1) Theme – “Empowering women in the maritime community”
2) Theme – “Our Heritage – Better Shipping for a Better Future”
3) Theme – “Connecting Ships, Ports and People”
4) Theme – “Shipping: indispensable to the world”
Explanation:
World Maritime Day (WMD), which is usually held on the last Thursday of September, was observed on September 26, 2019. It stresses the importance of safety, maritime security, and marine environment and marks the contribution of international maritime industries towards the economy of the world. The theme for WMD 2019 is “Empowering women in the maritime community” which emphasizes gender equality in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs- Goal 5).