Dear Members,
The Directors hereby present their Thirty-seventh Annual Report on the
performance of the Company together with the Audited Financial Statements for the
Financial Year ('FY') ended March 31, 2024.
1. FINANCIAL RESULTS
(Rs In lakhs)
Particulars |
Standalone |
Consolidated |
|
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Year ended March 31, 2024 |
Year ended March 31, 2023 |
Revenue from Operations |
66,557 |
39,902 |
72,929 |
43,724 |
Other Income |
4,116 |
1,547 |
2,885 |
1,998 |
Total Income |
70,673 |
41,449 |
75,814 |
45,722 |
Total Expenditure |
|
|
|
|
a. Employee Benefit Expenses |
7,593 |
6,592 |
9,188 |
7,606 |
b. Operating Expenses |
29,680 |
19,390 |
33,459 |
20,457 |
c. Other Expenditure |
4,447 |
2,351 |
6,059 |
3,020 |
Earnings before Interest, Depreciation & Tax |
28,952 |
13,116 |
27,107 |
14,639 |
Interest Expenses |
1,135 |
329 |
1,625 |
680 |
Depreciation |
10,582 |
9,267 |
13,479 |
11,198 |
Profit / (Loss) before Tax & exceptional items |
17,235 |
3,520 |
12,003 |
2,761 |
Exceptional item (Income) |
1,301 |
- |
- |
- |
Profit /(Loss) before Taxation |
18,536 |
3,520 |
12,003 |
2,761 |
Tax expense for the year |
(123) |
(608) |
(61) |
(596) |
Profit /(Loss) after Taxation |
18,659 |
4,128 |
12,065 |
3,356 |
Share of Non-controlling interest |
- |
- |
95 |
56 |
Share of owner of the Company |
- |
- |
11,970 |
3,300 |
Add: Balance brought forward from previous year |
47,025 |
44,622 |
55,407.48 |
53,806.91 |
Surplus available for appropriation |
65,683.85 |
48,750 |
69,334 |
58,177 |
Transfer to Tonnage Tax Reserve |
(1,700) |
(1,700) |
(1,700) |
(1,700) |
Dividend on equity shares |
(254.25) |
- |
(254.25) |
- |
Other Comprehensive Income |
(6) |
(25) |
393 |
886 |
Retained profit carried forward |
63,723 |
47,025 |
67,773 |
57,363 |
2. STATE OF COMPANY'S AFFAIRS
On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations for FY 2023-24 was Rs
72,929 lakhs, higher by 66.79% over the corresponding previous year's revenue from
operations of Rs 43,724 lakhs. Total revenue was Rs 75,814 lakhs in comparison to
corresponding previous year's total revenue of Rs 45,722 lakhs. The profit after tax (PAT)
for FY 2023-24 and FY 2022-23 was Rs 12,065 lakhs and Rs 3,356 lakhs respectively. The
growth in PAT for the year registered an increase of 259% in comparison to the
corresponding previous year.
On a standalone basis, revenue from operations for FY 2023-24 was Rs
66,557 lakhs, higher by 66.80% over the corresponding previous year's revenue from
operations of Rs 39,902 lakhs. Total revenue was Rs 70,673 lakhs in comparison to the
corresponding previous year's total revenue of Rs 41,449 lakhs. The profit after tax (PAT)
for FY 2023- 24 and FY 2022-23 was Rs 18,659 lakhs and Rs 4,128 lakhs respectively. The
growth in PAT for the year registered an increase of 352% in comparison to the
corresponding previous year.
During the year under review, the Company utilized Rs 1,360 lakhs of
tonnage tax reserves for acquisition of new Vessel SEAMEC DIAMOND. The Company transferred
Rs 1,700 lakhs to tonnage tax reserve during the current financial year 2023-24 while Rs
1,700 lakhs was transferred to tonnage tax reserve in the corresponding previous year.
