UAE MARITIME WEEK
2025 PROGRAMME
The 2025 edition of UAE Maritime Week provided an inspiring platform for participants to come together, build new networks and work collaboratively to explore the opportunities ahead.
IBIA Alternative Fuels Training Course
This specialised session will provide a comprehensive overview of Biofuels and LNG, exploring their applications, challenges, and opportunities. The training will also include insights into EU regulations and regional considerations, equipping participants with essential knowledge on the evolving alternative fuels landscape.
Time: 08:00 | Monday, 5 May 2025
Bunker Industry Dinner
By invitation only. Contact IBIA for more information
Time: 19:00 – 23:00 | Monday, 5 May 2025
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East Exhibition & Conference
The flagship UAE Maritime Week 2025 event. Meet with exhibitors from across the globe or join the conference and be part of the event that drives progress in maritime and logistics in the Middle East.
Time: 10:00 – 18:30 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Emirates Shipping Association Congress
This session, run in association with Emirates Shipping Association, will focus on:
- Session 1: Risks to Global Trade
More details about this Session - Session 2: Moving the World’s Energy: Maritime at the Centre of the Global Energy Transition
More details about this Session - Session 3: Navigating the Digital Seas: Maritime Transformation Powered by Satcom
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Time: 11:30 – 14:30 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Technical Excellence with IMarEST UAE
Brought to you by IMarEST UAE, these sessions will focus on:
- Session 1: Smart Maritime Technologies Gliding Towards a Sustainable Future
More details about this Session - Session 2: Engine Room Operational Excellence
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Time: 11:30 – 13:30 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
This session is brought to you by Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
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Time: 11:00 – 12:00 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Discover BluePass and What it Can Do for Your Business
BluePass transforms communication among maritime, aviation, rail, and land transportation operators and service providers.
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Time: 12:15 – 13:15 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Operational Excellence with ICS
Brought to you by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers – Middle East Branch, this event will feature a series of panel sessions and a "Voyage Chartering Risk Management" workshop.
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Time: 14:00 – 17:00 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Emirates Maritime Law Association Workshop
Workshop and Legal Clinic brought to you by Emirates Maritime Law Association.
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Time: 14:30 – 15:30 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Shanghai International Shipping Centre & North Bund Forum
Exploring new opportunities in China-UAE shipping cooperation.
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Time: 15:00 – 16:30 | Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East Exhibition & Conference
The flagship UAE Maritime Week 2025 event. Meet with exhibitors from across the globe or join the conference and be part of the event that drives progress in maritime and logistics in the Middle East.
Time: 10:00 – 18:30 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Ports of Refuge: Strengthening Maritime Resilience with DP World
This session, brought to you by DP World, will explore how ports provide vital support for vessel salvage operations, emergency repairs and maintenance services.
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Time: 10:30 – 11:10 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Charting the Future: Maritime Innovation and Sustainability with Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
This session is brought to you by Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
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Time: 11:00 – 12:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus on: The Vital Role of Digitalisation at Sea
The session will look at why digitalisation is vital for seafarers working long periods at sea. The panel's goal is to explore how modern digital technologies can enhance the welfare, safety and efficiency of seafarers.
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Time: 11:30 – 12:30 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
The Big Debate
Held as part of the Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East 2025, the discussion will focus on "This house believes that the integration of AI in the maritime industry poses a greater threat to safety and ethical standards than it offers in operational efficiency" with the affirmative team (the team that supports the resolution) presenting their arguments, followed by a member of the opposing team.
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Time: 12:00 – 13:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Offshore Outlook
In this session, the panel will look at several areas of discussion and lively conversation in anticipated around questions that will include: we have been coasting along for the past few years patting our backs due to the recovery of the OSV sector and celebrating that we are basically on the cusp of the next supercycle. Has this all changed due to Liberation day, Tariffs, and the OPEC unwinding of the production cuts? is the supercycle over already - was it a super short cycle?
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Time: 13:00 – 14:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Sustainability with IMPA Save
Brought to you by IMPA SAVE Foundation, which works towards carbon reduction, environmental protection and conservation of resources, this session will look at how ship managers can save costs and improve their environmental footprint.
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Time: 13:00 – 13:30 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
National Association of Freight & Logistics Conference
Brought to you by NAFL, this session will provide a deep dive into logistics in the region.
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Time: 14:00 – 17:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Diversity Within Workforce – Practical Solution
Brought to you by WISTA UAE, this workshop will look to develop practical guidance to individuals and companies looking to increase diversity within their workforce.
