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Detailed explanation-1: -International. World Maritime Day is celebrated on the last Thursday of every September, on September 28 this year, to honor the tireless work of the international maritime industry workers. The word ‘maritime’ comes from the Latin word ‘maritimus, ’ which means ‘of the sea.

Detailed explanation-2: -World Maritime Day was celebrated for the first time on March 17, 1978.

Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose of the day is to appreciate the importance of maritime industry and to underline the importance of maritime security, maritime environment, safety, and shipping. The day also marks the day of adaptation of International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convention in 1958. It was first observed in 1978.

Detailed explanation-4: -World Maritime Day was first held in 1978 to mark the 20th anniversary of the IMO Convention’s entry into force. Celebrations are held throughout the world to focus attention on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment, and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO’s work.

Detailed explanation-5: -2022 Theme: New technologies for greener shipping The theme for this year reflects the need to support a green transition of the maritime sector into a sustainable future, while leaving no one behind.