During the year there is an income from exceptional item of Rs 1,301
lakhs pertaining to sale of vessel SEAMEC GALLANT.
3. OPERATIONS
The total fleet strength of the Company during the year was 8 (eight),
comprising of 5 (five) numbers of Multi Support Vessels (MSVs), 1 (one) number of Barge, 1
(one) number of Bulk Carrier and 1 (one) number of Offshore Support Vessel (OSV). The Bulk
Carrier was transferred to the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, SEAMEC International
FZE, Dubai, in early April 2023 and OSV was acquired in January 2024.
The total deployment days of the Company's vessels during the year was
1594 days against deployment days of corresponding previous year of 1291 days. The
domestic deployment days was 1 243 while overseas deployment was for 351 days.
During the year under review, Company's MSV - SEAMEC II and SEAMEC
PALADIN were engaged with ONGC on a long term contract.
SEAMEC III, after completion of ONGC long term contract, completed
statutory dry docking and then was engaged along with SEAMEC PRINCESS in PRP VII offshore
contract with LTHE.
SEAMEC GLORIOUS, the Company's Barge, after meeting the compliances
under administrative guidelines, secured contract for two seasons with ONGC. The first
season (2023-24) commenced from October 2023. Before commencement of the second season,
she will go for dry docking.
SEAMEC SWORDFISH continued working with M/s James Fisher till end of
fourth quarter of December 2023. Thereafter, she was engaged with M/s Zamil Offshore
Services Company (Saudi Arabia) for 90 days with option for extension, for which she had
undergone some preparatory work. The charter commenced again in January 2024.
New acquisition of OSV - SEAMEC DIAMOND was completed on January 2,
2024. She is undergoing modifications, after which she will be deployed with ONGC on long
term contract for 3 (three) years through HAL Offshore Limited.
4. DIVIDEND
On August 10, 2023, the Board of Directors declared an interim dividend
at the rate of 10%, i.e. Rs 1 per equity share of Rs 10 each, which was paid on September
1, 2023 to those Members whose names appeared in the Register of Members of the Company as
on the cut- off date of August 25, 2023. The total interim dividend declared and paid to
the Members aggregated to Rs 2.54 crores, subject to deduction of tax deducted at source
(TDS).
The Board of Directors recommend confirmation of the interim dividend
as final dividend on the equity shares for the financial year ended March 31, 2024.
5. DIVIDEND DISTRIBUTION POLICY
In accordance with Regulation 43A of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and
Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("SEBI LODR Regulations"), the Board
of Directors of the Company has adopted a Dividend Distribution Policy
("Policy") which endeavors for fairness, consistency and sustainability while
distributing profits to the shareholders. The Policy can be accessed on the website of the
Company at https://seamec.in/ upload/03-07-2022Dividend%20Distribution%20Policy.pdf
6. TRANSFER TO GENERAL RESERVE
Consequent to utilization of tonnage tax reserve of Rs 1,360 lakhs as
per the provisions of tonnage tax scheme, an amount of Rs 1,360 lakhs has been transferred
to General Reserve during the year under review.
7. SHARE CAPITAL
Your Company has only one class of Equity Shares and it has neither
issued shares with differential rights as to dividend, voting or otherwise, nor issued
shares (including sweat equity shares) to the employees or Directors of the Company, under
any Scheme. No disclosure is required under Section 67(3) (c) of the Companies Act, 201 3
in respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees or Key Managerial
Personnel of the Company as the provisions of the Section are not applicable.
During the year under review, there was no change in the Company's
Issued, Subscribed and Paid-up Equity Share Capital which consists of 2,54,25,000 Equity
Shares of Rs 10 each aggregating to Rs 25,42,50,000 as on March 31, 2024.
8. DIRECTORS AND KEY MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL
As on March 31,2024, the Company has 6 (six) Directors with optimum
combination of Executive and Non- Executive Directors, including 1 (one) Woman Director.
