Sea and river transport is one of the important and reliable sectors of the economy of many countries.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet is a professional holiday of workers of the sea and river fleet, celebrated every year on the first Sunday of July. And in 2019, this holiday falls on July 7th.

Heroes of the occasion

The Day of Workers of the Sea and River Fleet was established by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of October 1, 1980 No. 3018-X "On holidays and memorable days", as amended by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of November 1, 1988 No. 9724-XI "On the introduction amendments to the legislation of the USSR on holidays and memorable days.

The workers of the blue highways have always been the glory of Russia, and now such concepts as mutual assistance and maritime labor fraternity remain decisive for them. Therefore, without sailors and rivermen of the passenger, merchant and icebreaker fleets, port workers, ship repairers and many other specialists who ensure the operation of the sea and river roads of Russia, the past, present and future of our country is unthinkable. And, of course, with their work they deserve their own holiday, the Day of the Workers of the Sea and River Fleet.

It's nice that the traditions that have been developing in the Navy for centuries are not only alive now, but are also developing, getting stronger, and multiplying. The sea and river fleet and today remain an important component of the transport complex, an integral part of the entire economy of the country, plays a significant role in the implementation of the transport strategy of Russia.

Creation of the Russian fleet

The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is a great occasion to remember history.

The date of creation of the Russian fleet is October 20, 1696. On this day, at the insistence of Peter I, the Boyar Duma issued a "sentence" (decree) "Convenient articles that belong to the taken fortress or fortification from the Turks of Azov", in which it decided "there should be sea vessels." It was a decision of historical importance. As a result of its implementation, Russia - the largest continental state - was also to become a maritime power.

In fact, the construction of the fleet by Peter I in Voronezh was started as early as the end of 1695, after returning from the unsuccessful first Azov campaign, according to the "council" of the generals. On November 4, according to the "verdict" of the Duma and the decree of Peter I, the construction of the regular Russian fleet by the "Kumpans" began, into which the nobility (18 Kumpas) and the clergy (17 Kumpaps) were grouped. The responsibilities of the Kuppanstvo included the construction, armament, maintenance and repair of ships. The clergy had to build one ship from 8 thousand households, and the nobility - from 10 thousand households. The nobles, who had less than 100 households, contributed annually half a ruble from each household.

On December 11, 1696, a decree was issued on the construction of 12 ships by merchants, townspeople and foreign merchants. In total, the Kumpanstvo were to build 52 ships of various ranks and galleys. With the money collected from the population, the ships were built by the state.

Soldiers of the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments, carpenters from all over the country, 50 foreign craftsmen were appointed to build the ships. The organization of the construction of ships was entrusted to the Military order-rank, headed by the governor T. N. Streshnev. In order to study shipbuilding and maritime affairs, in 1697 Peter I, under the guise of a constable of the Preobrazhensky Regiment, Peter Mikhailov, went to Holland and England as part of the Great Embassy and sent about 100 young people there. Shipwrights and artisans were trained in Russia. The construction of the Azov fleet was carried out at shipyards in Voronezh, Tavrov, Stupino, Bryansk, Chizhovka, Pavlovsk.

In 1697 the first admiralty was established in Voronezh. In the autumn of 1698, part of the ships were launched, and in the spring of 1699, a squadron of 10 ships and several vessels entered the Sea of ​​Azov. In August, on one of them, the 46-gun ship Fortress, Peter I sent the Duma clerk E.I. Ukraintsev and personally accompanied him with a squadron (10 ships, 2 galleys, 2 ships) to Kerch. This demonstration of the Russian fleet contributed to the signing of a peace treaty with Turkey on July 3, 1700.

By 1700, 40 sailing ships and rowboats were built for the Azov Fleet. According to the decree of April 20, 1700, the construction of ships was transferred to the state, and the kumpanstvo had to contribute money. The construction of the Azov fleet continued until 1711. A total of 215 ships were built, including 44 58-gun ships. After the Prut Treaty (1711), according to which Azov and Taganrog were transferred to Turkey, the Azov fleet ceased to exist. The experience gained during its construction was used on the Baltic Sea, which played an important role in the Northern War. Ships for the Baltic Fleet were built at the shipyards of St. Petersburg, Novgorod, Olonets (Lodeinoye Pole), Uglich, Arkhangelsk and Tver (Kalinin).

