JUNE 25
Day of the Seafarer
Theme 2017 : '‘Seafarers Matter
Day of the Seafarer 2017 is observed across the world on 25 June 2017 .
The IMO’s theme of ‘Seafarers Matter’ aims to particularly engage ports and seafarer centres to demonstrate how much seafarers matter to them.
The idea is for ports and seafarer centres to share and showcase best practices in seafarer support and welfare, and organise special activities for seafarers on the day
Background
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• Day of the Seafarer is observed to give thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and civil society of the world.
• The day also acknowledges risks and personal costs borne by them while being in their jobs.
• The decision to designate 25 June as the Day of the Seafarer was taken by International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2010.
• The first edition of the Day of the Seafarers was observed by IMO in 2011.
• The Day of the Seafarers has also been included in the list of observances by United Nations.
Day of the Seafarer
Theme 2017 : '‘Seafarers Matter
Day of the Seafarer 2017 is observed across the world on 25 June 2017 .
The IMO’s theme of ‘Seafarers Matter’ aims to particularly engage ports and seafarer centres to demonstrate how much seafarers matter to them.
The idea is for ports and seafarer centres to share and showcase best practices in seafarer support and welfare, and organise special activities for seafarers on the day
Background
-------------------
• Day of the Seafarer is observed to give thanks to the seafarers for their contribution to the economy and civil society of the world.
• The day also acknowledges risks and personal costs borne by them while being in their jobs.
• The decision to designate 25 June as the Day of the Seafarer was taken by International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2010.
• The first edition of the Day of the Seafarers was observed by IMO in 2011.
• The Day of the Seafarers has also been included in the list of observances by United Nations.
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