The Nautical Institute at LISW 2025: Championing professionalism, leadership and collaboration
As a proud participant in London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025, The Nautical Institute will bring together industry leaders, maritime professionals and subject matter experts from around the world, through a series of interactive and thought-provoking events.
The Nautical Institute (NI) has always represented the global maritime community, advocating for safety, good decision-making and professionalism at sea and ashore. Its involvement in LISW 2025 reflects its ongoing commitment to empowering maritime professionals, encouraging continuous professional development and bridging the gaps in a rapidly evolving sector.
From addressing navigational safety challenges to exploring the future of bridge resource management, NI events this year will encourage collaboration and provide practical insights to drive meaningful change:
‘Human-Centred Design Sub-Working Group’ (15 September, hybrid event with limited availability) – The Human Element Industry Group (HEIG) was established to focus on the importance of the human element and to enhance coordination and cooperation in engagement with IMO related topics. Join NI to exchange insights and constructively discuss the application of human-centred design (HCD) within the maritime sector.
‘The Synergy of People and Bridge Resource Management’ – Book Launch (16 September, by invitation only) – Celebrating the release of Bridge Resource Management Volume 1: The human element., this event highlights the vital connection between leadership, teamwork and operational excellence.
‘Opportunities in Maritime’ (18 September) – In collaboration with WISTA UK, this highly engaging event will present two expert panels exploring the future of decarbonisation in the maritime industry and the skills required to empower the next generation of maritime professionals.
‘Enhancing Navigation Safety Through Innovation’ (19 September) – As partners of the OCEAN Project, NI hosts an interactive lunch & learn simulcast live from Lisbon, as the EU Horizon Europe–funded OCEAN Project presents the results of this groundbreaking initiative.
“At The Nautical Institute we are committed to empowering maritime professionals through continuous professional development, sharing best practice and collaboration,” says Captain John Lloyd FNI, Chief Executive. “London International Shipping Week provides a great opportunity for collaboration, exchange of ideas and open discussions about a safer, more sustainable future for the maritime industry.
“Our global reach to maritime professionals through our branches, our consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and our commitment to leading positive change in the maritime industry makes The Nautical Institute the ideal professional community for those working at sea and ashore. Events like LISW reaffirm our mission to inspire the leaders of the future, promote best practice, and drive positive change across the sector.”
Come and join NI this September in London.
For more information and event details, visit: www.nautinst.org/events