With this theme, IMO emphasizes the importance of ensuring that future technologies and innovations are introduced without compromising safety. At the same time, the day marks that 2024 is the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the SOLAS Convention, the cornerstone of international regulation for maritime safety.
To celebrate the day, maritime landmarks around the world will be illuminated in blue, including IMO's headquarters in London. In Denmark, the day will be marked by lighting up the pylons of the Great Belt Bridge in blue from dusk until midnight.
Read more about World Maritime Day and SOLAS on IMO's website