World Maritime Day

EV Elliot holds the Indonesian flag during the independence struggle in the 1940s

Commemorating the Year of the Seafarer and the 65th anniversary of union bans in support of Indonesian independence

Tuesday, September 28

9.30 am: Combined NNSW, SNSW and Sydney monthly meeting

12 midday: Assemble Pyrmont Bridge (Cityside)

12.30: Jazz band leads march across Pyrmont Bridge to the Anchor Memorial outside the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour where political, union and industry figures pay homage to the contribution and sacrifice of seafarers in war and peace, international union solidarity during the Indonesian independence struggle in 1945.

A special tribute will also be made to the late Alan Oliver, veteran seafarer, unionist and activist.

Speakers include:

Mary-Louise Williams, Maritime Museum

Ian Bray, MUA

Paul McAleer, MUA

Hanafi Rustanda, Indonesian Seamen's Union/ITF Asia Pacific chair

Gary Yusuf, Consul General, Republic of Indonesia

Food and refreshments provided.