National Maritime Day

April 7, 2023

On April 5th, India celebrated National Maritime Day, which commemorates the maiden voyage of the first Indian commercial vessel, the SS Loyalty, from Mumbai to London in 1919.
This year’s theme was “Propelling Indian Maritime to Net Zero.”
It was organized by the Directorate General of Shipping, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in Mumbai concluded with a ceremony at the Domestic Cruise Terminus in Mumbai Port Trust, highlighted the need for a coordinated and collaborative approach to achieve the net-zero target in the maritime sector.
During the program, Sagar Samman Awards were awarded to the contributors to the growth of the Indian maritime industry.