#World Maritime Day 2022 Flashcards
When celebrated
29 sept
(On the last Thursday of September)
Theme
New technology for greener shipping
By
International Maritime organisation
Parallel event will be organised in
Durban South Africa
International Maritime organisation was established in
17 march 1948
First Maritime Day celebrated on
17 March 1976
Headquarters of international Maritime organisation
London ,UK
Founder of IMO
United Nations
Secretary general of IMO
Kitack Lim
IMO came in force in
1959
Members
171
Focused area
World Maritime day focuses on the importance of shipping ,safety Maritime security and the maritime environment
IMO’s original name
Inter government Maritime consultation organisation
IMO name change in
1982
Shipping do what percent of trade
80%
National Maritime day celebrated on
5th April
( 59th )
Theme of national Maritime day
Sustainable shipping beyond code 19
National Maritime day was first celebrated on
5 April 1964
Award of 2022
Varuna