Offshore Support Vessels Conference

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2nd Offshore Support Vessels Conference

Offshore support vessels play a crucial role in the offshore oil and gas industry by providing essential services to offshore oil and gas exploration, drilling and production operations. With the increasing demand for oil and gas, the growth of offshore oil and gas exploration and production projects, the demand for OSVs in the region foresees a significant growth in the coming 3 to 5 years. In fact, massive opportunities lie within the expansion plans of the region’s NOCs such as Saudi Aramco, ADNOC and Qatar Energy.

However, the offshore support vessel industry is facing many challenges that require a deep understanding of the market dynamics, operators’ needs, technological advancements, and regulatory requirements. Some of these challenges include the impact of the oil price on day rates, regional market characteristics, finances, security, and logistics.

After the resounding success of the launch of the Offshore Support Vessel Conference, the second edition will be hosted on 3 – 4 June 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Gathering offshore oil and gas production leaders, shipowners and shipbuilders, shipyards and charterers who will uncover the latest offshore oil and gas exploration and production projects, reveal latest innovative and commercial trends and new contracting opportunities for OSVs. The conference provides an exclusive platform for networking, collaboration, and innovation, in aims to create a successful and sustainable future for the offshore support vessel industry.

Market drivers

The Global OSV

market is projected to grow from USD 14.46 billion in 2021 to USD 23.60 billion by 2028 (Fortune Business Insights).

The Middle East OSV

market is growing at a Compound annual growth rate of 5% over the next 5 years (Mordor Intelligence).

Saudi Aramco

is anticipating a 50% increase in the size of its offshore support vessels, which would bring the total number of crafts to around 450.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company - ADNOC

awarded of a $548 million (AED2.01 billion) contract to build a new main gas line at its Lower Zakum field offshore of Abu Dhabi rising the need of offshore support vessels

Qatar Energy

is commencing 13 new offshore LNG projects opening a huge demand for OSVs for the market

Kuwait Oil Company

is starting their first offshore drilling operation worth of $594 million (KD 181 million), creating a surging need offshore support vessels to aid its logistics requirements

1st Offshore Support Vessels Conference in numbers 

High Profile Delegates

Speakers

Media Partners

industry insights

Panel discussions

Round table discussions

Fireside chat

ATTENDEE PROFILE

VPs, Heads, Directors, and Managers of:

Marine Services
Technical Services
Marine/Offshore Logistics
Marine Operations
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Marine & Shallow Water Operations

From

Shipbuilders and Shipyards
Charterers and Operators
Technology Providers and Innovators
Financing and Capital Sources
Regulatory and Compliance Organizations
Industry Associations and Organizations

Conference Chairman

Abdulla Al Abdouli

Vice President, Operations Excellence, Operations Excellence Division

ADNOC, United Arab Emirates

Advisory Board

Fazel A. Fazelbhoy

Chief Executive Officer

Synergy Offshore

Capt. Mohamed Ajjan

Fleet Manager OSV, Zakher

Marine International

Capt Hussam Suyyagh

Senior Specialist (offshore Projects)

ADNOC Logistics & Services

Speakers

H.E. Khamis Juma Buamim

Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMIEmirates), Chairman & Group CEO of KBI,

United Arab Emirates

Abdulla Al Abdouli

Vice President, Operations Excellence, Operations Excellence Division

ADNOC, United Arab Emirates

Markus DeJonge

Vice President, Offshore Mobile Solutions & Projects, ADNOC Logistics and Services,

United Arab Emirates

Anouar KIASSI

Vice President,
Ascenz Marorka

France

John Donovan

Vice President of Operations, Fuel Trax

United States of America

Turki AlShihri

Managing Director at National Maritime Academy (NMA)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hanan Ekhzaimy

Head of the Marine Competitiveness and Quality, Marine Transport Affairs Department, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure

United Arab Emirates

Douglas Korth

Independent Industry Professional, Former Senior Director Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Marine and Global Shallow Water Operations, McDermott International, Inc

United Arab Emirates

Waleed Altamimi

General Manager, Tasneef Maritime

United Arab Emirates

Capt. Mohamed Ajjan

Fleet Manager OSV, Zakher Marine International

Fazel A. Fazelbhoy

Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore

Captain Khalid Alowais

Arbitrator & Underwriter Marine Damage Expert, Dubai International Arbitration Centre

(DIAC)

Cedric Brisquet

Emergency, Crisis and Business Continuity Management Consultant, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Corporate Emergency Response Lead,

