Londen International Shipping Week

You are invited: Join us during London International Shipping Week 2025

The Rotterdam Maritime Services Community (RMSC) and the Netherlands Business Support Office (NBSO) Manchester warmly invite you to two engaging events on Tuesday 16 September 2025, as part of London International Shipping Week. It is possible to register for both sessions, or separately for one of the the two. Please register via de form below.

Morning Session: Navigating the Future of Maritime and Energy

Time: 10:00 – 12:00

Location: ABN AMRO, London, 5 Aldermanbury Square, London EC2V

Join us for an insightful morning featuring insights from leading Dutch maritime services experts and officials. Topics will include innovation in maritime ecosystems, funding strategies, and real-world case studies.

10:00 – 10:10 | Arrival and Registration

10:10 – 10:25 | Welcome Address
By Mr. Robert Simons, Vice Mayor responsible for Port, Economy, Hospitality and Governance (neighbourhoods), City of Rotterdam

By RMSC board member Eva Klein Ovink, Executive Director Short Sea Shipping and Intermodal Coverage ABN AMRO.

10:25 – 11:25 | Key note Addresses

• Are maritime corporates successfully collaborating with startups to accelerate innovation? By Mr. Mare Straetmans, CEO and founder, Platform Zero
• Case studies in maritime innovation: Lessons and best practices. By Mr. Boudewijn Baan, Consultant and co-owner, Top Advies
• Financing innovation: The role of banks and funding mechanisms. By Ms. Yiming Xu, Climate Lead, ABN AMRO

11:25 – 11:30 Closing Remarks

11:30 – 12:00 Networking reception

Afternoon session: Dutch innovation for a Sustainable Maritime Future

Time:            16:00 – 18:30

Location:   Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 38 Hyde Park Gate, London SW7 5DP

16:00 – 16:10 | Arrival and Registration

16:10 – 16:20 | Opening Remarks

    • Mr. Robert Simons, Vice Mayor, responsible for Port, Economy, Hospitality and Governance, City of Rotterdam

    • Ms. Maxime Dalida, Chief Representative, NBSO Manchester

16:20 – 17:00 | Best Practice Showcase: Dutch Innovation in Maritime Sustainability

    • Value Maritime: Retrofit of a first-in-kind compact, modular carbon capture system.

    • Conoship: Low-emission ship design and propulsion.

    • Smart Ship:Haptic control levers saving up to 35% energy.

17:00 – 17:15 | Closing Remarks

17:15 – 18:30 | Networking Reception

Join us for informal drinks and conversation with fellow maritime professionals and innovators. Kindly note that registration for the NBSO Manchester event is not automatic. You will receive a confirmation and official invitation prior to being registered.

We look forward to welcoming you for a day of insight, innovation, and international collaboration.

Erik Witjens                                              Maxime Dalida

Chairman RMSC                                      Chief Representative NBSO Manchester

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