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🎖 Honoring Admiral R. Hari Kumar – A Distinguished Alumnus of NMIS 🎖We are proud and deeply honored to celebrate Admiral Radhakrishnan Hari Kumar, an illustrious alumnus of the Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping (NMIS), who served as the 25th Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy.With an extraordinary naval career spanning nearly 41 years, Admiral Hari Kumar has exemplified leadership, service, and dedication to the nation. His academic journey includes a Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping Management from NMIS, and his achievements continue to inspire generations of maritime professionals.Admiral Kumar has been decorated with the highest military honors:Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)These accolades are a testament to his exceptional service and unwavering commitment to the Indian Navy.We at NMIS are immensely grateful and proud to count such a visionary and honorable leader among our alumni. His achievements bring great pride to our institution and set a shining example for all aspiring maritime professionals.🙏 Thank you, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, for your service and inspiration.

Professional Milestones
Founder Principal, Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI), Pune: Dr. Saxena was instrumental in establishing TMI, which has evolved into one of India’s premier maritime training institutes. Under his leadership, TMI became the first private institute to receive CRISIL Grade 1 (Outstanding) and initiated onboard internships for marine engineers as part of the degree program.

Chairman, Academic Council, Narottam Morarjee Institute of Shipping (NMIS): An esteemed alumnus of NMIS, Dr. Saxena serves as the Chairman of its Academic Council, contributing to curriculum development and academic excellence.

Past President, Institute of Marine Engineers (India) (IMEI): In his tenure as President, Dr. Saxena played a pivotal role in advancing the institute’s objectives and fostering professional development within the maritime engineering community.

Member, Executive Council, Indian Maritime University (IMU): Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Saxena was nominated to the Executive Council of IMU, contributing to strategic decisions impacting maritime education nationwide.

Academic Credentials
MSc in Shipping Management, World Maritime University, Malmö, Sweden

MS in Quality Management, Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani

Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law, World Maritime University

Dr. Saxena’s academic pursuits underscore his commitment to continuous learning and excellence in maritime disciplines.

Awards and Recognitions
Outstanding Contribution to Maritime Education & Training Award: Conferred during the 52nd National Maritime Day celebrations in 2015, acknowledging his significant impact on maritime education.

Educational Leadership Award: Received in 2015 from the Lokmat Group, recognizing his visionary leadership in maritime education.

Thought Leadership and Advocacy
Dr. Saxena has been a vocal advocate for enhancing maritime career awareness in India. He has emphasized the need for greater participation of Indian seafarers in global shipping, highlighting the disparity between India’s share and that of other nations like the Philippines.

He has also contributed to scholarly research, publishing papers in India and abroad, and has served as a guide for PhD students, fostering the next generation of maritime professionals.

Dr. Brijendra K. Saxena’s enduring commitment to maritime education and policy has left an indelible mark on the industry. His visionary leadership continues to inspire and shape the future of maritime professionals in India and beyond.

Arun Kumar Gupta is the former Chairman & Managing Director of The Shipping Corporation of India Ltd. (SCI), the national shipping line and a Navratna PSU. He was instrumental in dramatic turnaround of the Company in 2014, which had been suffering losses for three consecutive years.

On his superannuation from SCI on 31st December 2015, Ministry of Shipping appointed him as the Managing Director of India Ports Global Ltd (IPGL) on 1^st January 2016.

IPGL is a Company formed in January 2015 and is an extended arm of the Government of India to make investments in Ports overseas.  As the first task IPGL was entrusted to undertake the strategic Port Project at Chabahar, in Islamic Republic of Iran.

 Mr Gupta has been responsible for the critical Contract negotiations with the Iranian side which led to its signing during Hon. Prime Minister visit to Iran in May 2016. Thereafter he spearheaded the commencement of India’s first overseas port operations at Chabahar in December 2018.

Mr Gupta has served as Director Administration with Irano-Hind Shipping Company Tehran from May 2002 to November 2005. He was also Chairman of the Board of India Ports Global Free Zone, Chabahar from June 2018 to September 2020.

A Marine Engineer from Directorate of Marine Engineering and Training (1972-76), he possesses First Class Engineer Certificate of Competency from Government of India.

 He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Member of Narottam Morarji Institute of Shipping and also has the membership of The Institution of Engineers (India) as well as Indian Arbitration Council. Informatively Mr Gupta is the current Chairman of Institute of Marine Engineers (India), Navi Mumbai Chapter.

He has earlier served as a Trustee of Kandla, Tuticorin and Cochin Ports. Mr Gupta has been on the Board of several entities of the maritime industry. He is in the panel of Advisors of Union Public Service Commission.

Mr Gupta has also been associated with a number of committees related to the marine field, including as a panel member of Mumbai University for finalising syllabus for post graduate degree courses in maritime studies.  He is also is a faculty for virtual MBA program of Indian Maritime University.

Overall Mr Gupta has over 48 years of experience in Port and Shipping sector, including 14 years at the Board level. Mr Gupta was conferred with Life Time Achievement Award by “Shipping Tribune” in October 2024.

Mr Gupta is registered in the Data Bank for Independent Directors, maintained by Institute of Corporate Affairs. He is also member of Indian Arbitration Council and empanelled as Arbitrator for Marine field.

Due to his immense domain experience, presently Mr Gupta is serving as Advisor and also as a Director on the Board of several Private and Public sector Companies. Presently he is Director with Dredging Corporation of India Ltd and Jubilant Ship management Company.

He has also been appointed by Central Vigilance Commission as Independent External Monitor in following PSUs and Government bodies: