International Day for Women in Maritime 2025 – May 18

Current Context: International Day for Women in Maritime is observed annually on May 18 to celebrate and promote women’s contributions to the maritime sector.

Key Highlights

• Theme for 2025: “An Ocean of Opportunities for Women” – emphasizing gender equality and leadership in maritime industries.
• Established: In 2021 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
• Global Participation: Events include symposiums, awards, and policy discussions to enhance women’s representation in maritime careers.
• India’s Initiative: The ‘Sagar Mein Samman’ policy was launched to increase female representation in technical maritime roles to 12% by 2030.

Question:

Q.1 When is the International Day for Women in Maritime observed annually?
a) March 8
b) May 18
c) June 5
d) July 11

Answer: b) The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed every year on May 18 to celebrate the contributions of women in the maritime sector.