Each year on 5th April National Maritime Day celebrated

Each year on 5th April National Maritime Day is celebrated throughout the country to creates awareness and to support intercontinental commerce and the global economy.
Theme,
The theme for the 2020 National Maritime Day is "Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet".
History,
On this day in 1919, navigation history was created when SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd., journeyed to the United Kingdom, a crucial step for India shipping history when sea routes were controlled by the British.

Published On : 06 Apr 2020