Park Plaza London Waterloo
Tuesday 16th September 2025
As we head into London International Shipping Week (LISW) this September - just ahead of the IMO’s extraordinary MEPC session - uncertainty remains around key regulatory developments shaping the industry’s decarbonisation path.
While April’s MEPC 83 and any summer intersessional meetings may provide some clarity, many critical parameters influencing investment decisions will remain unresolved until the expected adoption of new measures in October, including the finalisation of MARPOL Annex VI Chapter 5.
Join speaker Professor Tristan Smith for a timely discussion on where things currently stand, what lies ahead, and how the sector can prepare amid ongoing ambiguity. We will explore:
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Current Status of IMO Measures: What progress has been made on mid- and short-term measures? What range of outcomes should we be preparing for?
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Mid-Term Fuel and Energy Implications: How do the IMO’s revised targets shape future fuel and energy choices?
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Short-Term Risks and Opportunities: What does this regulatory trajectory mean for near-term investments in fleets and energy supply chains?
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What’s Next?: Understanding the process from here — key milestones, expected timelines, and when to anticipate greater clarity.
