National Maritime Day 2023: National Maritime Day 2023 is observed all over India on April 5th of this current year. Every year, National Maritime Day in India is celebrated on the 5th of April. It is a day celebrated to show gratitude to the men who spend many months in the sea, carrying out the bulk of India’s trade and commerce at a global level. Since 1964, National Maritime Day has been celebrated in India on April 5. It is the 59th year of celebration of National Maritime Day in India. Indian National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 because, on this date in 1919, SS Loyalty, the first Indian flag merchant ship, sailed from Mumbai to London. Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd was the owner of SS Loyalty.

National Maritime Day is an opportunity to say "Thank You" to the navy men in the country who work round the clock to ensure seamless transportation of essential goods. A shipping line or shipping company is a company whose line of business is the ownership and operation of ships. Shipping companies provide a method of distinguishing ships by different kinds of cargo: Bulk cargo is a type of special cargo that is delivered and handled in large quantities. International trade and commerce would come to a standstill without the seafarers who spend months at a stretch on the ship. National Maritime Day has been celebrated every year on April 5 since 1964.

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National Maritime Day 2023 History

• The legacy of Indian shipping first started on April 5th, 1919, when the first ship The SS Loyalty manufactured by The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. sailed from Mumbai to the United Kingdom.
• India also became a member of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 1959. IMO is responsible for maritime protection and preventing pollution from ships.

National Maritime Day 2023 Theme

"Amrit Kaal in Shipping" is the World Maritime theme for 2023, reflecting the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind. The theme provides an opportunity to focus on the importance of a sustainable maritime sector and the need to build back better and greener in a post-pandemic world. IMO actively supports a greener transition of the shipping sector into a sustainable future, and showcases maritime innovation, research and development, and the demonstration and deployment of new technologies.

National Maritime Day 2023 Significance

Maritime shipping is the heart of global trade, plays a significant role in globalization. Today, everyone uses finished products that are imported from all over the world, making life easier and keeping the standard only because of maritime transport, which has emerged as an effective way of transporting goods due to its large capacity, allowing a large amount of material to be transported at a single time, resulting in a fast and cost-effective mode of transport when compared to other modes, making it the number one in the means of transport. This day honors all sailors and those who work in the maritime industry, because without their crucial contribution, not only India, but any country would be unable to operate the maritime trading sector. 

National Maritime Day 2023 Quotes

• They fight with the ocean every day and bring smiles to many faces when they reach the short. Wishing a very Happy Maritime Day to all the marine personnel.
• They have the responsibility of taking care of the ocean, taking care of the goods, and taking care of the ship.
• The strength of the ship depends a lot on the skill to sail it. Let us salute marine staff on the occasion of Maritime Day. Happy Maritime Day.

National Maritime Day 2023 FAQs

Q. In 2023, how many years will National Maritime Day be commemorated?

On April 5, 2023, we will commemorate the 60th National Maritime Day, which is observed yearly by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.

Q. In India, how many major ports are there?

In India, there are 13 major ports, 12 of which are government-run and one of which is privately held.