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In this 131st Video, ROUNDSTUBE describes about the celebration of World Maritime Day. World Maritime Day focuses on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment and to emphasize a particular aspect of IMO's work. The day also features a special message from the IMO's secretary-general, which is backed up by a discussion paper on the selected subject in more detail. Maritime Days are holidays typically established to recognize accomplishments in the maritime field. The World Maritime Day is observed on the last week of September on Thursday annually. In India the National Maritime Day is celebrated on April 5. Each year there are different themes for the civilian shipping sector. Every year on April 5, the National Maritime Day is celebrated, in an effort to create awareness in supporting safe and environmentally sound intercontinental commerce and the global economy. This day focuses on defending and preserving the maritime zone of the countr