SCI Appoints Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh as Additional Director (T&OS) Until August 2026
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Mumbai: Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) has announced that Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh, currently serving as Director (Liner & Passenger Services), will take over the additional charge of Director (Technical & Offshore Services) for a temporary period beginning June 1, 2026.
The development was disclosed through a regulatory filing submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
According to the company, the approval was granted by the Hon’ble Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways through a ministry communication dated May 21, 2026. The appointment will remain effective from June 1, 2026, to August 31, 2026, or until a regular incumbent is appointed, whichever is earlier.
Ministry Approves Temporary Additional Charge
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways approved the entrustment of the additional role to Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh for a period of three months.
SCI clarified that Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh is not related to any director of the company and is not debarred from holding office by any order issued by SEBI or any other regulatory authority.
The company noted that the event officially occurred on May 21, 2026, at 5:20 PM.
Extensive Leadership Experience in Navy and Shipping
Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh currently heads SCI’s Liner and Passenger Services division and previously handled the company’s Bulk and Tanker businesses for nearly 10 months until May 4, 2026.
He has also served as Director on the Board of SCI Bharat IFSC Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of SCI, until February 23, 2026. Subsequently, he was appointed to the boards of Inland and Coastal Shipping Ltd and Sethusamudram Corporation Ltd.
Before joining the commercial shipping sector, Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh completed more than three decades of distinguished service in the Indian Navy. During his naval career, he held several high-ranking leadership roles, including:
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Chief of Staff of Southern Naval Command
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Assistant Chief of Naval Staff (Foreign Cooperation)
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Principal Director at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi
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Commanding Officer of Destroyers, Corvettes, and Training Establishments
Educational Background and Recognition
Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh holds a postgraduate degree in Business Administration and is an alumnus of the Naval Postgraduate School in California, USA, and the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, India.
For his distinguished service in the Indian Navy, he was awarded the prestigious Nau Sena Medal.
Market Impact and Industry Outlook
The latest leadership update at SCI comes at a time when India’s maritime and shipping sector is witnessing renewed strategic focus, driven by government initiatives aimed at strengthening logistics, coastal shipping, and global maritime competitiveness.
Industry observers believe that experienced leadership with operational and defense-sector expertise could support SCI’s technical and offshore operations during an evolving global shipping environment.
About Shipping Corporation of India
Shipping Corporation of India is India’s leading public sector shipping company engaged in bulk carrier services, tanker operations, liner services, offshore shipping, and passenger transportation. The company plays a vital role in supporting India’s maritime trade and logistics infrastructure.