BY JOY OFASIA
THE Solomon Islands Marine Shipping Industry together with the Solomon Islands National Ranadi Maritime School will be celebrating the International Day of the Seafarers in Honiara on Monday, 26 June.
Speaking to the SUNDAY ISLES in an interview, the Director of the Solomon Islands National Ranadi Campus Maritime School, Dr. Teorae Kabure said International Day of the Seafarers is the day recommended by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
Dr. Teorae Kabure said they have done the final rehearsal and preparations for the big event.
“The event will commence early in the morning with a parade which will start from the Kukum Campus field to the Solomon Islands National Ranadi Campus Maritime School where the official program will take place.
“The parade will be led by the RSIPF Brass Band & Traffic Escort along with all maritime school instructors, officers, and marine engineers from the marine shipping industry,” Dr. Teorae said.
June 25th of each year is recognized worldwide as the “Day of the Seafarer” which recognizes the invaluable contribution of seafarers to international trade and its important role in the world economy.
He said that in the Solomon Islands, this would be the first time to celebrate the International Day of the Seafarers in that manner.
“The day will be a big day for the marine shipping industry so we will be having three components in our big event that will attract the attention of the public which are 1. The parade and flag raising, 2. Laying of wreaths at the jetty and 3. The big show event,” he described.
He said that the big show is when the SIMS and all in port or at anchor sound their bells, and whistles, firing parachute rockets, orange smoke floats, and hand flares while maneuvering at sea.
Dr. Teorae Kabure also wants to remind the public to be aware and not to panic of any loud sounds which will take place on Monday whilst the event is taking place.
