The recently elected Chairman and President of Nippon Kaiji Kyokai, Noboru Ueda, is a 39-year veteran of the Society, having joined Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) in 1969. He graduated from the University of Tokyo with a Bachelor’s degree in 1967 and a Master’s degree in 1969, respectively, both in naval architecture.

Till F. Braun joined Germanischer Lloyd in 2000 as Project Manager in engine approval & emission certification department. Since than held held various positions in Business Development and Marketing and Sales within Germanischer Lloyd.In his present position he is supporting GL's activities e.g. in India as well as other rising Maritime Nations around the globe.

Ajit Tewari took over as the Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. on 3^rd February, 2004. Since his taking over, HSL has shown a remarkable transformation in its performance and turnover in Shipbuilding, Submarine Repairs and Ship-repair activities.Due to his efforts, HSL, which was a perennial loss making Company since almost 25 years, was able to turn around, earn profits in last 3 consecutive years and achieve consistent increase.

Sheila Lim is Counsel and Assistant Registrar with the Singapore Chamber of Maritime Arbitration (SCMA). As Counsel she heads SCMA and oversees its daily operations, administers cases under the SCMA Rules and leads its business development efforts. She is a lawyer by profession. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws degree from the National University of Singapore and her Master of Laws degree (in maritime law) from University College, University of London and is called to the Singapore Bar.

Maritime Health Physician with 28 years of experience, encompassing Occupational Health and Nuclear Medicine.Founder President of the Maritime Health Association – India Chapter.Dr. Idnani is the Vice-President of the International Maritime Health Association (IMHA). His role as Vice-President is to develop Quality Assurance in Maritime Health globally and to organize workshops and seminars on issues relating to Maritime Health and seafarers welfare.