As the maritime community prepares to navigate the waters of change, 2024’s World Maritime Day, celebrated on September 26, has brought the theme “Navigating the future: safety first” to the forefront, spotlighting the significance of safety at sea in an era of considerable transformations and new risks.
Kickstarted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), World Maritime Day has been observed annually on the last Thursday of September, serving as a reminder that maritime safety, security, and environmental protection play a ‘crucial role’ in international trade and the global economy.