National Maritime Day 2023: 05 April

National Maritime Day 2023: 05 April

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Category : Important Days Published on: April 06 2023

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  • National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 across the country to commemorate the sailing of the first Indian commercial vessel, SS Loyalty.
  • The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways started this day in 1964.
  • National Maritime Day is meant to appreciate the contribution of maritime trade to the growth of the Indian economy and the significance of India's strategic location in international trade.
  • The day is observed yearly by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
  • The Sagar Samman Varuna Award is given for outstanding contribution to the maritime sector.
  • The year 2023 marks the 60th National Maritime Day. The theme for National Maritime Week 2023 is 'Amrit Kaal in Shipping'. 
  • Last year, the theme was ‘Sustainable Shipping beyond COVID-19.’
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