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Detailed explanation-1: -It is celebrated on the 25 of June each year to pay respect to Seafarers and sailors who help the entire world function by conducting sea transport. The day was proposed by International Maritime Organization in 2010 to celebrate the contribution of the seafarer to the world economy and civil society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Their ships are key movers of global trade, and engines of the global economy, transporting cargoes such as food, medicines, electronics and more. Without seafarers, there would be no shipping, and this day gives us a chance to recognize and pay tribute to seafarers everywhere, whatever their voyage.

Detailed explanation-3: -To view the full video message, click here. Day of the Seafarer is celebrated annually on 25 June to express thanks to the world’s 1, 5 million seafarers serving on internationally trading merchant ships thereby contributing to the world economy and economic and social well-being.

Detailed explanation-4: -New technologies, new equipment, and the need to make shipping greener will provide new challenges and opportunities. I am sure you will rise to those challenges and pave the way for more sustainable shipping in the years to come. This year’s Day of the Seafarer theme is “Your voyage - then and now.

Detailed explanation-5: -25 June of each year is the “Day of the Seafarer", recognizing the invaluable contribution seafarers make to international trade and the world economy, often at great personal cost to themselves and their families.