Day of workers of the sea and river fleet is a professional holiday of workers of the sea and river fleet, which has been celebrated annually on the first Sunday of every July since 1981. June 1, 2018 is a holiday for all sailors and rivermen of the passenger, merchant and icebreaker fleets, port workers, ship repairers and many other specialists, thanks to which the operation of sea and river routes is ensured.
Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the history of the holiday
In the Soviet Union, Navy Day was established by the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR and the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Belarus on June 22, 1939. The Day of the Navy of the USSR has been celebrated on the last Sunday of June every year since 1939.
Workers of the Soviet merchant fleet, including sailors, did not have their own holiday, however, the Day of the Soviet Fleet, which was celebrated on the last Sunday of June, was considered the day of all workers of the Soviet fleet in the Black Sea Shipping Company in the 1970s.
The Black Sea Shipping Company had its own reasons for celebrating it due to the fact that the ships of this shipping company occupied the largest share in the delivery of Soviet Union military supplies, including the Cuban blockade and other transportation to hot places. But commercial sailors did not celebrate this day, on the last Sunday of June, because they did not consider it their own holiday.
Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: a holiday after the collapse of the Soviet Union
In the early 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, this holiday was preserved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine. As of 2000, maritime transportation included 10 large state and joint-stock shipping companies and about 300 private shipping companies, 44 commercial ports, 146 berths belonging to commercial structures, 13 shipyards, 4 research institutes and 2 project bureaus, 3 maritime academies, 6 colleges and other organizations.
Since 1996, the management and supervision of the sector has been the main task of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and, in particular, its Maritime Administration. The new Merchant Shipping Code came into force on May 1, 1999 in Russia to replace the 1968 Code that was in use during Soviet times.
In 1998, the Russian merchant fleet carried 36 million tons of cargo, which is 26% less than in 1997. In 1998, Russian shipping companies exported only 1.3 million tons, which was 4% of the total international maritime traffic of 32.5 million tons. This was comparable to three-fifths in 1997.
The sector received 4.3 billion rubles, which is equivalent to more than 500 million US dollars, under the "Revival of the Merchant Marine" program approved in 1993. In 1998, maritime shipping companies received 23 new vessels with a total deadweight of 800,000 tons. The total tonnage in shipping companies increased by 7%.
The Russian shipping industry did develop in the two years after 2000, especially in the international arena. In 2001, international freight traffic rose to 270 million tons (from 240 million in 1999). Approximately half of them are oil and oil products. In 2001, the Russian shipping industry generated total revenues of over $1.3 billion, with net income of $300 million.
By 2003, Russia ranked 22nd in the list of the world's leading maritime powers, with a fleet of 7.7 million DVT under its flag by January 1, 2003. By this time, the total number of sea transport vessels under Russian control amounted to 1117 units from a total capacity of 11.9 million units. This figure included 58.3% of the tonnage flown with foreign flags. In 1992, this number was 18.4%.
Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the state of the Russian navy
The state owns five nuclear-powered and two diesel-powered icebreakers, environmental and hydrographic ships, as well as a fleet of ships for deepening the sea or river bottom. Most Russian ships were built during the Soviet era and their average age is around 20 years. Foreign fleets are usually 4-5 years younger.
About 34% of the river fleet vessels are obsolete for use, but they still operate on inland waterways. Russia has the world's largest medium-sized cargo fleet, capable of operating both inland waterways and sea routes.
Such small vessels with a cargo of 4,000 to 6,000 tons are very popular among European charters. River and sea vessels operate on international lines along the Baltic, Caspian, Black and Mediterranean routes.
Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the importance of water transport and workers for the development of the economy
Water transport is an important component of the republic's transport complex. River fleet workers make a great contribution to the development of the economy and the social sphere, passenger transportation, tourism activities, and the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between Russian regions and foreign countries.
Their knowledge and experience ensure the development of water transport in a strategic sector of the economy. In difficult conditions, they are responsible for responsible tasks, every year they send thousands of passengers, hundreds of thousands of tons of goods to their destinations. Being a fleet worker means preserving and observing traditions, constantly improving professional skills.
River fleet workers now play an important role in the development of the construction and road industries. Thanks to their full professionalism, experience and responsibility, ship crews, fleet specialists and coastal service workers make a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Russia.
