This year the IMO is marking June 25th as the annual Day of the Seafarer. While it is important to recognize those men and women who spend days and months at sea, without complaint, making sure the things we need get to us, we are reminded that every day should be considered a day for seafarers.Why are seafarers so important?
- Every 33 hours a seafarer on an Amver ship is saving a life somewhere in the world.
- Seafarers carry the burden of being taken hostage by rouge pirates, all to ensure our goods are delivered when we expect them.
- Share your thoughts on the Day of the Seafarer Facebook page.
- Send a message on Twitter to @IMOHQ or @Seafarerday using the hashtag #thankyouseafarer.
- On Pinterest, you can pin a picture with the caption "Day of the Seafarer".
- Watch a video about seafarers on YouTube.
- Or, you can head down to the dock, pier, or quay and give a seafarer a hug!
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