World Maritime Day Parallel Event

Parallel event 2022

The World Maritime Day Parallel Event (WMDPE) was postponed in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. The 2022 WMDPE was eventually held in Durban, South Africa, from 12 to 14 October 2022.

With "New technologies for greener shipping" being the year's World Maritime Theme, the event provided an excellent opportunity for the international maritime community to highlight the importance of inclusive collaboration geared at innovative solutions to address mitigation strategies to reduce the maritime transport carbon footprint. The event also provided participants with the unique opportunity to experience the rich culture and exceptional hospitality of South Africa.

Further information about the event can be found at www.worldmaritimedaysouthafrica.gov.za 

A press briefing about the event can be found at World Maritime Day Parallel Event opens in South Africa

Parallel event 2023

Pursuant to a decision of the IMO Council, at its 129th session held from 17 to 21 July 2023, to rescind the decision to accept the offer made by the Islamic Republic of Iran to host the World Maritime Day Parallel Event in 2023, the World Maritime Day Parallel Event will not be celebrated in 2023.