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Time: 14:00 – 16:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Seatrade Maritime News 20under40
Announcing the 2025 finalists of the Seatrade Maritime News 20Under40. The initiative that aims to recognise the top 20 young maritime industry leaders under the age of 40
Time: 14:00 – 14:45 | Wednesday, 8 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: The Significance of Seafarer Training for New Alternative Fuels and the Need for Industry-wide Training Overhaul
Moderated by Ali Shehab, Ambassador - Gulf Regional for International Seafarers Welfare Network (ISWAN), this session looks at the new challenges for seafarers following the industry's shift toward alternative fuels.
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Time: 15:00 – 16:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Bunkering
Brought to you by the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), this session will focus on "Navigating Alternative Fuels: Biofuels, LNG & the Evolving Regulatory Landscape"
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Time: 16:00 – 17:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
The Nautical Institute’s AGM
The Nautical Institute’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) serves as a vital platform to reflect on the past year, exchange ideas on current and future maritime trends, and connect with fellow members and like-minded professionals.
Time: 19:00 – 20:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Dubai International Seafarers Center, Dubai
Thursday, 8 May 2025
Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East Exhibition & Conference
The flagship UAE Maritime Week 2025 event. Meet with exhibitors from across the globe or join the conference and be part of the event that drives progress in maritime and logistics in the Middle East.
Time: 10:00 – 18:30 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
A Decade of Insight: The Seafarers Happiness Index
Steven Jones, Founder of the Seafarers Happiness Index (SHI), and Ben Bailey of the Mission to Seafarers dive into a decade of measuring seafarer wellbeing. This landmark session examines how the maritime industry's most comprehensive crew welfare barometer has captured the voices of those at sea since its inception.
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Time: 10:00 – 11:00 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Connected by Code: The Future of Trade & Logistics in a Digital World
Brought to you by DP World, this session will explore how digital platforms for maritime trade have evolved from port community systems to unified single windows.
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Time: 10:30 – 11:30 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
The Nautical Institute's Technical Conference
Brought to you by the Nautical Institute, the conference will bring together global industry leaders and young professionals to explore the future of maritime skills and sustainability. Conference sessions:
- UAE: A World of Maritime Skills and Opportunities
- Skills of the Future - Ensuring Maritime Sustainability
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Time: 11:00 – 17:00 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Main Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Focus On: Port Innovation, UAE Harbour Masters Association Update
Brought to you by the UAE Harbour Masters Association, this panel discussion will focus on innovations in the ports, featuring speakers from NEOM, Port of Sohar and harbour masters of the ports of Fujairah, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK.
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Time: 11:30 – 13:30 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
This session is brought to you by Abu Dhabi Maritime Hub
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Time: 11:00 – 12:00 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Strategy for Maritime Technology Leaders
Exclusive closed-door interactive workshop for top maritime leaders. Brought to you by Thetius.
Time: 14:00 – 16:00 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Focus Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
DSAA Workshop: Is it justified for Freight Forwarders/NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers) to absorb liability for uncleared or abandoned shipments?
Brought to you by the Dubai Shipping Agents Association, this session will cover the aspect of how the carrier is prone to proceed against the Freight Forwarder/NVOCC for their losses.
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Time: 13:00 – 14:30 | Thursday, 8 May 2025
Location: Boulevard Stage, Za’abeel Halls 5 & 6, DWTC
Friday, 9 May 2025
Experience Maritime
Take a tour around some of the UAE’s finest maritime facilities in a series of exclusive opportunities.
Gulftainer - Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT)
An exclusive opportunity to explore one of the region’s most remarkable ports.
Time: 10:00 – 17:00
Location: Khorfakkan
DP World - Jebel Ali Port
An up-close look at one of the world’s largest and most advanced ports.
Time: 09:00 – 12:00
Location: Jebel Ali
Nautical Institute Annual Marine Ball
A prestigious Charity Gala Dinner, held by the Nautical Institute UAE Branch, to celebrate the 2025 IMO World Maritime Day and raise funds for charitable causes dedicated to ocean preservation.
Time: 18:30 – 23:30 | Friday, 9 May 2025
Location: SO / Uptown, JLT, Dubai
"The events taking place under the umbrella of the UAE Maritime Week will continue to help our industry find solutions to pressing concerns."
H.E. Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei,
Minister of Energy and Infrastructure
