CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Maritime Day is celebrated on 05th April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian commercial vessel SS Loyalty that set sail from Bombay (Mumbai) to London, on 05th April 1919.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Maritime Day 2022 It was held on 28 and 29 September 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Since 1964, National Maritime Day has been celebrated in India on April 5. Indian National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 because, on this date in 1919, SS Loyalty, the first Indian flag merchant ship, sailed from Mumbai to London. Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd was the owner of SS Loyalty.

Detailed explanation-4: -The International Maritime Organization observed World Maritime Day on the last Thursday of September. This year, it will be observed on September 29. The day focuses on drawing public attention to maritime safety and the marine environment.