National Maritime Day 2023: 05 April

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.’