World Maritime Day 2026 will bring together representatives from about 50 countries to discuss shipping decarbonisation, IMO’s net-zero goal and autonomous vessels.
World Maritime Day 2026 will be held in Busan on October 26 and 27 under the joint organisation of South Korea and the IMO. Organisers say approximately 400 representatives from around 50 countries will attend the event at the Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Centre.
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