Nautical Institute Seminar
At the Nautical Institute Seminar on June 27, 2023, IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador, George Hoyt, highlighted the impact of the Adopt-a-Ship program. Using student artwork from Rosario Complex Elementary School as an example, he illustrated how the program changes negative perceptions of the maritime industry. Hoyt emphasized the need for collective efforts in enhancing industry sustainability, urging cadets to adopt innovative practices. He acknowledged the significance of the students' creative expressions, reflecting their commitment to environmental challenges within the sector. The seminar also featured speakers from various areas of the maritime industry, enriching the discussion with diverse insights.
Captain David Patraiko, FNI, Nautical Institute Director of Projects, emphasizing the importance of Mentoring
VADM Eduardo Ma R Santos
As a token of appreciation, George Hoyt - the IMO Goodwill Ambassador and Global Coordinator of Adopt A Ship, presented one of the prominently featured art pieces of RCES - a galleon ship crafted by a student - to VADM Eduardo Ma R Santos, the President of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) and Executive Vice President of the Associated Marine Officer's and Seamen's Union of the Philippines (AMOSUP). by George Hoyt, IMO Goodwill Maritime Ambassador and Global Coordinator of Adopt A Ship. The galleon ship stands as a profound embodiment of the students' boundless ingenuity and sense of maritime awareness acquired throughout their immersive involvement in the Adopt-a-Ship program. This serves as a heartfelt expression of profound gratitude and meaningful gesture of appreciation to very prominent and highly respected figure in the maritime sector.