The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has conveyed the approval of the Hon’ble Minister-in-Charge of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to the entrustment of additional charge of the post of Director (Finance), Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) to Captain Som Raj, Director (Personnel & Administration), SCI, for the period of 01.01.2026 to 31.03.2026 or till the post is filled on regular basis or until further orders, whichever is earlier, and subject to the approval of ACC.
The tenure of the additional charge of Director (Finance) held by Shri Vikram Dingley, Director (Technical & Offshore Services), will be completed on 31.12.2025.
Capt. Som Raj, has taken over as Director (Personnel and Administration) of The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI) with effect from 15.07.2025. He also holds the charge of Director Operations of Shipping Corporation of India Land and Assets Ltd. (SCILAL), and Functional Director, Inland & Coastal Shipping Ltd (ICSL). Capt. 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. 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).
Earlier serving as General Manager In-charge (Personnel & Administration), Capt. Som 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.
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.
