World Maritime Day is commemorated on 30 September to appreciate the importance of the maritime and note the importance of maritime security, maritime safety, maritime Environment, and shipping.
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World Maritime Day is celebrated on the Last Thursday of September to appreciate the importance of maritime industry and note the importance of maritime security, maritime safety, maritime environment, and shipping.
World Maritime day also marks the day of adaptation of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) convention.
In India, International Maritime Day is observed by organising an Awards ceremony every year. It is organised to recognise the contribution made by the Indian Maritime industry members in the past 12 months.