National Maritime Day 2026: 5 April
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National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on 5 April.
¨ This is celebrated to create awareness regarding support to
intercontinental commerce and the worldwide economy.
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This day is being observed since 1964.
¨ The first ship SS loyalty, introduced by the Scindia steam navigation
company, traveled from Mumbai to the United Kingdom in 5 April 1919.
¨ Varuna Award is conferred on this day to recognize the people who made
an outstanding contribution to the Indian maritime sector.
¨ The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) celebrated the
63rd National Maritime Day with a series of events for the maritime community.
¨ The celebration, under the theme “Maritime India – Empowering Progress”,
highlighted India's growing maritime power, ongoing reforms and its desire to
emerge as a leading global maritime nation.
¨ World Maritime Day is observed every year on the Thursday of last week
in September.
