Beyond the Horizon: Capt. Mohit Batra on Tech, Safety & the Heart of Maritime
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In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Gordana sits down with Captain Mohit Betra, a true catalyst in the maritime industry.
From his early days at sea, influenced by a family of sailors, to driving digital transformation, Captain Mohit shares his unique perspective on the evolution of shipping in the past decades. They dive into the challenges and opportunities of digitalization, the rise of AI and automation, and the growing need for smart data over data overload in maritime operations. He also reflects on the industry's slow but steady adaptation to decarbonization, the importance of safety in an era of alternative fuels, and how shifting regulations impact seafarers.
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Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. Captain Mohit’s journey into shipping (00:00:50)
3. If you were a vessel, which one would you be? (00:02:09)
4. The evolution of maritime culture and technologies. (00:03:47)
5. The human impact of technology (00:07:04)
6. Safety & the challenges of decarbonisation (00:08:12)
7. The love for shipping: It's all about the people (00:11:16)
8. Reflections on travel, nature & work-life balance (00:12:12)
9. The next generation: advice for future maritime leaders (00:15:30)
10. Closure (00:23:07)
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