Ship Photos of the Day – This is What a #CareerAtSea Looks Like

In honor of today’s international Day of the Seafarer celebration, the International Maritime Organization asked us share with the world what a career at sea looks like.

Day of the Seafarer is an official United Nations observance held each year on June 25th in honor of the world’s 1.5 million seafarers and the contributions they make in the name of world trade and development.

This year, the IMO selected the theme maritime training as part of an effort to draw more young people towards a career at sea. The IMO is hoping the campaign shows how the multi-faceted maritime world offers rich and fulfilling career opportunities for young people, both at sea and ashore.

To participate, the IMO asked that we head to social media and share your our experiences using the campaign hashtag #CareerAtSea. Here’s what was posted:

Plenty of opportunity in today's world for women also to enjoy a #CareerAtSea #GenderEquality pic.twitter.com/w1xZMA6Yjs

— IMO (@IMOHQ) June 25, 2015

It's @IMOHQ's #DayOfTheSeafarer! Here's what a #CareerAtSea can look like in our port city waterways: pic.twitter.com/I9DJ3J3P1C

— Port Metro Vancouver (@PortMetroVan) June 25, 2015

Food onboard is always delicious. Thank you Pinnacle Spirit! @IMOHQ #CareeratSea pic.twitter.com/OLdxppoyNo

— Teekay Corporation (@TeekayCorp) June 25, 2015

Today is #DayofTheSeafarer! @IMOHQ aims to inspire young people to consider a #CareerAtSea: http://t.co/PKv210p6LE pic.twitter.com/qBEKjNnGZt

— ADMIRALTY (@AdmiraltyOnline) June 25, 2015

Today we salute those who transport the vital goods we use every day #DayofTheSeafarer #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/XjCLWDO6uG

— SeawayNNY (@SeawayNNY) June 25, 2015

How Are You Celebrating Seafarers' Day Today? Photos from Logos Hope .. Image sent by Ivy C #CareerAtSea #Seafarers pic.twitter.com/MFIU2OKDYX

— MarineInsight (@MarineInsight) June 25, 2015

We support a #CareerAtSea and #maritime jobs. Do you? pic.twitter.com/gkZriOFDU9

— AMP Maritime (@AMPmaritime) June 24, 2015

Robert Puttman is taking over our Instagram today and shares some stories of Teekay Australia @IMOHQ #careeratsea pic.twitter.com/b7Ye4dmD9g

— Teekay Corporation (@TeekayCorp) June 24, 2015

Looking for a challenging career? How about playing around with 1000' ships every day! @IMOHQ #careeratsea pic.twitter.com/xj9e6PnNCc

— Simon Lebrun (@LebrunSimon) May 23, 2015

RT @LebrunSimon: Don't like 9 to 5 and enjoy teamwork? Consider a #careeratsea ! @IMOHQ http://t.co/3zUy0RZjA9 pic.twitter.com/H3anGBnGvC

— IMO (@IMOHQ) May 18, 2015

#AzamazingCrew #Happy #Deckhands preparing for today's projects. @AzamaraVoyages #CruiseAzamara #CareerAtSea #Cruise pic.twitter.com/ukmioVtBuj

— Azamara Journey (@AzamaraJourney) October 27, 2014

Thank you #seafarers for all you do. Happy #DayofTheSeafarer @IMOHQ #seafarersweek @SeafarersWeek #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/InGjK7eEGt

— ApostleshipoftheSea (@Apostleshipsea) June 25, 2015

Our team in Manila is wishing you a Happy Seafarers’ Day #thankyouseafarer #CareerAtSea @IMOHQ @SeafarersWeek pic.twitter.com/dp80kcxtK4

— Synergy Marine Group (@SynergyGroup06) June 25, 2015

Staff all set to celebrate Day of the Seafarer #CareerAtsea @IMOHQ #thankyouSeafarers pic.twitter.com/qDDOQDEQe6

— Witherby Publishing (@Witherbys) June 25, 2015

Firefighting at Sea #USCG Acaemy cadets prep for their future #CareeratSea: http://t.co/8ZFn0u9CJH pic.twitter.com/ABJS9x8Csz

— USCG (Official) (@USCG) June 25, 2015

Happy Seafarer’s Day! Thank you for all you do. #PortMiami #Cargo #Cruise #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/2cWOMqvW7c

— PortMiami (@PortMiami) June 25, 2015

Meet the Chief Cook and Messman from Pinnacle Spirit. Served us a great meal! @IMOHQ #CareeratSea pic.twitter.com/xZ50CqLbQF

— Teekay Corporation (@TeekayCorp) June 25, 2015

When you work at sea, there are all sorts of +++ such as this sunrise @IMOHQ #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/QIz30lhvh7

— Simon Lebrun (@LebrunSimon) June 25, 2015

About 90% of world trade is carried by the international shipping industry #Respect #ThankyouSeafarers #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/02hpP5jnY0

— Raunek Kantharia (@raunekkantharia) June 25, 2015

@IMOHQ #DayofTheSeafarer It is what we do. It is what we love. pic.twitter.com/XfXbXA8mlJ

— Capt. Sean Jowsey (@CaptainJowsey) June 25, 2015

Happy #DayofTheSeafarer! Have you ever considered a #CareerAtSea as an underwater archaeologist? @IMOHQ pic.twitter.com/93QTdBy1E1

— PC Archaeology (@PCArchaeology) June 25, 2015

Happy Seafarer Day to all tall ship sailors! #SeaFarerDay2015 #CareerAtSea pic.twitter.com/6ME6zZcUUr

— Tall Ships Belfast (@tallships2015) June 25, 2015

Training for a #CareerAtSea; a modern, hi-tech career option for responsible young professionals everywhere pic.twitter.com/Ev8yKTz8RT

— IMO (@IMOHQ) June 25, 2015

Katrina Beams has a brilliant #CareeratSea as 3rd Mate aboard the Aurora Australis: http://t.co/CnfyKkIQc9 @IMOHQ pic.twitter.com/GQZ8sqCacj

— AMC (@AMCTasmania) June 25, 2015

RT @CorkishD: @IMOHQ Definitely better than photocopying! #seafarersweek #bestofficeintheworld pic.twitter.com/9OQuJADryW hahah! yes well said!

— IMO (@IMOHQ) June 23, 2015