World Maritime Day 2021: 30 September ( Last Thursday of September)

World Maritime Day 2021: 30 September ( Last Thursday of September)

• Every year the International Maritime Organization (IMO) observes World Maritime Day to celebrate the international maritime industry’s contribution towards the world’s economy, especially in shipping.
• The exact date is left to individual Governments but it is usually celebrated on the last Thursday of September month.
• In 2021, World Maritime Day was observed on September 30, 2021.
• The 2021 theme for WMD is “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future.”

Source: IMO

Points to Remember:

1. When is the World Maritime Day observed?
2. Theme of WMD 2021?
3. Headquarter of International Maritime Organization (IMO) -London, United Kingdom