National Maritime Day 2024: Sagar Samman Awards and Recognition

Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MOPSW) celebrated the 61st National Maritime Day (5 April 2024) with awards and recognition in the maritime sector.

• The event was held at the Yashwantrao Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Maharashtra, organized by the National Maritime Day Celebrations (NMDC) Central Committee.
• Theme of the event: "Sustainable Shipping: Opportunities and Challenges."

Sagar Samman Award Winners:

• Sagar Samman Varun Award: Dhirendra Kumar Sanyal
• Sagar Samman Award for Excellence: Captain Kamal Kant Chaudhary
• Sagar Samman Award for Gallantry: Captain Subir Saha and Captain OM Dutta

NMDC Awards for Excellent Maritime Training Institutions and Recognition:

• During the function NMDC also announced awards for excellent maritime training institutions and recognition.

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