THE Blue MBA programme provides a shipping and logistics-specific foundation on which to further build a career. The recruitment of many management positions in shipping has traditionally been to offer the best masters and chief engineers a shore-based position. It is imperative to have insights in how to operate a ship; however, it is equally important to have a thorough understanding of the market, the business environment and how to manage and lead people. I therefore see the Blue MBA programme as the perfect opportunity for people with technical and sailing background to boost their shipping careers. Although branch specific, the Blue MBA topics within leadership and economics are of a universal nature, and the programme is well suited for other industries that support the shipping.