The maritime sector of India is aligned with the Government of India’s vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ that opens vast avenues for international collaboration, including a projection of $1 trillion worth investments in the country’s maritime sector. Also, ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ aims to create 1.5 crore maritime jobs by 2047 in India. India now supplies 12% of the world’s seafarers, reflecting both its scale and maritime skill leadership. ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ also aims to increase the global share of Indian seafarers at a phenomenal pace in the years to come as this initiative seeks to develop a high-quality human resource pool to meet the needs of a growing national and global maritime industry, leading to a larger percentage of Indian seafarers on global ships and a surge in jobs within the sector.

And, 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.

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, Capt Bjorn Hojgaard’s new book, ‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ serves as a guide for the maritime workforce and students who intend to become world class merchant navy officers. Written in a crisp, accessible voice, ‘Balance: Beyond Binary’ book is not just for CEOs. It’s for anyone who finds themselves in a position of influence—team leaders, founders, professionals in transition—who understands that real leadership starts with self-awareness and ends with impact.

Based in Hong Kong, Capt Bjorn Hojgaard works as the CEO of Anglo-Eastern Univan Group – one of the largest employers of Indian seafarers. Anglo-Eastern continues to champion innovation, crew welfare, and sustainability across a fleet of over 700 ships and more than 39,000 seafarers worldwide.