In a somewhat forgotten posting, the Editor have spoken off being interviewed for an article in the local papers.
"Few takers, despite a sea of opportunities" - Goh Chin Lian
It basically touched on the various reasons why there are so few locals in this niche trade. Despite the various opportunities that are widely available, the uptake is far much disappointing than the personnel exiting.
And to substain the level of interest is even more ardous, considering the more enticing opportunities and monetary rewards for the more daring entrepreneurs.
A professional is what you will become in this specialised industry. As an officer, you rise from the ranks to become part of the management. The vessel itself is a entity, which is intertwined with a larger network of chain of commands in place. Indeed, it takes a lot of determination and will-power to survive those days at sea. Had I not have a sense of self-humour, I would have left the great expanses of the sea long ago. It was a long road that I took, and I lived to see the daylights...
"Few takers, despite a sea of opportunities" - Goh Chin Lian
It basically touched on the various reasons why there are so few locals in this niche trade. Despite the various opportunities that are widely available, the uptake is far much disappointing than the personnel exiting.
And to substain the level of interest is even more ardous, considering the more enticing opportunities and monetary rewards for the more daring entrepreneurs.
A professional is what you will become in this specialised industry. As an officer, you rise from the ranks to become part of the management. The vessel itself is a entity, which is intertwined with a larger network of chain of commands in place. Indeed, it takes a lot of determination and will-power to survive those days at sea. Had I not have a sense of self-humour, I would have left the great expanses of the sea long ago. It was a long road that I took, and I lived to see the daylights...
The sea is a friend in days of calm and yet a force to reckon with at her best outburst. I survived a few close calls but the most memorable of all, would be last year's Super Typhoon HaiTang 海棠
The days come and go, eventually, it is how you live it to its destination.This is your Editor signing off. Until next time.
1 comment:
CAptian ah... your Haitang is wrong... should be 海棠
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