For 30 years (1696-1725) a regular fleet of Russia was created. In total, 111 battleships, 38 frigates, 60 brigantines, 8 shnyavs, 67 large galleys, a significant number of scampaways (semi-galleys), bombardment ships, fireships, shmaks, prams, up to 300 transport ships and many small ships were built. In terms of combat and seaworthiness, Russian battleships (the best of them were the Lesnoye and Ingermanland), the construction of which began in 1708, were not inferior to foreign ones, and the galleys successfully operated in the skerry areas of the Baltic Sea against Swedish ships.

All important orders regarding shipbuilding and the creation of a fleet came from Peter I, whose main assistants were F.A. Golovin, F.M. Apraksin and K.I. Kruys, and for the supply of ships - Franz Timmerman and treasurer S.I. languages. Of the ship masters (this rank was equated to the rank of captain of the 3rd rank), the "master of good proportions" F.M. Sklyaev and Richard Kosentz, as well as Vasily Shipilov, F.S. Saltykov, G.A. Menshikov and apprentices Ivan Nemtsov, Mokey Cherkasov, Konstantin Yuriev, F.P. Palchikov, Yuri Koluenov.

By 1718, most of the command positions in the fleet were occupied by Russian people who had the necessary knowledge, experience and distinguished themselves in battle. In this regard, in January 1721, by decree of the Senate, it was forbidden to accept foreigners for service in the fleet. By 1725, the number of personnel of the fleet reached 7215 people. The officers and shipbuilders were trained in specially created schools (Navigation, Admiralty) and the Naval Academy. St. Petersburg became the main center of shipbuilding and personnel training for the Russian fleet.

In 1696-1725. the Azov and Baltic fleets, the Caspian flotilla were created. The Russian fleet during these years won the first major victories in naval battles at Fr. Kotlin, the Gangut peninsula, the Ezel and Grengam islands, won dominance in the Baltic and Caspian Seas.

After the death of Peter I, in 1725, the construction of warships in the country almost stopped - only those ships that were already on the stocks were completed. It was ordered not to go to sea in order to avoid losses. The fleet was inactive, the ships were dilapidated. Catherine II wrote in 1763: We have an abundance of ships and people, but there is neither a fleet nor sailors.

The Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Naval Forces, Admiral Vladimir Masorin, announced plans to reform the Russian Navy, the result of which should be the creation of a combat-ready ocean fleet, which has the second largest carrier-based aviation group in the world.

The first breakthrough in the creation of the fleet began in the 80s of the XIX century, when the Russian leadership decided to create a fleet in the Pacific Ocean - to protect Russia's eastern borders and support its influence in the region. Insufficient concentration of efforts, imbalance of programs, combined with the country's general technical backwardness and incompetent leadership, led to the defeat of the Russian fleet in the war of 1904-1905 with Japan, the main forces of the fleet of which were equipped with the latest ships built at British shipyards.

After the Russo-Japanese War, Russia for quite a long time could not begin to restore its fleet. War and revolution 1905-1907 plunged the country into a deep financial and economic crisis. The government could not allocate sufficient funds to implement the post-war shipbuilding programs developed by the Naval General Staff. The fleet was slightly replenished only at the expense of ships laid down during the Russo-Japanese War, and several cruisers ordered abroad and at domestic shipyards. The Naval Ministry made great efforts to repair and re-equip the surviving ships with the more than modest annual funds allotted to the Ministry.

February 11, 1918 V.I. Lenin signed a decree on the creation of the Workers 'and Peasants' Red Fleet (RKKF). As a legacy from the Russian Imperial Navy, on the basis of which it was formed, it inherited a huge number of warships of all classes and auxiliary vessels: in the Baltic v 4 dreadnought battleships, 9 cruisers, 62 destroyers and destroyers, 26 submarines, 5 gunboats boats, 23 mine and net layers, 110 patrol ships and boats, 89 minesweepers, as well as over 100 various auxiliary vessels, 70 transports and 16 icebreakers (about 600 warships and vessels in total); on the Black Sea there are 7 battleships, 2 cruisers, 20 destroyers and 4 destroyers, 11 submarines (a total of about 400 ships and auxiliary vessels).

Many ships were part of the Arctic Ocean Flotilla, the Caspian, Amur and Siberian fleets.

We sincerely congratulate the workers of the blue highways on the holiday, on the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers!