During the year, Dr. Sangeeta Pandit (DIN: 06748608) resigned as
Non-Executive and Independent Woman Director of the Company with effect from April 3,
2023. The Board places on record its deep appreciation for the valuable contribution and
guidance rendered by Dr. Sangeeta Pandit, during her tenure as Independent Director of the
Company.
Mrs. Ruby Srivastava (DIN: 07789281) was appointed as an Independent
Director for a period of five consecutive years from May 24, 2023. Her appointment was
confirmed in the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 10, 2023.
Mr. Deepak Shetty, Independent Director (DIN: 07089315) ceased to be a
Director with effect from May 14, 2024 upon completion of his first term as Independent
Director. The Board places on record its deep appreciation for the valuable contribution
and guidance provided by Mr. Deepak Shetty, during his tenure as Independent Director of
the Company.
In compliance with the SEBI LODR Regulations and Companies Act, 2013
("the Act"), Mr. Raghav Chandra, IAS (Retd.) (DIN: 00057760) was appointed as an
Additional Director to hold office as Independent Director of the Company for a period of
five consecutive years from May 15, 2024 to May 14, 2029.
The appointment of Mr. Raghav Chandra, IAS (Retd.) (DIN: 00057760) is
being placed before the shareholders for approval and confirmation at the ensuing Annual
General Meeting of the Company.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 152 of the Act and the
Articles of Association of the Company, Mr. Sanjeev Agrawal (DIN: 00282059), retires by
rotation at the ensuing Annual General Meeting and being eligible, has offered himself for
re-appointment.
Independent Directors
In terms of Section 149 of the Act, Mr. Surinder Singh Kohli, Mr.
Raghav Chandra, IAS (Retd.) and Mrs. Ruby Srivastava are the Independent Directors of the
Company. The Company has received declarations from all the Independent Directors
confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as prescribed under Section 149(6)
of the Act and Regulation 16(1) (b) of the SEBI LODR Regulations and are independent of
the management. In terms of Regulation 25(8) of the SEBI LODR Regulations, they have
confirmed that they are not aware of any circumstance or situation, which exist or may be
reasonably anticipated, that could impair or impact their ability to discharge their
duties with an objective independent judgement and without any external influence. The
Board of Directors of the Company has taken on record the declaration and confirmation
submitted by the Independent Directors. Independent Directors are not liable to retire by
rotation in terms of Section 149(13) of the Act.
The Board is of the opinion that the Independent Directors of the
Company possess requisite qualifications, experience and expertise in the fields of
banking, finance, treasury operations, risk management, legal, information technology,
strategy, governance, human resources, safety, sustainability, etc. and that they hold
highest standards of integrity.
The Independent Directors of the Company have confirmed that they have
enrolled themselves in the Independent Directors' Databank maintained with the Indian
Institute of Corporate Affairs ('IICA') in terms of Section 1 50 of the Act read with Rule
6 of the Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014. Mr. Raghav
Chandra, IAS (Retd.) and Mrs. Ruby Srivastava have confirmed that they have successfully
completed the online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICA whereas Mr.
Surinder Singh Kohli has confirmed that he is exempted from the requirement to undertake
the said online proficiency self-assessment test conducted by IICA.
Details of Familiarization Programme for the Independent Directors are
provided separately in the Corporate Governance Report which forms a part of this
Integrated Annual Report.
During the year under review, there is no change in the key managerial
personnel of the Company.
Mr. Rakesh Ayri was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company with effect from May 28, 2024.
9. DISCLOSURES RELATED TO BOARD MEETINGS AND COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Board Meetings
During the year under review, 7 (seven) Board Meetings were held,
details of which are provided in the Corporate Governance Report.
Composition of Audit Committee
As on March 31,2024, the Audit Committee comprised of 4 (four) Members
out of which 3 (three) are Independent Directors and 1 (one) is a Non-Executive Director.
