Md. Sakhawat Hossain (Chairman & CEO, SST & TSD and Founder, Western Marine Group). Graduated from Bangladesh Marine Academy in 1981 as a Marine Engineer & MEO Class-1 (Chief Engineer) from UK in 1989. Began his professional career with Bangladesh Shipping Corporation till 1987, subsequently served in different capacities in Singapore and Malaysia till 1993. Started business in 1994 by founding Western Marine Service in Chittagong providing ship service facilities. Founded Western Marine Shipyard Ltd in 2000. Built 147 vessels of various types for domestic & international market from 2002~2018. Exported 32 vessels in 12 countries in the Globe (Europe-Germany, Finland, Denmark, Latin America – Ecuador, Pacific – New Zealand, Asia – UAE, Pakistan, India, Africa- Kenya, Uganda, Gambia, Tanzania). He is a renowned name in the international shipbuilding arena, have contributed in the sector through his 40 years professional business carriers.

He was elected as the council Member of the Head Office, IMarEST, UK for 2009-2011. Founder Chairperson of International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB), Chittagong Chapter. Founder Director, Chittagong Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CMCCI). President of Chittagong Chapter and Life Member, Old Rajshahi Cadets Association (ORCA). Founder Life Member, CCC [Cadet College Club]. Founder Life Member of CCCCL [Cadet College Club Chittagong Limited], Executive Member, Chittagong Boat Club. Executive Committee Member, Bangladesh German Chamber of Commerce & Industries (BGCCI). General Secretary, Association of Export Oriented Shipbuilding Industries of Bangladesh (AEOSIB). Executive Committee Member, South Asia Technical Committee (SATC), Lloyd Register (LR). Executive Committee Member, South Asia, DNV – GL. Executive Committee Member (Asia & Australia)- Bureau Veritas (BV).