CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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-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: -World maritime is celebrated on the last Thursday of every September and this year world maritime day 2022 will be celebrated on 30 September. This day is celebrated to recognize the contribution of the people who work in the maritime industry.