The Society of Offshore Marine Warranty Surveyors (SOMWS) is pleased to invite insurance and risk professionals to attend an upcoming SOMWS Workshop, delivered in conjunction with the Joint Natural Resources Committee and hosted by the Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA).
This focused session is designed to provide clear, practical insight into the role of the Marine Warranty Surveyor (MWS) and the work of SOMWS in supporting high standards of engineering assurance across complex offshore energy and renewable projects.
Who the workshop is for
The workshop is open to professionals involved in underwriting, placing or handling claims across offshore energy and renewable classes.
Colleagues from other disciplines are also encouraged to attend, as the session offers valuable visibility of how Marine Warranty Surveyors contribute to risk management, project assurance and loss prevention across high‑value marine operations.
What the session will cover
Marine Warranty Surveyors play a critical role in supporting the safe execution of complex marine operations. This workshop has been designed to strengthen understanding of that role and to demonstrate how SOMWS supports professionalism and consistency across the sector.
Topics covered will include:
- The role of SOMWS as an international professional body
- How Marine Warranty Surveyors provide independent engineering assurance on offshore energy and renewable projects
- Practical insight into the day‑to‑day work of an MWS
- Key challenges currently facing the marine warranty surveying community and the wider offshore sector
The session aims to provide insurance practitioners with a clearer view of how engineering assurance supports underwriting confidence and contributes to effective project risk management.
Speakers
The workshop will feature presentations from senior SOMWS representatives:
- Ekkehard Stade, Chair, SOMWS and Chief Operations Officer, Global Maritime
- Vishal Sharma, Deputy Chair, SOMWS and Managing Director, Sterling Technical
The session will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q&A, allowing attendees to engage directly with the speakers and explore topics in greater depth.
Event details
Date: 12 May 2026
Programme:
- 09:00 – 09:30: Coffee and tea
- 09:30 – 11:00: Workshop, panel discussion and audience Q&A
Places are limited to ensure an interactive and high‑quality discussion.
👉 Register here:
https://my.lmalloyds.com/WP/Event_display.aspx?EventKey=EUW26006