MARITIME LEADERS FORUM 16 MARCH 2026
Trinity House, Tower Hill, EC3N4DH
Monday 16th March 2026
Coastal navigation in an evolving world.
Maritime navigation evolves continuously. With that comes challenges of security, training, regulation, and reliability. In this session we seek to explore the growth in technology and the accompanying risk and need for resilience. How to apply the technology in any vessel operating in our waters, considering aspects such as the growth in autonomy, the development of systems for small craft, the potential for standardisation and, crucially, recovery from interruption. Physical seamarks are the foundation for coastal, estuarial and harbour area navigation, do they provide resilience in the highly technical maritime industry?
We will focus on coastal and port navigation, ships, commercial and naval, fishermen and the leisure industry.
We have a panel drawn from leaders in these fields, and look forward to welcoming leaders and future leaders to Trinity House to develop our thoughts. We are particularly interested in hearing from the current generation of officers of the watch, fishermen, professionals and owners in the leisure sector.
The Panel
The Maritime Leaders Forum is an opportunity to share best practice with industry leaders, as we work to energise the UK Maritime Sector. We plan for a wide-ranging discussion, where the panel are invited to comment on propositions, best practice, and questions from the floor. At the conclusion of the formal session at 1945, we move into a networking reception, finishing at 2100. This has proved a valuable opportunity to continue the discussion, make contacts, and promote collaboration in the industry.
The event will be at Trinity House, doors open at 1730 for 1800 start. There is no charge for attending. Please use the complementary tab at registration.
The Maritime Leaders Forum brings industry leaders and future leaders together to share insight, analysis and thought leadership to inspire a conversation on recent and pressing developments in the maritime sector. It is a collaboration between Trinity House, Maritime UK, and Maritime London. Please join us for a challenging discussion.
Email [email protected] if you have a question.
Maritime navigation evolves continuously. With that comes challenges of security, training, regulation, and reliability. In this session we seek to explore the growth in technology and the accompanying risk and need for resilience. How to apply the technology in any vessel operating in our waters, considering aspects such as the growth in autonomy, the development of systems for small craft, the potential for standardisation and, crucially, recovery from interruption. Physical seamarks are the foundation for coastal, estuarial and harbour area navigation, do they provide resilience in the highly technical maritime industry?
We will focus on coastal and port navigation, ships, commercial and naval, fishermen and the leisure industry.
We have a panel drawn from leaders in these fields, and look forward to welcoming leaders and future leaders to Trinity House to develop our thoughts. We are particularly interested in hearing from the current generation of officers of the watch, fishermen, professionals and owners in the leisure sector.
The Panel
| Sarah Kenny | Chief Executive Officer British Maritime Technology | In the Chair |
| Commander Tom Boeckx RN | Royal Navy | Fleet Navigating Officer |
| Richard Falk | Director of Training and Qualifications | Royal Yachting Association |
| Ramsey Faragher | Director & CEO | Royal Institute of Navigation |
| Dr Alan Grant | General Lighthouse Authorities of the UK & Ireland | Head of Research and Development |
| Captain Chris O’Flaherty | Nautical Institute | Senior Technical Manager |
The Maritime Leaders Forum is an opportunity to share best practice with industry leaders, as we work to energise the UK Maritime Sector. We plan for a wide-ranging discussion, where the panel are invited to comment on propositions, best practice, and questions from the floor. At the conclusion of the formal session at 1945, we move into a networking reception, finishing at 2100. This has proved a valuable opportunity to continue the discussion, make contacts, and promote collaboration in the industry.
The event will be at Trinity House, doors open at 1730 for 1800 start. There is no charge for attending. Please use the complementary tab at registration.
The Maritime Leaders Forum brings industry leaders and future leaders together to share insight, analysis and thought leadership to inspire a conversation on recent and pressing developments in the maritime sector. It is a collaboration between Trinity House, Maritime UK, and Maritime London. Please join us for a challenging discussion.
Email [email protected] if you have a question.
