UK Flag Forum 2025

​The UK Flag Forum will be an opportunity to hear and discuss issues relating to decarbonisation, innovation, maritime challenges and policy facing the UK maritime sector.   

​*Featuring prominent speakers and panel discussion with subject matter experts from government and maritime industry, the UK Flag Forum is the must event to attend.

​ *Speakers and panel members will be confirmed nearer to the event.  

​Available during the UK Flag Forum, will be a dedicated ‘showcase area’ where delegates will have direct access to subject matter and technical experts from across MCA, wider government and industry. 

​Confirmed experts include; MCA Survey and Inspection, UK Ship Register, UK Shipping Concierge, Seafarers, Decarbonisation and more…

​Agenda:

• ​Registration and Networking: 09:00 – 09:30

• ​Opening Address: 09:30 - 09:40 (Lord Stevens)

• ​Panel Discussion: 09:40 – 10:30

• ​Seminar Sessions 1: 11:00 – 12:30

• ​Lunch and Networking: 12:30 – 13:30

• ​Seminar Sessions 2: 13:30 – 15:00

• ​Seminar Sessions Feedback: 15:30 – 16:15

• ​Closing keynote Speech: 16:15 – 16:30 (Mike Kane MP)

• ​Networking Reception: 16:30 – 19:00

​Please note these timings are a guide only and may be subject to change.

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