The Academy is under the management of a Board of Governors. The Govt. of Orissa appoints the Chairman and members of the Board of Governors. Padmabhushan Sri Rama Kant Rath, IAS, Ex- Chief Secretary to Government of Orissa was the first Chairman of the Board of Governors. At present the Principal Secretary to Govt. of Orissa, Commerce & Transport (Commerce) Department is the Chairperson of the Academy. The Chairman, Paradip Port Trust is the Vice-Chairman, Deputy Conservator and Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts Officer, Paradip Port Trust are members. Our financial activities are managed and controlled by FA & CAO and Dy FA & CAO of Paradip Port. Apart from these members, personnel from Indian Navy and Shipping Industry have been included in the Board. Paradip Port Trust and Govt. of Orissa renders all assistance to smooth functioning.