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Korea Marine Transport Container (KMTC) Shipping Line's vessel christened MV KMTC Hochmihn docking at Berth 22 at the Port of Mombasa. [File-Standard]
On June 25, 2026, the global maritime community observed the Day of the Seafarer under the theme "Carrying World Trade. Carrying the Risks".
The theme was a fitting tribute to the millions of seafarers who brave treacherous seas and endure months of isolation, piracy, conflict, and perilous weather to ensure that the lifeblood of global commerce flows.
Maritime analysts say that more than 80 per cent of global trade is carried by sea, and the food on our tables, the fuel in our vehicles, and the medicines in our hospitals all arrive by ship.
