London International Shipping Week 2025 was a dynamic week for RINA, bringing together maritime professionals, innovators, and thought leaders to explore the pressing challenges and opportunities shaping the industry. Across three events, we tackled cybersecurity, wind propulsion, and the legal and insurance risks around alternative fuels and decarbonisation – all critical topics for the future of shipping.
Securing the Future of the Maritime Industry
On Tuesday, 16th September, we hosted “Securing the Future of the Maritime Industry” in partnership with Fortinet at RINA HQ. The highly insightful session focused on staying secure in an evolving threat landscape.
Alex Fold (Fortinet) presented on AI-powered ransomware and operational technology threats, noting that 2.4 trillion attacks were carried out in 2024, increasingly targeting transportation and logistics systems. Neil Hancock, our Operations Director, explored common weak points exploited in cyber-attacks, including AIS navigational equipment vulnerabilities. Gary Miles MCIIS ChCSP shared insights into operational technology security, compliance, and a maritime cyber resilience case study.
The session concluded with a discussion on AI as both a threat and a defensive tool, with audience contributions highlighting the future of maritime cybersecurity.
Wind Propulsion Session
On Wednesday, 17th September, we ran the Wind Propulsion session at the Museum of London Docklands, in association with the International Windship Association (IWSA) and sponsored by DNV and Lloyd’s Register. The session explored how wind-assisted technologies can cut shipping emissions by up to 47% and highlighted the rapid growth of this sector, with applications now doubling annually.
The session opened with a welcome from our CEO, Paul Jobson, followed by a market update from Gavin Allwright (IWSA), who highlighted the growing number of technology providers and shifting industry perceptions driving adoption.
The technology panel, featuring bound4blue, ANEMOI, D-ICE ENGINEERING, Smart Green Shipping, and Syroco, discussed barriers to scaling and optimising solutions. The shipowners panel, joined by Guy Platten and Dimitris Monioudis (INTERCARGO), explored accelerating adoption in an industry carrying 80–90% of global trade. IMO and the Regulation & Policy panel, including UK Chamber of Shipping and FINOCEAN LTD, offered insights into the proposed IMO Net-Zero Framework and policy developments.
The Wind Propulsion session acted as a preview for the upcoming two-day Wind Propulsion 2026 Conference. Join us on 17–18 February 2026, London, to explore the latest in wind-assisted shipping technologies.
Abstract submissions for Wind Propulsion 2026 are open until 22 September 2025.
Registration for the conference is now open! Tickets start from £300 – get your ticket now!
Find Details for Wind Propulsion 2026 Conference here
Fuelling the Future: Legal & Insurance Risks in Maritime
On Thursday, 18th September, we concluded LISW2025 with a session on legal and insurance risks around alternative fuels and decarbonisation. The session explored emerging challenges as the industry transitions to new energy sources.
Ansuman Ghosh (UK P&I Club) presented on alternative fuel risks for insurers, including cybersecurity threats. Haris Zografakis (Stephenson Harwood) highlighted legal challenges, focusing on the complex overlap between deploying new energy sources and reducing GHG emissions through energy efficiency.
The panel, moderated by Sarah Watts (Safety Committee Chair) and joined by Robert Hodge (ITIC), discussed operational safety, enclosed space considerations, and liability issues for naval architects and ship managers. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A on transitioning to alternative fuels and managing emerging risks.
A big thank you to all who attended our events during the busiest London International Shipping Week yet! It was a week of dynamic discussions, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in shipping. Across sessions on Securing the Future of the Maritime Industry, Wind Propulsion, and Fuelling the Future: Legal & Insurance Risks in Maritime, participants shared insights, explored solutions, and highlighted the importance of collaboration in shaping a more sustainable and resilient maritime future.
What to book?
| The Naval Architect 2025 RINA Membership Event |
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| Wind Propulsion Conference 2026 |
| Book here |
| Ship Energy Efficiency Conference 2026 |
| Book here |
