Maritime Administration to host virtual National Maritime Day ceremony May 20

The following information was posted by the Maritime Administration. The complete posting with a link to the virtual event can be accessed on Facebook. The event will run from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 20.

This year's theme - "America's Maritime Workforce: Connecting the Nation and the World" - reflects the U.S. maritime industry's unwavering support of the nation, especially during the current challenge of COVID-19. While we may not be able to join in person, we can honor our nation's maritime heritage, weather this current storm together, and commit ourselves to an even stronger future for America's maritime industry.

This is the 51st observance of Maritime Day by the Maritime Administration and the 88th since Congress designated each May 22 as National Maritime Day in 1933.

The ceremony can be viewed live.