“He hath founded it upon the seas” is a statement steeped in Caymanian history and the tradition of relying upon the sea for sustenance, commerce, transportation and dreams.
World Maritime Day is celebrated today, Sept. 25, and I welcome the people of the Cayman Islands to not only celebrate our seafaring and shipbuilding history and culture, but to also consider the ongoing importance of the global maritime industry to these islands.
World Maritime Day was established in 2005 by the International Maritime Organization to celebrate the challenges and the importance of maritime issues in the global economy, focusing primarily on the importance of shipping safety, maritime security and the marine environment.
They established the theme for this year “Conventions – Effective Implementations” to reflect the urgent need of all states to adopt the measures that will make shipping safer, more efficient and more environmentally friendly.
As a small island nation, Cayman’s link with the sea is inextricable. We have a vested interest and a responsibility to implement the conventions and measures of the International Maritime Organization, and the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands has earned significant global recognition in so doing. For this they are to be commended, particularly on this day.
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