World Maritime Day parallel events
Parallel event 2020
The World Maritime Parallel Event 2020 was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally due to be held in Durban, South Africa, in October 2020.
Previous events
2019 - Colombia
Empowering Women in the Maritime Community
Cartagena (Colombia) – 15-17 September
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2018 - Poland
IMO 70: Our Heritage - Better Shipping for a Better Future
Szczecin (Poland) – 13-15 June
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2017 - Panama
2016 - Turkey
2015 - Japan
2014 - Morocco
2013 - Peru
Sustainable Development: IMO's contribution beyond Rio+20
Lima (Peru) – 2 & 3 October
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2012 - Bahrain
2011 - Italy
2010 - Argentina
2009 - USA
Climate change: A challenge for IMO too!
New York City (USA) – 16 & 17 October
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2008 - Greece
IMO: 60 years in the service of shipping
Athens & Galaxidi (Greece) – 19-21 September
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2007 - Brazil
IMO's response to current environmental challenges
Salvador (Brazil) – 14 & 15 September
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2006 - Singapore
Technical co-operation: IMO's response to the 2005 World Summit
Singapore (Singapore) – 25 September
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2005 - Portugal
International shipping – Carrier of world trade
Lisbon (Portugal) – 15 & 16 November
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