National Maritime Day observed on 5 April
National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 2026; it marks the voyage of the SS Loyalty, owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
Summary
National Maritime Day was observed on 5 April 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalling India's maritime heritage and the contribution of those in the sector to the economy, trade and connectivity, and Home Minister Amit Shah greeting maritime personnel. The day commemorates the voyage of the SS Loyalty, owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company, from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
Key facts
- Date
- 5 April (annual)
- Commemorates
- SS Loyalty's voyage, Mumbai to London, 5 April 1919
- Owner
- Scindia Steam Navigation Company
- 2026
- PM and Home Minister greetings
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On which date is National Maritime Day observed in India?
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Correct answer: B — 5 April
National Maritime Day is observed on 5 April, the date of the SS Loyalty's voyage in 1919.
National Maritime Day commemorates the 1919 voyage of which ship?
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Correct answer: D — SS Loyalty
The Hindu and The Times of India both say the day marks the SS Loyalty's voyage from Mumbai to London on 5 April 1919.
Consider the following statements about the SS Loyalty, whose voyage is commemorated on National Maritime Day: 1. It was owned by the Scindia Steam Navigation Company. 2. Its 1919 voyage was from Kolkata to Singapore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the voyage was from Mumbai to London.