Social distancing measures may seek to mitigate the COVID-19 transmission, but it certainly did not distance the participants from the passion shared by Capt Lee, who spoke earnestly about the sea career and how the maritime industry offered such wonderful career opportunities ashore especially to those who had experiences at sea.

Also sharing about what work and living at sea was like onboard commercial vessels was WMI Engineering Lecturer Muhammad Hisham Bin Amir. He reassured family members about how despite being away from home for long voyages each time, he could still connect with his loved ones whenever a ship called into port.

The session concluded with a tour of WMI’s simulation facilities. Family members were heartened to know that their loved ones have made the right decision to join the TNTA programme.