LISW27 Sponsors
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Inmarsat Maritime is a Viasat company and continues to power the digitalisation, decarbonisation and crew welfare of the maritime industry. Since its inception in 1979, Inmarsat Maritime has been committed to keeping you connected anywhere, anytime, without compromise.
Originally set up by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to develop a satellite communications network for protecting lives at sea, we were the first satellite operator to meet the stringent requirements of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) when introduced in 1999.
https://www.inmarsat.com/London Debates Partner
The marine environment and its commercial operations are constantly changing, providing opportunities – and presenting challenges – for shipowners, managers and charterers worldwide.
Regulation, technology, climate change and political unrest all have potentially far-reaching implications on our members’ operations – at sea and onshore.
As a dynamic global leader, NorthStandard is here to help you navigate these turbulent times. As one of the largest P&I clubs in the International Group, and your trusted partner, we have the global reach, and an unmatched breadth and depth of service that supports your operations, embraces your potential and helps your business thrive.
https://north-standard.com/No one goes further than ATPI to understand what’s important to your organisation and make it happen. This approach unites each of our specialist brands and is why we’re one of the most trusted brands in the travel and events industry.
In September 2025, the ATPI Group was acquired by our long-standing partner Direct Travel to form a new global travel management powerhouse. Together, we reimagine how the world connects and deliver exceptional travel solutions to a multitude of different markets across the globe.
https://www.atpi.com/Platinum
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Dryad Global is a UK maritime intelligence and cybersecurity company delivering AI-assisted, analyst-led decision support, trusted risk insight, shipboard cyber protection and data integration to help maritime operators assess change, manage risk and act with confidence in a complex, connected operating environment.
https://www.dryadglobal.com/International Partners
The China Classification Society (CCS) is a state-owned classification society headquartered in Beijing. It develops technical standards for the design, construction, and survey of ships and offshore facilities, and is an elite full member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
https://www.ccs.org.cn/ccswzen/Host Port
The Port of London Authority is home to the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port.
We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal from West London out to the North Sea.
https://pla.co.uk/Gold
Stream Marine Technical (SMT) is a UK-based marine consultancy supporting commercial shipping, offshore oil and gas, defence, and renewables. With decades of real-world experience and deep technical expertise, our consultants provide actionable insights and deliverable solutions that ensure compliance, safety, and operational performance across your fleet or facility. Whether you’re preparing for retrofit, managing SOLAS compliance, or deploying energy transition technologies, our technical teams offer practical guidance from concept to completion.
https://streammarinetraining.com/stream-marine-technical-consultancy/
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Brookes Bell is a leading multi-disciplinary technical and scientific consultancy serving the marine and energy sectors.
Founded in 1903, Brookes Bell has a reputation for being the ‘go-to’ firm for casualty investigation, forensic analysis, technical dispute resolution and expert witness work.
www.brookesbell.com
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At the core of our strategic framework lies a vision of global leadership in maritime transport and a mission deeply rooted in operational safety, reliability, excellence, innovation, and environmental responsibility.
This foundation drives our commitment to deliver superior services, exceed stakeholder expectations, and foster sustainable growth, ensuring that our operations remain future-proof and aligned with the evolving needs of the global maritime sector.
https://www.tsakoshellas.gr/enBranded Wi-Fi
Willis has been serving the marine industry with specialist insurance solutions for almost 200 years, longer than anyone else.
Our team of marine risk and insurance specialists continues to address the needs of the maritime sector through innovative risk advice and global broking excellence.
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The ship.energy platform gives shipping industry stakeholders the opportunity to learn more about cleaner marine fuels and propulsion technologies and to take part in the growing debate over how shipping and the bunker fuel and maritime technology sectors can actively and fully participate in the marine energy transition.
ship.energy is the go-to information hub for news, longer reads, interviews, reports and expert comment on conventional and future fuels, technologies and vessel efficiency.
https://ship.energy/
With management possessing extensive oil, shipping and bunkering experience, coupled with strong financial resources, Propeller Fuels is a solid counterparty to choose to uniquely service your global fuel requirements. We are the founder member of the Marine Fuels Alliance (MFA) and sitting chair, so we are in touch with the important current matters in the industry and constantly abreast of all developments which can affect our clients fuel purchases, now and in the future.
https://propellerfuels.com/
7KBW is a leading commercial barristers' set. Members provide legal advice and advocacy services across the full range of commercial law including a longstanding expertise in shipping law in which members continue to shape legal developments.
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ABS, a leading global provider of classification and technical advisory services to the marine and offshore industries, is committed to setting standards for safety and excellence in design, construction and operation.
www.eagle.org DNV are an independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Driven by our purpose to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.
