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03 Jan 2020

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Together in Spirit: SMOU and MtSS Share Festive Warmth with Seafarers

SMOU, in collaboration with Mission to Seafarers Singapore (MTSS), organised a Christmas and Year-End Celebration for the seafarers at the MTSS Drop-in Centre at Jurong Port and Pasir Panjang Port, respectively, over a special treat.

More than 70 seafarers from various countries such as the Philippines, Taiwan, China, Russia, Ukraine, and Syria turned up to celebrate the festivity. Just before the start of the celebration, Kelvin Lin from SMOU Industrial Relations gathered the seafarers together to give thanks for their contributions and sacrifice away from their families and loved ones during these festive seasons. Joined by the staff and representatives from SMOU, the seafarers participated in exciting games organised by MTSS, where seafarers get to win exciting prizes. The remaining evening was filled with festive music, joyous singing, and laughter.

Apart from the dinner treat, SMOU also provided SIM cards, which each eligible seafarer can sign up for, free of charge. The complimentary SIM cards give seafarers an alternative means to contact their families and loved ones when they are overseas at affordable rates.

Upon hearing that some seafarers were unable to step away from their duties to attend the celebration, SMOU and MTSS personally delivered log cakes, cookies, and food onboard. The thoughtful gesture warmed the hearts of the crew onboard.

SMOU would like to give thanks to all seafarers during this festive season and wish them all happy holidays.

“I think the seafarers really enjoyed themselves when they come here and mingle with other seafarers. The food provided today was very nice, and the games were fun. The SIM Card is also very helpful for them to contact their family members back at home!”

– Captain Cirilo Aglanao (3rd from Right), captain of the Apollo