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Proclamation 10586

National Maritime Day, 2023

This proclamation designates May 22, 2023, as National Maritime Day to honor U.S. merchant mariners. It includes ceremonial language praising their historical and current service, references administration priorities including the Jones Act and maritime investments, and requests American-flag ships dress ship on that day.

Federal Register Open PDF 88 FR 33531

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance

Key directives

  • Proclaim May 22, 2023 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

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation of May 22, 2023 as National Maritime Day

Near term (90d)

  • Observance of National Maritime Day on May 22, 2023

Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10586: National Maritime Day, 2023 · Executive Orders