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The London International Shipping Week (LISW) which takes place (11-15 September) is a major event in the maritime industry which is held every two years in the UK capital.

LISW 23 is a week-long event that brings together leaders and professionals from the global shipping industry, including ship owners, brokers, traders, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Since its inception a decade ago in September, 2013, LISW has aimed to promote London as a leading hub for international maritime trade and provide a platform for networking, discussions, and the exchange of ideas.

During LISW 23, a wide range of activities will take place, including conferences, seminars, exhibitions, receptions, and social events. These events cover various topics related to shipping, such as market trends, regulations, technology advancements, sustainability, finance, and more.

As the umbrella body for the maritime sector, Maritime UK represents one of the key pillars in delivering the week along with Shipping Innovation, Department for Transport, British Ports Association, Baltic Exchange, Maritime London, The Society of Maritime Industries, UK Chamber of Shipping and UK Major Ports Group.

Maritime UK is responsible for organising several headline components of the week.

The main LISW23 website can be found here

Published in Ports & Shipping

RC35 Class

The concept of the RC35 Class is to bring together similar boats within a close handicap banding and to work with owners and crews to develop the best racing experience possible on the Clyde and the Irish Sea area. The Class is within a tight rating band (IRC 1.015-1.040) yacht racing will be in Scotland, Ireland and Wales.

Q: What is the RC35 ‘Rule’?
A: Qualifying yachts for the RC35 Class will sit within an IRC Banding of 1.015 to 1.040. In 2017 it is proposed that a tolerance of +/- 0.05pts will be permitted

Q: Are there any other criteria?
A: RC35 takes the most prevalent IRC racing boats on the Clyde and groups them within a fixed rating band. Qualifying boats will have an LOA 32ft—38ft and displacement of between 3,000kg—9,000kg. The rule also requires boats conform to ISAF Cat.4 be anti-fouled and not dry sailed. A limit of sail purchases (2 per year) also applies.

Q: What is the RC35 Championship?
A: The RC35 Championship will cover 8 events (6 to count) and include events such as Scottish Series, Dun Laoghaire/Bangor and an RC35 Championship weekend. Each year the Class will make a commitment to one ‘away’ regatta as part of the Championship.