'June 25 is the Day of the Seafarer' Japan Recognition Project Launched - Visible thanks for invisible work.

# June 25 is the Day of the Seafarer. Japan Recognition Project.

June 25 is the "Day of the Seafarer" designated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

In Japan, maritime cargo accounts for about 99.6% (by weight) of total imports and exports, meaning our daily lives and industries are supported by maritime transport.
Furthermore, in domestic coastal shipping, which is responsible for internal logistics, it carries about 80% of basic industrial materials.

Despite playing such an important role in supporting society, the work of seafarers is difficult to see from the perspective of everyday life, and it cannot be said that their role and value are sufficiently recognized by society.
Against this background, A.I.S. Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director Hiroshi Oura, hereinafter AIS), an IT maker providing core systems for the maritime industry, launched this project with the concept of "Visible thanks for invisible work" to improve awareness and establish the "Day of the Seafarer" in Japan.

This project is an initiative launched by AIS as the main driver, promoted with the aim of sharing gratitude and respect for all seafarers across society as a whole, as well as contributing to the maritime industry.
We will deploy this as an initiative that companies, organizations, and individuals can participate in voluntarily.

■ Main Initiatives

1. Call for and publication of gratitude and support messages for seafarers
We are broadly soliciting messages of gratitude and support for all seafarers.
Submissions are accepted from today until May 20, 2026, via the URL below.
The messages we receive are scheduled to be published on the YouTube "Torakuru Channel" in June 2026.
Note that individual names will be kept private, and company names will be listed in a roster format (*) upon request.
(*They will not be linked to the specific content of the posts).

2. Free distribution of posters and PR goods (limited to companies/organizations)
We will distribute posters and PR ballpoint pens free of charge to companies and organizations that support the purpose of this project.
Those who wish to receive them should apply via the dedicated form. *Limited quantity, ends when out of stock.
*From the perspective of smooth operation and shipping costs, this distribution is targeted at companies and organizations.

3. Provision of AIS-produced project logos for domestic deployment
We provide logo data for this project free of charge. Please use it freely for internal postings, PR activities, events, etc.
In this project, we will deploy two logos to improve the recognition of the "Day of the Seafarer".
One is the official project logo that expresses the philosophy and symbolism of the "Day of the Seafarer". Using a compass that guides a voyage as a motif, it expresses the safety of seafarers and their important role in supporting society.
The other is a campaign logo that embodies the message "Visible thanks for invisible work."
In this project, while using the official logo as an axis, we will aim to foster broad societal empathy and understanding through the campaign logo.

4. Setting up a photo spot at Sea Japan
At the AIS booth "5D-20" at Sea Japan (held at Tokyo Big Sight from April 22 to 24, 2026), we will set up a photo spot related to the "Day of the Seafarer". Please be sure to stop by at the venue.

■ Supported by (as of April 15, 2026)
Toba National College of Maritime Technology, Japan Shipping Exchange, Inc., The Japanese Shipowners' Association, The Marine Engineering Society in Japan.

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