Honouring the Unsung Heroes of the Sea on Seafarers' Day 2026

By Obiageli Chuma Ugbo

Seafarers bear quiet burdens and make sacrifices away from public view. Every year on June 25, the global maritime community observes the International Day of the Seafarer, an event created by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to honour the essential contributions of seafarers to global commerce and human welfare. In 202