The history of the creation of the sea and river fleet

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For some, the sea is knee-deep, and for some, the country pond will seem like the Mariana Trench. It does not matter at all whether you are a sea wolf or a modest river wolf cub, you can safely write the Day of the Sea and River Fleet as your professional holiday. Perhaps, all the boys once dreamed of becoming captains of a huge ship and going on a long voyage to discover new lands, continents and mysterious uninhabited islands.

History of the day of the sea and river fleet

More than thirty years ago, back in 1980, the USSR issued a decree that every year, on the first Sunday of July (July 1 in 2019), the country will officially celebrate the Day of Workers of the Sea and River Fleets. Our country is rich in water resources, these are seas, oceans, as well as numerous full-flowing rivers and huge lakes. This geographical position simply required that river and sea transport become one of the main sectors of the country's economy. Often sailors and rivermen are whole dynasties, for many generations, who have connected their destinies with the water element.

When they celebrate

The Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers is celebrated on the first Sunday of July, at the height of summer.

It was included in the holiday register during the Soviet Union. The year 1980 was marked by the adoption on October 1 of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR No. 3018-X “On holidays and memorable days”, according to which not only the navy, but also the civilian one was honored with its professional holiday. On November 1, 1988, a new version of the document was issued under No. 9724-XI.

Who is celebrating

The Day of Maritime and River Fleet Workers is intended to honor all professionals in this industry: rivermen and sailors of merchant and passenger ships and icebreakers, ship repairmen, workers of numerous Russian ports.

About the profession

The profession of a sailor is dangerous, but at the same time it is considered very romantic. The civil fleet is an important aspect of the formation of the economic potential of the state, so Russia is in need of professional personnel in this area. Its main functions are to transport oversized cargo and passengers across the country and abroad.

Thanks to the daily work of the employees of the sea and river fleet, Russia maintains trade relations with partner countries, has wide export opportunities, and develops sea and river tourism. The professionalism of these specialists is the key to the economic prosperity of the Russian Federation.

Congratulations on the day of workers of the sea and river fleet 2018

On the day of the sea and river fleet,
Reason to have champagne open
Those whose daily work is
To surf the expanses of water,

Raise a toast to a friendly team
For a brave and zealous ship
Must sailor today everyone
Walk spectacularly, but beautifully.

Congratulations on the holiday today
Skippers, mechanics, sailors
May good luck always be with you
And male friendship without question.

Everyone knows - there are different ships,
Sea liners, ferries and tugs,
River tram lights fires
And tankers carry oil around the world.

There is a river fleet, and there is a sea
But the main thing here is who controls it,
Who is the magician, who is he, that hero,
What makes a ship sail on water.

There are many heroes, you can't count them all -
Shipbuilder, captain, sailor, mechanic.
Today is the holiday of the fleet and in their honor
Let the volley of salutes from the ships of all burst loudly.

Let him pursue them on water and land
Infinite luck and happiness
And the ship of life will never be destroyed
Dashing storms, storms and bad weather.

Put on an old vest
And on the face put on a smile in the whole mouth
Get out the cognac, pour everyone a glass,
Raise a toast to the entire Russian fleet!

B give you the hunt
Water bodies of all countries ...
Happy Navy Workers Day
You, sailor, captain!
Is the ocean furious
Or a calm, light breeze,
You carry tourists
Charcoal, fruits and rice.
On river rigging
Or on a long journey
More fun than you, more beautiful
Not found on earth!
No salty miles
Accounts - flights, ports ...
And seven feet under the keel
We wish you again!
***

Merchant fleet, fishing fleet,
River or sea fleet, -
Does it matter, the right word! -
Sometimes we - what a fleet!
On the water - not like on land, -
Everything is not easier, everything is not so, -
And understand the sea soul
Not everyone can!
There, in the soul - the sea gave,
Stormy storm and complete calm,
The wives are there, who have been waiting for a long time,
You, almost lost,
All-around with the elements,
And beloved wave of the hand ...
In general, I read you poems, -
Happy holiday, sailors!

B without rivermen and sailors,
We can't go through all those roads
What is the water surface, blue,
So beckon us from childhood with you!
We congratulate you, friends,
Let your life be at the helm
There will be love, health and happiness!
And the peace flag flies on the mast!

D hey sailor! Nautical miles...
Love and friendship are not melting,
We say: storms and calms -
Your fate is happy!
Fogs, countries, oceans,
Hold, watch, slings, seaport ..
Latitudes and meridians
You know firsthand!
Let not a captain, a sailor
You walk, whether you are old or young,
You will always be an idol, a boss
All the hearts waiting for the sailor!!!

