Among those attending an event in observance of National Maritime Day in Norfolk, Va. were (left to right) Military Sealift Command Director of Maritime Operations Chris Thayer, American Maritime Officers Government Liaison Robert Silva, CEO and Executive Director of the Virginia Port Authority Stephen Edwards, AMO East Coast Representative Todd Christensen, and Chief Engineer on the USNS Kocak Robert Rice. The event was hosted by the Propeller Club of Norfolk on May 21.

As part of the observance of National Maritime Day in Norfolk, Va., a memorial wreath was placed in the water honoring U.S. mariners who lost their lives at sea.