London International Shipping Week launches first-ever ‘Bunker Party’ to celebrate global marine fuels industry

For the first time in its 12-year history, London International Shipping Week is introducing The Bunker Party, a networking event aimed at bringing together those who work in, or with, the international marine fuels sector.



The inaugural Bunker Party will take place on Monday 15 September, on the first day of LISW25. It is already on course to attract over 400 bunker suppliers, traders, brokers and buyers – as well as fuel testing agencies, storage and terminal operators, barging and fuel trucking companies and other bunkering specialists, including lawyers, insurers, credit rating agencies and others dedicated to this truly global industry sector.



The Bunker Party, to be held at The Steelyard, an amazing venue under the Victorian arches beneath Cannon Street station in the heart of the City of London, is a free-to attend event but restricted to those who work in the industry.



It is co-hosted by ship.energy and IBIA - the International Bunker Industry Association and co-sponsored by Drew Marine, Island Oil, Propeller Fuels, Range Shipping and Spotbarge, with more co-sponsors expected to come on board before the start of LISW25.



Alexander Prokopakis, IBIA’s Executive Director, said: “As bunkers continue to take centre stage in the global maritime dialogue, IBIA is proud to support London International Shipping Week and co-host the first-ever Bunker Party. This collaborative initiative reflects our commitment to strengthening industry engagement and driving progress through collective action.”



Llewellyn Bankes-Hughes, CEO of ship.energy and joint-founder London International Shipping Week, said: “I have been very closely involved in the bunker industry since 1980 and it gives me great pride to have been able to include, for the first time, an evening dedicated to the global marine fuels industry. It is an honour to be co-hosting the event with IBIA who, along with the supporting sponsors, will be inviting their members and closest contacts to join us for an evening of celebration. This invitation-only event promises powerful networking, serious socialising, and a memorable kick-off to the week’s festivities.”



If you wish to attend, please complete the registration form here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-bunker-party-tickets-1399361049569?aff=oddtdtcreator



The LISW events team will then be in touch in due course with further information.



For the latest on LISW25 please visit www.lisw.com