During the year under review, 7 (seven) Audit Committee meetings were held, details of
which are provided in the Corporate Governance Report. During the year under review, there
were no instances when the recommendations of the Audit Committee were not accepted by the
Board.
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee (CSR)
The CSR Committee comprised of 3 (three) Members out of which 2 (two)
are Independent Directors. During the year under review, 1 (one) resolution was passed by
circulation and 3 (three) meetings of the CSR Committee were held, details of which are
provided in the Corporate Governance Report. The CSR Policy is available on the website of
the Company at https:// seamec.in/upload/03-07-2022CSR%20Policy.pdf. During the year under
review, there were no instances when the recommendations of the CSR Committee were not
accepted by the Board.
The brief outline of the CSR policy of the Company and the initiatives
undertaken by the Company on CSR activities during the year are set out in Annexure I of
this report in the format prescribed in the Companies (Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy) Rules, 2014.
10. RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Directors of the Company have formed a Risk Management
Committee to frame, implement and monitor the risk management plan for the Company.
The Committee is responsible for monitoring and reviewing the risk
management plan and ensuring its effectiveness. The Audit Committee has additional
oversight in the area of financial risks and controls. The major risks identified by the
businesses, functions, Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors are systematically
addressed through mitigating actions on a continuing basis. The composition, development
and implementation of risk management policy has been covered in the Corporate Governance
Report and Management Discussion and Analysis, respectively, which forms part of this
report.
11. NOMINATION AND REMUNERATION POLICY
The Company has formulated the Nomination and Remuneration Policy in
accordance with the provisions of the Act and the SEBI LODR Regulations. The said policy
acts as a guideline for determining, inter-alia, qualifications, positive
attributes and independence of a director, matters relating to the remuneration,
appointment, removal and evaluation of performance of the Directors, Key Managerial
Personnel, Senior Management and other employees.
The aforesaid policy is available on the Company's website at
https://seamec.in/upload/10-11- 2022Nomination%20and%20Remuneration%20
Policv%20-%20Amended.pdf and an abstract is also enclosed to this Report as Annexure II.
12. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The Board evaluated the effectiveness of its functioning, that of the
Committees and of individual directors for FY 2023-24 pursuant to the provisions of the
Act and Regulation 17(10) of the SEBI LODR Regulations. The evaluation was carried out
based on the guidance note on Board Evaluation issued by the Securities and Exchange Board
of India.
With a view to maintain high level of confidentiality and ease of doing
evaluation, the exercise was carried out through a structured questionnaire. Each Board
member filled up the evaluation template on the functioning and overall level of
engagement of the Board and its Committees, on parameters such as composition, execution
of specific duties, quality, quantity and timeliness of flow of information, deliberations
at the meeting, independence of judgement, decision-making, management actions etc. The
evaluation templates were structured considering the amendments made under the SEBI LODR
Regulations. The Directors were also asked to provide their valuable feedback and
suggestions on the overall functioning of the Board and its committees and the areas of
improvement.
The Independent Directors also conducted a separate meeting on December
19, 2023, without the participation of any other Director or Key Managerial Personnel,
wherein the performance of the Non- Independent Directors, the Board as a whole and the
Chairman of the Company was evaluated. The Independent Directors were satisfied with the
overall functioning of the Board, its various committees and with the performance of other
Non-Executive and Executive Directors. They also appreciated the exemplary leadership of
Chairman of the Board in upholding and following the highest values and standards of
corporate governance.
On the whole, the Board expressed its satisfaction with the evaluation
process, which reflects highest degree of engagement of the Board and its Committees with
the Management.
13. STATUTORY AUDITORS
At the 35th Annual General Meeting held on August 10, 2022,
Members approved the re-appointment of M/s. T. R. Chadha & Co. LLP Chartered
Accountants (ICAI Registration No. 006711N/9500028) as Statutory Auditors of the Company
to hold office for a period of five years from the conclusion of that Annual General
Meeting till the conclusion of the 40th Annual General Meeting to be held in
the year 2027.
