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National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day is celebrated all over India on 5th April.
On this day on April 5, 1919, the first Indian commercial ship 'SS Loyalty' was flagged off from Bombay (Mumbai) to London.
The ship was owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Company Limited, the largest indigenous shipping company of that time.
National Maritime Day is dedicated to remembering the role of maritime trade in the development of Indian economy and India's role and its strategic position in global trade.
To mark the importance of this day, the Government of India is paying tribute to the services of seafarers by observing National Maritime Week from March 30, 2023 to April 05, 2023.
On the occasion of National Maritime Day, the Government of India is paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of seafarers who laid down their lives at sea during World War I and II.
National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee has been set up at Mumbai to organize and coordinate various programs for the National Maritime Day/Merchant Navy Flag Day celebrations.