Event
Events

Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East

5 - 8 May 2025

Venue

Za'abeel Halls 5 & 6, Dubai World Trade Centre

LR at Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East

Since 2008, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East has served as a premier global platform for uniting leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the maritime, shipping, and logistics sectors. This year, visit us at Stand #P10, where our teams across LR’s core business, LR OneOcean, and the recently acquired Ocean Technologies Group will be available to support your classification, decarbonisation, and digitalisation goals. You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with representatives from our newly launched Advisory business, who can help you enhance performance and drive operational effectiveness.

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Event Schedule

Monday, 5th May 2025

LR Annual Middle East Advisory Committee (MEAC) Meeting

Attendance by LR MEAC members only

Tuesday, 6th May 2025

Day 1

10:30 - 16:30

Dubai World Trade Centre

Emirates Shipping Association Congress

As part of the UAE Maritime Week, the Emirates Shipping Association is hosting a half-day conference spotlighting the forces shaping the future of maritime. This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to share insights, tackle challenges and drive sustainable growth across the UAE’s maritime sector and beyond.

LR speaker: Carlo Raucci, Sustainable Fuels and Strategy Director, LR Global Decarbonisation Hub

Wednesday, 7th May 2025

Day 2

11:30 - 12:30

Dubai World Trade Centre

Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East Conference

The Significance of Seafarer Training for New Alternative Fuels and the Need for Industry-Wide Training Overhaul

The shift toward alternative fuels – such as ammonia, LNG, biofuels and hydrogen – is essential for reducing the carbon footprint of the maritime industry. These fuels are viewed as critical to achieving international environmental goals, such as the IMO and the Paris Agreement. This session looks at the new challenges for seafarers. Unlike conventional marine fuels, alternative fuels have different characteristics, handling procedures, storage requirements and safety risks that seafarers must understand to operate safely and efficiently. This necessitates a major training overhaul.

18:00 - 19:00

Dubai International Seafarers Center, 12C Street Dubai

Nautical Institute AGM

We’re proudly sponsoring the Nautical Institute’s AGM and Conference through our digital solutions provider, Ocean Technologies Group. This event brings together Nautical Institute members, industry professionals and key stakeholders. The AGM serves as a vital platform to reflect on the past year, exchange ideas on current and future maritime trends, connect with fellow members and likeminded professionals.

Thursday, 8th May 2025

Day 3

14:00 - 17:00

Dubai World Trade Centre

Nautical Institute Conference

As part of Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025, the Nautical Institute’s Technical Conference will bring together global industry leaders and young professionals to explore the future of maritime skills and sustainability. This highly interactive conference will provide valuable insights, networking opportunities and expert discussions aimed at driving sustainable growth in the maritime industry.

Conference sessions:

UAE: A World of Maritime Skills and Opportunities – Celebrating local talent and highlighting career prospects in the region.
Skills of the Future – Ensuring Maritime Sustainability – Addressing evolving industry needs and the role of innovation in shaping a greener future.

LR speaker: Raal Harris, Chief Creative Officer, OTG