[FONT=arial][B][I]June 25 is observed worldwide as the Day of the Seafarer.[/I][/B]
In 2010, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), decided to designate June 25th as the International Day of the Seafarer as a way to recognize that almost everything that we use in our daily lives has been directly or indirectly affected by sea transport.[/FONT]
The purpose of the day is to give thanks to seafarers for their contribution to the world economy and the civil society; and for the risks and personal costs they bear while on their jobs.
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According to IMO’s estimates, ships transport almost 90 percent of the world’s goods trade. Seafarers are not only responsible for the operations of such ships, but are also responsible for the safe and smooth delivery of the cargo.
The day not only acknowledges the invaluable work of seafarers, but also aims to bring global attention to the issues affecting their work and lives, such as piracy. It calls on governments to develop policies that lead to fair treatment of seafarers at ports, and asks private ship companies and owners to provide their employees proper facilities and comforts while they are at sea.
http://maritime-executive.com/editorials/day-of-the-seafarer-2016-at-sea-for-all
Thanks for all you do mates / Guys and Gals. #THANKYOUSEAFARERS
Give the seafarers the tools to do their job, give the seafarers the automation to take away the monotony and allow them to focus on the main task. Improve efficiency by leveraging technology, and also giving empowered seafarers the ability to work with their colleagues ashore in a truly modern connected world.
Working on ships is hard work and it takes an enormous toll on families and on individuals. When seafarers head to work for months at a time, coming home is sometimes frustrating when your friends and family have no perspective on what you actually did while you were away, besides the obvious fact you were at sea.
If you want to celebrate the Day of the Seafarer, share something interesting about this industry to your friends who may not have any appreciation for what the shipping industry and seafarers do on a daily basis around the world.
http://splash247.com/shipping-rallies-to-celebrate-day-of-the-seafarer/
For the lookers that are interested - Lets get started.
Take this short quiz. You might even learn something and have fun doing it. 
are you a Landlubber?
[B]#AtSeaForAll[/B]
It’s easy only 15 questions - Just click the link below.
http://dayoftheseafarer2016.imo.org/
"Give the seafarers the tools to do their job, give the seafarers the automation to take away the monotony and allow them to focus on the main task. "
Personally I see automation as bringing not less, but more monotony, and killing sea going jobs.
Back to wood, canvas, hemp, and tar I say! After all, it was “eco-friendly”…
