India Aims to Achieve 20% Global Share of Seafarers by 2030

Seafaring career in India is set to enhance, with the government aiming to boost the share of Indian seafarers globally to 20% by 2030. Currently, Indian seafarers account for 52% of the workforce at Anglo-Eastern Shipping Company, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The Hong Kong-based firm has launched one of the largest cadet training programs worldwide to enhance the presence of Indian seafarers as merchant navy officers.

Vineet Gupta, Managing Director of Anglo-Eastern Ship Management India, noted that the company’s operations in South India have been pivotal in the training and education of aspiring merchant navy officers for the past 25 years. Capt. Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern, reported that over 2,000 Indian youths are being trained at their Indian maritime facilities, addressing the high demand for skilled officers in the maritime industry.

The seafaring profession offers attractive salaries and tax benefits, making it appealing to Indian youth. India  is one of the largest supplier of seafarers globally, with the number of Indian seafarers projected to increase from around 10% to 20% in the next decade. The ongoing cadet training program also promotes the profession among female students in India.

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