The Standalone and Consolidated Statutory Auditors' Report for the
financial year ended March 31, 2024 does not contain any qualification, adverse remark or
reservation and therefore, do not call for any further explanation or comments from the
Board under Section 134(3) of the Act.
There were no instances of fraud reported by the Statutory Auditors
during FY 2023-24 in terms of Section 1 34 of the Act read with the Companies (Audit and
Auditors) Rules, 2014.
14. SECRETARIAL AUDITORS
In terms of the provisions of Section 204 of the Act read with the
Companies (Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014, the Board of
Directors of the Company has appointed M/s. Satyajit Mishra & Co, Company Secretary in
Practice (FCS No. 5759, C P No. 4997) as the Secretarial Auditors for conducting
Secretarial Audit of the Company for the financial year ended March 31,2024. The report of
the Secretarial Auditor is attached as Annexure III to this Report in Form MR-3.
The Secretarial Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification.
The Company has complied with the Secretarial Standards issued by the
Institute of Company Secretaries of India on Board Meetings and Annual General Meetings as
notified under Section 118 of the Act.
15. MAINTAINENCE OF COST RECORDS
The Company is not required to maintain cost records pursuant to
Section 148 of the Act read with Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules, 2014.
16. PARTICULARS OF LOAN, GUARANTEE AND INVESTMENTS
Details of loans, guarantees given and investments under the provisions
of Section 1 86 of the Act read with the Companies (Meetings of Board and its Powers)
Rules, 2014, as on March 31, 2024, are set out in Note 9, 17 and 55 to the Standalone
Financial Statements of the Company.
17. SIGNIFICANT AND MATERIAL ORDERS PASSED BY THE REGULATORS OR COURTS
OR TRIBUNALS IMPACTING THE GOING CONCERN STATUS AND COMPANY'S OPERATIONS IN FUTURE
There were no significant or material orders passed by any Regulatory
Authority, Court or Tribunal which shall impact the going concern status and Company's
operations in future during the financial year.
18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
All related party transactions that were entered into during the
financial year were in the ordinary course of the business and on an arm's length basis.
The Company has not entered into material contracts or arrangements or transactions with
related parties in accordance with Section 188 of the Act read with the Companies
(Meetings of Board and its Powers) Rules, 2014 and SEBI LODR Regulations. At the earlier
Annual General Meeting held on August 10, 2023, shareholders' approval was sought and
obtained for entering into contracts with HAL Offshore Limited, the holding company, for
charter hire of the Company's vessels, provision of diving and related services connected
with the charter, for an amount not exceeding USD 30 million per year, upto the Annual
General Meeting of the Company to be held in the year 2030.
The Related Party Transactions are placed before the Audit Committee
for prior approval, as may be required under applicable laws and regulations. Only those
members of the Audit Committee who were Independent Directors approved the same. A
statement of all Related Party Transactions is placed before the Audit Committee for its
review on a quarterly basis, specifying the nature and value of the transactions. The
Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors of the Company also confirm compliance of Related
Party Transactions at quarterly Audit Committee meeting(s) of the Company.
The Company has adopted a policy on materiality of Related Party
Transactions. The policy as approved by the Audit Committee and the Board of Directors is
uploaded on the website of the Company https:// seamec.in/upload/20-02-2023Policy%20on%20
related%20party%20transactions.pdf
The disclosures on Related Party Transactions pursuant to Regulation
34(3) of SEBI LODR Regulations read with Schedule V thereto are set out in Annexure A of
the Standalone and Consolidated financial statements of the Company.
The Form AOC-2 envisages disclosure of material contracts or
arrangements or transactions at arm's length basis. The details of the material related
party transactions on-going and entered during FY 2024, as per the Policy on dealing with
related parties adopted by the Company and regulatory requirements are disclosed in Annexure
IV to this Report.
19. REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
AND BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
A separate report on Corporate Governance is provided together with the
Certificate from the Practicing Company Secretary confirming compliance of conditions of
Corporate Governance as stipulated under the Listing Regulations. Pursuant to the
provisions of Regulation 34 read with Schedule V of the SEBI LODR Regulations, Management
Discussion and Analysis Report, forms part of this Report. The Business Responsibility and
Sustainability Report, describing the initiatives taken by the Company from environmental,
social and governance perspective, is uploaded on the website of the Company and can be
accessed at https://seamec.in/investors.aspx.
20. SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
The Company has 5 (five) subsidiaries. There are no associates or joint
venture companies within the meaning of Section 2(6) of the Act. There has been no
material change in the nature of the business of the subsidiaries.
SEAMEC INTERNATIONAL FZE is the Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) of your
Company. As per SEBI LODR Regulations, WOS also qualifies as material subsidiary of the
Company. On April 18, 2023, WOS acquired bulk carrier Vessel "SEAMEC GALLANT"
from the parent Company. On April 6, 2024, bulk carrier Vessel "SEAMEC NIDHI"
was sold to M/s Joyo Shipping Co. Ltd., Marshall Island. Accordingly, as on the date of
this report, the WOS owns 1 (one) bulk carrier -SEAMEC GALLANT, which is deployed on
charter.
The WOS has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with M/s PT Nusa
Permasa Permai, Indonesia for purchase of Vessel "NPP Nusantara". The
transaction is expected to be completed by end 2025.
SEAMEC International FZE has set up a joint venture company by name of
"SEAMATE SHIPPING FZC" in Ajman Freezone, U.A.E with Arete Shipping DMCC in the
ratio of 60:40.
The Company has incorporated a subsidiary by name "Seamec Nirman
Infra Limited" in joint venture with NayaVridhi Infra LLP in the ratio of 65:35. The
subsidiary's maiden project on sub-contract basis for construction of NATM tunnel at Vapi,
Gujarat is ongoing.
On May 2, 2023, the Company acquired 1 00% shareholding of M/s Aarey
Organic Industries Private Limited (AOIPL), making AOIPL a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company.
The Company has incorporated another wholly owned subsidiary in the
United Kingdom by name "SEAMEC UK Investments Limited" ("SEAMEC UK"),
which has incorporated two wholly owned subsidiaries by name of "FOUNTAIN HOUSE 74
LIMITED" and "FOUNTAIN HOUSE 84 LIMITED" (Step-down subsidiaries). The Step
Down Subsidiaries have incorporated another wholly owned subsidiary by the name of
"FOUNTAIN HOUSE COMBINED LIMITED".
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 129(3) of the Act, a statement
containing the salient features of financial statements of the Company's subsidiaries as
on March 31, 2024, in Form No. AOC-1 is attached as Annexure V to this Report.
Further, pursuant to the provisions of Section 136 of the Act, the
financial statements of the Company, consolidated financial statements along with relevant
documents and separate audited financial statements in respect of relevant subsidiaries as
on March 31, 2024, are available on the Company's website at www.seamec.in.
21. INTERNAL FINANCIAL CONTROLS RELATED TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company had adequate Internal Financial Controls (IFC) which is
commensurate to the size and business of the Company and is designed to provide reliable
financial information. It provides reasonable assurance with respect to preparation of
financial statements in compliance with the Acts, Rules, and Regulations as applicable
including Indian Accounting Standards and also reliability of financial reporting. The
controls also provide assurance that the expenditures are made in accordance with the
authority given to the management of the Company duly approved by the Directors of the
Company.
These controls are reviewed by the management and key areas are subject
to various statutory, internal and operational audits based on periodic risk assessment.
The findings of the audits are discussed with the management and key findings are
presented before the Audit Committee and Board of Directors for review of actionable
items. The review of the IFC, inter alia, consists of the three components of
internal controls, viz., Entity level controls, Key financial reporting controls and
Internal controls in operational areas.
