Captain Som Raj takes charge as Director (P&A) of Shipping Corporation of India
Som Raj appointed as Director (Personnel & Administration of SCI with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation i.e. 30.06.2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd has announced that Shri Som Raj, General Manager of company has been appointed as Director (Personnel & Administration) of the company with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post till the date of his superannuation i.e. 30.06.2027, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The approval has been made by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet. The Appointment has been made with effective from 15.07.2025.
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has further declared that there will be ex-post facto approval for extension of the additional charge of the post of Director (Personnel & Administration), Shipping Corporation of India Limited assigned to Capt. B. K. Tyagi, Chairman & Managing Director (CMD), SCI for a further period of three months w.e.f. 01.05.2025, or till assumption of charge of the post by the regular incumbent, or until further orders, whichever is the earliest.
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About Shri Som Raj:
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).
He is currently serving as General Manager In-charge (Personnel & Administration), and 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.
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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.
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