The Day of the Seafarer was first celebrated in 2011, following its establishment by a resolution adopted by the Conference of Parties to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, held in Manila, Philippines, in June 2010, which adopted major revisions to the STCW Convention and Code.
The Day of the Seafarer has now been included in the annual list of United Nations Observances.
The Day of the Seafarer is also an opportunity to educate the public about issues facing the modern-day seafarer issues such as piracy. But, most importantly, it is the occasion for us, the world, to say Thank you, seafarers.