Organizer: INSTITUTE FOR OCEAN MANAGEMENT ANNA UNIVERSITY, CHENNAI – 25, EIACP Programme Centre (RP) on Coastal Zone Management and Coastal Shelter Belt Supported by Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
About the Quiz Competition
- Online Quiz Competition on World Maritime Day 2026 on 24 September 2026
- Theme: “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence”
- E-Certificate for all participants!
- Last Date: 24.09.2026
- Join us in commemorating World Maritime Day 2026 and explore the world of shipping, seafarers, oceans, maritime policies and sustainable practices.
- Let’s turn policy into practice and work together towards safer shipping, cleaner oceans and a sustainable maritime future.
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World Maritime Day 2026:
World Maritime Day 2026, observed on 24 September, highlights the importance of shipping, seafarers, and the oceans in our daily lives.
This year’s theme, “From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence,” encourages countries to turn maritime rules and policies into practical action. Let us work together for safer shipping, cleaner oceans, and a more sustainable maritime future.
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- What is the official World Maritime Day theme for 2026–2027?
A. Sustainable Shipping for a Sustainable Future
B. Our Oceans, Our Responsibility
C. From Policy to Practice: Powering Maritime Excellence
D. Navigating the Future Together - According to the IMO, what does “From Policy to Practice” emphasize?
A. Developing new shipping routes
B. Increasing the number of seaports
C. Promoting maritime tourism
D. Translating maritime regulations into national legislation, enforcement and day-to-day operations - Which ancient Tamil text is an important source for understanding aspects of Sangam-era society and maritime trade?
A. Silappatikaram
B. Arthashastra
C. Rajatarangini
D. Ain-i-Akbari - Which ancient South Indian dynasty developed a significant maritime tradition and overseas connections with Southeast Asia?
A. Gupta
B. Maurya
C. Kushan
D. Chola - Which ancient port city of the Chola kingdom is also referred to as Kaveripattinam?
A. Puhar
B. Muziris
C. Arikamedu
D. Korkai - Muziris, an important ancient trading centre, is traditionally associated with present-day:
A. Kerala
B. Gujarat
C. Odisha
D. Tamil Nadu - How many operational Major Ports are currently listed by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways?
A. 10
B. 12
C. 14
D. 16 - Which is the largest container port in India by container-handling capacity?
A. Chennai Port
B. Cochin Port
C. Jawaharlal Nehru Port
D. Visakhapatnam Port - V.O. Chidambaranar Port is located at:
A. Chennai
B. Nagapattinam
C. Tuticorin
D. Cuddalore - Which of the following is a major objective of Sagarmala?
A. Improving port connectivity and logistics
B. Expanding airports
C. Developing only inland agriculture
D. Building national highways exclusively - Which type of vessel is specifically designed to carry standardised freight containers?
A. Bulk carrier
B. Container ship
C. Oil tanker
D. LNG carrier - How many waterways were declared National Waterways under the National Waterways Act, 2016?
A. 75
B. 101
C. 111
D. 125 - Which organisation is primarily responsible for the development and regulation of India’s inland waterways?
A. Directorate General of Shipping
B. Inland Waterways Authority of India
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Indian Ports Association - National Waterway-1 is associated with which river system?
A. Godavari
B. Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly
C. Brahmaputra
D. Krishna - MARPOL primarily deals with:
A. Prevention of pollution from ships
B. Shipbuilding finance
C. Maritime tourism
D. Fisheries licensing - SOLAS primarily deals with:
A. Safety of life at sea
B. Marine biodiversity
C. Port ownership
D. Fishing quotas - COLREG primarily establishes:
A. Rules for marine pollution
B. Rules for ship registration
C. Rules for fishing licences
D. Rules for preventing collisions at sea - Which major waterway connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea?
A. Panama Canal
B. Kiel Canal
C. Suez Canal
D. Corinth Canal - The Panama Canal provides a major maritime shortcut between which two oceans?
A. Indian and Pacific
B. Atlantic and Pacific
C. Atlantic and Indian
D. Arctic and Indian - Which emirate has a major port located on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz?
A. Abu Dhabi
B. Dubai
C. Fujairah
D. Ajman - Which famous Chinese explorer led the Ming Dynasty’s major maritime expeditions in the 15th century?
A. Sun Tzu
B. Zheng He
C. Kublai Khan
D. Confucius - Which organisation has major responsibility for search and rescue at sea in India’s maritime domain?
A. Border Security Force
B. National Highways Authority of India
C. Indian Coast Guard
D. Airports Authority of India - Which organisation is India’s principal authority dealing with executive matters relating to merchant shipping?
A. Directorate General of Shipping
B. Indian Coast Guard
C. Indian Navy
D. Inland Waterways Authority of India - Which ecosystem is particularly important for protecting coastlines from waves and storms?
A. Mangroves
B. Desert dunes
C. Grasslands
D. Alpine meadows - Marine Protected Areas are primarily established to:
A. Increase industrial fishing everywhere
B. Conserve marine ecosystems and biodiversity
C. Expand shipping lanes exclusively
D. Replace all coastal settlements