Anglo-Eastern Launches Initiative to Fast-Track Young Officers to Leadership Roles
12.06.2025
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Anglo-Eastern is launching "Mission 30" — an initiative to increase the percentage of management level officers (Master, Chief Officer, Chief Engineer, and Second Engineer) under 30 years old years old from 1% to 30% by 2030.
"We've observed significant changes in our seagoing workforce composition: while the majority of our senior officers and second engineers used to be under 30, today only about 1% of our leadership-level officers are in this age group," said Vinay Singh, Managing Director of Human Resources at Anglo-Eastern, adding that this trend presents a challenge as we prepare for a future that demands adaptability, digital skills, and flexibility to implement innovations such as dual-fuel systems, artificial intelligence integration, and smart ship technologies.
According to the company, "Mission 30" includes the following tools and measures to accelerate professional development for Anglo-Eastern seafarers:
- Individual Career Development Map: Each employee receives a personalized and visual roadmap that demonstrates the gap between their current position and ideal career trajectory.
- Targeted Training and Assessment: Specialized programs exist to prepare officers for timely promotion.
- Mentoring through the "Personnel Support Team" Program: Seafarers receive assistance with Certificate of Competency (COC) exam preparation, vessel type transitions, and long-term career planning. Newly appointed officers will be paired with respected colleagues, as mentor-mentee pairs.
According to the Group Managing Director of Marine Personnel at Anglo-Eastern, the program's goal is to create structured, transparent pathways to maritime leadership so that seafarers can advance faster, assume senior positions earlier, and become the next generation of maritime professionals.
Source: https://safety4sea.com
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