First Sea Lord joins stellar LISW25 speaker line up

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff, is confirmed as a speaker at the LISW25 Headline Conference, to be held at the headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday 17 September.

He joins a stellar line up of keynote speakers and panellists that includes Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General, IMO; Takeshi Hashimoto, President and CEO of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL); and Regina Asariotis, Chief of the Trade Logistics Branch, Division on Technology and Logistics, UNCTAD, among many others.

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins is the latest is a long line of First Sea Lords to have graced the LISW Conference stage and his keynote speech will be eagerly listened to by the 750-strong audience as the shipping industry faces uncertain times geopolitically.

General Sir Gwyn Jenkins said “I am delighted to be invited to speak at LISW25. In this increasingly dangerous world of ours it is important that the Royal Navy continues to work closely with our maritime partners, protecting our nation – under, on, above, and from the sea to deter those who threaten our security.”

Welcoming the news, Sean Moloney, co-Founder and co-CEO of London International Shipping Week, said shipping’s role in propelling global trade is as important as ever in these uncertain times.

“The Royal Navy and the Merchant Marine have long enjoyed a close relationship and the support of the First Sea Lord at LISW25 only goes to underline that close bond,” he said.

Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, co-Founder and co-CEO of London International Shipping Week, added: "With global security, tariffs and trade at the top of the international agenda – and US President Donald Trump in London during LISW25 – this hugely important Headline Conference will bring together governments, regulators, shipowners, investors, and innovators to discuss the key issues that are not only shaping global shipping right now but will continue to do so into the foreseeable future."

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LISW25 Gala Dinner Gala

Bookings are now closed for the Champagne Reception, Gala Dinner and After Party on Thursday 18 September. Anyone who has missed out but still wishes to book  table of 10 or individual tickets is invited to join a waiting list in case any spaces become available. To do so, please contact Paula Gibbons immediately: paula@LISW.com.

LISW25 in the News!

In the run up to LISW25, its co-creators, Sean Moloney and Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, have been speaking to the international press about what this amazing event means for global shipping, for the maritime sector in London and the UK, and paint a heartfelt but light hearted picture of what the past 12 years – and now seven biennial editions of LISW – means to them.

Event Focus

Maritime Excellence in the Sultanate of Oman

Tuesday 16 September; 09:00 – 12:00, The Global Hub, County Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 7GP 

SOHAR Port and Freezone, a 50/50 joint venture between Oman’s Asyad Group and the Port of Rotterdam will present the Sultanate of Oman’s strengths as a globally connected and resilient maritime hub. A multifunctional port driving innovation and efficiency in Oman’s logistics, marine services and trade sectors, SOHAR continues to push the boundaries of operational excellence and sustainable growth. This event, featuring the highest level Omani ministerial, government and industry representatives, will reinforce SOHAR’s role in shaping the future of maritime trade, logistics, and innovation, positioning the Sultanate of Oman as a key force in the global shipping landscape.

This engagement will:      •    Highlight SOHAR’s integrated marine services  – spanning pilotage, towage, vessel traffic management, and port control, delivered with operational excellence 

•    Emphasise the Sultanate of Oman’s strategic location at the crossroads of global trade between Asia, Europe, and Africa

•    Feature keynote remarks and panel dialogues with senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners

•    Host a networking reception and MoU signing ceremony to foster strategic partnerships and investment opportunities.

•    Leverage the SOHAR joint venture between the Asyad Group and the Port of Rotterdam, combining Oman’s logistics leadership with global port expertise to drive smart, sustainable, and integrated port development.

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The Impact of Geopolitics on Sustainable Maritime Transport

Tuesday 16 September; 10:00 – 12:20, The Global Hub, County Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 7GP 

This key event offers the Greek shipping industry’s take on the issue of how maritime transport will operate under the new sustainability prism and geopolitical tensions which will affect supply and demand of future alternative fuels and trade.

This session will cover:

•    Sanctions on Russian energy exports: Targeting, Enforcement and impact      His Excellency Matthew Lodge, HM Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic

•    How geopolitics and sustainability affect global shipping      Georgios Alexandratos, President, Hellenic Chamber of Shipping

•    How strategically important is sustainability for shipping: a practical approach      Angelica Kemene, Head of Market, Climate & ESG strategy, Optima Shipping Services

•    Challenges that shipping sector is facing with bunkering alternative fuels     Constantinos Capetanakis, Bunker Director, Starbulk, Chairman, IBIA 

•    How geopolitics has affected crew turnarounds     Konstantinos Oikonomou, CEO, Marine Tours

•    Adoption of sustainability both from shipping and crew perceptive     Irene Notias, Director, Project Connect “Adopt a Ship” 

•    Ports’ role in the geopolitical crossroad as national critical infrastructure     Vasilios Mamalis, Executive Director, Hellenic Ports Association 

Presentations will be followed by a panel discussion on the impact of geopolitics on sustainable maritime transport, moderated by Dr Stavros Karamperidis, Head of Maritime Transport Research Group, University of Plymouth.

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LNG; Performance; and Transatlantic Disclosure

Tuesday 16 September, 15:30pm – 19:00, Caroline House, 3rd Floor, 55 High Holborn, WC1V 6DX

This seminar, followed by drinks and canapés, is hosted by Floyd Zadkovich, a sector-focused global law firm and trusted advisor to organisations across the world of international trade. The one-hour seminar will explore key issues at the intersection of transatlantic disputes and LNG shipping.

Floyd Zadkovich partners and associates will share insights drawn from their international practice covering the following topics:

•    Transatlantic Disclosure with Edward Floyd (Partner, New York / London) & Joe Gosden (Partner, London)

•     LNG Performance claims with Calum Cheyne (Partner, London) & Karen Tsang (Senior Associate, London)

•    LNG Charterparties – provisions and dispute relating to boil-off and heel with Damon Thompson (Partner, London) & Lucy Noble (Associate, London / Sydney).

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London Talks

With the start of London International Shipping Week just days away, more key figures from across the maritime industry have been sharing their industry insights and thoughts about LISW25.

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Your LISW25 Tickets & Joining Instructions

If you have booked tickets for the Flagship Conference, you will receive your QR code ticket by email on Friday 12 September.

If you are joining us at the Gala Dinner, your QR code ticket will be sent to you on Tuesday 16 September.

Joining Instructions for both events, including venue details, registration timings and on-the-day information, will be shared during the week commencing Monday 8 September.

What you need to do:

• Please ensure you add the following addresses to your safe senders list so our emails reach you:
• liswgala@ecreg.uk
• lisw@ecreg.uk
• Remember to check your junk/spam folder in case messages are filtered.
• You will need your QR code ticket on arrival at the Headline Conference or Gala Dinner to gain entry. Tickets can be scanned directly from your phone, or printed if you prefer.

If you have any questions, please contact the events team at events@lisw.com.

To discuss how you can be involved in LISW25 - as a sponsor, supporting organisation or delegate - please reach out to Andy and Paula.

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