Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inaugurated the Merchant Navy Week for the State of Maharashtra at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday, March 31st, 2022. Director-General of Shipping Amitabh Kumar pinned the miniature flag of maritime day on the jacket of the Governor to mark the inauguration.
It may be noted that National Maritime Day is observed on 5th April every year. It was on 5th April 1919 that the first Indian Steamship S S Loyalty of Scindia Steam Navigation Co Mumbai set off on her maiden voyage from Mumbai to London. A week preceding the National Maritime Day is celebrated as Merchant Navy Week.
Speaking on the occasion the Governor said “Youth of the country is excited to join the Merchant Navy”. In this connection, he called for efforts to create awareness about the opportunities available in the maritime sector for the youth through schools and colleges.
Additional DG Shipping Kumar Sanjay Bariar, Chief Surveyor S. Barik, Nautical Advisor Capt K. P. Jayakumar, Dy. Director-General of Shipping Dr Pandurang K. Raut, Chairman of National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee Atul Ubale, President of Indian National Shipowners’ Association INSA Dr. (Mrs.) Sujata Naik, Capt. Sankalp Shukla, Capt. Mahendra Pal Bhasin, Abdul Gani Serang and others were present on the occasion.
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