The 60th National Maritime Day will be celebrated on April 5, 2023. The first anniversary was held in 1964 to raise awareness about international trade and the economy.
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2023: HISTORY
The first Indian Steamship SS Loyalty, the commercial vehicle owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., travelled from Mumbai to London (UK) on April 5th, 1919.
To mark the importance of the day government is celebrating by organising the National Maritime Week from 30.03.2023 to 05.04.2023 paying tribute to services of seafarers and celebrating the proud moment for India.
April 5th has been marked as National Maritime Day in India.
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY 2023: AWARDS
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) will honour people who have made important contributions to the Indian sector by presenting awards to them. These awards are
• Sagar Samman Varuna Award
• Sagar Samman Award for Excellence
• Sagar Samman Award for Gallantry
Key Takeaways
- The 60th National Maritime Day will be celebrated on April 5, 2023.
- The 1st National Maritime Day was celebrated in 1964.
- In 1959, India joined the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the United Nations body. IMO regulates the shipping industry.