Z hiring, the fleet is different,
There is sea, and there is river.
But the main sailor is a brave one,
And not what's behind the stern.

Clearly, the sea is not a river.
The sea beckons the sailor.
We don't want to separate you
Let's celebrate together!

Boats or ships -
To keep everyone water!
To the title of "sailor"
Proudly you carried like a flag.

They became at the call of the heart
And they tied their fate with water.
We wish the sailor
Waiting to be on the shore!

B large multi-ton ship
Enters the port with cargo again.
The goods in it are worth millions,
But it will take everything to the right place.
You have a serious job -
Deliver cargo by sea!
I wish you on Navy Day,
Live comfortably and not get sick!

B without water you can't live a day -
Everyone on the planet knows this!
The fleet is our pride and our armor,
Our stars that do not fade at dawn!
Happy holiday to you, Happy Fleet Day!
Let life boil with water
And let there be one concern in the heart -
When will you return home...

With a holiday is looming at our gates,
How can he not open it?
After all, the day of the sea and river fleet,
Nobody can forget

Today I want to congratulate
Our brave sailors
And before all the strange glorify,
Forgotten all sea wolves!

Let your ship not know
Holes, storms and tsunamis,
Let it be crowded on deck
A fair wind will be with you!

AT from and the resurrection day came,
The first in July - it's yours!
Your glorious, wonderful holiday
It's time to board:
Today, fleet workers,
Raise your flag proudly!
… Work brings happiness,
The matter is arguing in the hands:
Everything is easy for you -
You are in your element!
Happy holiday, naval commanders!
Quiet rivers and seas to you!

AT white waves,
military ships,
The severity of unforeseen roads -
This is our brave fleet.
Protects the honor of Russia
Strangers will not be allowed on the threshold.
Red-white-blue
Flags over Russia.
proudly develop,
With true dignity
Firmly and conscientiously
The sailor's hands rule!

E that day is familiar to those who are in the seas
Spends a lot of time.
This holiday was not invented in vain.
Those guys are respected by the people.
The river and sea fleet is important to us.
After all, water borders also need peace.
Congratulations! We wish the enemies
Give you a rebuff clearly and unanimously!

We are all in the soul of romance and, standing on the shore of the sea or river, everyone wants to conquer the blue expanses, if not on the captain's bridge, then at least as a passenger. It was romance that called for choosing a fleet of river and sea fleet workers as a place of work.

The Russian fleet was created at the end of the 18th century, when the city of Azov was established by the decree of Peter I as the main port of the country. As a result of this decision, continental Russia should become a maritime power. Now the sea and river fleet is one of the advanced sectors of the economy, which allows delivering goods to the most inaccessible corners of the country, and carries out the main international trade in Russia. Every year on the first Sunday of July, the country celebrates the Day of Marine and River Fleet Workers, established by the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "On holidays and memorable days."

The employees of the maritime fleet,
For employees of the river fleet
We wish you great health
May there be a lot of good luck.

We wish you success in your work,
Ships won't go without you
We wish you cheerfulness, laughter,
Joy, happiness, love.

All those who gave their lives to the fleet
Congratulations from the bottom of my heart.
Glorious are you, sea wolves,
And the river ones are good.

May there be no storms in life
Schooner fortunately only goes
Fresh breeze will give wings
It will bring inspiration.

I congratulate everyone who works for the benefit of the sea or river fleet on their professional holiday! Move through life on the waves of happiness and success! Let the wind always be fair and help you get closer to your dreams and goals! Work with pleasure and get an excellent salary for your work!

Employees of the fleet, sea, river
I want to congratulate you with all my heart now!
I wish you success, steel health,
Let every moment in life please you!

More often let your smiles shine
I always wish to keep the course for happiness,
And all that your souls dream of
I wish it is easy to translate into reality!

Handwheel, four turns...
He is like a flat circle of fortune.
Today is Navy Day.
The liners are anchoring.

And let seven feet under your keel...
I wish you sailors
Float through life in a free style,
And the rest is nonsense!

Port workers, congratulations!
Your work is not easy, few will appreciate.
And on this day, we sincerely wish
May all dreams and goals come true.

Let work bring you joy
Let the difficulties disappear without a trace.
And let a little work fatigue
Your life only fills with happiness.

Happy Fleet Day, I congratulate everyone,
May you all be lucky in life
Let fate not play hide-and-seek
And happiness - boldly enter the house!

