London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25) will spotlight the vital role of maritime charities during a highly-anticipated panel discussion. Serving a Purpose – the vital role of maritime charities for the shipping industry will bring together this year’s four chosen LISW25 maritime charity partners: the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF), Merchant Navy Welfare Board (MNWB), Project Connect, and the Sir Thomas Lipton Foundation. Internationally-recognised mariner Captain Sir Ian McNaught, who is the President of MNWB, will be hosting the event, which will see the charities discuss how they support and impact the shipping sector. Capt. McNaught, who is also President of the MNWB, was captain of ships for Cunard and Seabourn including being the last captain of the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) before the ship was retired. He became a Younger Brother of Trinity House in 2005 and was elected an Elder Brother in 2011. He assumed the duties of the Deputy Master of Trinity House and Chief Executive of the Lighthouse Board in 2011, leading Trinity House in its role as a General Lighthouse Authority, and also chaired The Corporate Board, guiding the charitable work of Trinity House, and chairing the Court of Elder Brethren. The four panellists comprise:
This FREE panel discussion will take place at Norton Rose Fulbright on Monday September 15th from 10am to 11am. Tickets are available on a first-come-first-served basis and are expected to go quickly! |
