World Maritime Day

The Permanent Missions of India and Oman are pleased to welcome sailors of INSV Kaundinya as well as experts, scholars from Oman and practitioners engaged in the maritime domain. INSV Kaundinya, a stitched-plank sailing vessel inspired by ancient Indian shipbuilding traditions, was proposed to retrace India's early maritime trade routes across the Indian Ocean. These routes connected the Indian subcontinent with Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Arabian Peninsula, and East Africa as early as the 1st millennium BCE. By sailing these routes, INSV Kaundinya symbolically highlighted the long-standing role of India and Oman as responsible maritime civilisations, comfortable operating far beyond coastal waters and engaging with what we now term areas beyond national jurisdiction. In 2010, the Jewel of Muscat—a sewn ship based on 9th-century engineering and constructed without the use of nails—successfully sailed from Oman through India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and onward to Singapore. Togeth...

Open debate of the Security Council in connection with "The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security". - Maintenance of international peace and security: The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain. - Letter dated 20 April 2026 from the Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2026/346) Related Documents:  Concept note (S/2026/346) (Continued) The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain - Security Council, 10145th meeting Security Council

 Open debate of the Security Council in connection with "The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain" under the agenda item "Maintenance of international peace and security". - Maintenance of international peace and security: The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain. - Letter dated 20 April 2026 from the Permanent Representative of Bahrain to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2026/346) Related Documents:  Concept note (S/2026/346) Watch The safety and protection of waterways in the maritime domain - Security Council, 10145th meeting! Security Council

  Twenty years after its adoption, the Maritime Labour Convention , 2006 ( MLC , 2006) has established itself as a fundamental pillar of decent work at sea. This high-level commemorative event, broadcast live from ILO Headquarters in Geneva, brings together global leaders and maritime stakeholders to reflect on the Convention's impact, as well as the strength of social dialogue and multilateralism in keeping the MLC fit for purpose in a rapidly evolving maritime industry. Watch the Maritime Labour Convention: 20 years advancing decent work at sea! Agencies, Funds & Programmes

Maritime security, once viewed primarily through a geopolitical lens, is now critically recognized as the fundamental guarantor of the global economy and the stability of everyday life. This roundtable discussion, co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of Greece to the UN and the Delphi Economic Forum, will move beyond traditional threats to focus on the practical, tangible effects of maritime instability on global supply chains and consumer costs. Over 80% of global trade is transported by sea. Attacks on critical maritime infrastructure, illegal activities at sea, unsafe and illicit shipping practices, and disruptions in key arteries (such as the Red Sea) have immediate and measurable consequences, translating directly into higher prices for food, energy, and manufactured goods worldwide. The discussion will focus on the practical imperative of a holistic, coordinated response. Experts will explore innovative strategies and public-private sector cooperation required to enhance maritime...

The Arria Formula Meeting is organized by Greece, India and the Philippines. Co-sponsored by Denmark, Japan, Panama and Romania. Seafarers are essential to international maritime transport and the continuous operation of global trade, with around ninety percent of trade being conducted via maritime routes. They play a key role in supporting shipping, which is a highly globalized industry, and in maintaining global supply chains. In recent years, seafarers have encountered various risks, including those arising from the pandemic, conflict, and terrorist activities. The Security Council has expressed its concern over the threat that unlawful acts against the safety of navigation pose to seafarers and other persons, and over the threat that piracy and armed robbery at sea pose to the safety of seafarers, including through their being taken as hostages, as well as over the adverse humanitarian impact on the seafarers and their families. Opening remarks: - H.E. Ambassador Aglaia Balta, Perm...