Flying the flag for the Merchant Navy
Next Thursday — Merchant Navy Day — Orkney Islands Council will fly the Red Ensign to raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.
The ensign will be displayed at Kirkwall Harbour prior to its hoisting at the School Place offices.
The council is supporting a nationwide call from the Seafarers UK charity and the Merchant Navy Association for the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag to be flown on public buildings.
Councillor Heddle said: “The sea is a major part of daily life for Orkney as it defines our communities, provides a livelihood for many of us, and we depend on it for the majority of our goods that come to the islands.
“The council is honoured to be a part of a nationwide call to recognise the many achievements that Britain’s navy has accomplished.”
For more information, see www.merchantnavyfund.org/