In a leadership move that underscores SCI’s cross-portfolio approach, Shipping Corporation of India Limited said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the regularisation of the additional charge of the post of Director (Bulk Carriers & Tankers). The arrangement concerns Rear Admiral Jaswinder Singh, who has been serving in this role since 01 October 2025, with the tenure now formalised through 04 May 2026. The decision signals a consolidation of leadership across SCI’s core cargo portfolios as the company charts its next phase of operations.
Singh already holds the post of Director (Liner & Passenger Services) at SCI, making him responsible for dual director-level oversight across the carrier’s cargo and passenger services. The cabinet committee’s move to regularise the additional charge reinforces a cross-portfolio governance model, a step industry observers may view as aligning SCI’s strategic priorities in both bulk and liner segments.
The development reflects the government’s ongoing emphasis on strong leadership for its strategic shipping assets amid a dynamic global trade landscape. The appointment, routed through the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, underscores the public-sector board’s focus on steady stewardship to bolster SCI’s competitiveness in bulk carriers, tankers, and related liner operations.
With Singh in charge of the Bulk Carriers & Tankers portfolio alongside his existing remit, SCI signals a continued push to strengthen end-to-end cargo capacity and operational efficiency while keeping the liner and passenger services agenda squarely in view under a unified leadership mandate.