a Post Graduate in Business Administration, and also an alumnus of Naval Post Graduate School at California USA. He has been awarded the prestigious Nau Sena Medal for his distinguished service in India Navy.

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways vide Office Order no. SS-11012/3/2023- SU dated 23.06.2025 has conveyed that with the approval of Competent Authority, Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh, Director (L&PS), Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCI) will also hold the additional charge to the post of Director (BC&T) in SCI for a period of 3 months w.e.f 01.07.2025 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.