Question: The International Day of the Seafarer is celebrated on-
(a) 23 June
(b) 25 June
(c) 14 February
(d) 25 December
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 25 June 2016 the International Day of the Seafarer -2016 was observed across the world.
- In 2010 the International Maritime Institute (IMO) decided to celebrate 25 June as the International Day of the Seafarer.
- The theme this year is: “At Sea For All”.
- The 25 June is celebrated 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.
Reference:
http://www.imo.org/en/About/Events/dayoftheseafarer/Pages/Day-of-the-Seafarer-2016.aspx
http://www.unric.org/en/latest-un-buzz/28585-day-of-the-seafarer
http://www.seafarersawarenessweek.org/seafarers-awareness-week-events/day-of-the-seafarer/