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World Maritime Day Parallel Event 2024

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Government of the Kingdom of Spain are pleased to invite interested parties to join them in celebrating this year’s World Maritime Day Parallel Event, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 20 to 22 October 2024.

This prestigious event will bring together international maritime leaders and experts to discuss future challenges and opportunities under the 2024 IMO theme: Navigating the Future: Safety First!

The full program, along with details on side activities, registration, accommodation options, and public transportation, can be found on the event website. Participants are encouraged to register early via the registration section on the website, as spaces are limited. Please note that registration will be confirmed based on the order of submissions. The registration period will close on 14 October at 2:00 PM (GMT +1).

World Maritime Day 2024

World Maritime Day 2024, to be celebrated on September 26, will focus on the theme "Navigating the Future: Safety First." This theme highlights the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) commitment to enhancing maritime safety and security, while protecting the marine environment.

Safety has been central to the IMO's activities since its establishment in 1958. It has always been recognized that the most effective way to improve safety at sea is through comprehensive international regulations, adhered to by all shipping nations worldwide.

Widely considered the most important international treaty concerning the safety of merchant ships is the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, better known by its acronym, SOLAS. Successive versions of this treaty have built upon the original 1914 version, which was adopted in response to the Titanic disaster in 1912. Notably, 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the SOLAS Convention.

The collective expertise within the IMO ensures that every standard, guideline, or code of practice is balanced, practical, and effective. This regulatory framework applies to nearly 100% of international shipping, a level of reach and influence unmatched by any other international or regional organization.

Shipping is responsible for transporting about 80% of global trade and, when considering its productive value, is the least environmentally damaging mode of transport. However, the IMO is actively pursuing a global strategy to make shipping carbon-neutral and to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Enhancing maritime safety by ensuring that each link in the chain of responsibility fully meets its obligations remains a top priority for the global maritime community. This is crucial for the future of global economic growth and prosperity.

Through the combined expertise and partnerships of the IMO, its Member States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and the industry, the IMO has the vision, capability, and ambition to lead the next phase in the evolution of maritime safety.

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Program

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21

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22

Early Registration
16:00  to  18:00

Early registration in World Trade Center Barcelona

Cultural Event
17:00  to  20:00

Venue & Social Events

L’Estació Espai Gastronómic

Evening reception on October 21 (19:00h-22:00h)

Estación de Francia

Av. del Marquès de l'Argentera, s/n, Ciutat Vella. 08003 Barcelona

Barcelona Maritime Museum

Museum tour & farewell reception on October 22 (18:30h-22:00h)

Av. de les Drassanes, s/n, Ciutat Vella. 08001 Barcelona

Accommodation

 

We have secured special agreements with nearby hotels to offer you the best rates and convenient lodging options during the event. Reservations should be made directly by attendees via the hotel’s official website. Simply use the discount code provided in the table below to enjoy reduced rates based on the current pricing at the time of booking.

We highly recommend securing your room reservations as soon as possible, as availability is limited, particularly due to the overlap with the America's Cup Final. Additionally, please revisit this section regularly for updates, as new offers may become available.

Should you have any questions or require assistance regarding accommodation, please feel free to contact us; we are happy to help.

Hotel Discount Code Discount (%) Location
Eurostars Grand Marina 5* GL WMDPE 15% WTC. Moll de Barcelona, s/n 08039 Barcelona (Spain)
Andante Hotel WMDPE 15% Av. Drassanes 23-25 08001  Barcelona (Spain)
Exe Cristal Palace **** WMDPE 15% Carrer de la Diputació, 257, L'Eixample, 08007 Barcelona (Spain)

 

 

 

Contact us

 

Technical Secretariat

Inquiries regarding registration and logistics:

wmdpe2024barcelona@rpzevents.com