The Day of the Filipino Seafarer – June 25, 2022

The Day of the Filipino Seafarer – June 25, 2022

The Day of the Filipino Seafarer is celebrated on June 25 every year in the Philippines. This is one of the most iconic holidays in the Philippines and has been celebrated regularly for a few years. As a tribute to the marine industry’s workers, the Philippines hopes to promote awareness of the critical role that maritime workers play. Today, the Philippines is one of the world’s largest providers of maritime services, with a major section of its population involved in this industry, giving this holiday a special meaning.

History of The Day of the Filipino Seafarer

The Day of the Filipino Seafarer is a relatively recent holiday, celebrated for the first time in 2014. It was only after the recommendations of the International Maritime Organization to the United Nations, that the latter officially declared June 25 of each year as The Day of the Seafarer. Upon its first celebration, this holiday was mainly an international observance, with many countries taking part, as a way to honor local maritime industries and their workers.

This celebration quickly took on a special significance in the Philippines, as one of the biggest suppliers of maritime services in the world. As of today, Filipino maritime workers and seafarers account for more than 25 % of the total maritime workers in the world. Many people in the Philippines are employed in this sector and are deployed in international shipping operations for months on end. The risks associated with this line of work, and the important role it plays make this holiday one of the most celebrated in the Philippines.

Seafarers are typically encouraged to share their wisdom and experience with other seafarers during this special celebration. Many professional and international marine and shipping workers’ associations offer webinars, celebrations, and training programs for seafarers as a result of this. Because this is one of the most dangerous professions, effective training is as important as credit for sailors’ efforts. Many countries around the world are commemorating The Day of the Seafarer today, with the Philippines taking the lead in honoring the brave men and women who work in the marine industry.

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