Day of the Seafarer

Day of the Seafarer Quick Facts - AU

Hashtags	#SeafarersAreKeyWorkers, #DayoftheSeafarer
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2021 Date	25 June 2021
2022 Date	25 June 2022

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Day of the Seafarer in 2021

Friday, 25 Jun

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Day of the Seafarer History

Day of the Seafarer commemorates and recognizes the importance of transportation of objects by sea. The International Maritime Organization states that ships transport around 90% of all goods in the world. This observance was first celebrated by the International Maritime Organization in 2010. The organization declared that every June 25th would be the Day of the Seafarer.

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On this Day of the Seafarer IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim highlights their unique & essential work . "Just like other key workers, seafarers are on the front line. They deserve thanks, but need and deserve, quick and decisive humanitarian action from governments everywhere". https://t.co/hAs03eT0Cc
— Mission to Seafarers Melbourne (@MtSVMelbourne) June 24, 2020

As we've celebrated this Day of the Seafarer, we want to thank each of our maritime volunteers and honour the important part they play in making our hospital ship function. We couldn't provide medical care, capacity building, and our many other services without them. Thank you! https://t.co/mWkwGFqvwt
— Mercy Ships Australia (@mercyshipsau) June 26, 2020

[HARI PELAUT SEDUNIA ⛵] HIMAOSE mengucapkan : Selamat Hari Pelaut Sedunia “On this Day of the Seafarer, let us advance the work of those who make shipping possible in a way that promotes our global vision of a life of dignity and opportunity for all,” -Ban Ki Moon https://t.co/HMlEOpLHPm
— Himaose Undip (@Himaose_Undip) June 25, 2020

In the News and Trending for Day of the Seafarer

Updated 18:14ITF Statement on ‘Day of the Seafarer’ 2020

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All Hands On Deck - Day of the Seafarer 25 June 2020

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Message from Schulte Group CEO for Day of the Seafarer 2020

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CLIA Recognizes Global Cruise Industry Crew on 2020 International Day of the Seafarer

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Day of the Seafarer Facts & Quotes

The theme for Day of the Seafarer in 2021 is A Fair Future for Seafarers.
According to the International Maritime Organization's 2021 Day of the Seafarer poll, the areas in most need of improvement were:
1) Working conditions
2) Salaries
3) Training
4) Safety on board
Hundreds of thousands of seafarers are still working at sea beyond their contracted time and equal numbers are facing financial difficulties, desperate to relieve crew on ships and start earning wages again International Maritime Organization, 2021

Day of the Seafarer Top Events and Things to Do

Learn more about the issues seafarers are facing.
Browse the International Maritime Organization's publications and learn more about the maritime industry and seafarers.
Watch the 2020 Day of the Seafarer video if you missed it. Seafarers have been on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic. They have played an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods such as food, medicine, and medical supplies.