Day of the Seafarer: Nigeria joins global celebration

Nigeria will be joining the global celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, which is held annually on June 25th. This year’s theme is: “My Harassment-Free Ship,” focusing on promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea. The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), […]

Nigeria will be joining the global celebration of the Day of the Seafarer, which is held annually on June 25th.

This year’s theme is: “My Harassment-Free Ship,” focusing on promoting a culture of respect and zero tolerance for bullying and harassment at sea.

The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dayo Mobereola, emphasised the importance of recognising seafarers’ contributions to international trade and the global economy.

Mobereola encouraged Nigerians to participate in the celebrations, saying without them, the seamless supply of valuables across borders would be nearly impossible.

The celebration is also an opportunity to highlight the importance of seafarers’ safety and well-being. Seafarers play a crucial role in the maritime industry, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of goods across the world’s oceans.

In Nigeria, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, and other dignitaries will be attending the commemoration event in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

The Day of the Seafarer, an observance day recognised by the United Nations, was established in a resolution adopted by the 2010 Diplomatic Conference of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in Manila, Philippines to adopt the revised Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Convention.