Today, Batumi celebrates Seafarer’s International Day. The event attended Prime-Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze, the Chairman of Ajara Government Zurab Pataradze, also the Chairman of Batumi City Council Suliko Tebidze and members of City Council. Today, the acting captains were given special awards for their contribution in their profession. The title of maritime ambassador was awarded to two captains- Teimuraz Gogratchadze and Tamaz Mikeladze, students and stipendiaries were given special prizes.
Seafarer’s International Day by the decision of UNO was originated on 25 June, 2010 year. This is the eighth celebration of this day in Batumi. By the information of Maritime Transport Agency of Georgia 10 thousand of sailors are registered in Georgia.