THE 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) officially kicked off last Sunday, September 22, as ships berthed all over the country simultaneously sounded their horns to mark the beginning of a week-long celebration that honors Filipino seafarers.
THE 25th National Maritime Week officially kicked off last Sunday, September 22, as ships berthed all over the country simultaneously sounded their horns to mark the beginning of a week-long celebration that honors Filipino seafarers.With this year's celebration anchored on safety with a theme 'Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!' the Philippine Coast Guard expressed its commitment to instill the culture of safety in maritime organizations.
The weeklong activities were co-hosted by government and private maritime groups such as the Department of Transportation , Maritime Industry Authority , Philippine Ports Authority , DMW, Associated Marine Officers' and Seamen's Union of the Philippines , and Stella Maris-Manila.The NMW is annually celebrated since 1996 to support the unrestricted development of the local maritime industry and in response to the need for a strong and outward-looking maritime policy.
National Maritime Week Kicks Off Centers On Safety
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