25th National Maritime Week kicks off, centers on safety

By Yashika F. Torib

Sep 25, 2024 12:06 am

THE 25th National Maritime Week (NMW) officially kicked off last Sunday, September 22, as ships berthed all over the country simultaneously sounded their horns to mark the beginning of a week-long celebration that honors Filipino seafarers.

With this year's celebration anchored on safety with a theme 'Marinong Filipino: Ligtas na Paglalayag!' the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) expressed its commitment to instill the culture of safety in maritime organizations.

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