This Friday, 3rd September 2021 is Merchant Navy Day, a day when we recognise the sacrifices of the men and women of the Merchant Navy and when we show our gratitude for our modern Merchant Seafarers.
The Merchant Navy’s official flag, the Red Ensign, will be flown on Victory Green in Stanley throughout the day alongside the Falkland Islands flag, in solidarity with our seafarers around the world. It will be hoisted by the Acting Governor Dave Morgan and the FIG Chief Executive Officer Andrew Keeling, who will be joined by the Harbour Master Jo Cox and the Maritime Authority team.
The tradition of flying the Red Ensign on civic buildings and landmark flagpoles is a result of a campaign by The Seafarer’s Charity, who administer the Merchant Navy Fund raising money to support seafarers in need and their families.