Qatar

Taleb Al-Gudaihi

Contracts Manager, Arabian Drilling

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Stratos Margaritis

Solutions Architect, Navarino

Greece

Wael Mirza

Regional Business Development Manager, Asry

Bahrain

Danial Kaabi

Chief Executive Officer, Sea Horizon Offshore

Effat Mostafa

Maritime Business Excellence Consultant

Sherif Sayed-Ahmed

Marine Specialist, ADNOC Offshore

United Arab Emirates

Giuseppe Carta

Offshore HSE manager for Middle East, Saipem

United Arab Emirates

Jamil Al Ali

Regional and Commercial Director, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore

Middle East

Abhay Nimbalkar

Chief Executive Officer, Greenfield Marine

United Arab Emirates

Ajith P J

Managing Director (Projects), Aries Marine

United Arab Emirates

Capt. Mohit Batra

Chief Executive Officer, SMN Safety

United Arab Emirates

Capt Peter Valles

General Manager and Chief Principal Surveyor, Aalto Marine Services

United Arab Emirates

Peter Shaw-Smith

Freelance Journalist

United Arab Emirates

Sameh Aleem

Marine Chief Engineer, ADNOC Offshore,

United Arab Emirates

Agenda

08:00

Registration, refreshments, and networking

09:00

Opening remarks by Great Minds Group

09:05

Welcome address by:

09:10

Keynote speech: by the conference chairman:

The outlook of offshore support vessels in the Middle East

09:15

Opening panel discussion: Major new opportunities for offshore support vessels in the Middle East

Revealing the latest offshore exploration and production projects in the Middle East
Role of offshore support vessels in achieving the oil and gas production targets of the region
Sustainability considerations and regulations and their impact on the offshore support vessel industry in the Middle East
Road mapping the growth of the OSV industry for the years of 2023-2028
Discussing the technological advancements and innovations necessary to achieve production targets

Speakers:

His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMIEmirates), Chairman & Group CEO of KBI, United Arab Emirates
Markus DeJonge, Vice President, Offshore Mobile Solutions & Projects, ADNOC Logistics and Services, United Arab Emirates
Capt. Turki AlShihri, Managing Director at National Maritime Academy (NMA), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Hanan Ekhzaimy, Head of the Marine Competitiveness and Quality, Marine Transport Affairs Department, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, United Arab Emirates
Danial Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer, Sea Horizon Offshore

Moderator:

10:00

Fireside chat: A thorough review on the current OSVs in the Middle East and an envisioning the OSV of the future

The current state of national oil company OSV’s: successes and shortcomings
The impact of aging vessels and their nearing age limit on offshore operations
Upgrading vessels efficiency using virtual performance simulations to achieve autonomous functionality
The OSV of the future: smart and sustainable vessel with reliable and steady infrastructure that is agile and adaptable for upgrades

Speakers:

Moderator:

10:30

Industry insights

This session will highlight the latest technologies in Offshore Support Vessels. The session consists of 15 -minute presentations from experts in the industry who will provide insights and case studies on the successful applications of innovative solutions.

11:00

Networking coffee break

OSVs technical specifications and requirements to meet the surging demand in the region

11:45

Panel discussion two: A close examination of operational challenges to design and operate a futureproof OSV

Tackling extreme weather conditions such as high winds and heavy waves using motion compensation techniques and technologies
Reactivating and upgrading vessels and monitoring machinery health to sustain asset efficiency using Assets Efficiency
Maintaining compliance to local and regional regulatory standards despite the differences in their specifications
Optimizing sensing and analytics capability in vessels, such as obstacle detection and night vision, to provide enhanced assistance and augmentations

Speakers:

Moderator:

12:45

Panel discussion three: A collective perspective from each stakeholder in the OSV industry to optimize the OSV supply chain

Strategies to improve communication and collaboration among onshore and offshore teams using digital and open platforms to update progress in realtime
Role of technology in optimizing the OSV supply chain to improve vessel performance, reduce emissions, and enhance safety
Integrating sustainability considerations into the OSV supply chain
Implementing effective risk management strategies, including preventive maintenance, contingency planning, and emergency response measures
Cost optimization in the OSV supply chain, including reduction of cost associated with vessel design, construction, operation, and maintenance

Speakers:

Cedric Brisquet, Emergency, Crisis and Business Continuity Management Consultant, Federal Emergency Management Agency and Corporate Emergency Response Lead, Qatar
Wael Mirza, Regional Business Development Manager, Asry, Bahrain
Taleb Al-Gudaihi, Contracts Manager, Arabian Drilling, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Moderator:

13: 30

Group discussion: "Future Trends and Innovations in Offshore Support Vessels: Shaping the Industry's Path Forward."

