World Maritime Day Observed on 24 September 2026 with Theme 'From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence'

Exam-focused facts from the 29 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

World Maritime Day 2026 was observed on 24 September with the theme 'From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence', a theme spanning 2026 and 2027.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez delivered the official message for World Maritime Day 2026.
Under the IMO Member State Audit Scheme (IMSAS), which became mandatory in 2026, 168 Member States (94% of the membership) have been audited.
The IMO Headquarters in London was illuminated in blue to mark World Maritime Day 2026.