Waves Group at the Forefront of London International Shipping Week 2025
London International Shipping Week 2025 (#LISW25) is almost here, and Waves Group is proud to play a central role in one of the industry’s most important global gatherings.
Date: 15th September - 19th September
Location: London
As an official sponsor of LISW25, Waves Group is demonstrating its commitment to driving forward innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence in shipping, offshore, and energy. With thousands of senior leaders from across the maritime world descending on London, this is a week of networking, debate, and fresh perspectives, and Waves Group will be right at the heart of it.
Leading the Conversation
We are delighted to be hosting and participating in a series of high-profile events throughout the week, showcasing our expertise and strengthening relationships across the global maritime community.
Monday 15 September – The Fuel Landscape: Now and in the Future
Waves Group kicks off the week with a joint panel event with HFW and Britannia P&I Club, exploring the rapidly evolving marine fuels sector. From regulatory compliance and commercial risk to innovation and decarbonisation, this high-level discussion will bring together expert voices from industry, government, and advisory.
Tuesday 16 September – Insight and Collaboration
On Tuesday, Waves Group experts will be sharing perspectives in two key forums:
- Loss Prevention Webinar – FFO Claims: Jeroen Overbeek will join industry peers from Britannia P&I and Hill Dickinson LLP to explore the technical, legal, and operational challenges of Fixed & Floating Object (FFO) claims.
- Bahamas Maritime Authority Flag State Panel: Nigel James will take part in the BMA’s 30th Anniversary Panel Discussion aboard HQS Wellington, reflecting on the role of flag states in a time of regulatory and technological transformation.
Wednesday 17 September – Global Leadership at the IMO
The mid-point of the week sees Waves Group participating in the Headline Conference at the International Maritime Organization. Under the theme The Management of Paradox in Global Shipping, this flagship event will convene over 750 senior leaders from industry and government.
This will be followed by the IMO Rooftop Reception, hosted by the Government of Gibraltar, offering an exclusive opportunity for networking and high-level engagement overlooking the Thames.
The day concludes in style at the LISW25 Champagne Gala Dinner and After Party at Evolution London, where Waves Group will host a table alongside nearly 2,000 industry VIPs.
Building Bridges: Rotterdam and London Connections
With offices in both London and Rotterdam, Waves Group continues to build bridges between Europe’s two preeminent maritime hubs. During LISW25, we are especially proud to welcome Vice Mayor Robert Simons, together with colleagues Diederic van Keulen and Arjen Dorsch from our Rotterdam office, to London. Strengthening ties with the Dutch maritime sector remains central to our mission of connecting expertise across international markets. At the Forefront of International Shipping
From fuelling the debate on the industry’s transition, to engaging on safety, loss prevention, and regulation, Waves Group’s active presence at LISW25 reflects our position at the forefront of international shipping.
Whether on stage, in the audience, or hosting our partners, we are committed to delivering certainty in action, providing the technical excellence, innovation, and thought leadership needed to support our clients and shape the future of maritime.
We look forward to welcoming clients, partners, and colleagues throughout the week.
If you are attending #LISW2025, we would love to connect with you.
