{"title": "The rise of the global shadow fleet and the geography of flags of convenience", "start": "2026-11-03T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Geographical Society", "address": "Kensington Gore 1, SW7 2AR London", "price": "£5.00 - £12.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://portal.rgs.org/event/book/PANEL171126", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["society/politics/geopolitics", "history/maritime"], "description": "A discussion evening about the hidden fleet of ships reshaping the world's oceans, held in the Ondaatje Theatre at the Royal Geographical Society. It is organised by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and open to all, with tickets for attending in person in London or online. The event explores how shadow tankers, flags of convenience and weak regulation create risks for people, the environment and the future of maritime responsibility. 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It is hosted by Isis Amlak, a long-time local activist and campaigner for racial and social justice who sits on the board of the Octavia Foundation. Guests will speak about new development changes in the area and their effects, with recent local flooding that closed the Children's Library and the loss of mature plane trees in Holland Park among the concerns. 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The Golden Hinde welcomes autistic individuals, people with other neurodiverse needs, and their siblings, families, and carers, with no pressure to take part in any activities. Visitor numbers are limited, noisy devices such as hand dryers and videos are turned off, the space is made as light as possible, and a quiet breakout space with cushions and books is provided. Friendly staff are on hand to answer questions, and each session is 30 minutes long, though visitors may stay longer.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/relaxed-opening-at-the-golden-hinde-36240/", "official_url": "https://www.goldenhinde.co.uk/whats-on/9-family/532-relaxed-opening-at-the-golden-hinde-2", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bc2f8045c98d6325a5e119163a577f15a5da6d8f38254d82dca2fe3b2134e6d0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sundowner social", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T22:00:00Z", "place": "Erith Yacht Club", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "food-drink", "tags": ["community"], "description": "An open evening of food, beverages and sailing chat in the main bar at the yacht club. Sundowner socials are hosted by the club and open to members and visitors alike. People talk about what they have been up to, such as working on their boats, trips away and future sailing plans, and can meet new members. Club officers and committee members are there to talk about joining the club or dinghy and cruiser sailing opportunities running over the winter and into 2027.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sundowner-social-35947/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}]}