After the engaging roundtable discussion, participants congregated for a panel discussion, moderated by Kenneth Lim, Assistant Chief Executive at MPA.

4^th Engineer Fadhiilah, who is also SMOU General Council member, joined by other esteemed panellists – Caroline Yang, President of SSA, Michael Phoon, Executive Director of SSA, Chia Shan Ming, Business Development Manager at Austen Maritime Services and Vanessa Xavier, Regional Credit Manager at Peninsula.

The panelists were tasked with selecting a resume based solely on merits for a designated job position. The exercise not only showcased the diverse perspectives of the panelists but also sparked meaningful conversations about the qualities and attributes that women need to succeed in male-dominated industries. The panelists shared personal anecdotes and examples from their workplaces to improve on embracing inclusivity. The valuable insights shared inspired maritime professionals to celebrate diversity and women empowerment in the maritime sector.