In addition, the Internal Auditor monitors and evaluates the efficiency
and adequacy of the internal control system in the Company, its compliance with operating
systems, accounting and procurement procedures and respective policies. Periodical control
report on the same is presented and discussed with the Audit Committee.
Conscious efforts are in place on a continuous basis to ensure that all
the assets are safeguarded and protected against loss from unauthorized use and disposal
and that all transactions are authorized, recorded and financial statements show a true
and fair picture of the state of affairs of the Company. Compliance is in place as regards
to applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
The internal control systems of the Company are monitored and evaluated
by Internal and Statutory Auditors and reviewed by Management. Internal Auditors of the
Company independently reports key findings on the internal control systems to the Audit
Committee.
22. MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION (MLC) 2006
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 adopted by International Labour
Organization, establishing minimum requirements for almost all aspects of working and
living conditions on board ships has come into force from August 20, 2013. The Government
of India had ratified and adopted provisions of MLC on October 18, 2015.
Your Company has implemented the requirement as per MLC 2006 and has
received certification from the flag administration for its vessels.
23. VIGIL MECHANISM
Pursuant to the provisions of the Act and SEBI LODR Regulations, the
Company has in place a Whistle Blower Policy to encourage all employees or any other
person dealing with the Company to disclose any wrong-doing that may adversely impact the
Company, the Company's customers, shareholders, employees, investors, or the public at
large. This policy, inter alia, also sets forth (i) procedures for reporting of
questionable auditing accounting, internal control and unjust enrichment matters (ii)
reporting instances of leak or suspected leak of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information
and (iii) an investigative process of reported acts of wrong doing and retaliation from
employees, inter alia, on a confidential and anonymous basis.
The Company is committed to adhere to the highest standards of ethical,
moral and legal conduct of business operations. The Vigil Mechanism Policy is placed on
the Company's website at https://seamec. in/upload/10-1 1-2022Vigil%20Mechanism%20%20
Whistle%20Blower%20Policv.pdf
During the year under review, no complaint has been lodged by any
employee of the Company or reported to Chairman of Audit Committee pursuant to Vigil
Mechanism and Whistle Blower Policy of the Company.
24. DISCLOSURE UNDER THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT OF WOMEN AT WORKPLACE
(PREVENTION, PROHIBITION & REDRESSAL) ACT, 2013
The Company has in place an Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy in line with
requirements, inter alia, of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace
(Prevention, Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013. An Internal Complaints Committee has
been set up to redress complaints received regarding sexual harassment. All employees
(permanent, contractual, temporary and trainee) are covered under this policy.
During FY 2023-24, no case of sexual harassment has been reported.
25. PARTICULARS OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION AND
FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information on conservation of energy, technology absorption and
foreign exchange earnings and outgo as required, inter alia, under Section 134 of
the Act read with the Companies (Accounts) Rules, 2014 is given in the Annexure VI forming
part of this report.
26. PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
Disclosures pertaining to remuneration and other details as required
under Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(1) of the Companies (Appointment and
Remuneration of Managerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 ('Rules') are enclosed as Annexure
VII forming part of this Report.
The statement containing particulars of employees as required under
Section 197(12) of the Act read with Rule 5(2) and 5(3) of the Rules forms part of this
Report. Further, the Report and the Accounts are being sent to the Members excluding the
aforesaid statement. In terms of Section 136 of the Act, the said statement will be open
for inspection upon request by the Members. Any Member interested in obtaining such
particulars may write to the Company Secretary at contact@seamec.in.
