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Proclamation 10401

National Maritime Day, 2022

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In simple terms

President Biden proclaimed May 22, 2022 as National Maritime Day to honor the U.S. Merchant Marine and maritime industry. The proclamation calls for Americans to observe the day with appropriate programs and ceremonies, and requests that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 31705

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 31705

    Federal Register PDF

  3. National Maritime Day observance and ships dress ship

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2022 as National Maritime Day
  • Call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities
  • Request that all ships sailing under the American flag dress ship on that day

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued May 20, 2022
  • National Maritime Day designated as May 22, 2022

Near term (90d)

  • Requested observance on May 22, 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10401: National Maritime Day, 2022 · Executive Orders