Day of the Seafarer:

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The Day of the Seafarer, on the 25th June 2012, is a celebration of seafarers across the globe, and the IMO wants you, me, us, them, him and her to ALL join together to celebrate and say thank you to seafarers.

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June 25th has been designated "Day of the Seafarer" to recognise the vital contribution to world trade, industrial growth etc made by seafarers.

The IMO believes that the general public should be made aware of the the contribution that seamen make to their daily lives (some hope : my words) . Seafarers currently operate in excess of 50,000 ships in all oceans, seas and coastal waters, there are currently over 1.25 million Merchant seamen without whom world trade and industrial growth would screech to a halt, but people don't know who they are there, without these unseen men whole populations would freeze to death in the dark, or starve to death because of lack of food.

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25 June 2012 marks the second international Day of the Seafarer. On that day, IMO is asking people around the world to use social networks to highlight just how important seafarers are to everyone on the planet, as they transport all over the world those vital items, commodities and components which are so vital to all our daily lives.

So, on 25 June 2012, the Day of the seafarer, we ask you to tell the world, through your social media connections, about an object in your daily life that you can’t live without, and which came by sea. Take a photo, write a description, record a song, make a film, whatever you prefer: and then just post it on the social platform of your choice and add the campaign slogan: “thank you seafarers”.

Seafarers leave their homes and families, often for long periods to ensure that essential items and commodities on which our lives depend arrive safely at our homes.

LINK: www.imo.org/About/Events/dayoftheseafarer/Pages/default.aspx

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The Mission to Seafarers:

We’re asking people to mark the Day of the Seafarer by helping to promote it via social media. Here are a few ideas of how you can show your support:

We also want people to tell their communities about their events and highlight the vital role of seafarers through local newspapers, websites and radio. If you need help or advice about how to contact press in your area, get in touch with us. And when you get coverage for your activities, please let us know so that we can share it with supporters around the world.

LINK: www.missiontoseafarers.org/media-centre/news/149/day-of-the-seafarer-celebrate-on-25-june


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