On the Friday evening, the youths streamed in for the fireside chat, and General Secretary Sister Mary Liew opened the session by encouraging all to be candid in their sharing as it will help the union officials understand their situation better and provide any assistance required. In attendance at the session were also Emeritus General Secretary Brother Thomas Tay, Secretary Brother Terence Tan, Young SMOU Chairman Brother Dominic Yong, and Training and Employability Consultant Brother Larry Chan.

During the session, the participants shared on how the career progression of the special limit can be further improved, in order to widen their job opportunities. With more technologies being used in the ship operation, as well as the transition to using ammonia bunker, the participants suggested some training which will be relevant for them and would benefit in their course of work.

The dialogue went deeper, with participants enquiring on matters such as salary and employment contract. Brother Terence, reminded the participants that the employment contract is an important document, and one should keep it well. He also shared that should the seafarers have any concern over their contract, they can always approach the Union to seek advice.