World Maritime Day is observed annually on the last Thursday of September, which falls on September 28 this year, to recognize the diligent efforts of those in the international maritime industry. The term’maritime’ is derived from the Latin word’maritimus,’ which means ‘of the water.’ The day highlights the importance of maritime officers, service agents, and seafarers in our daily existence. Life at sea is difficult. Long hours, unstable pay, and the emotional toll of being separated from family for months can be a formidable obstacle. Every last Thursday of September since 1978 has been observed as World Maritime Day. The date corresponds to the 1958 founding of the International Maritime Organization.
The background of World Maritime Day
The international shipping industry must be secure and dependable for the global free market to exist. Because it is a cost-effective and efficient mode of conveyance, it is essential to our collective prosperity. The transport industry employs more than 1.5 million individuals.
1948 saw the establishment of the International Maritime Organization in order to regulate the maritime industry. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) maintains a comprehensive framework that includes technical cooperation, environmental regulation, legal remedies, and staff safety.
Since its inception, the International Maritime Organisation has prioritized creating sustainable working conditions for its global workforce. The International Maritime Organization aims to establish an institutional framework that prepares us for a sustainable future. Recent measures include an infusion of new technology, innovative techniques, efficient training, and increased security.
After decades of existence, the International Maritime Organization designated the last Thursday of September as World Maritime Day. Each year, a theme is assigned to the celebration.
World Maritime Day is celebrated so that seafarers’ voices are heard and comprehended. Life at sea is perilous and presents daily new obstacles. The health and safety of our seafarers are crucial to the prosperity of the global economy. Their tireless labor has been taken for granted for far too long; IMO intends to change that.
Maritime Day Quotes, Messages and Wishes
5 astonishing facts about the global shipping industry
Archaeological evidence from the Bronze Age demonstrates that shipping is the earliest mode of transport for goods.
Shipping is the most eco-friendly mode of transportation and one of the safest industries for employees.
Shipping is the least expensive method of conveyance for commercial goods.
Multiple railcars’ value of cargo can be loaded onto a single cargo ship.
In its lifespan, a large container ship is capable of traveling nine times the distance between the Earth and the Moon.
WORLD MARITIME DAY DATES
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | September 29 | Thursday |
| 2023 | September 28 | Thursday |
| 2024 | September 26 | Thursday |
| 2025 | September 25 | Thursday |
| 2026 | September 24 | Thursday |
