National Maritime Day 2022: Date, significance and history…
National Maritime Day
On April 5 each year in India, National Maritime day is observed. There is an interesting history behind the celebration of this day.
On this date, that is April 5 in 1919, navigation history was created as the SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd journeyed to the United Kingdom. It was a red-letter day in terms of the Indian navigation. Sea routes in those days were controlled by Britishers and hence it made a big day.
National Maritime Day of India 2022 Theme
The theme of the 59th edition of the National Maritime Day 2022 celebrations is Sustainable Shipping beyond Covid-19. This day aims at supporting the global economy, the most well-organized, safe and sound environmentally responsive approach to transporting goods from one corner to another corner of the world.
The year 2022 marks the 59th National Maritime Day. The day is observed yearly by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways.
The day is celebrated to express 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.
The maritime industry plays an essential role in the Indian economy by providing 95 per cent of India’s commerce volume. India recently set a new trade record of over $400 billion, with maritime trades playing a significant role in achieving this milestone.