The European Maritime Day is celebrated annually on 20 May since 2008. The purpose is to highlight the importance of seas and oceans and the challenges facing maritime regions and sectors, Several events are organised across Europe, and a main event is held in one place, in the form of a high level meeting and a stakeholder conference.

Achievements of transnational cooperation as well as planning the next programme period 2014-2020 will be on the agenda of the stakeholders of the Baltic Sea Region Programme during the year 2012.