MUMBAI – The curtains came down on the 63rd National Maritime Day Celebrations with a grand finale at the Bharatratnam Auditorium on April 5, 2026. Centered on the theme “Maritime India, Empowering Progress,” the event marked the culmination of Merchant Navy Week, drawing together top leaders and stakeholders from India’s shipping and ports sectors.
Key Highlights of the Finale:
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National Recognition: The week-long celebrations commenced with the ceremonial lapel pinning for President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting the strategic importance of the maritime fraternity.
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Leadership Presence: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister for Fisheries and Ports, Shri Nitesh Rane, served as the Chief Guest, emphasizing the sector’s role in driving India’s economic growth.
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Excellence Awards: The ceremony honored individuals and organizations with special recognition certificates for outstanding contributions to maritime innovation and performance.
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Nationwide Initiatives: The finale followed a series of seminars, blood donation drives, and awareness campaigns held across India to promote the merchant navy.
Strategic Vision for 2026
The event underscored India’s goal of becoming a global maritime powerhouse. High-ranking officials, including Director General of Shipping Shri Shyam Jagannathan and CMD of the Shipping Corporation of India Shri B. K. Tyagi, attended to reinforce the commitment to modernizing trade infrastructure and empowering the maritime workforce.
The proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks from Shri Sudhir Kohakade, Deputy Director General of Shipping, acknowledging the collaborative efforts of the maritime community in ensuring the success of the 63rd edition.
