This celebration aims to highlight the vital role in transportation of goods and important contribution of the Shipping Industry to the economy and Society in general.

In addition, it shows the significant progress made by the global shipping industry on matters regarding the safety and protection of the marine environment.

On the occasion of the World Maritime Day, the Cyprus Shipping Chamber participated in a beach cleaning in Limassol, being organised by CYMEPA and the representation of the European Commission in Cyprus.

This year’s World Maritime Day is being celebrated on September 26 and the theme is ‘Empowering Women in the Maritime Community’.

The selected theme, serves a double purpose as it raises awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, and highlights the important and various career opportunities for women within the shipping sector.