Sagarmanthan 2026 LIVE: The Skills That Will Shape The Future Of Maritime Power | ORF x Firstpost

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The future of the global maritime economy depends not just on ships, ports and technology, but also on the people who power them. As the maritime sector undergoes rapid transformation, building a skilled workforce is becoming essential to boosting productivity, driving innovation and strengthening global competitiveness. How can countries bridge skills gaps and prepare the next generation of maritime professionals for emerging opportunities? At Sagarmanthan 2026, Nelson Atanga Ayamdoo, Director, Training & Partnerships, CEMLAWS Africa, Ghana, and Dimitris Gavalas, Associate Professor, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece, examine the skills and training needed to build a future-ready maritime workforce. The discussion explores how industry-academia partnerships, targeted training and international collaboration can equip workers to navigate evolving technologies and meet the demands of a globally competitive maritime sector. Hosted by ORF x Firstpost in New Delhi, S

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