Let there be rivers without thresholds,
And the oceans - without storms,
Then in life there will be many
Love, hope, peaceful dreams!

Happy Navy Day,
And also river!
You - great happiness,
Good mischievous,

So that beauty days
Filled with tenderness
And also love
Fun, hope!

All employees in the fleet
We congratulate you today.
Day of sea and river
We all celebrate the fleet.

We wanted to wish you
Do not sit down to aground.
So that the courts do not fail,
Would have walked without damage.

Let the wind fill the sails
Let miracles happen more often
To pass the storms in life,
So that all sorrows evaporate,

Seven feet under your keel
Be friends with the calm
Always be afloat
On land hot rendezvous!

Let all this from history ...
They dream of sails
Here everyone can be a poet
This day is sacred!
A fleet worker is proud!
That's why there are no extras here.
Ships leave the port
Again, to surf the planet!
When it comes to toast
...for those at sea...
You must be born a sailor
Luckily, is it...

Congratulations: 63 in verse, 13 in prose.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet is a professional holiday of workers of the sea and river fleet, which has been celebrated annually on the first Sunday of every July since 1981. June 1, 2018 is a holiday for all sailors and rivermen of the passenger, merchant and icebreaker fleets, port workers, ship repairers and many other specialists, thanks to which the operation of sea and river routes is ensured.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the history of the holiday

In the Soviet Union, Navy Day was established by the Decree of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR and the Central Committee of the All-Union Communist Party of Belarus on June 22, 1939. The Day of the Navy of the USSR has been celebrated on the last Sunday of June every year since 1939.

Workers of the Soviet merchant fleet, including sailors, did not have their own holiday, however, the Day of the Soviet Fleet, which was celebrated on the last Sunday of June, was considered the day of all workers of the Soviet fleet in the Black Sea Shipping Company in the 1970s.

The Black Sea Shipping Company had its own reasons for celebrating it due to the fact that the ships of this shipping company occupied the largest share in the delivery of Soviet Union military supplies, including the Cuban blockade and other transportation to hot places. But commercial sailors did not celebrate this day, on the last Sunday of June, because they did not consider it their own holiday.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: a holiday after the collapse of the Soviet Union

In the early 1990s, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, this holiday was preserved in the Russian Federation and Ukraine. As of 2000, maritime transportation included 10 large state and joint-stock shipping companies and about 300 private shipping companies, 44 commercial ports, 146 berths belonging to commercial structures, 13 shipyards, 4 research institutes and 2 project bureaus, 3 maritime academies, 6 colleges and other organizations.

Since 1996, the management and supervision of the sector has been the main task of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation and, in particular, its Maritime Administration. The new Merchant Shipping Code came into force on May 1, 1999 in Russia to replace the 1968 Code that was in use during Soviet times.

In 1998, the Russian merchant fleet carried 36 million tons of cargo, which is 26% less than in 1997. In 1998, Russian shipping companies exported only 1.3 million tons, which was 4% of the total international maritime traffic of 32.5 million tons. This was comparable to three-fifths in 1997.

The sector received 4.3 billion rubles, which is equivalent to more than 500 million US dollars, under the "Revival of the Merchant Marine" program approved in 1993. In 1998, maritime shipping companies received 23 new vessels with a total deadweight of 800,000 tons. The total tonnage in shipping companies increased by 7%.

The Russian shipping industry did develop in the two years after 2000, especially in the international arena. In 2001, international freight traffic rose to 270 million tons (from 240 million in 1999). Approximately half of them are oil and oil products. In 2001, the Russian shipping industry generated total revenues of over $1.3 billion, with net income of $300 million.

By 2003, Russia ranked 22nd in the list of the world's leading maritime powers, with a fleet of 7.7 million DVT under its flag by January 1, 2003. By this time, the total number of sea transport vessels under Russian control amounted to 1117 units from a total capacity of 11.9 million units. This figure included 58.3% of the tonnage flown with foreign flags. In 1992, this number was 18.4%.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the state of the Russian navy

The state owns five nuclear-powered and two diesel-powered icebreakers, environmental and hydrographic ships, as well as a fleet of ships for deepening the sea or river bottom. Most Russian ships were built during the Soviet era and their average age is around 20 years. Foreign fleets are usually 4-5 years younger.

About 34% of the river fleet vessels are obsolete for use, but they still operate on inland waterways. Russia has the world's largest medium-sized cargo fleet, capable of operating both inland waterways and sea routes.

