In the First Board meeting of the India Maritime Centre (IMC) held on 14-10-2024, the Board of Directors elected Devki Nandan as Chairman and Shankar Shinde as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Capt Sankalp Shukla will act as Secretary and Capt Vikas Vij as Treasurer. Mr R. Ravi Kumar, Secretary General of IPPTA, has been appointed Acting CEO. It was also decided to accept the applications of the Association of Container Train Operators (ACTO) and the Indian Register of Shipping) IR Class IRS as members of IMC.
IMC will play a defining role in having a unified approach to maritime policy across different subsectors focusing on building an integrated Indian maritime ecosystem, a unified representation of the Indian maritime sector at international forums like IMO and a relationship with the global maritime community, an integrated approach for creating a global visibility and strong brand for Indian maritime sector and act as a think tank for the entire Indian maritime Industry.
Speaking on behalf of the Directors, Mr. Devki Nandan stated, “It is a privilege and honour for me to serve as Chairman of IMC. We pledge to work towards promoting, developing and facilitating domestic and international maritime trade fostering economic growth in India and abroad. The upcoming years promise to be exciting for the Indian Maritime Sector, with significant investments in the pipeline to incorporate cutting-edge technology, capacity building, and adopting the best international standards. We pledge our unwavering assistance to the Government in developing and implementing policies in respect of the maritime sector to achieve the goals of Maritime India Vision 2030 & Maritime Amrit Kal Vision 2047 and make India as a growth engine for the world. We as an industry, have a huge responsibility to shape the future in a meaningful and impactful manner. This Apex body will assist Govt and all subsectors to adopt the uniform policies and make this sector as a role model.”
The First Directors of the Board are as follows:
- Devki Nandan, President, Indian Private Ports and Terminals Association (IPPTA)
- Shankar Shinde, Immediate Past Chairman, Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations in India (FFFAI)
- Capt. Vikas Vij, President, ICC Shipping Association (ICCSA)
- Capt Sankalp Shukla, Chairman, Foreign Owners representatives and Ship Managers Association (FOSMA)
- Arjun Ashok Chowgule, President, Shipyards Association of India (SAI)
- Maneesh Pradhan, Chairman, Maritime Association of Shipowners, Ship Managers and Agents (MASSA)
- Rahul Modi, President, Coastal Container Transporters Association (CCTA)
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