A book for Indian seafarers

Mumbai, Oct 27

The chief executive officer of Hong Kong-based global shipping company, Anglo-Eastern Univan Group - one of the largest employers of Indian seafarers, Capt Bjorn Hojgaard has written a book titled ‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ primarily to guide the maritime workforce and students who intend to become world class merchant navy officers.

‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ is a thought-provoking manual for 39,000 seafarers working across a fleet of over 700 ships for Anglo-Eastern Univan Group, including around 23,000 Indian seafarers.

“For a rising Indian leader facing complexity for the first time in India’s maritime landscape, or a thoughtful young Indian citizen curious about what leadership in the country’s shipping sector looks like behind the curtain of a global maritime leader, my book acts as a guide and describes thoroughly that real leadership starts with self-awareness and ends with impact,” said Capt Hojgaard.

The chapters of ‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ book focus a lot on leadership skills since India’s maritime sector need many more entrepreneurs as Government of India’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ aims to create 1.5 crore maritime jobs in the country by 2047 and is expected to open vast avenues for international collaboration, including a projection of $1 trillion worth investments in the country’s maritime sector.

India aims to become a leader in sustainable maritime development through skilling its young population as it is one of the world's youngest nations due to its large and youthful population, with over 65% of its citizens under 35. The country's median age is low, and a significant portion of its population is under 18, contributing to a large demographic dividend. In such a scenario, ‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ book acts as a perfect study-book for Indian students keen on serving cargo and cruise ships as highly-skilled officers in various capacities.

EoM.