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Inauguration Of 53rd National Maritime Day

Chandigarh, 1st April, 2016: The Governor of Punjab, Haryana and Administrator of U.T, Chandigarh, His Excellency Sh. Kaptan Singh Solanki today inaugurated the 53rd National Maritime Day (NMD) at Haryana Raj Bhavan, U.T, Chandigarh.
The inauguration ceremony was held at the Haryana Raj Bhavan, in which the’ Chairman National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee Chandigarh’ (an initiative of ‘Company of Master Mariners of India Chandigarh Chapter’), Capt MS Kahlon and Chairman FOSMA Mumbai, an association Capt Navin Passey, pinned the wearing apparel of the Administrator UT Chandigarh with the National Maritime Day Pin in the presence of other NMD Committee members.
National Maritime day is celebrated on 5th April every year all over India, to commemorate the Sailing of First Indian Flag Vessel ‘’S.S. Loyalty” in 1919 from Mumbai to England, prior to which, all  trade to and from India was carried on British and other non-Indian flag ships.
This objective of holding these National celebrations is to recognize the importance of Merchant Shipping for our country. The Merchant Navy ships used to carry more  than 75% of Indian trading goods, and have also formed a second line of defense that can be made available to support the Indian Navy during the time of any hostilities.
Chandigarh and its environs are home to a large number of seafarers who participate in these celebrations though Blood Donation camp, Professional Seminar, remembering those who have lost their lives at sea and Gala get together with the seafarers and their families.
 These celebrations are the initiative of ‘Company of Master Mariners of India which is a profession al body of serving future and ex Captains of Merchant Navy Ships with its HO in Mumbai. The Chandigarh Chapter established in 2011 is coordinating these activities through ‘National Maritime Day Celebrations Committee Chandigarh’.



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