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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY IN INDIA-2023--APRIL -5.

 

NATIONAL MARITIME DAY

 IN INDIA-2023--APRIL -5.

EVERY year, April 05 is observed as ‘National Maritime Day’ throughout the country. It is a special day that is celebrated to commemorate India's first merchant sea voyage in the trading world. The year marks the 60th National Maritime Day and it is observed with great joy and pride in the country.

During the celebrations on this day, the "NMD Award of Excellence" is usually given to recognise and honour individuals for their lifetime distinguished and exceptional achievements in the Indian maritime sector at a senior level.

In India's navigation, a history was created when SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd journeyed to the United Kingdom. It is one of the oldest industries in the world which carries loads from one part of the world to other extreme part.

Maritime is an ecological and easiest way to move heavy goods from one place to another across the world.

This special day is observed yearly by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways every year. It is celebrated with the aim to show gratitude to the brave men who spend several months in the sea, carrying out the bulk of India’s trade and commerce at a global level.The theme for National Maritime Week 2023 is 'Amrit Kaal in Shipping'.

Prof. John Kurakar

 

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