Miscellaneous Current Affairs · 22 May 2026

International Day for Women in Maritime observed on 18 May with theme "From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence"

Exam-focused facts from the 22 May 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The International Day for Women in Maritime is observed globally on 18 May every year.
  • The theme for 2026 is "From Policy to Practice: Advancing Gender Equality for Maritime Excellence".
  • The day was established following resolution A.1170(32) adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly.
  • Professor Momoko Kitada of the World Maritime University (WMU) was presented with the 2026 IMO Gender Equality Award.
  • The IMO and WMU jointly published the Handbook on Gender Mainstreaming in the Maritime Sector, developed by Professor Momoko Kitada.

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