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Proclamation 10942

National Maritime Day, 2025

This proclamation designates May 22, 2025 as National Maritime Day, commemorating the 1819 transatlantic voyage of the S.S. Savannah. It honors merchant mariners' contributions to national defense and economic strength, references a recent executive order on maritime policy, and calls for flag display and ships to 'dress ship' in observance.

Federal Register Open PDF 90 FR 22579

Impact dates

  1. National Maritime Day observance

Key directives

  • proclaim May 22, 2025 as National Maritime Day
  • call upon people to mark observance and display US flag
  • request American-flag ships dress ship on that day

Timeline

Immediate

  • observance on May 22, 2025

Near term (90d)

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Long term

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Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10942: National Maritime Day, 2025 · Executive Orders