Sail Smooth

At Saigal SeaTrade, our team of dedicated professionals and maritime consultants emphasize individualized client focus and idea creation and are accredited with a proven track record of client satisfaction and retention.


Our team comprises cross-disciplinary professionals with a diverse range of skillsets including Master Mariners, Finance Specialists (Chartered Accountants), Ship Management experts, Chartering and Operations professionals, and an experienced team of MICS UK (Member Institute of Chartered ShipBrokers). Together we strive to yield the most optimal shipping results for our clients varied needs.

MANAGEMENT

Capt. A.K. Saigal

Chairman & Managing Director

Mr. A.K. Saigal is a qualified Master Mariner with extensive experience and commercial specialization in the field since 1982. His in-depth knowledge has brought new visions to fruition and added value and credibility to the organization.

MR. Vijay Handa

President Shipping

Mr. Handa is a seasoned maritime professional with a M.Sc in Shipping from World Maritime University, Sweden, an MBA in Marketing and he is also an accredited MICS member. Mr. Handa comes with a host of in-depth shipping expertise that he developed throughout his career in Bulk Carriers, Tanker Operations and Chartering at SCI (1980-2003) as well as his deputation to the Oil Coordination Committee at the Ministry of Petroleum (1987-1989) and as Senior Vice-President in charge of Crude Oil/Clean/Gas Tanker Chartering at Reliance India Limited (2004-2019).

MR. Sushil Saigal

Executive Director

Mr. Sushil Saigal has over 30 years of shipbroking and chartering experience. His area of expertise lies in dry bulk projects. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Bombay University, India, and is a certified Chartered Accountant, besides being a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers, United Kingdom. Under his guidance and leadership, Saigal SeaTrade has achieved its goals of long-term strategic growth.

MR. Deepak Saigal

Executive Director

Mr. Deepak Saigal completed his Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Bombay University, India, and is a certified Chartered Accountant. He has extensive experience in shipbroking and chartering since 1983. He specializes in bulk commodities and has been responsible for enabling the organization to grow to a leading position in the bulk trade routes into India.

Approach

Anchored For Growth


At Saigal SeaTrade, we adopt agile and strategic techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients in the dry bulk and tanker sectors. We recognise the importance of building and maintaining exceptional business relationships and are largely driven by a client-centric approach. We strive to meet the highest standards of excellence while upholding a fiduciary standard of care.

Our team of seasoned professionals provide a comprehensive range of advisory services to address our client’s varying shipping needs from trade routes to vessel size across the spectrum of brownfield and green field projects. Further, our awareness of local culture and risk assessment facilitates cross-cultural understanding and gives us the competitive edge in addressing local issues with a global outlook.