The book focuses on the most significant man-made sea canals in the context of their strategic importance for maritime global trade.
John Erik Hagen has broad international maritime experience, including coordinator of the International Maritime Organization's work on the e-Navigation Strategy Implementation Plan. He has a university degree, has been a naval officer, director-general, and regional director of the Norwegian Coastal Administration and is the author of books on e-Navigation and sustainability for shipping. John Erik Hagen has been chairman of the Board of Directors of the Norwegian bank Haugesund Sparebank, and was chairman of the Board of Directors of one of the largest ports in Norway, Karmsund Port Authority.
