International Maritime Organization (IMO) says that this year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign will focus on revealing the realities of life at sea, highlighting the hardship, pressure and risks that seafarers can face.
The event, themed : “Carrying world trade. Carrying the risks,” will be marked on 25 June.
IMO, in a statement,said that the event will draw particular attention to the challenges of operating in high-risk and conflict-affected areas, while underscoring the essential role seafarers play in keeping the global economy moving.
It reflects the fact that seafarers keep global trade moving, while often facing difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions.
Their contribution is often out of sight, even though they are central to the movement of goods around the world.
The aim is for this year’s Day of the Seafarer to not only recognize seafarers’ contribution but also acknowledge the risks and sacrifices behind it.
