The PTC-CSJ Foundation
successfully conducted My
Ship, My World’s (MSMW)
series of four virtual pep
talks/career orientations on
May 28, June 4, 11, and 18
for high school students of
the Sisters of Mary Schools’
(SMS) Adlas Boystown
Campus in Silang, Cavite.

Four speakers from the PTC Group – Mr. Dean Anthony O. Canson, Jr., C/E Ronald
Macalintal, Chef Eduardo Pelisigas, Jr., and Capt. Pol Winston Haboc – shared
about their educational backgrounds and the challenges and triumphs that they
experienced as Global Maritime Professionals (GMPs). All of them emphasized that
the maritime industry presents limitless opportunities to anyone who believes in
and relentlessly pursues his/her dreams, just like they did.

At the end of each session, the
feedback from the students had
been consistently positive; they
were greatly inspired by the
speakers’ experiences,
especially as they could relate to
the same challenges/feelings of
loneliness and financial
difficulties of their families.

To express their appreciation for seafarers, the students prepared thank
you cards which have been distributed to the four speakers and to PTC’s
GMPs in celebration of the Day of the Seafarer on June 25.

In his Closing Remarks, IMO Maritime Ambassador and PTC Founder
Carlos C. Salinas encouraged the students “to let your dreams set sail. To
stay anchored as you look to new horizons. To ask questions when you
do not know the ropes. To let your commitment to your profession serve
as your compass. And finally, to know that no matter the weather, your
family and your country, are your safe harbors.”

My Ship My World aims to educate young students about shipping and
inspire them to pursue a maritime career. It is one of several
undertakings espoused and supported by IMO Goodwill Maritime
Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas.