Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.   (SCI)

The Shipping Corporation of India was established on 2nd October 1961 by the amalgamation of Eastern Shipping Corporation and Western Shipping Corporation. Starting out as a marginal Liner shipping company with just 19 vessels, the SCI today has metamorphosed into a giant conglomerate owning 76 ships of 5.1 million DWT with substantial interests in almost all segments of the shipping trade.?In addition, SCI mans / manages 60 vessels of 0.2 million tonnes DWT. Sailing through for nearly five decades, the SCI today has a significant presence on the global maritime map and is undoubtedly the country?s premier shipping line. It owns and operates about 33% of the Indian tonnage servicing both national and international trades. Keeping in view the demands of the nation?s trade, the SCI over the years has diversified into a large number of areas, and is today the only Indian shipping company providing overseas break-bulk and container services to Indian trade. Through its owned and managed fleets, the SCI operates shipping services in various segments viz. container, break-bulk, crude oil & products, dry bulk, LPG / Ammonia, Phosphoric Acid / Chemicals, LNG, coastal passenger transportation, offshore logistic support services and other coastal services. SCI mans / manages vessels on behalf of India LNG Transport Companies (Joint Venture Companies), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, Union Territory of Lakshadweep Administration, Geological Survey of India (Ministry of Mines), Ministry of Earth Sciences (Department of Ocean Development), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (PSU). The SCI possesses all the ingredients essential for emerging as a truly world class international shipping company and the endeavour of the Management is to facilitate the release of the boundless streams of energy and initiatives and channelling it for the future growth and prosperity of the Company and the Nation.

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