This year, the annual Day of the Seafarer (DotS) will be celebrating its 10^th anniversary on 25 June. A webinar will be held on 24 June (open to public and media)

2020 campaign – Seafarers are Key Workers

​Seafarers are on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic, playing an essential role in maintaining the flow of vital goods, such as food, medicines and medical supplies. However, the crisis has led to difficult working conditions for seafarers, including uncertainties and difficulties about port access, re-supply, crew changeovers and repatriation.

This year, the Day of the Seafarer campaign calls on Member States to recognize seafarers as key workers – and to provide them with the support, assistance and travel options open to all key workers during the pandemic.

Social Media

As in previous years, the Day of the Seafarer campaign is centered on social media.

The 2020 campaign hashtag is: #SeafarersAreKeyWorkers

This hashtag can be used by anyone engaging in the campaign to pay tribute to seafarers and thank them for their important role in these unusual times.

Seafarers themselves can use it to showcase their own position at the front line of this global crisis and share their experience with the rest of the world.

Shipping companies and port organizations are also invited to show their appreciation for seafarers.

All IMO’s social media platforms will be featured but Twitter, Facebook and Instagram will account for most activity.

Webinar: 24 June 2020 10:30 BST London time

DAY OF THE SEAFARER WEBINAR

Open to media public – questions can be asked via chat.

Link will go live one hour before. https://bit.ly/2AHPdqw

#SeafarersAreKeyWorkers

24 June 2020  10:30-11:30h GMT+1 (London, United Kingdom)

Programme

10:30  Opening remarks by Mr. Kitack Lim, Secretary-General,   International Maritime Organization (IMO)

10:40  Mr. Guy Platten, Secretary-General,  International Chamber of Shipping (ICS)

10:50  Mr. Stephen Cotton, General Secretary,  International Transport Workers Federation   (ITF)

11:00  Fr. Paulo Prigol, Stella Maris South East Asia Regional   Coordinator

11:10  Mr. Niels van de Minkelis, Head,   Operational Affairs,   Royal Association of   Netherlands Shipowners (KNVR)

11:20  Q&A

11:30  Closure