Day of the Seafarer

Day of the Seafarer Quick Facts - NZ

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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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In the News and Trending for Day of the Seafarer

Updated 22:12Seafarer Hospital Society Launches #HealthyLivesAtSea Campaign - Seafarers Hospital Society

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Action not platitudes needed on Day of the Seafarer: Synergy Group - Sea News Global Maritime News

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Day of the Seafarer 2021 explores fair future - Sea News Global Maritime News

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RMT marks Day of the Seafarer with a call on Ratings to join a union

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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.