5 April
National Maritime Day
National Maritime Day is celebrated every year on April 5 in India. On April 5, 1964, India’s first ship, SS Loelti, began its journey towards Britain. So it was a golden day in the field of ship service in India. Because ship service has a special significance in India as a country surrounded by the sea. Gradually India is witnessing tremendous growth in water transport Upgradation of water transport system is very important in the all round development of India.National Maritime Day highlights the importance and development of water transport.