The annual National Maritime Day tribute offers a unique opportunity to raise public awareness of the value of mariners, the maritime industry, ports and the port workforce by encouraging vessels in harbors and at berth to sound their horns or whistles four times at noon each day between May 18 and May 22. AAPA's 'Sound Off for National Maritime Day' initiative is a way to foster greater community awareness and appreciation of seaports and the maritime industry as they work 24/7 to move the goods we all need, want and enjoy.
#1) To be used May 18 to announce the “Sound Off” initiative. Can be re-posted throughout the week along with posts #2 through#5 below.
Suggested Social Media Text:
Listen this work week as vessels sound their horns in support of seaports and the people who fill our carts, move our products and support the work of farmers, small business owners, retailers and manufacturers across the country! #SeaportsDeliver #NationalMaritimeDay #SoundOff
#2) To be posted or re-posted any day of the week during the initiative before 12 noon local time, and/or as a follow-up to post #1 above.
Suggested Social Media Text:
It's going to be noisy at noon! Vessels in your local harbor will #SoundOff with horns and whistles today and throughout the work week in recognition #NationalMaritimeDay, our seaports and the people who help deliver the essentials you count on every day. #SeaportsDeliver
#3) To be posted any day of the week during the initiative, and/or as a follow-up post to #1 above on the same day.
Suggested Social Media Text:
With crew screenings, vessel quarantines and other protection measures, seaports are safeguarding public health around the world -- while our front-line workers keep vital consumer goods, medical supplies, energy and raw materials on the move. #SeaportsDeliver #NationalMaritimeDay #SoundOff
#4) To be posted any day of the week during the initiative, and/or as a follow-up post to #1 above on the same day.
Suggested Social Media Text:
Did you know that cargo activities at our ports represent more than a quarter of the nation's economy? Half of all import cargo includes things you eat, drink, wear, use and enjoy every day. We're keeping vital supply chains working during the crisis. #NationalMaritimeDay #SoundOff #SeaportsDeliver
#5) To be posted any day of the week during the initiative, and/or as a follow-up post to #1 above on the same day before 12 noon local time.
Suggested Social Media Text:
As families, businesses and communities recover from the crisis, we're delivering your products and taking action to support a strong and stable economy. Help support our seaports so they remain strong! #SeaportsDeliver #NationalMaritimeDay #SoundOff
#2) Sound Off For Front Line Workers
#3) Sound Off For A Strong Supply Chain
#4) Sound Off For Economic Recovery
National Maritime Day 'Sound Off' logo with AAPA logo
National Maritime Day 'Sound Off' logo without AAPA logo
National Maritime Day news release
National Maritime Day op-ed template
