IMO | World Maritime Day 2020 – Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet

On the morning of September 24th, the International Maritime Organization and the Global Maritime Community came together to celebrate the annual World Maritime Day. The 2020 theme was "Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Planet".

2020 saw everyone across the globe affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet this global crisis has demonstrated the importance of shipping as the most reliable, efficient and cost-effective method of transporting goods internationally. Shipping remains the leading facilitator of the global economy, carrying more than 80% of global trade, said IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim in his World Maritime Day message.

To watch the online event hosted by IMO, which brought together a high-level panel of speakers to debate on this year's theme, please follow the link in the official press briefing of IMO.

For 2021, the world maritime theme is "Seafarers: at the core of shipping's future", reflecting a clear need to raise awareness of seafarersʹ vital role in world trade and increase their visibility.

Source: www.imo.org