Today we are celebrating the maritime industry and its massive role in our economy and in our lives.

This year’s theme, “Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity,” reflects the importance of our oceans as a source of food, a home for countless marine species, and most of all, jobs—with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea.

Together with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), let us help in ensuring the sustainable and safe use of our ocean resources.

Let us give a shout-out to all the seafarers who work hard to keep everything moving.

Mabuhay ang ating mga marino—lalo na ang mga marinong Kasubay!