{"id":123472,"date":"2025-02-21T13:26:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T13:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/?post_type=event&#038;p=123472"},"modified":"2025-02-25T11:59:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T11:59:25","slug":"abl-march-2025-market-briefing","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/event\/abl-march-2025-market-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"ABL March 2025 Market Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join us for the ABL March Maritime Market Briefing, discussing the following topic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passenger Ships: A Technical Perspective<\/strong><br><br>The passenger ship industry has undergone significant transformations over the years, driven by advances in technology, regulations, and changing passenger demands. Despite these developments, there are still risks associated with passenger vessels, particularly as they grow in size and complexity. Understanding these risks, as well as the trends shaping the future of passenger ships, is crucial for improving both safety and sustainability in the maritime sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The technical presentation will be followed by a Q&amp;A and a summary of last month\u2019s high-value maritime case reports, which will only be presented to attendees in the room.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong>&nbsp;Thursday 13th March, 9:30 AM UK time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In-person:&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mQd2MwwZef5yGHYYA\">Lloyd\u2019s Old Library, 1 Lime Street, EC3M 7HA, London<\/a>.&nbsp;<em>Arrivals from 9:00 AM for coffee, tea, biscuits and networking.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Virtual:<\/strong>&nbsp;Zoom Webinar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The marine casualty case reports will only be presented to in-person attendees.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/survey.zohopublic.eu\/zs\/D8anlC\">register to join in-person<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_qIbFQ1ywTleA7BNY7syTXg\">register to join online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-learning-objectives\">Learning Objectives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will gain an understanding of the evolution of passenger ships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be able to describe the technological advancements shaping the current passenger shipping industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will be able to identify the primary risks associated with passenger ship operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will gain insight into what the future holds for passenger ships.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-meet-our-panel\">Meet Our Panel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mark-mcguarran.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123422 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mark-mcguarran.jpg 600w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mark-mcguarran-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/mark-mcguarran-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/people\/mark-mcgurran\/\">Mark McGurran<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Global MD Maritime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Technical Presenter<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Daniel-Wood.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123737 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Daniel-Wood.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Daniel-Wood-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/people\/daniel-wood\/\">Daniel Wood<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head of Ports and Harbours Governance<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Introduction<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:22% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"165\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A_person_smiling_for_a_picture__Description_automatically_generated__1_-removebg-preview.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123718 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-teal-color\">Stanley Pritchard<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mechanical Engineer, Longitude Engineering <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Case Reports<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-on-our-event\">More on our Event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-a-cpd-accredited-event-by-the-chartered-insurance-institute-attendance-in-person-or-online-is-worth-1-cpd-point\">This is a CPD-accredited event by the Chartered Insurance Institute. Attendance in-person or online is worth 1 CPD point.<\/h3>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-123430 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Chatership-Market-Briefing-768x536.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ABL provides expert support on international shipping with our full range of engineering and consulting, <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-management\/\">loss prevention and loss management services<\/a>. We bring together the deepest pool of multi-disciplinary expertise to support all areas of shipping, from early advisory and technical due diligence, navigational planning, early engineering, vessel design and modifications, through to operations, with <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-surveys-inspections-and-audits\/\">surveys, inspections and audits<\/a>, as well as world-class <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-prevention\/marine-warranty-survey\/\">marine warranty survey<\/a>, to supporting in the minimising of losses with <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-management\/marine-casualty-management\/\">marine casualty management<\/a>, salvage &amp; wreck removal, and <a href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/loss-management\/expert-witness-litigation-support\/\">expert witness work<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-limegreen-background-color has-background has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/abl-group.com\/abl\/maritime\/international-shipping-consultants\/\">DISCOVER ABL&#8217;S SHIPPING CONSULTANCY<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us on 13th March for the ABL Maritime Market Briefing, discussing: Passenger Ships: A Technical Perspective<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":123735,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_event_date":"2025-03-13T09:29:00"},"categories":[112],"tags":[],"sector":[108,840],"service":[773,763,764,792,766],"class_list":["post-123472","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","sector-maritime","sector-shipping","service-clean-shipping","service-consulting-engineering","service-loss-management","service-marine-casualty-investigation","service-marine-casualty-management"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.6 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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