TNPSC Thervupettagam

World Maritime Day – 27 September

September 29 , 2018 2249 days 910 0
  • The World Maritime Day (WMD) is observed every year on last Thursday of September month.
  • It aims is to acknowledge the maritime industry and to highlight importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment and to acknowledge maritime industry.
  • This year it was observed on September 27 with theme as “IMO 70: Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future”.
  • The World Maritime Day marks date of adaptation of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention in 1958. The day was first observed in 1978.
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