Group discussion leader: Fazel A. Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore

This discussion will focus on exploring emerging trends, technologies, and innovations that are likely to shape the future of offshore support vessels, such as autonomous vessels, digital twins, alternative fuels, and energy storage systems, and discussing the potential impact on the industry.

14:00

Chairman closing remarks

14:10

Networking lunch and end of day one

08:30

Registration, refreshments, and networking

09:00

Welcome address and opening remarks by

Paving the way for sustainable, smart, and digitalized vessels

09:05

Day two opening panel discussion: Adopting state of the art technology to enhance vessel capabilities and reliability.

Adopting advanced technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence - AI and machine learning - ML to enhance vessel capabilities and improve operational efficiency
Advancing propulsion systems, navigation and communication technologies, and advanced materials for vessel construction to improve vessel reliability
Implementing predictive maintenance technologies to improve maintenance efficiency and reduce downtime

Moderator:

Speakers:

09:50

Industry expert presentation one: Applying best practices to effectively reduce operational costs of offshore support vessels

Using digital twin and advanced simulation technologies such as finite element analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to enhance the lifecycle of the vessel
Applying smart maintenance that relies on sensory-activated functions that collect and analyze data and conduct decision making
Implementing Remote Inspection Technologies (RIT) for inspections that are considered hazardous
Optimizing crew and management training a to reduce faults and minimize costs

Positive:

Speakers:

10:10

Panel discussion two: Key health and safety measures of OSVs and challenges associated with their implementation

Applying Safety Management Systems (SMS) to ensure all crew members are aware of the vessel safety policies and procedures, response systems.
Identifying SMS implementation restrictions on older vessels and infrastructure
Conducting regular risk assessments and hazard identification in unpredictable environments
Improving vessel habitability by controlling factors such as noise, vibration, and lighting to reduce crew fatigue and errors and enhance their performance and alertness
Balancing safety requirements with operational demands and constraints

Speakers:

Giuseppe Carta, Offshore HSE manager for Middle East, Saipem, United Arab Emirates
Capt. Mohit Batra, Chief Executive Officer, SMN Safety, United Arab Emirates
Capt Peter Valles, General Manager and Chief Principal Surveyor, Aalto Marine Services, United Arab Emirates
Sameh Aleem, Marine Chief Engineer, ADNOC Offshore, United Arab Emirates

Moderator:

11:00

Networking coffee break

11:45

Panel discussion: Improving OSVs sustainability throughout their lifecycle, including the vessel breakdown and environmental footprint

Exploring the latest technology and innovations to create zero-emission vessels for sustainable operations
Applying Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to prevent the release of pollutants into the marine and ensuring that zero accidents occur
Disaster recovery strategies and measures that must be taken to address any environmental accidents or oil spills
Examining the impact of sustainable practices on the overall operational cost and long-term profitability of OSVs

Speakers:

John Donovan, Vice President of Operations for Fuel Trax, United States of America
Douglas Korth, Independent Industry Professional, Former Senior Director Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) Marine and Global Shallow Water Operations, McDermott International, Inc, United Arab Emirates
Captain Khalid Alowais, Arbitrator & Underwriter Marine Damage Expert, Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)
Sherif Sayed-Ahmed, Marine Specialist, ADNOC Offshore, United Arab Emirates

Moderator:

12:30

Group discussions: Designing and constructing offshore support vessels that meet the needs and requirements of the region

Group discussion leader:

“This discussion will delve into the critical aspects of designing and constructing offshore support vessels tailored to the unique needs and requirements of the region, ensuring they are well-suited to local conditions and operational demands.

13:00

Chairman closing remarks

13:15

Networking lunch and end of conference

OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE

Seize the opportunity to discover the latest outlook of the offshore support vessel market. Offshore Support Vessels Conference is an excellent platform to gain insights into the strategies and technologies that are about to shape the direction and the future of the industry.
Whether you are a shipbuilder, shipyard, charter, operator, or technology provider, this conference is the perfect opportunity to learn about the latest trends and requirements in the industry, network with other professionals, and gain valuable insights and knowledge that can help you improve your business and operations.

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