Such small vessels with a cargo of 4,000 to 6,000 tons are very popular among European charters. River and sea vessels operate on international lines along the Baltic, Caspian, Black and Mediterranean routes.

Day of workers of the sea and river fleet: the importance of water transport and workers for the development of the economy

Water transport is an important component of the republic's transport complex. River fleet workers make a great contribution to the development of the economy and the social sphere, passenger transportation, tourism activities, and the expansion of trade and economic cooperation between Russian regions and foreign countries.

Their knowledge and experience ensure the development of water transport in a strategic sector of the economy. In difficult conditions, they are responsible for responsible tasks, every year they send thousands of passengers, hundreds of thousands of tons of goods to their destinations. Being a fleet worker means preserving and observing traditions, constantly improving professional skills.

River fleet workers now play an important role in the development of the construction and road industries. Thanks to their full professionalism, experience and responsibility, ship crews, fleet specialists and coastal service workers make a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of Russia.

July 1 - date for 2018

The professional holiday of sea and river fleet workers is celebrated annually on the first Sunday of July.
The profession of a sailor is one of the most romantic and, perhaps, mysterious. Every boy dreamed of becoming the captain of a ship, turning the helm, looking out through binoculars for the land among the endless blue waves.
Thanks to the work of these people, passenger and freight transportation is carried out stably.
The sea and river fleet is an important component of the transport complex and an integral part of the entire Russian economy.
"Super Toasts" congratulate the workers of this difficult profession. We wish you all that your work is always in demand, that the sun shines on your way, and the waves play and splash after your ships!

We praise those who are at the helm
The ship sails on the waves.
And from pier to pier
We carry different loads.
Romance, not work -
Surf the expanses of rivers, seas!
Happy sea and river fleet day
We hasten to congratulate you soon!
We want a six-figure salary
To all rivermen and sailors!
And the flights are easy and successful
On the blue gentle waves! ©

Without rivermen and sailors,
We can't go through all those roads
What is the water surface, blue,
So beckon us from childhood with you!
We congratulate you, friends,
Let your life be at the helm
There will be love, health and happiness!
And the peace flag flies on the mast! ©

Large multi-ton ship
Enters the port with cargo again.
The goods in it are worth millions,
But it will take everything to the right place.
You have a serious job -
Deliver cargo by sea!
I wish you on Navy Day,
Live comfortably and not get sick! ©

Here come Sunday,
The first in July - it's yours!
Your glorious, wonderful holiday
It's time to board:
Today, fleet workers,
Raise your flag proudly!
… Work brings happiness,
The matter is arguing in the hands:
Everything is easy for you -
You are in your element!
Happy holiday, naval commanders!
Quiet rivers and seas to you! ©

The salty wind from the sea is calling you,
Go on a sea trip again,
He beckons the oceans to surf,
And you can't change yourself.

For a long time you have already been united with the wind,
You are a whole two equal halves,
You can't imagine yourself without him
And that wind is your second "I".

You are a sea wolf and we know for sure
You can't live without a sea of ​​blue
But on this day we wish you
Feel free to come back to us! ©

Become a captain on a white liner
From childhood, any boy dreams,
In a storm, bad weather brave and bold
Hold the helm firmly in the storm and heat.
Glory to the workers of the marine fleet,
And congratulations to the rivermen on this day.
Fair wind, earthly happiness,
And the fulfillment of cherished dreams. ©

The farewell horn sounds...
The ship has already departed.
Our captain! You are the sea
Only devoted with all my heart!
You travel the world...
Dream profession!
Favorable wind to you
And gentle waves! ©

This day is familiar to those who are in the seas
Spends a lot of time.
This holiday was not invented in vain.
Those guys are respected by the people.
The river and sea fleet is important to us.
After all, water borders also need peace.
Congratulations! We wish the enemies
Give you a rebuff clearly and unanimously! ©

July day is Sunday,
We hurry to congratulate
Owners of miraculous qualities -
All workers of rivers and seas!
We want to wish without oblivion
Quiet surface and light water,
Positive aspirations in life
Avoid all the blows of fate.
May your ship be happy!
Easy move with the return home,
Let the wave be warm under the keel
And adversity will pass by! ©

We will drink today for all those who are at sea,
Who gave fate under the wing of Neptune.
For those who on land only feel grief,
Who is always animated by the tidal wave.
We wish you for your merits,
So that you have a reward for your work.
So that the kids and his wife are waiting for you at home
And there was a full cup of luck. ©