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Post by Administrator on Jun 25, 2016 11:26:24 GMT
IMO 'Day of the Seafarer' today, safe sailing shipmates and to all shipmates working ashore. Today is our day across the world.
THE MERCHAT NAVY ASSOCIATION.
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Post by Administrator on Jun 25, 2016 11:35:12 GMT
From time immemorial, seafarers have carried the world's commerce far and wide, connecting an ever-larger network of communities to the opportunities of global trade. Since 2010, the International Maritime Organization has recognized their contributions with an annual Day of the Seafarer, dedicated this year to the idea that mariners are “At Sea for All”: whether transporting containers, providing offshore services or towing barges, seafarers move the world economy forward. The Day of the Seafarer “gives us all a chance to reflect on how much we all rely on seafarers for most of the things we take for granted in our everyday lives,” said IMO Secretary General Kitack Lim. “Over one million seafarers operate the global fleet yet billions of people depend on them for the essentials and the luxuries of life . . . Outside of shipping, most people don't know a seafarer – but everyone has cause to thank them.” LINK |
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Post by Administrator on Jun 25, 2016 11:38:07 GMT
Day of the Seafarer
June 25 is observed worldwide as Day of the Seafarer. The Day of the Seafarer was established to recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers to international seaborne trade, the world economy and to global society as a whole. This year's event will celebrate the incredible impact that Seafarers make in the world and provides a chance for shipping companies to show their appreciation to seafarers as a whole. The Day of the Seafarer was first celebrated in 2011, following its establishment by a resolution adopted by the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, held in Manila, Philippines, in June 2010, which adopted major revisions to the STCW Convention and Code. In 2011, it was also included in the annual list of United Nations Observances. In previous years US and UK Coastguard agencies have taken part in this day by posting on social media, posting photos and including the link to our website on their website. We are asking if shipping companies to link with the campaign on their webpage and/or social media pages using the tagline 'At Sea For All'. LINK
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