Day of the Seafarer

Day of the Seafarer Quick Facts - NZ

Hashtags	#SeafarersAreKeyWorkers, #DayoftheSeafarer
Related Hashtags	#Seafarer, #Seafarers, #Covid19, #Shipping, #Maritime
2021 Date	25 June 2021
2022 Date	25 June 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

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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.

Top Tweets for Day of the Seafarer -

Today is Day of the Seafarer, so please spare a thought for the workers you never see, bringing you the things you use every day. We’d like to take this opportunity to salute them and thank them for all they do to support our way of life. #DayoftheSeafarer #thankyou https://t.co/Pb9yRfOfO8
— Ports of Auckland (@AucklandsPort) June 24, 2020

@zacktyrone09 Happy seafarer sir
— kiwisian (@pinoynakiwi) June 25, 2020

In exactly one week, IMO will be marking the #DayoftheSeafarer calling on all countries to formally designate seafarers and other marine personnel as “key workers” and ensure crew changeovers can safely take place: https://t.co/5dxyX2bt4h #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers https://t.co/fmVpYPMxOZ
— IMO (@IMOHQ) June 18, 2020

In the News and Trending for Day of the Seafarer

Updated 18:15ITF 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.