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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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the theme “Your voyage – then and now, share your adventure, ” the Day of the Seafarers campaign for 2022 will examine seafarer voyages, including what they entail, how they have changed over time, and what has remained central to seafarers’ reality.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -Get Educated About Seafarers Learning more about the work and plight of sailors and seafarers is a good way to observe International Day of the Seafarer. Get more information by visiting the International Maritime Organization’s website (supported by the United Nations).