
← The Wavemakers Podcast4 Nov 2025 · 53 min
Anil Jacob on his Why: Bridging Data, Safety at Sea and Maritime Decarbonisation
Anil Jacob on his Why: Bridging Data, Safety at Sea and Maritime Decarbonisation
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 sea...