Posted: May 18, 2018

Observances of National Maritime Day


American Maritime Officers will be participating in the following observances of National Maritime Day on Tuesday, May 22.

Dania Beach, Fla.
Beginning at 11:30 a.m.
STAR Center - outdoor area behind the four-story building
2 West Dixie Highway

Washington, D.C.
Beginning at 10 a.m.
U.S. Department of Transportation
1200 New Jersey Ave. SE
Reservations for this event are being accepted by until 9 a.m. Monday, May 21.

San Pedro, Calif.
Memorial service beginning at 11 a.m.
American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial and Walls of Honor
Harbor Boulevard and 6th Street
Luncheon beginning at 12:30 p.m.
Ports O'Call Restaurant
Free transportation is provided by the San Pedro Trolley between the parking lot at Ports O'Call Restaurant and the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial. AMO members interested in attending can for more information.

Norfolk, Va.
Ship tours and wreath laying ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m.
USNS Medgar Evers
Dinner beginning at 6 p.m.
Nauticus Half Moone Celebration Center
Event Registration and more information are available online.

Galveston, Texas
Ceremony beginning at 3 p.m.
Port of Galveston, Pier 21