Every year IMO celebrates World Maritime Day. 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. At the Organization’s Headquarters, the Day will be celebrated on Thursday, 29 September 2011. This year the day focuses on Piracy: Orchestrating the Response.
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