World Maritime Day : “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”
World Maritime Day was celebrated for the first time on March 17, 1978. With the goal to raise awareness of the important contribution of shipping to the world, this initiative can become a significant attempt to unify the maritime community.
IMO has chosen to make 2021 a year of action for seafarers, who are facing unprecedented hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their vital role as key workers for global supply chains.
The World Maritime Day Theme for 2021, “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future” seeks to increase the visibility of seafarers by drawing attention to the invaluable role they play now and will continue to play in the future.
Throughout the year, the World Maritime Theme will also put the spotlight on other issues related to the human element of shipping, including the safety and security of life on board ships, seafarers’ well-being, and the importance of ensuring an appropriately trained and qualified workforce, ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of digitalization and automation.
Photo : Chandrima Roy
