Looking ahead to LISW27: India’s shipbuilding ambitions and the future of shipping

Arun Sharma, Executive Chairman of Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass), reflects on the growing international importance of London International Shipping Week and looks ahead to next September.

He discusses India’s ambitions to expand its shipbuilding capacity, the role of classification in supporting quality and sustainable growth, and the need for closer dialogue across the maritime value chain. The conversation also considers emerging technologies and fuels—including nuclear propulsion—along with the training, skills and automation required to build and operate the next generation of ships.