Day of the Seafarer 2023
Today (25 June) is designated as the Day of the Seafarer. It is an official United Nations international observance day that was established in 2010 in order to “recognize the unique contribution made by seafarers from all over the world to international seaborne trade, the world economy and civil society as a whole.”
This year’s theme is: MARPOL at 50 – Our Commitment Goes On
A green container on Matson’s Manoa. The ship’s waste is stored in this container until it is disposed of in port. 11 March 2023.
The MARPOL (International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Convention was adopted on 2 November 1973. It covers regulations that help to prevent and reduce routine and accidental pollution from ships.
Mariners can share their stories and images of the marine environment and anything related to the actions being taken to protect it. This can be done via social media and using the hashtag #OceansWorthProtecting
Organizations and the general public are also encouraged to participate.
