New Delhi: Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) Director (Operations) Biju George has been given an extension of tenure until his superannuation on February 28, 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

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The Ministry of Defence, through a letter dated September 22, 2026, extended George’s tenure as Director (Operations) with effect from October 27. George has been serving as Director (Operations) at the state-owned shipbuilder.

George holds a post graduate degree in Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has three decades of experience with MDL where two decades were with design of frontline warships viz. Missile Destroyers and Frigates.

Prior to his appointment as Director (Shipbuilding), he was the project Superintendent of the prestigious P17A Frigate Program for the Indian Navy. Prior to this, he has been heading the Shipbuilding Design Department of MDL.

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Pursuant to internal reorganization, George has been redesignated as Director (Operations) and is responsible for end-to-end execution across shipbuilding, submarine, offshore and commercial projects.

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