{"id":1813,"date":"2026-09-02T19:35:49","date_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/maritimeauthority\/?p=1813"},"modified":"2026-09-02T19:39:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:39:24","slug":"merchant-navy-day-3-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gov.fk\/maritimeauthority\/merchant-navy-day-3-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Merchant Navy Day &#8211; 3 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>September 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Falkland Islands Government are pleased to recognise the 3<sup>rd<\/sup> of September as Merchant Navy Day.&nbsp; A day to pay respect to the men and women of the Merchant Navy, both past and present, who play such an important role in maintaining our links to the wider world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not least the 62 Merchant Ships and 22 Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships who played a vital role in supporting the British Armed Forces in liberating these islands in 1982, a feat that is etched in our collective memories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To commemorate Merchant Navy Day the Merchant Navy Flag affectionately known as the \u201cRed Duster\u201d and the Falklands Ensign will be flown at Victory Green in honour of those who still serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we mark Merchant Navy Day, we remember with gratitude all those who have served at sea and those who continue to do so today. 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