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In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Anil Jacob (Managing Director of OceanOpt and Head of Fleet Performance at BSM) shares his remarkable journey from sailing tankers to shaping the future of maritime decarbonization.
Anil discusses how first-hand experience at sea shaped his understanding of safety, commercial pressures, and subsequently - leadership. He reflects on building teams that embrace change, driving digitalization for fuel optimization, and guiding the next generation of seafarers to understand their impact on the shipping industry on its path to 2050.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. From chief engineer to emissions management leader (00:00:46)
3. Learning from critical moments at sea (00:07:29)
4. Understanding “commercial pressure” in shipping (00:14:51)
5. Digitalization and decarbonization in practice (00:16:51)
6. Leadership, learning, and building high-performing teams (00:18:43)
7. Advice for the next generation of maritime professionals (00:24:00)
8. Vision 2050: alternative fuels, AI, and the road ahead (00:31:45)
9. Books, mindset, and lessons on adaptive leadership (00:36:14)
10. Closing reflections on purpose and growth (00:47:15)
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