The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is excited to announce a photography competition in honour of Black History Month this October. The theme for this year’s photo contest is ‘Diversity at Sea,’ celebrating multiculturalism within the maritime sector.
IMO invites photo submissions from all skill levels showcasing unique perspectives on maritime life. Whether capturing diverse crews, the rich cultural mosaic of port cities, or the daily experiences of maritime professionals worldwide, we want your interpretation of ‘Diversity at Sea’.
This is your chance to celebrate and showcase the resilience, expertise, and cultural heritage that shape our oceans and the people who navigate them. Submit your photos and let your lens tell the story of the maritime world's diversity!
Key dates
Deadline for submissions: 5 September 2024
Results announcement: 11 October 2024
Participation guidelines
Theme: Photos must reflect the theme "Diversity at Sea".
Prizes: The top three submissions will win the following prizes.
First place: GoPro Hero 12 Creator Edition
Second place: GoPro 12 Hero Black
Third place: GoPro 11 Black Mini
Winning entries, along with a selection of highly commended submissions, will be displayed online and in-person in physical displays at the IMO Headquarters. The winners will be announced during IMO’s Black History Month panel event on 11 October 2024.
How to enter
Take a photo that represents the theme "Diversity at Sea".
Each participant may submit up to three high-quality photos.
Submit your entry by the deadline, 5 September 2024.
Email high-quality entries to our racial equity and equality group (ree@imo.org) with the subject: Black History Month 2024 – Photo Competition.
Include in emailed entries the submitter name, occupation, location of photo, caption, and attach your photo.
By submitting your photos, you agree for IMO to use your images online and in physical displays at IMO Headquarters.
Join us in celebrating Black History Month by highlighting the diversity that makes the maritime community stronger!