Maximizing OSV growth potential to achieve oil and gas production ambitions

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About the event

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.

In line with this, the Offshore Support Vessel Conference is hosted on 14 – 15 June 2023 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

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WHO WILL ATTEND

VPs, Heads, Directors, and Managers of:

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Speakers

Nayef Hattab

Division Head Project Services, QatarEnergy,

Qatar

Davide Scotti

Head of HSE Culture, Communication & Training, Saipem

Italy

Cedric Brisquet

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

Qatar

Turki AlShihri

Managing Director at National Maritime Academy (NMA)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Yousef Faidah

Unit Head Marine Vessels Operations, Marine Department, Saudi Aramco

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

John Taylor

Head of Marine Services Department for Oxagon, NEOM

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Kingsley Chidiebere Chime

Head Business Improvement & Digital Transformation, Petroleum Development Oman

Sultanate of Oman

Agenda

  • Day One - Wednesday, 14 June 2023
  • Day Two - Thursday, 15 June 2023

08:00

Registration, refreshments, and networking

09:00

Opening remarks by Great Minds Group

09:05

Welcome address and opening remarks 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

10:00

Day one keynote presentation

10:10

Industry expert presentation: A thorough review on the current OSVs in the Middle East and an envisioning the OSV of the future

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

12:30

Project updates from the oil and gas companies in the Middle East region - OSV demand and requirements

13:15

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.

13:45

Panel discussion three: A collective perspective from each stakeholder in the OSV industry (shipbuilding, shipyard, charters, operator and technology providers) to optimize the OSV supply chain

14:30

Chairman closing remarks

14:35

Networking lunch and end of day one

08:30

Registration, refreshments, and networking

09:00

Welcome address and opening remarks by the conference chairman

Building and commissioning enhanced offshore support vessels

09:05

Day two opening panel discussion: Designing and constructing offshore support vessels that meet the needs and requirements of the region

09:50

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

10:10

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. 

10:40

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

11:25

Networking coffee break 

Paving the way for sustainable, smart, and digitalized vessels

12:00

Panel discussion three: Adopting state of the art technology to enhance vessel capabilities and reliability

12:30

Industry expert Presentation two: Dissecting and overcoming key cybersecurity challenges facing OSV operators

12:45

Project updates from oil companies, analyzing OSV demand and requirements

13:00  

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.

13:30

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

14:15

Chairman closing remarks

14:20

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.

WHY ATTEND?

Explore

the market dynamics of the Middle East offshore support vessel sector

Get access

to top insights on how operate OSV’s more sustainably and environmentally conscious

Expand

your network and enhance your business finance outlook

Apply

best practices and lessons gained from adopting innovative technologies in vessels

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