International Maritime Day takes place every year on 25 June.

The United Nations' International Maritime Organisation (IMO) launched this day of action in 2010 to draw public attention to the usually little-noticed concerns of seafarers and to honour their work.
Every year, the IMO has a special motto for this day. In 2025 it is "My harrassment-free ship".

Here the Video (in English) from the IMO on Seafarers' Day 2025

The approximately 1.8 million seafarers supply the whole world with almost everything they need on a daily basis. And with many things that make life more beautiful. The importance of seafarers became clear during the coronavirus pandemic. Even though they had to stay on board for longer and had no shore leave: People at sea continued to work, keeping the global economy and supplies flowing.

The aim of the commemoration is to encourage governments, shipping organisations, companies, shipowners and all other stakeholders to duly and appropriately promote 'Seafarers' Day' and take action to celebrate it in a meaningful way.

The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) also focuses on a new topic every year with World Maritime Day. This year, various initiatives will take place on 25 September 2025 on the theme: "Our ocean, our obligation, our opportunity".

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