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September 24 | WORLD MARITIME DAY
World Maritime Day was established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1978 to highlight the importance of international shipping and draw attention to key aspects of its development, including maritime safety and security and the prevention of pollution from…
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July 1 | WORLD DAY OF MARITIME NAVIGATIONAL AIDS
Founded in 1957, the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) is a non-profit organization that provides technical guidance to the…
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June 25 | DAY OF THE SEAFARER
Every June 25, the Day of the Seafarer is commemorated, a date established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to recognize the valuable contribution of…
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June 8 | WORLD OCEANS DAY
On June 8 each year, people around the world celebrate World Oceans Day. This day invites us to reflect on the importance of marine ecosystems…
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May 18 | INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR WOMEN IN MARITIME
Every May 18, the International Day for Women in Maritime is celebrated. This date was adopted during the 32nd General Assembly of the International Maritime…
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April 14 | DAY OF THE AMERICAS, LATIN AMERICAN INTEGRATION AND IDENTITY
Every April 14, the countries of the continent commemorate the Day of the Americas, a date established in 1931 as a symbol of unity, sovereignty,…
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March 17 | ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE CONVENTION ESTABLISHING THE INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION
During the 1948 Geneva Convention, through an agreement adopted on March 6, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was established. Ten years later, once the required…
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