Monaco will mark World Maritime Day on 26th September by lighting up two of its most iconic landmarks, the Prince’s Palace and the Yacht Club of Monaco, in blue.

This year’s theme, ‘Navigating towards the Future: Safety First!’, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), a pivotal maritime safety treaty. Organised annually by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), World Maritime Day aims to raise awareness of maritime safety, security, and environmental protection.

A series of events will take place globally to highlight the importance of maritime transport. Monaco, a proud member of the IMO, will be represented at a special symposium on extreme maritime weather conditions, hosted in partnership with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

In a tradition started by the IMO in 2021, member states and organisations have been encouraged to illuminate key landmarks in blue to draw attention to the theme and the essential role of maritime transport. In a gesture of solidarity, Monaco will light up both the Prince’s Palace and the Yacht Club of Monaco, reaffirming its dedication to the sea and the maritime community.

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