- 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
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