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National Maritime Day, 2023

Diamond Jubilee celebrations of National Maritime Day held in Mumbai.

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National Maritime Day is celebrated to appreciate the contribution of maritime trade to the Indian economy and the significance of India in international trade.

It is celebrated on April 5 across the country to commemorate the sailing of the first Indian commercial vessel, the SS Loyalty from Mumbai to London in 1919.

This is the 60th National Maritime Day; it was first celebrated in 1964.

On National Maritime Day 2023, the Prime Minister of India reaffirmed India’s commitment to port-led development.

The grand finale function of the Diamond Jubilee of National Maritime Day was organised at Domestic Cruise Terminus in Mumbai and the chief guest of the event was Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management, Netherlands Mr Mark Harbers.

The theme for the 60th edition of the National Maritime Day was “Amrit kaal in Shipping”.

The GoI has acknowledged the importance of the maritime sector for economic development and has set out its Maritime India Vision 2030.

The vision is about accelerated maritime growth over the next decade across ports, shipping and waterways, not only in terms of capacity and economic growth but also sustainability.

The emphasis is on green and sustainable port development.

Logistics sufficiency, shipbuilding, repairs and recycling, inland waterways, coastal shipping, digitalisation and maritime trading.

On this day Sagar Samman Awards are conferred upon meritorious persons.


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