The professional holiday of sea and river fleet workers is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of July. Sailors and rivermen have been celebrating their professional holiday together since 1976.
By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 1, 1980 "On Holidays and Memorable Days", the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is included in the list of holidays celebrated in recognition of the merits of workers in the industry. In 2017, this day falls on July 2.
The foundations for the management of maritime transport as a single branch of the national economy of the country were laid on July 18, 1924, when the Sovtorgflot Joint-Stock Company was formed by a decree of the Council of Labor and Defense. Not only transport vessels belonging to various departments and joint-stock companies, but also ports, ship repair plants, educational institutions and a network of service enterprises came under its jurisdiction. By January 1, 1925, 128 ships sailed under the flag of Sovtorgflot. Centralization made it possible to significantly, by 1.5 times, increase freight traffic. Gradually, the fleet began to replenish with new ships and by April 1, 1941, it had 870 ships.
During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, transport ships made thousands of voyages through internal and external communications, being attacked by enemy ships, aircraft and submarines, and participated in many landing operations. A significant part of them, after appropriate additional equipment, performed combat missions in everyday combat operations as part of the ships of naval bases. Especially important for the transport fleet was the task of ensuring the transportation of military and national economic cargo. During the war years, the Soviet transport fleet transported about 100 million tons of cargo needed by the country and the front, 13,900 sea workers received military awards, and 35 sea transport workers became Heroes of the Soviet Union.
For some, the sea is knee-deep, and for some, the country pond will seem like the Mariana Trench. It does not matter at all whether you are a sea wolf or a modest river wolf cub, you can safely write the Day of the Sea and River Fleet as your professional holiday. Perhaps, all the boys once dreamed of becoming captains of a huge ship and going on a long voyage to discover new lands, continents and mysterious uninhabited islands.
History of the day of the sea and river fleet
More than thirty years ago, back in 1980, the USSR issued a decree that every year, on the first Sunday of July (July 1 in 2019), the country will officially celebrate the Day of Workers of the Sea and River Fleets. Our country is rich in water resources, these are seas, oceans, as well as numerous full-flowing rivers and huge lakes. This geographical position simply required that river and sea transport become one of the main sectors of the country's economy. Often sailors and rivermen are whole dynasties, for many generations, who have connected their destinies with the water element.
When they celebrate
The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is celebrated on the first Sunday of July, at the height of summer.
It was included in the holiday register during the Soviet Union. The year 1980 was marked by the adoption on October 1 of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. 3018-X “On holidays and memorable days”, according to which not only the navy, but also the civilian one was honored with its professional holiday. On November 1, 1988, a new version of the document was issued under No. 9724-XI.
Who is celebrating
The Day of Maritime and River Fleet Workers is intended to honor all professionals in this industry: rivermen and sailors of merchant and passenger ships and icebreakers, ship repairmen, workers of numerous Russian ports.
About the profession
The profession of a sailor is dangerous, but at the same time it is considered very romantic. The civil fleet is an important aspect of the formation of the economic potential of the state, so Russia is in need of professional personnel in this area. Its main functions are to transport oversized cargo and passengers across the country and abroad.
Thanks to the daily work of the employees of the sea and river fleet, Russia maintains trade relations with partner countries, has wide export opportunities, and develops sea and river tourism. The professionalism of these specialists is the key to the economic prosperity of the Russian Federation.
Congratulations on the day of workers of the sea and river fleet 2018
On the day of the sea and river fleet,
Reason to have champagne open
Those whose daily work is
To surf the expanses of water,
Raise a toast to a friendly team
For a brave and zealous ship
Must sailor today everyone
Walk spectacularly, but beautifully.
Congratulations on the holiday today
Skippers, mechanics, sailors
May good luck always be with you
And male friendship without question.
Everyone knows - there are different ships,
Sea liners, ferries and tugs,
River tram lights fires
And tankers carry oil around the world.
There is a river fleet, and there is a sea
But the main thing here is who controls it,
Who is the magician, who is he, that hero,
What makes a ship sail on water.
There are many heroes, you can't count them all -
Shipbuilder, captain, sailor, mechanic.
