Day Of The Seafarer 2021: Theme, Importance And All About The Day

Seafarer Day 2021: This year, Day of the Seafarer campaign calls for a fair future for seafarers. Know all about seafarers' day

Today is International Day of the Seafarer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his message for seafarers said, "Sailors are indispensible to the world including India. The country has a coastline of over 7,500 km...if we can increase skill development in this area, the country can give the world lakhs of sailors."  Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, seafarers have kept the supply chains smooth amid difficult working conditions. Sailors have faced uncertainties about port access, crew changeovers and repatriation.  Heroes of The Sea🛳️Seafarers are the indomitable forces behind the uninterrupted supply chain worldwide despite the pandemic.The world cannot thank them enough for their immense contribution!On International #DayoftheSeafarer, I thank them for their selfless service🙏 pic.twitter.com/NE3DjOBNc1 Seafarers have been on the #COVID19 frontlines, maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, fuel & medical supplies.On Friday's #DayoftheSeafarer, join @IMOHQ in thanking them. https://t.co/rvDGUC5U99pic.twitter.com/i7oJpxS4Ml "Seafarers are the indomitable forces behind the uninterrupted supply chain worldwide despite the pandemic. The world cannot thank them enough for their immense contribution! On International Day of the Seafarer, I thank them for their selfless service,"  Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping & Waterways tweeted along with a video with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message for seafarers.