On Nov 30, the International Student Office of Shanghai Maritime University hosted a marine culture exploration event, with support from the China Scholarship Council. About 40 scholarship students from 16 countries participated, immersing themselves in various marine-themed activities.

The event commenced with a visit to the China Maritime Museum, which features multiple exhibition halls and research centers that chronicle the development of Chinese maritime technology.

The students also visited the Donghai No 1 Rescue Flying Service of the Ministry of Transport where they met Captain Song Yin, an alumna of Shanghai Maritime University and one of China's pioneering female search and rescue pilots. She introduced various types of helicopters and recounted a real-life rescue operation, highlighting challenges including adverse weather conditions and remote locations of distressed vessels.

Song's insights provided the students with a deeper understanding of the critical role of the rescue flying service in maritime operations. They also gained a greater appreciation of China's innovations and advancements in the global maritime industry.

Source: Official WeChat account of International Education College, Shanghai Maritime University at "SMUIEC"