World Maritime Day at the Port of Vancouver
About World Maritime Day
World Maritime Day was established by the International Maritime Organization, with celebrations held internationally to recognize the importance of shipping safety, maritime security, and the marine environment. The theme for this 2023 was “MARPOL: Our commitment goes on”.
Live event
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 5th annual World Maritime Day at the Port of Vancouver on Sunday, September 23rd – see you next year!
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
2023 Exhibitors
Association of British Columbia Marine Industries
BC Ferries
BCIT Marine Campus
Canadian Coast Guard
Canadian Marine Careers Foundation
Council of Marine Carriers
Destination Vancouver
Evergreen Line
Global Container Terminals
Hullo
MONOVA
NAVY / HMCS Discovery
Polygon Gallery
Saam Towage
Seaspan
Transport Canada | Transports Canada
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre
Vancouver Fraser Port Authority – Community Relations
Western Canadian Marine Response Corporation
Western Marine Institute
Media partners
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |