National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5 in India to create awareness of supporting safe and environmentally sound intercontinental commerce and the global economy. India will observe the 62th edition of the annual celebrations in 2025. In 1919, SS Loyalty, the first ship of The Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd travelled from Mumbai to the United Kingdom. the British restricted and controlled sea routes.
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National Maritime Day 2025: Overview
| Aspects | Details |
| Date of First Celebration | April 5, 1964 |
| Historical Event Commemorated | The maiden voyage of SS Loyalty on April 5, 1919 |
| 2025 Theme | TBA |
| Key Initiatives | Maritime India Vision 2030, Sagarmala Programme, Green Shipping Policies |
National Maritime Day 2025: Theme
- The theme for National Maritime Day 2023 has not been announced yet.
- The theme of National Maritime Day 2022 will be announced soon.
- In 2021, the National Maritime Day Theme was ‘Sustainable Shipping Beyond COVID-19.’