World Maritime Day

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Related Hashtags	#Maritime, #Seafarers, #PakistanBlueEconomy, #Shipping
2022 Date	September 29, 2022
2023 Date	September 28, 2023

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World Maritime Day in 2022

Thursday, Sep 29

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World Maritime Day History

World Maritime Day seeks to raise awareness about international maritime industries and celebrate their work toward the global economy. This day focuses on shipping safety, maritime security, and protection of the marine environment. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) works as a regulatory framework for the maritime industry and first recognized the day in 1978. World Maritime Day is observed annually on the fourth Thursday of September.

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Sept 30 is World Maritime Day designated by the @UN. Theme for 2021 is “Seafarers are the Core of Shipping’s Future” 2 raise awareness of the crucial role seafarers play in world trade & the need to increase their visibility throughout the world. #SeafarersareKeyWorkers https://t.co/FUhGrx2uJP
— Lt. Gov. Judy Foote (@judy_foote) October 1, 2021

World Maritime Day Miss my favorites Bahamas, Cabo & Alaska. https://t.co/mi9Y0sJlDD
— 🥷🏾 (@AJR_Wow) October 1, 2021

In selecting World Maritime Day Theme for the year 2021, IMO focused on seafarers dedicating this year to prompt action to safeguard their rights, especially in these challenging times. #WorldMaritimeDay #imohq https://t.co/UzFZnFbWhP
— IMO-IMLI (@IMOIMLI) September 30, 2021

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World Maritime Day Facts

The theme for World Maritime Day in 2020 was Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet.
Shipping accounts for more than 80% of world trade.
The three biggest shipping fleets in the world are owned by Greece, Japan, and Germany. The U.S is fifth.
In its lifetime, one large container ship travels the distance of the moon and back almost 10 times.