Listen out for this on Friday.

The Port of Cork is encouraging all vessels in Cork Harbour to sound their horns at midday on June 25th to mark the international ‘Day of the Seafarer’.

According to the Port management, the salute is a tribute to 1.6 million seafarers globally and aims to raise awareness of the role of seafarers, which often goes underappreciated within the maritime industry and by the public.

As well as the sounding of the ship’s horns, the Port of Cork will reach out to each vessel in Cork harbour and offer a gift of appreciation to the captain and all his/her crew onboard.

‘They go above and beyond’

“On the ‘Day of the Seafarer’, the Port of Cork wishes to acknowledge the role of all seafarers in our ports and harbours, who go above and beyond in the delivery of services at sea and on land,” said Port of Cork Harbour Master, Captain Paul O’Regan.

“Shipping has been vital to the stability in the supply chain during the recent pandemic and this small effort is to salute all those who are spending time away from their families and to acknowledge their incredible work.”

People living around Cork Harbour have been invited to participate by filming the effort and posting the videos to social media using #DayoftheSeafarer and #Keepingtheshowontheroad.