Published: 26/07/2021
About this event
The UK Ship Register is proud to once again support London International Shipping Week (LISW) as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event.
Running from September 13 to 17, LISW 2021 offers a blended format, with events taking place virtually, in-person and a hybrid combination of the two, thereby enabling an even wider, international audience to participate.
It offers over 150 industry functions and unique networking opportunities for leaders across the international shipping industry, including regulators, charters, ship owners and managers, as well as supporting industries such as maritime finance, legal services, insurers, and commodity traders and brokers. Plus, the headline conference and gala dinner, attract the very highest-level government and shipping industry leaders from the UK and around the world.
What to expect from the week
The global maritime sector has faced significant challenges in the past 18 months and further hurdles lie ahead. From the more immediate difficulties of navigating post-pandemic logistics, to longer-term factors such as technology innovation and changes to fuel, there is much to consider for today’s ship owners, operators, and maritime professionals.
Throughout the week, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and wider teams will be hosting various events.
These include an industry roundtable, a talk on the Future of the Flag, and a presentation from Maritime Future Technologies team experts.
All events will also include a live Q&A where you’ll have the opportunity to share your thoughts, feedback, and ask questions of our teams.
Why should you attend
The next decade will see huge leaps in the maritime industry. From changes in the fuels we use, to the greater use of autonomous technology and achieving decarbonisation targets set out by IMO.
Not only will these high calibre events offer valuable insight, but experts from across the MCA will be there to help you address some of these challenges responsibly, sustainably, and innovatively.
Specialists in both decarbonisation and autonomous shipping will be available for informal talks about how they can support ship owners and your organisation through this transition.
Further discussions around digitalisation, the future of seafarer training, prioritising sustainability and the environment, and increasing commercial viability for our UK Ship Register (UKSR) customers with planned fiscal changes to the UK Maritime offer are also high up on the agenda.
How to register
Here below is a list of all the events taking place.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then start registering for individual sessions by using the links in our agenda below.
For hybrid events, you will need to indicate whether you wish to attend the session in-person or if you would prefer to join virtually by selecting either a Virtual Admission Ticket or In-Person Admission Ticket.
After registration, you will receive an email confirmation of your booking, a printable copy of your tickets (for In Person Admissions), and instructions on how to access the event online (for Virtual Admissions).
Virtual: Launch of UK Shipping Concierge Service
Dates & Times:
Monday 13 September @ 13:30 BST (15:30 EET- Athens/ 09:30 New York)
Tuesday 14 September @ 07:00 BST (15:00 Tokyo/ 14:00 Singapore/Hong Kong)
A brand-new service is coming to help shipping and maritime businesses who want to invest in the UK. Join the team for this virtual session for a first look at what’s available and how it will help your business thrive in the UK by connecting you with the right expertise at the right time.
This live event will be hosted online and include a Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask questions of the concierge team.
To get your free tickets for these sessions, you will first need to register for the LISW Portal on Eventbrite.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then register for either Monday 13 September or Tuesday 14 September.
Hybrid: UK Ship Register: Future of the Flag
Dates and Times:
Monday 13 September @ 11:30 BST
Location: International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR
Join the MCA’s Director of UK Maritime Services, Katy Ware, and her team to find out all about the UK Flag’s ambitious plans for the future.
We don’t just focus on league tables, in our drive to be the best performing international flag we’ll be focusing on areas including digitalisation, seafarer training and welfare, sustainability and the environment, and increasing commercial opportunities for our customers.
There will be some limited spaces to attend this event in person. It will also be available to watch online and include a Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask questions of the UK Flag team.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then <<register here for Monday 13 September>>
Hybrid: Maritime Future Technologies – A systematic approach to the decarbonisation of shipping
Dates and Times:
Tuesday 14 September @ 14:00 BST
Location: International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR
Our Maritime Future Technologies team will be discussing all things decarbonisation in this presentation led by the MCA’s Chief Executive, Brian Johnson. We’ll share our working hypothesis on decarbonisation and, with our specialists, discuss what this could mean for the shipping industry in practical terms.
There will be some limited spaces to attend this event in person. It will also be available to watch online and include a Q&A session where you’ll be able to ask questions and hear from the experts.
To get your free tickets for this session, you will first need to register for the LISW Portal on Eventbrite.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then <<register here for Tuesday 14 September>>
In Person: Maritime Future Technologies
Dates and times:
Thursday 16th September 09:30 - 11:30 (BST)
Location: International Maritime Organisation, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR
In this interactive session, our maritime future technology experts will be available to speak to you on a one-to-one basis about how they can help you adapt to industry changes responsibility, sustainably, and innovatively.
Experts in both decarbonisation and autonomous shipping will be available for informal discussions about how they can support you and your organisation through this transition, whether you have a particular project you’d like to discuss or a general overview of the work of the team.
While this is an informal session, please register your attendance ahead of the event so we can arrange access to the International Maritime Organisation building.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then <<register here for Thursday 16th September>>.
Live Stream: Industry Roundtable – Hosted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Dates & Times:
Thursday 16th September 13:00 – 14:30 (BST)
Streamed live from the International Maritime Organisation Headquarters in London, a leading panel of maritime experts will discuss the practical realities affecting the sector in 2021.
Hosted by the MCA’s Non-Executive Chairman, Christopher Rodrigues, our select panel will share their thoughts and opinions on everything from commercial pressures and future technology to the safety, welfare and training of our seafarers.
Central to the discussion will be how the sector should respond to these key challenges and opportunities and the role of government in supporting that response.
This Roundtable will be live streamed and available to watch online. It will also be available on-demand after the event if you wish to catch up later.
Once you have registered for the portal, you can then <<register here for Thursday 16th September>>
Get the latest updates
Don’t forget to follow us on social media to keep up to date with our agenda. Join in the conversation using the hashtag #LISW21 and let us know which sessions you’re most looking forward to.