As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.
https://www.dnv.com/
Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. With its global business principles of quality, unity and integrity, Norton Rose Fulbright is recognized for its client service in key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets.
https://www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en Energy Transition
NatPower Marine: Powering the Maritime Energy Transition
NatPower Marine is an independent energy transition enabler. We are delivering the largest global, fully integrated, smart network of charging points for cold ironing and propulsion, in key locations around the world, powered by clean energy.
www.natpowermarine.comShipping & Logistics
BETTER WAYS, making supply chains more sustainable every day.
The CMA CGM Group’s mission is to contribute to sustainable globalization through better balanced international trade that fosters both economic and social development while respecting the integrity of all men and women and the planet.
https://www.cma-cgm.com/
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited is a Chinese state-owned multinational marine transportation service conglomerate, headquartered in Shanghai. It was established in 2016 by the merger between China Ocean Shipping Company and China Shipping Group Company.
https://lines.coscoshipping.com/Post-Conference Reception
Gibraltar operates under a Westminster-style parliamentary system and manages its own internal domestic affairs.
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The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA), one of the world’s top ten ship registries, is recognized for its commitment to quality, safety, and maritime excellence. With offices in The Bahamas, London, New York, Piraeus, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, the BMA oversees more than 1,500 vessels under The Bahamian Flag.
https://www.bahamasmaritime.com/
Lloyd’s List Intelligence delivers trusted maritime data, analytics, and insight to keep global trade moving.
Powered by a rich and growing network of intelligence sources, proprietary AIS data, and a global network of analysts, we provide real-time visibility into the world’s fleets, trade flows, and risks. With over 300 years of maritime heritage, we continue to shape the future of trade intelligence to drive smarter, safer, and more transparent trade.
https://www.lloydslistintelligence.com/
We are a leading marine mutual insurer offering a full range of marine Insurance. Our head office is in Gothenburg, Sweden, with offices in some of the world' s strategic shipping centres, Athens, Oslo, London, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
www.swedishclub.com
Wikborg Rein’s shipping experts provide world-class legal advice on maritime disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters. With a global footprint spanning Norway, London, Singapore, and Shanghai, we help clients navigate the complexities of international shipping law.
Established by law on 3 May 2005, the French International Register (RIF) is one of the official ship registration systems of the French flag. Operating as a specialized, premium registry under French maritime authority and European Union guidelines, the RIF serves as a dedicated platform for commercially operated ocean-going vessels, offshore services, and luxury commercial yachts
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AKABOGU & ASSOCIATES is a full-service business law firm operating across Nigeria. Our services include legal advisory, due diligence, claims handling, documentation, and litigation.We serve a broad spectrum of business sectors, offering legal solutions to both large corporations and informal enterprises.
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For more than 260 years, we have shown relentless curiosity to discover our clients’ challenges and to work together to identify the best solutions. We enable better safety, technical, operational and business performance in the Maritime sector, serving clients across the globe. Our people are trusted and respected worldwide for their deep technical expertise and professionalism. We value and build strong relationships and personal connections.
https://www.lr.org/en/Marine Insurance
Lockton is the world’s largest independent, family-owned insurance broker. Our marine specialists deliver comprehensive insurance solutions to cover all marine risks for clients across the globe. Wherever you are, whatever the size of your endeavour, Lockton Marine’s team of experts can cover you for every eventuality.
https://global.lockton.com/gb/en/products-services/marine
Indian Register of Shipping is a globally recognised organisation dedicated to advancing maritime safety, environmental stewardship and technical excellence. IRS is a Member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS).
Covering a wide range of shipping, offshore and industrial projects, their team of dedicated professionals brings international standardisation and assurance to your doorstep.
www.irclass.orgGala Dinner Reception
A leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping sectors. Play video Lots of law firms claim to be sector focused. For us, it is more than just a marketing line. Our core sectors are at the heart of everything we do as a business, from legal services to corporate responsibility. We pride ourselves on our deep industry expertise, and our creative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial culture.
Isle of Man Maritime is a not-for-profit industry body that represents and promotes the maritime sector of the Isle of Man. It brings together companies, government, and professionals involved in shipping, yachting, maritime services, and related industries.
www.maritime.im
At Elaborate we understand maritime. Our team of maritime PR and marketing communications specialists work in partnership with our clients, developing successful communications strategies that turn the unprecedented challenges the maritime industry faces today into tomorrow's opportunities. Our agency was established more than 20 years ago by committed maritime specialists who saw a need for sensible advice from experienced people who know what they’re talking about.
www.elaboratecomms.com
Cambiaso Risso Group of companies traces his roots back to 1946. Insurance broking and consulting provider in hull & machinery, shipyards and yacht fields, worldwide steamship and yacht agency, sale & purchase and dry cargo broker, the Group today provides a wide range of maritime services within the shipping industry through its headquarter and branch offices worldwide.
