Thank You Seafarers » Day of the Seafarer, 25th June 2011

Every 25th of June of each year was recognized and declared as the Day of Seafarer, as per the resolution made during the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, held in Manila Philippines in June 2010.

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), in line with the resolution, made an executive order whereas, declaring also every 25th of June to be the Day of Filipino Seafarer.

In connection with the above, MARINA is now making preparations for the celebration of the said event. In view thereof, MARINA called for a series of meetings with the relevant government agencies together with the private sector from the industry to draft as well as finalized the preparation for the celebration of the said event.

Day of the Seafarer, on 25th June 2011, is a celebration of seafarers across the globe. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness of the vital role seafarers play in the world economy, and of career opportunities at sea. It’s a chance to address the issues facing the modern day seafarer such as piracy.

But most importantly it is an opportunity for us, the world, to say, “Thank You Seafarers”

How you can help

As an individual, you can help in a number of ways:

• TELL your family and friends about Day of the Seafarer by using your own social media
• FOLLOW us on Twitter; LIKE us on Facebook; recommend and share our stories, updates and videos
• PARTICIPATE in any way you can: share a video, upload a photo, write a blog post, Retweet our updates....
• MARK THE DAY we’re asking everyone to celebrate seafarers on June 25th by saying, “Thank you Seafarers” on Twitter,
• Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, LinkedIn – whatever works for you

Facebook Account: Facebook.com/SeafarerDay

Twitter: www.Twitter.com/SeafarerDay

OR join the dedicated Linkedin Day of the Seafarer group

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Seafarer-Day-3888067

(or search “Seafarer Day”)

How Bloggers and Online Website Administrators can support the event

As an identified,influential blogger /community owner on maritime and seafaring issues, IMO hopes that you will help them promote Day of the Seafarer to your readers and peers.

How you can help

You can help in a number of ways:

• PROMOTE the day to your readers and subscribers by blogging regularly about Seafarer Day.
• LINK to IMO social media platforms from your blog; carry the Seafarer Day badge; embed our widgets.
• ENGAGE with Seafarer Day stories and content,
• SHARE your best writing about seafarers with IMO, content that can inform and educate the wider global community about the vital role Seafarers play in the world
• ASK your readers to say “Thank you Seafarers” on June 25th 2011 .
• WRITE a post on June 25th entitled “Thank you Seafarers” How we can help you.

IMO views the maritime blogger community as vital in helping raise awareness of the Day of the Seafarer. They will syndicate the best blogs and content through official Day of the Seafarer social networks, and via the International Maritime Organizations website, IMO.org.

They will provide optimized links to your blogs and communities, helping enhance your profile to a global audience. When possible, they will provide Day of the Seafarer bloggers with exclusive insights and content. They have created a range of widgets and badges allowing you to show your support.

The IMO will provide you with dedicated blogger support. Decided by the IMO Day of the Seafarer TeamDedicated Support for Bloggers. They are offering dedicated support to Bloggers and community owners, including: Technical support for linking to & embedding social media content Content & Syndication advice.

For more information:

Please contact Karine Langlois | klangloi@imo.org

LET US ALL SUPORT Day of the Seafarer, 25th June 2011