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World Maritime Day 2008 - The IMO Turns 60

September 26th, 2008 · Comments - by John -




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Every year the International Maritime Organization celebrates World Maritime Day. The exact date is left to individual Governments but is usually celebrated during the last week in September. The day is used 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.

This year happens to be special as it marks the 60th anniversary of the IMO’s formation. The Secretary-General of IMO always prepares a special message and this is backed up by a paper which discusses the selected subject in greater depth. We have attached the paper and audio below. Happy Birthday IMO!



About The Author

Captain John Konrad is co-founder of Unofficial Networks and Editor In Chief of this blog. He is a USCG licensed Master Mariner of Unlimited Tonnage and, since graduating from SUNY Maritime College, has sailed a variety of ships from ports around the world. He currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and two children.
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