The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is bringing the future of maritime navigation into sharp focus with a high-profile panel discussion during London International Shipping Week (LISW) 2025. Titled “S-100 in focus,” the session will cut through the jargon to explore how the next-generation navigation standard could reshape decision-making, safety, and efficiency on the bridge.
This isn’t just another tech talk. The panel gathers experts from across the S-100 ecosystem—UKHO, OEMs, simulation specialists, and commercial operators—to dissect the practical implications of this transition. From chart data production to bridge integration, mariner training to live sea trials, the discussion will tackle S-100 through technical, operational, and human-centered lenses.
Thomas Mellor, UKHO’s Head of Technical Partnerships, will lead the charge, offering insights into how the UKHO is collaborating with OEMs to shape the future of ECDIS. Guy Mock, Head of Customer Experience at the UKHO, will ensure the voice of the mariner remains central to the conversation. Andy Murray, Director of Navigation Solutions at Raymarine and ChartWorld, brings over 15 years of experience translating mariner needs into bridge system design, while Antonio Di Lieto, Manager of Simulation Studies at Carnival Corporation’s CSMART facility, will share findings from advanced simulator-based studies on navigation in confined waters.
But the real-world perspective comes from Johan Karlsson, Master of the M/V Stena Vinga, who is actively supporting the UKHO’s S-100 sea trials. With Stena Vinga serving as a live test platform, Karlsson will provide firsthand insights into how S-100 performs in real-world conditions.
The panel will tackle critical questions: What are the lessons from the live sea trials? How should the industry prepare as S-100-ready ECDIS moves closer to implementation by January 1st, 2029? And what does S-100 mean for navigational safety, efficiency, and decision-making?
Attendees will also have the chance to engage in a live Q&A and network with peers during a lunch overlooking the Thames. This session is free to attend, but advance registration is required.
This event is a must for anyone invested in the future of maritime navigation. It’s not just about understanding S-100—it’s about shaping it.