Karachi : Pakistan Navy celebrated World Maritime Day (WMD)
- The theme of WMD for this year is ‘MARPOL at 50 – Our commitment goes on’
that reflects the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) long history of protecting
the marine environment from impact of shipping through a robust regulatory
framework.
In his message on World Maritime Day, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad
Amjad Khan Niazi emphasized on aligning national objectives with the ongoing
global shift towards sustainable and green marine practices with determination,
commitment, and resolve. He also urged all the stakeholders to embrace these
evolving paradigms. Naval Chief reiterated Pakistan Navy’s steadfast dedication to
ensure maritime safety and upholding environmental mandates.
On this occasion, Pakistan Navy organized a range of activities to highlight
the significance of maritime sector. Major events included a seminar cum webinar
organized at Pakistan Navy War College Lahore under the auspices of Maritime
Centre of Excellence.
Seminar was attended by students and faculty of various
universities and think tanks. During the seminar, prize distribution for 4th Inter
University Essay Competition was also held. National Institute of Maritime affairs
(NIMA) organized seminar/ webinar at Bahria University Islamabad Campus which
included expert talks by maritime professionals, policymakers and maritime
researchers. Other activities across PN units included awareness walks, Karachi
harbour cleaning, maritime awareness lectures at Bahria Colleges/ Universities and
Essay competitions at Field Commands.
A comprehensive media awareness
campaign on World Maritime Day was also launched highlighting the theme and
potential of maritime sector of Pakistan. Events organized on World Maritime Day
play an important role in enhancing maritime awareness among the masses.
Pakistan Navy is fully cognizant of the importance of creating maritime awareness
and exploiting full potential of Blue Economy. On this important day, PN pledge to
optimally contribute towards sustainable development of maritime sector in Pakistan.
