IVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVMEKANCE REPORT (CONTINUED)
OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE COMMUNITY (Continued)
Caring for the Community
Internship and Shipyard Visits
As a company with almost a century's history, we believe that sharing our knowledge and experiences with professionals (such as members of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong, members of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers), academia, NGOs (such as Business Environment Council), students and the like, will have a multiplier effect on the industry, thereby further contributing to the social and economic development of Hong Kong. We encourage and host students from tertiary institutions, Hong Kong Sea School, and secondary schools to either visit or intern with us. In 2017, a total of 17 students interned with various divisions and subsidiaries of the Company. It provided them with opportunities to participate in the Company's operations on the ground and prepare themselves for the job market in the future. In addition, over 300 students visited our shipyard, which they found rewarding as it opened up new horizons outside the classroom.
I would like to say 'Thank you to The Company for...
Making this internship a fruitful one. Not only did my supervisors bring me onsite to learn about marine propulsion engineering, they also gave me a lot of advice on my final year report.
Widening my horizons about mechanical engineering and marine propulsion engineering, especially how to apply the knowledge in a real situation.
Giving me the chance to gain in-depth understanding of the shipping industry.
Showing me both the traditional and modern techniques of ship repairing and maintenance.
The patience and kindness that I received from this big "family"!
Hong Kong Sea School interns at navigating room
Hong Kong Sea School interns on vehicular ferry
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Hong Kong Ferry (Holdings) Company Limited Annual Report 2017
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