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines is a Japanese transport company headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the largest shipping companies in the world and the largest tanker owning and operating company in the world.
Twenty Essex is a market leader for the global maritime community, providing advocacy, advice and dispute management in many of the industry’s most high-profile and internationally significant shipping cases and arbitrations.
Based both in London and Singapore, our barristers specialise across all maritime issues, from shipbuilding contracts and guarantees, ship sale and finance agreements, through to charterparty issues and bills of lading.
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The UK P&I Club is a leading provider of Protection and Indemnity insurance, supporting the global maritime industry with over 150 years of technical expertise, financial strength and responsive service. Our international team delivers specialist claims handling, risk management insight and operational guidance across every major shipping sector. Today, the Club covers more than 250 million tonnes of owned and chartered vessels, remaining a trusted and forward looking partner to the world’s fleet.
www.ukpandi.com
IBIA – The International Bunker Industry Association is the voice of the global bunker industry and represents all stakeholders across the industry value chain. Our membership includes ship owners/operators, bunker suppliers, traders, brokers, barging companies, storage companies, surveyors, port authorities, credit reporting companies, lawyers, P&I clubs, equipment manufacturers, shipping journalists and marine consultants. Formed in 1992, today we have members in more than 68 countries.
https://ibia.net/
Range Shipping, a privately owned shipping company with headquarters in London since 2017 has priority focus in operating bulk carriers ranging within handysize to capesize segments as well as active in S&P markets both from principle capacity and structuring transactions as brokers.
http://www.rangeshipping.com/
Our purpose is to promote rapid and large-scale uptake of Zero Emissions Ship Technology (ZEST). Zero Emissions means zero GHG emissions at point of use on the vessel with minimal upstream impacts. By combining zero emission technologies, we achieve zero emissions at a shipboard level faster. With today’s technologies we can achieve fully zero emissions now, particularly on smaller return to base vessels, and drastically reduce emissions on larger ocean going vessels with more complicated operational profiles.
https://zestas.org/
Faststream is a global maritime and shipping workforce solutions and recruitment specialist. Since 1999, we have helped organisations attract, recruit and retain talent through executive search, permanent and contract recruitment, salary surveys, workforce solutions and market intelligence.
International Registries, Inc. and its affiliates (IRI) provide administrative and technical support to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Maritime and Corporate Registries. The RMI Registry is the leading quality registry in the world, with one of the youngest fleets overall, reaching 221 million quality gross tons with 6,652 vessels at the end of July 2026. The most important asset to the RMI Registry is its customers and IRI strives to provide them with full service from any office, 24/7/365.
Founded in 1767, Druces is an ambitious City of London law firm known for advising public and privately-owned businesses, financial institutions and wealthy individuals across a range of industries and sectors. With over 250 years of experience, we combine cutting-edge legal advice with a responsive, partner-led service and pride ourselves on the long-term relationships we build with our clients.
https://druces.com/
Stephenson Harwood is an international law firm, and we're committed to creating 'positive partnerships' with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals, building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.
https://www.stephensonharwood.com/
Quadrant Chambers enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for its leadership and excellence in the shipping sector. We advise and represent parties in a wide variety of cases relating to shipping and offshore activities in courts, arbitrations, inquiries and other tribunals in the UK, as well as in international arbitrations and foreign proceedings.
https://www.quadrantchambers.com/expertise/shipping
WFW is sector-focussed law firm with extensive expertise and industry insight across Energy, Infrastructure and Transport.
Since our inception in 1982 as a ship and aviation finance boutique, sector focus has been at the heart of our strategy. Today, we build on that heritage by applying insight and commercially informed thinking to every matter we handle, helping clients achieve their strategic objectives in an increasingly complex and competitive environment.
www.wfw.com
Golf Day Partners
As a leading provider of legal solutions to businesses across the UK & Ireland, our success is built on an innovative approach, with our clients and our people at the centre of everything we do. We’ve been disrupting the status quo since 1969.
https://www.h-f.co.uk/
At Port of Tyne, we do not just serve customers, we build partnerships. We work closely with businesses to understand their needs, solve challenges, and unlock new opportunities for growth. It is why leading organisations like Equinor, DFDS, Tata, Nissan, Komatsu and Volkswagen trust us as a key part of their operations.
https://www.portoftyne.co.uk/
Waves Group is an independent marine and offshore consultancy providing technical, engineering and advisory services to the global shipping, energy and maritime insurance sectors.
The company supports clients across the full lifecycle of maritime and port operations, positioned around delivering “A New Certainty”. Waves Group works with clients through complex and high-risk operations with a team of highly experienced multidisciplinary consultants based across key maritime hubs worldwide.
www.waves-group.co.uk 