27. DIRECTORS' RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT
Pursuant to Section 134(5) of the Act, the Board of Directors, to the
best of its knowledge and ability, confirm that:
a. in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting
standards have been followed and there are no material departures;
b. they have selected such accounting policies and applied them
consistently and made judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the
financial year and of the profit of the Company for that period;
c. they have taken proper and sufficient care for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Act for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
d. they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis;
e. they have laid down internal financial controls to be followed by
the Company and such internal financial controls are adequate and operating effectively;
f. they have devised proper systems to ensure compliance with the
provisions of all applicable laws and that such systems are adequate and operating
effectively;
Based on the framework of internal financial controls and compliance
systems established and maintained by the Company, the work performed by the internal,
statutory and secretarial auditors and external consultants, including the audit of
internal financial controls over financial reporting by the statutory auditors and the
reviews performed by management and the relevant board committees, including the Audit
Committee, the Board is of the opinion that the Company's internal financial controls were
adequate and effective during FY 2023-24.
28. MATERIAL CHANGES BETWEEN THE END OF THE FINANCIAL YEAR AND THE DATE
OF THIS REPORT
The material changes, in the interim period, have been disclosed in
this Report under respective sections.
29. ANNUAL RETURN
Pursuant to Section 92(3) read with Section 134(3)(a) of the Act, the
Annual Return as on March 31,2024 is available on the Company's website at www.seamec.in.
30. DEPOSITS FROM PUBLIC
The Company has not accepted any deposits from public and as such, no
amount on account of principal or interest on deposits from public was outstanding as on
the date of the balance sheet.
31. HUMAN RESOURCES
Your Company continues to be assured by competence and commitment of
the people.
The working climate of your Company continues to remain harmonious with
focus on improving Productivity, Quality and Safety. Health and Safety of the employees
and its associates we work with remains as our paramount importance. Your Company ensures
that operations are carried out as per the safety guidelines and procedures in place which
are regularly updated. The Company has 68 employees as on March 31,2024.
Efforts are continuously made to strengthen organizational culture in
order to attract and retain best talent in the industry. The Board appreciates the
commitment and support of the employees and look forward to their continued support.
32. OTHER DISCLOSURES
Your Directors state that no disclosure or reporting is required in
respect of the following items as there were no transactions for the same during the year
under review:
i. the details of application made or any proceeding pending under the
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 during the year along with their status as on March
31,2024.
ii. the details of difference between the amount of the valuation done
at the time of one-time settlement and the valuation done while taking loan from the Banks
or Financial Institutions along with the reasons thereof.
iii. No disclosure is required under Section 62(1 )(b) of the Act in
respect of Employee Stock Option Scheme as the provisions of the said section read with
Rules made thereunder are not applicable.
iv. No disclosure is required under Section 67(3)(c) of the Act in
respect of voting rights not exercised directly by the employees of the Company as the
provisions of the said section are not applicable.
33. GREEN INITIATIVE
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs ('MCA') has taken a Green Initiative
in Corporate Governance by permitting electronic mode for service of documents to Members
after considering relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and Act and
Rules made thereunder.
Pursuant to provisions of Act, service of documents to Members can be
made by electronic mode on the email address provided for the purpose of communication. If
a Member has not registered an email address, other permitted modes of service would
continue to be applicable.
Your Company sincerely appreciates members who have contributed towards
furtherance of Green Initiative. We further appeal to other Members to contribute towards
furtherance of Green Initiative by opting for electronic communication.
Members who have not provided their email address will continue to
receive communications, dissemination, notice(s), documents etc. via permitted mode of
service of documents. Further, the Members who request for physical copies, will be
provided the same.
34. ACKNOWLDEGEMENT
Your Directors place on record their gratitude to the Government of
India and Company's Bankers for the assistance, co-operation and encouragement they
extended to the Company. Your Directors also wish to place on record their sincere thanks
and appreciation for the continuing support and unstinting efforts of investors, vendors,
dealers, business associates and employees in ensuring an excellent all around operational
performance.
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On behalf of the Board of Directors |
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Sanjeev Agrawal |
Place: Mumbai |
Chairman |
Date: May 28, 2024 |
(DIN: 00282059) |