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Seafarers Awareness Week 24–30 June 2017

Posted on Friday, April 21, 2017 and tagged as Press

Seafarers UK coordinates and promotes Seafarers Awareness Week in June each year, to coincide with the International Maritime Organization's 'Day of the Seafarer'.

As an 'island nation' the UK has always been heavily dependent on our maritime industry. Over 90% of imports come to us by ship, including much of our everyday food and fuel. Yet many people are completely unaware of the world of shipping, the seafarers who work in it, and the essential role of our sea ports.

Each year we focus on a fresh theme for Seafarers Awareness Week. In 2017 we are promoting UK maritime employment opportunities, including shore-based jobs.

Seafarers UK is also stimulating 'Sea Ports for Prosperity' publicity, encouraging UK port owners and operators to actively promote their essential contribution to the national economy.

For more information please contact Nick Harvey, Campaigns Manager, Seafarers UK, email nick.harvey@seafarers.uk, phone 020 7932 5969.

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