Press Release

DSAA General Manager Ms. Nayana Nandkumar Recognized with the Distinguished IMC Honorary Doctorate Leadership Excellence Award for Her Significant Contributions to Shipping and Logistics 

Dubai: On May 2nd, 2024, the International Maritime Club (IMC) recognized the outstanding leadership and

notable contributions of Mrs. Nayana Nandkumar, the General Manager of the Dubai Shipping Agents Association (DSAA), at a ceremony held at the Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Mrs. Nandkumar was honored with the esteemed IMC Honorary Doctorate Leadership Excellence Award.

The IMC is a renowned organization committed to promoting unity and advancement in the global maritime community and the oil & gas industry for nearly two decades. It collaborates with reputable academic institutions and universities to enhance the professional qualifications of its members and build industry recognition.

The award, which celebrated the accomplishments of distinguished professionals in the Marine and Oil & Gas associations, was presented to Mrs. Nayana Nandkumar by Sir Sohan Roy, the respected Chairman & CEO of the Aries Group of Companies and the Founder and President of the International Maritime Club.

Mrs. Nandkumar, apart from her role at DSAA, serves as a board member of Women in Logistics & Transport M.E., an organization that advocates for women's achievements in the industry. She also holds the position of Deputy Regional Vice President M.E. & ISC for FONASBA, contributing her expertise towards shaping international shipping policy.

Her influence stretches to the JA Seafarers Centre (JASC), where she is a board member, and she also serves as the Agent in M.E. for Bureau International des Container - Paris, a worldwide leader in container transportation. Her extensive roles reflect her unwavering dedication to the industry.

This prestigious recognition from the International Maritime Club celebrates Mrs. Nandkumar’s remarkable contributions to the Shipping and Logistics sector through her work with the Dubai Shipping Agents Association. This honor is expected to further fuel her commitment to making valuable contributions.