Led by Fr. Paulo Prigol as the guest speaker, the seminar centered on the mental health of seafarers, stressing the need to maintain a healthy mind and body while working away from home, and also emphasizing the importance of understanding onboard risks to help maritime students make informed decisions about their chosen career path.
“Knowledge is power. Ignorance is a choice. But a strong knowledge will always take one anywhere,” Fr. Prigol said, underscoring the value of awareness and preparation in the seafaring profession.