Merchant Navy Day will be marked in Liverpool on Sunday 7 September with a service and wreath-laying ceremony.
The annual celebration raises awareness of past, present and future Merchant Navy seafarers and also remembers the 36,000 men who died at sea during World War Two.
Invited guests will gather at service of celebration will take place at Liverpool Parish Church in the city centre from midday and anyone with a maritime connection is welcome to attend.
Also in attendance will be civic dignitaries from across the city region, including the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Barbara Murray, and Deputy Council Leader, Cllr Ruth Bennett, along with current and retired seafarers, as well as others who represent the work of the Merchant Navy today.
It will be followed by a procession to the Merchant Navy memorial located at the Pier Head at around 1pm, where wreaths will be laid.
