An international event at noon today is going to help bring awareness to the difficulties seafarers are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Chamber of Shipping is asking captains of ships to sound their horns at noon.
The unified horn sounding is meant to bring attention to the essential work being done by seafarers that continue to bring essential goods and services to those who need it.
Calling All Ships in Port!! Sound your Horns – Friday, May 1 at NOON – #HerosatSeaShoutout in Honour of 2020 International Workers' Day. SOUND OFF @portnanaimo pic.twitter.com/Olxzkral6n
— Port of Nanaimo (@portnanaimo) April 30, 2020
