Media Release
Mangalore, Apr 7: The New Mangalore Port Trust observed the 51st National Maritime Daycelebration on Saturday April 5 in commemoration of the maiden voyage performed by the first Indian Vessel “S.S. LOYALTY’ owned by M/s Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Bombay to London on the April 5 1919.
As a part of the National Maritime day celebration the wreath laying ceremony on the Seamen’s Memorial was held at 9 am on April 5 by the chairman with other officers and port users to pay tributes to the seafarers who had laid down their lives out at sea.
On the occasion of the 51st National Maritime Day Celebration, a Radio talk was delivered on the theme topic: “Maritime India – Exploring avenues for HRD” by captain Pais, pilot, which was broadcasted on April 5 at 7:45 pm on All India Radio.
The valedictory function was held at 03.30 pm at NMPT, Auditorium. M P Pinto, former secretary, Ministry of Shipping, New Delhi, was the chief guest. P C Parida, chairman, New Mangalore Port Trust, presided over the function.
T S N Murthy, deputy chairman, was the guest of honor. The local NMDC Committee president captain Pradeep Mohanty, gave the welcome address.