WSC’s Jim Corbett and Damian Viccars are speaking at the 11th International Maritime Congress in Szczecin, Poland from the 15th - 16th May 2025.

The Forum examines the macroeconomic issues that are shaping and transforming the international shipping markets today, featuring a comprehensive review and outlook of the various shipping markets, made more relevant by the release of companies’ annual results.

The forum provides a platform for investors, financiers, cargo owners and shipowners to discuss the latest developments in the global shipping, energy and commodity markets, and financial and capital markets, as well as critical topics of the industry such as geopolitics, energy security, sanctions, access to capital, regulation, technology, innovation and more.

This year's Congress program includes the most up-to-date and important topics for this branch of the economy, including the development of infrastructure projects related to access to seaports, from the sea and land. There will be discussions about shipbuilding, offshore, inland waterways, road and rail links that are an integral part of European transport corridors.

WSC is participating at the UNOC’s ‘Blue Economy and Finance Forum’ on June 7 - 8, 2025 in Monaco.

The forum will gather experts, policymakers, investors and innovators from around the world, the Forum will highlight and promote the critical role that sustainable investment, cutting-edge innovation, and forward-thinking policies play in ensuring the long-term health and prosperity of our oceans and economies alike. The BEFF will serve as a platform to exchange ideas, foster collaboration, and showcase the latest developments in the blue economy, with a clear focus on creating a resilient and thriving ocean ecosystem that benefits present and future generations.

WSC is participating at the the high-level ‘2025 United Nations Conference’ to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica.

The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”. The Conference, comprising an opening segment, ten plenary sessions, ten Ocean Action Panels and a closing segment,  aims to support further and urgent action to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and identify further ways and means to support the implementation of SDG 14. It will build on existing instruments to form successful partnerships towards the swift conclusion and effective implementation of ongoing processes that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of the ocean.

WSC’s Saftey and Security team will participate in the ‘Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 110)’ that deals with all matters related to maritime safety and maritime security which fall within the scope of IMO, covering both passenger ships and all kinds of cargo ships. This includes updating the SOLAS Convention and related codes, such as those covering dangerous goods, life-saving appliances and fire safety systems.

The MSC also deals with human element issues, including amendments to the STCW Convention on training and certification of seafarers. The MSC has a wide range of issues on its current agenda, including goal-based standards, autonomous vessels, piracy and armed robbery against ships, cyber security and e-navigation.

WSC’s Jim Corbett is speaking at the ‘6th Decarbonizing Shipping Forum 2025’ from the 25th - 26th June in Hamburg, Germany.

This pivotal event will delve into the latest breakthroughs, opportunities, and challenges in maritime decarbonization, with a strong focus on shaping the future of sustainable shipping. The Forum offers a comprehensive platform for maritime experts, innovators, and policymakers to share their experiences, insights, and strategies for navigating the complex journey toward zero-emission shipping.

WSC is participating in the upcoming IMO CCC11 from the 8th - 12th September 2025 in London, UK.

The Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) deals with the carriage of packaged dangerous goods, solid bulk cargoes, bulk gas cargoes, and containers. The Sub-Committee keeps updated the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code (IMSBC Code) and the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code. It also keeps under review other Codes including the International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (IGF Code) and the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). The Sub-Committee closely collaborates with other UN bodies dealing with the multimodal transport of goods.

WSC is participating at the ‘FIATA World Congress (FWC)' from the 6th - 10th October 2025 in Hanoi, Vietnam a major annual gathering that brings together leading professionals, thought leaders, experts and innovators from the logistics, transportation and freight industries.

During the Congress, it discuss industry challenges and trends, hear perspectives from top industry leaders and their solutions, and exchange and network with supply chain actors from different parts of the logistics industry from all around the world.

WSC is speaking at the ninth 'Hong Kong Maritime Week’ in China from 16 to 22 November 2025.

The Hong Kong Maritime Week unites and showcases the Hong Kong maritime industry as a strong cluster, raises the community’s awareness of the economic contributions of Hong Kong’s maritime and port industries, and promotes Hong Kong as a preferred base for maritime business. International and local industry luminaries and practitioners will participate in various physical, online and/or hybrid activities ranging from conferences and seminars, ceremony to maritime-themed visits, tours and competition.