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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: -This year’s World Maritime Day will be celebrated on 28 September 2023 and its parallel event is expected to be held in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Detailed explanation-5: -Thank you for celebrating World Maritime Day 2022 with us. Our theme for the year has been “New technologies for greener shipping".