Today is the holiday of the fleet and in their honor
Let the volley of salutes from the ships of all burst loudly.
Let him pursue them on water and land
Infinite luck and happiness
And the ship of life will never be destroyed
Dashing storms, storms and bad weather.
Put on an old vest
And on the face put on a smile in the whole mouth
Get out the cognac, pour everyone a glass,
Raise a toast to the entire Russian fleet!
B give you the hunt
Water bodies of all countries ...
Happy Navy Workers Day
You, sailor, captain!
Is the ocean furious
Or a calm, light breeze,
You carry tourists
Charcoal, fruits and rice.
On river rigging
Or on a long journey
More fun than you, more beautiful
Not found on earth!
No salty miles
Accounts - flights, ports ...
And seven feet under the keel
We wish you again!
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Merchant fleet, fishing fleet,
River or sea fleet, -
Does it matter, the right word! -
Sometimes we - what a fleet!
On the water - not like on land, -
Everything is not easier, everything is not so, -
And understand the sea soul
Not everyone can!
There, in the soul - the sea gave,
Stormy storm and complete calm,
The wives are there, who have been waiting for a long time,
You, almost lost,
All-around with the elements,
And beloved wave of the hand ...
In general, I read you poems, -
Happy holiday, sailors!
B without rivermen and sailors,
We can't go through all those roads
What is the water surface, blue,
So beckon us from childhood with you!
We congratulate you, friends,
Let your life be at the helm
There will be love, health and happiness!
And the peace flag flies on the mast!
D hey sailor! Nautical miles...
Love and friendship are not melting,
We say: storms and calms -
Your fate is happy!
Fogs, countries, oceans,
Hold, watch, slings, seaport ..
Latitudes and meridians
You know firsthand!
Let not a captain, a sailor
You walk, whether you are old or young,
You will always be an idol, a boss
All the hearts waiting for the sailor!!!
W hiring, the fleet is different,
There is sea, and there is river.
But the main sailor is a brave one,
And not what's behind the stern.
Clearly, the sea is not a river.
The sea beckons the sailor.
We don't want to separate you
Let's celebrate together!
Boats or ships -
To keep everyone water!
To the title of "sailor"
Proudly you carried like a flag.
They became at the call of the heart
And they tied their fate with water.
We wish the sailor
Waiting to be on the shore!
B large multi-ton ship
Enters the port with cargo again.
The goods in it are worth millions,
But it will take everything to the right place.
You have a serious job -
Deliver cargo by sea!
I wish you on Navy Day,
Live comfortably and not get sick!
B without water you can't live a day -
Everyone on the planet knows this!
The fleet is our pride and our armor,
Our stars that do not fade at dawn!
Happy holiday to you, Happy Fleet Day!
Let life boil with water
And let there be one concern in the heart -
When will you return home...
WITH a holiday is looming at our gates,
How can he not open it?
After all, the day of the sea and river fleet,
Nobody can forget
Today I want to congratulate
Our brave sailors
And before all the strange glorify,
Forgotten all sea wolves!
Let your ship not know
Holes, storms and tsunamis,
Let it be crowded on deck
A fair wind will be with you!
IN from and the resurrection day came,
The first in July - it's yours!
Your glorious, wonderful holiday
It's time to board:
Today, fleet workers,
Raise your flag proudly!
… Work brings happiness,
The matter is arguing in the hands:
Everything is easy for you -
You are in your element!
Happy holiday, naval commanders!
Quiet rivers and seas to you!
IN white waves,
military ships,
The severity of unforeseen roads -
This is our brave fleet.
Protects the honor of Russia
Strangers will not be allowed on the threshold.
Red-white-blue
Flags over Russia.
proudly develop,
With true dignity
Firmly and conscientiously
The sailor's hands rule!
E that day is familiar to those who are in the seas
Spends a lot of time.
This holiday was not invented in vain.
Those guys are respected by the people.
The river and sea fleet is important to us.
After all, water borders also need peace.
Congratulations! We wish the enemies
Give you a rebuff clearly and unanimously!
00:01 — REGNUM Today, July 1, Russia celebrates the Day of the Sea and River Fleet Worker. The Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR decided in 1980 to celebrate the professional holiday on the first Sunday of July.
