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On every ocean and every sea the line was never broken
Named the ‘Fourth Service’ by Winston Churchill, the Merchant Navy has, throughout the nation’s history, ensured that supply lines to our Armed Forces have never been broken.
Founded in 1989, the Merchant Navy Association’s (MNA) key aim still remains recognition and awareness, to ensure not just its members but all seafarers are acknowledged and valued.
CAPTAIN John Sail, the Association’s National Chairman explains, “The Merchant Navy and its seafarers played a critical and times of war and conflict. Although the majority of those in the Armed Forces are well aware of that contribution, many members of the General Public are simply unaware of their dedication, their commitment and their sacrifice . . . one in four seafarers lost their lives in the Second World War.
“An important date in our diary every year is the 3rd September – Merchant Navy celebrated all over the UK. The MNA are particularly grateful to the many Councils who fly the Red Ensign on that day. It’s a vivid reminder of the support and deserve. It may also remind everyone that 95 per cent of all you see in our department stores and shops is imported by ships. The sea is the real movements in our ports last year.”
As well as raising local and national awareness of current issues and establishing a national consensus of opinion, the MNA provides a number of services to its members ranging from a free Advice and Information Service, a selected range of discounts on a variety of goods and services, to unique MNA Health Plan, research and a quarterly magazine.
“One of our many campaigns for recognition was realised when Merchant Navy Veterans were acknowledged with the issuing of the UK Merchant Seafarers Veterans’ badge. The MNA are now honoured to be one of the two MOD agents for the verification and distribution of the UK Merchant Seafarers Veterans badge”.
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