Shri J.K.M. Nair, with more than three decades of professional experience, is currently Director (HRD and Trg.) and Principal, SMS (of Executive Ship Management, Singapore). Earlier, he was General Manager and Principal, Anglo-Eastern Maritime Trg. Centre (of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management, Hong Kong) and also with Shipping Corporation of India in various senior positions. A luminary from World Maritime University where he did PG Studies in HRD, he has many publications to his credit. His specialization include Marine Engg., HRD, Safety Engg., Training Systems, IT, Maritime Affairs etc. He is a member of ISTD, Institute of Maritime Engineers, WMU-India Chapter, LPA etc. He has conducted many technical and management training programmes and has received many awards including `Best Maritime Trainer Award`.