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National Maritime Day 2019
The National Maritime Day 2019 was observed on April 5, 2019. The theme of the National Maritime Day 2019 was “Indian Ocean – An Ocean of opportunity”. National Maritime Day National Maritime Day (NMD) first observed on April 5, 1964, aims to spread awareness in supporting safe and environmentally sound commerce between the continents across ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Topics: National Maritime Day • National Maritime Day 2019 • NMD Award of Excellence • NMD Varuna Award • World maritime day
5 April: National Maritime Day
The National Maritime Day (NMD) is observed every year on 5 April to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian owned ship “SS Loyalty” (the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd) sailed from Bombay to London on 5th April 1919. It was crucial step for India shipping history when sea routes ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Topics: Days and Events • National Maritime Day • SS Loyalty
April 5: National Maritime Day
Every year 5th April is being observed as National Maritime Day of India. 2016 was the 53rd edition of National Maritime Day and the theme was “Ease of doing business in the maritime sector”. Significance of the day: On this day in 1919 navigation history was created when SS Loyalty, the first ship of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Topics: Current Affairs 2016 • Days and Events • National Maritime Day • Trade