Monday, 3rd November 2025
The International Group of P&I Clubs, in collaboration with the International Salvage Union (ISU) and the International Underwriting Association (IUA), is proud to announce its co-hosting of the Global Salvage & Wreck Forum.
The Forum will take place on 10–11 December 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London City, located at 8-14 Cooper's Row, London EC3N 2BQ. (Map)
Speakers
The Global Salvage & Wreck Forum will bring together key stakeholders in the maritime industry, including salvors, property insurers, shipowners, lawyers, P&I insurers, and maritime consultants.
Speakers will engage in discussions focusing on the latest challenges and advancements in wreck removal, salvage, and risk management.
The two-day program features a diverse lineup of industry experts speakers, including:
Alex Leonard (Brand Marine Consultants), Andreas Brachel (Gard), Andrew Chamberlain (HFW), Ben Harris (The Shipowners Club), Charo Coll (Boluda Corporación), Chris Jones (IUA), David Cote (Department of Justice, Canada), David Lawrence (Lloyd's), Dorota Lost-Sieminska (International Maritime Organization), Eline Muller (Multraship), Graham Thomas (Herminius), Captain Ibrahim AlBlooshi (Dubai Ports Authority), Jacob Terling (European Maritime Safety Agency / DG Move), Jai Sharma (Clyde & Co), John Witte (Donjon Marine), Jose Prat (Ardentia), Leendert Muller (ISU), Mark Lloyd (DWF), Martin Bjerregaard (D3 Consulting), Nick Haslam (Brookes Bell), Nick Shaw (IG), Nicky Cariglia (Marittima), Nicola Dyer (The Shipowners’ Club), Simon Burnay (Waves Group), Stephan Hennig (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), Steve Chapman (K2 International), Suzanne Byrne (West of England P&I), Todd Duke (Resolve Marine), and Tom Starr (UK Club).
Agenda
Topics on the agenda include:
- Places of Refuge
- Coastal State Authorities' Emergency Response Frameworks
- Legal and Operational Updates on LOF 2024, SCOPIC, WRECKSTAGE, and WRECKHIRE Contracts
- The Impact of Future Fuels on Casualty Response Readiness
- Ship Fires in Port
- Casualty Response in the Arctic and Antarctic
- Salvage Challenges in the Yacht Sector
- Cargo Interests in Maritime Casualties
Registration
The Global Salvage & Wreck Forum represents a crucial opportunity for industry dialogue and collaboration, and we invite all stakeholders to participate in these critical conversations.
Join us as we explore the intricate landscape of maritime salvage and work towards safer and more efficient outcomes for the industry.
For more details and to register, please visit SalvageAndWreckForum.com
