Charting New Frontiers in Offshore Innovation and Excellence
- 4th – 5th May 2026
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
Supporting partners
EVENT OVERVIEW
The 3rdedition of the Offshore Support Vessels Conference, the region’s only dedicated OSV conference successfully concluded on 20 – 21 May 2025 at Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi. Set against a backdrop of growing regional investment in offshore exploration and infrastructure, the event convened key leaders from across the maritime, oil and gas, and offshore logistics sectors for high-level dialogue, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.
Held at a pivotal time for the offshore industry’s transition toward smarter and greener operations, the two-day program featured thought-provoking keynotes, in-depth case study presentations, expert panel discussions, and live technology demonstrations — all focused on shaping the future of offshore support vessel operations across the region.
The event reaffirmed the UAE’s leadership in maritime innovation and demonstrated the offshore sector’s collective commitment to driving operational excellence, environmental responsibility, and long-term resilience. The insights, partnerships, and initiatives born out of this edition will continue to shape the trajectory of offshore marine operations across the MENA region and beyond.
Key Focus Areas
His Excellency Khamis Juma Buamim, Chairman of Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries (DCMMI Emirates), UAE
‘When you look at the general trend, the experience that we have is there is an added requirement for offshore support vessels, for the renewable side and many other industries that are coming up in the offshore. Also, when you look at the world market there are many challenges but they are of the timespan and they are not big enough to affect the growth of the market and we are seeing a trend of growth and there is a major drive which is the offshore oil investment which is becoming a major drive, not only in our region in fact across the world. For that matter, when you look at a 3% growth proposition (…) this kind of growth will continue until 2030 and beyond.’
PREVIOUS EDITIONS HIGHLIGHTS
Market drivers
The Middle East offshore support vessels market is projected to grow from $25.59 billion in 2024 to $35.06 billion by 2029.
ADNOC has awarded a $653.1 million contract for several offshore facilities in the United Arab Emirates, as part of its efforts to increase oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2027.
ADNOC has granted a $500 million contract for the second phase of the Upper Zakum offshore field expansion, aimed at raising its oil production capacity to 1.2 million barrels per day.
The Umm Shaif offshore oil field in Abu Dhabi is set to undergo a production boost, raising its output from the current 275,000 barrels per day (b/d) to 390,000 b/d by 2027.
The world’s largest power cable-laying vessel has begun work on ADNOC and TAQA’s $3.8 billion project to power and decarbonize ADNOC’s offshore production operations.
Masdar has finalized its joint investment in the 3 GW DBS project - one of the world’s largest planned offshore wind farms securing a 49% stake.
Masdar has partnered with Bapco Energies to jointly explore the development and investment of near-shore and offshore wind projects in Bahrain, with a potential capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW).
Subsea7 has strengthened its 2026 offshore agenda by securing a contract with Saudi Aramco to deliver subsea infrastructure projects in worth between $150 million and $300 million.
Saudi Aramco has awarded Saipem two EPCI contracts for three offshore field development projects in Saudi Arabia under a long-term agreement, with a combined value of approximately $1 billion.
QatarEnergy has awarded McDermott an EPCI contract for the North Field South expansion project. The scope includes connecting five new offshore wellhead platforms to Qatar's onshore LNG infrastructure through the installation of subsea pipelines and power cables.
Saipem has been awarded a $4 billion offshore EPC contract by QatarEnergy for the North Field Production Sustainability Offshore Compression Programme covering the combined COMP3A and COMP3B projects.
Testimonials
This year’s edition has been truly insightful, bringing together fresh perspectives, innovative technologies, and meaningful dialogue that reflect the evolving landscape of offshore operations. We look forward to supporting future editions and further strengthening our role in the growth of both the local and regional maritime industries.”
TESTIMONIALS
WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2026
Senior Industry Experts
Speakers
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Media Partners
2025 EVENT IN NUMBERS
Senior Industry Experts
Speakers
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Media Partners
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Industries:
- Ministries and Government Administrations
- International Oil Companies
- National Oil Companies
- Renewable Energy Companies
- Drilling Companies
- EPCI & EPC Contractors
Chairmans, Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads, Managers, Specialists of:
Marine, Offshore and Vessels from:
- Operations
- Regulations and Compliance
- Health, Safety and Environment
- Procurement
- Emergency Response
- Quality
- Sustainability
- Project Management
- Logistics
- Technology
- Digital Transformation
CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN
Assad Baitam
Head of QHSSE
JOPETWIL Marine
CONFERENCE SPEAKERS
Capt. Mohammed Al Ali
SVP Offshore Logistics
ADNOC Logistics and Services
Alex Brykalov
Vice President Commercial
ADNOC Logistics and Services
Alaa Nagy
Head of Marine Oil Spill
Kuwait Oil Company
Sepic Miran
Director – Fleet
Safeen Offshore
Nasser Ali
Operations Director
NMDC Group
Francesco Calanca
Senior Director Marine Operations
McDermott International
Capt. Mohamad Waddah Sasila
Manager - Logistics & Marine
Safeena Subsea
Danial Kaabi
Chief Executive Officer
Sea Horizon Offshore Marine
Capt. Abhay Nimbalkar
CEO
Greenfield Marine Technologies
Dr. Khursheed Alam
General Manager
Al Masaood
Aziz Bamik
Chief Business Officer
Ascenz Marorka
Capt. Hussam Suyyagh
Manager, Business Excellence
ADNOC Logistics and Services
Capt. Varun Rawat
Director Nautical Dept
Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy
Bab Reijntjes
Chief Operating Officer
Sea Horizon Offshore Marine
Artur Ozog
Senior Quality Assurance and Compliance Consultant
Chief Eng. Sameh Abd-El-Alim Soliman
Chief Engineer Marine Surveyor
Constellation Marine Services
Cesar Vera
Director of Global Reach and Strategy
Fueltrax
Schedule Plan
Panel Discussion: The Future of Offshore Operations and The Expanding Roles and Opportunities for OSVs
Panel Discussion: Asset Integrity and Proactive Maintenance for OSVs - Key to Safety and Reliability in Marine Operations
Panel Discussion: Actionable Steps Towards Decarbonization for Sustainable Offshore Operations
Panel Discussion: OSV Compliance in the Middle East - Aligning with Regional and Global Regulations
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.
2025 Sponsors
Official Smart Ship Partner
Strategic Partner
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Exhibitor
Networking Partner
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Industry Partner
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Logistics Partner
Media Partners
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