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56th National Maritime Day (NMD-2019)
The National Maritime Day (NMD) of India is celebrated every year on April 5 to spread awareness in supporting intercontinental commerce and the global economy. On this day, in 1919, navigation history was created when SS Loyalty, the first ship of the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, journeyed to the United Kingdom. It was a crucial ..
Topics: Directorate General of Shipping • Maritime history of India • NMD • Scindia Steam Navigation Company Ltd. • Steam Navigation Company • Transport • Walchand Group • Water transport • Water transport in India
55th edition of National Maritime Day (NMD-2018) celebrated
The National Maritime Day (NMD) is celebrated every year in India on 5th April since 1964 to commemorate the maiden voyage of the first Indian –owned ship “SS Loyalty” sailed from Bombay to London on 5th April 1919. This was a crucial step for Indian shipping history when sea routes were controlled by the British. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Topics: NMD • Walchand Group