The foundations for the management of maritime transport as a single sector of the national economy of the country were laid in July 1924, when the Joint Stock Company "Sovtorgflot" was formed. Not only transport vessels belonging to various departments and joint-stock companies, but also ports, ship repair plants, educational institutions and a network of service enterprises came under its jurisdiction. By 1925, 128 ships sailed under the flag of Sovtorgflot. Centralization made it possible to increase cargo transportation by one and a half times. Gradually, the fleet began to replenish with new ships, and by April 1941 it already had 870 ships.
During the Great Patriotic War, transport ships made thousands of voyages and performed combat missions as part of the ships of naval bases. During this time, the Soviet transport fleet transported about 100 million tons of cargo needed by the country and the front. However, during the war, the industry lost 380 ships, one hundred ports and port points were destroyed, as well as ship repair enterprises.
Nevertheless, in 1965, the USSR maritime transport fleet already amounted to 1187 ships and reached the sixth place in the world. In the 1970s and 1980s, hundreds of specialized vessels entered the transport fleet, and specialized coastal complexes were built. New methods of organizing labor and managing the industry with the help of automated systems have received great development. The Soviet fleet became an equal partner of many ship-owning companies of the world and became a member of a number of international organizations.
In the 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the industry was in crisis. In order to meet the needs of Russia in the transportation of goods and their transshipment in ports, the government adopted in 1993 the Program for the Revival of the Russian Merchant Fleet.
Inland water transport is now a complex production and technological complex, which includes the river fleet, the infrastructure of inland waterways, navigable hydraulic structures, river ports, industrial enterprises, shipyards and tourism companies. In terms of length, inland waterways are almost twice as long as federal highways - 101.7 thousand kilometers. At the same time, about 80% of waterways are uncontested for the possibility of delivering goods and passengers.
The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is celebrated not only in Russia, but also in Ukraine. Belarus celebrates the Day of Water Transport Workers.
A variety of sea and river transport in Russia is one of the important sectors in the state economy. This trend has continued for many years, thanks to the hard work of more than one generation. They devoted most of their lives to this profession. That is why representatives of the sea and river fleet were officially allocated more than thirty years ago a day in the calendar to celebrate this celebration dedicated to their work.
The first Sunday of the second summer month is dedicated to the annual celebration of the Day of the Workers of the Marine and River Fleet of Russia. Its establishment date was officially fixed in October 1980.
The year in which the creation of the Russian fleet took place, according to historical sources, refers to the 17th century. It was in 1696, by order of Peter I, that the Boyar Duma created a Decree, which stated that sea vessels should be. Subsequently, Russia became one of the states that acted as a major maritime country.
After the date of creation of the fleet, three decades later, the regular fleet of the Russian state was formed. Mass construction of various types of water transport began, including military and merchant ships. This action led not only to an increase in the quantity and quality of the Russian fleet, but also to the development of new and previously unknown sea and river routes.
The sea and river fleet played a particularly important role during the Great Patriotic War. In the middle of the last century, for foreign trade, the maritime mode of transport occupied one of the important places among transportation. Also, this view has proven to be popular for those who like to travel. Such demand in commerce and among passenger traffic caused a subsequent expansion in the construction of more modern and improved watercraft.
Traditions of celebrating the Russian Day of the Sea and River Fleet
Representatives of the navy have always been the pride and glory of Russia. The main concepts for them to this day remain mutual gain and a sense of family ties with each other. Their relationship is like brotherhood. They are always ready to help each other, being on the same ship and out of it for a long time.
Traditions and concepts of representatives of the sea and river fleet have been passed down for centuries from one generation to another. They are distinguished by their loyalty and constancy. Over the years, only the best qualities are added to them, which grow stronger and develop.
Solemn events are planned mainly in the Primorsky Territories of Russia and in cities that are located on the banks of large rivers. The main idea of such celebrations is to increase and revive the importance of these professions in the life of Russia. In 2018, the celebration will take place on July 1.
The basis that will make up the festive events is the holding of concert programs and various competitions, shows, master classes. They will be designed for audiences of all ages. The final moment of the celebration of the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers will traditionally be fireworks.
