The Minister Transport, Ms Sindisiwe Chikunga will give a keynote address during the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) commemorations of World Maritime Day in the North West province.
World Maritime Day, is an annual event that celebrates the importance of the maritime industry in global trade and development with a specific theme chosen each year to focus on key aspects of the sector.
The theme for World Maritime Day 2023, “Marpol at 50 – our commitment goes on” encourages and promotes discussions on the next phase of the IMO’s work to further protect the planet and the oceans.
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the main international convention covering prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
This year’s theme is also linked to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which include:
• affordable and clean energy (SDG 7);
• industry, innovation and infrastructure (SDG 9);
• climate action and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources (SDGs 13 and 14), and
• the importance of partnerships and implementation to achieve these goals (SDG 17).
More than four hundred (400) learners from various schools in the Bojanala District, North West province, forming part of 2023 World Maritime Day commemorations will benefit from the Career, Exhibition and Skills development programme planned over the two-day activities.
The details of the IMO World Maritime Day commemorations are as follows:
Date: Thursday, 28 September 2023
Time: 09H00
Venue: Mount Amanzi, Hartebeespoort
Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Ivy Masale on 076 789 5538 or [email protected] Sam Monareng on 073 491 3382 or [email protected]
