Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Exhibition and Awards 2023




2024 Offshore Support Events
Decarbonisation. Future fuels. Energy efficiency. Sustainability. Safety. Profitability
Returning to its regular place in your calendar, the annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Exhibition and Awards will be held in London 8-9 February 2023.
A strong oil price environment and recovery in offshore E&P investment creates optimism in the OSV space. Industry experts will determine what this means for OSV owners, which markets are showing increased vessel utilisation and what opportunities the offshore wind sector has on offer.
Offshore Support Journal continues to follow the market closely, providing a platform for offshore professionals to discuss and debate key drivers influencing the business, the impact of geopolitical factors, regional assessments and future opportunities in the traditional energy markets as well as the offshore wind space.
Leading players will share their knowledge and experiences in this dynamic and often challenging sector, reviewing the latest industry data and market trends. Advances in the drive towards decarbonisation, improving energy efficiencies and reduced emissions will be addressed in detail, with an indepth look at how these factors are influencing commercial decisions.
The issues to be addressed by the panel of OSV sector experts include:
- Will consolidation in the industry continue?
- Is competitive financing still available?
- What will utilisation and day rates look like over the next 6-12 months?
- How can the sector retain the ever-shrinking talent pool, and what needs to be done to attract the next generation of seafarers?
- Do the various regions have sufficient seafarers with the requisite skills to meet present and future projects?
- Where will the assets to support the increased activity come from – reactivation or newbuild?
- Future fuels: where to invest?
- What opportunities do subsea mining, decommissioning and offshore wind offer OSV owners, and will they outstrip demand from the traditional energy markets?
- Is digitalisation a solution to further optimise offshore services?
2024 Offshore Support Events
OSJ events running concurrently on 7 February - save the date!
European Dynamic Positioning Conference
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Offshore Wind Journal Conference
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Venue
Novotel London West Hotel
1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, W6 8DR | Tel: 020 8741 1555 all.accor.com
Take a look at some highlights from 2022
Testimonials from past events
“The OSJ Conferences is a unique opportunity to meet a diverse mix of professionals within the Offshore Industries. In addition to the interesting presentations you are able meet and converse with designers, shipbuilders, equipment manufacturers, ship owners, bankers and other financiers, investors and ship brokers all in one place. I experienced many interesting conversations and made many new acquaintances during my attendance at the 2019 Subsea/Wind and OSJ annual Conferences”
Christoffer Syversen, CEO, Volstad
“This is the right place be if you are interested in expanding your potential customer base. We had a great time in connecting with various companies in the offshore wind industry and oil and gas industries”
Ståle Fure, Head of Service and Aftermarket, Seaonics
“As a software provider to the Offshore industry, it is imperative for Tero Marine to have an updated understanding of the offshore market and our customers market conditions. As such, the annual OSJ conference is the best option available for us. The quality of the speakers and content presented at the 2019 event, was exceptionally good. In combination with the networking sessions we now have a better foundation for our future plans in addition to several leads and contacts we are following up on”
Erik Sarmento Staubo, EVP Sales, Tero Marine
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Advisory Panel
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George Horsington
Head of Offshore
ABC Maritime
Adedoyin Afun
Partner
Bloomfield
Arnstein Eknes
Segment Director – Special Ships
DNV
Morten Sundt
Manager - Maritime Operations
Equinor
Tony Mason
Secretary
International Support Vessel Owners' Association (ISOA)
Tommy Walaunet
Managing Director
Island Offshore Management
Stuart N. Smith
Maritime Consultant
Captain John Lloyd
Chief Executive Officer
Nautical Institute
John Snyder
Managing Editor
OSJ
Edwin Lampert
Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations
Riviera Maritime Media
Andreas Hageli
Chief Commercial Officer
Siem Offshore
All Speakers

Chris Anderson

George Horsington

Rene Laursen

Markus DeJonge

Capt Mohamed Al Ali

Remco Ammerlaan

Arve Ytrehus

Tom Campbell

Marinus Jansen

Paul Love

Charles Hecker

Efraim Kanestrøm

Rémy Ausset

Hakon L Vevang

Gitte Gard Talmo

David Boggs

Morten Sundt

Jesper Skjong

Ståle Monstad

Kenneth Johansen

Eric Griffin

Philip Lewis

Svein Ove Farstad

Capt Mike Meade

Joshua Belo-Osagie

Nils Kr. Kovdal

Matthew Gordon

Alex Ikonomopoulos

Lars Eirik Nicolaisen

Shane Biggi

Johannes Eldoy

Tom Jørann Giske

Mark Rae

Tony Concagh

Fazel Fazelbhoy

Quintin V. Kneen

Øyvind Gjerde Kamsvåg

Andreas Seth

Robert Day

Sindre Stemshaug Bornstein

Richard Smith

Teresa Wilkie

Thom Payne
Awards


Congratulations to all of our Annual Offshore Support Journal Award winners, read more about them here.
These awards recognise vessels, operators, innovators and individuals that have set new benchmarks in operational excellence since the previous OSJ Awards.
This year’s awards were presented on Wednesday 8 February 2023 during the event’s prestigious Industry Gala Dinner.
To discuss commercial opportunities at the awards, please contact Ian Glen, Brand Manager, at ian.glen@rivieramm.com or call +44 20 8370 1722
Environmental Award 2023
Awarded to a company, project or product that has made a significant contribution to a reduction in the environmental footprint of the OSV industry.
Winner
Opsealog: Marinsights and Streamlog ultimate package
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies:
SEACOR Marine: reduction of plastic waste using safe water on board (SWOB)
CSM Energy: NH3 Craft Consortium
Thome Ship Management: NAU Environmental app
Offshore Renewables Award 2023
Awarded to a company, project or product that has made a significant contribution to the development of the offshore renewables market.
WinnerWindcat Offshore Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Acta Marine and Ulstein Design & Solutions |
Safety Award 2023
Awarded to a company, person, project or product that has either set industry safety benchmarks and/or been the difference in terms of safety of life, property and environment in an OSV operation or incident over the last 12 months.
WinnerWärtsilä: Wind Turbine Guard Zone Congratulations to the other shortlisted company: | Sponsored by:
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Dynamic Positioning Award 2023
The dynamic positioning award recognises the developer of an innovative DP product or system, or contractor responsible for an especially innovative application of DP.
WinnerDNV: data driven verification (DDV) of dynamic positioning systems
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Sirehna: development of intelligent remote-controlled DP system
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Innovation of the Year Award 2023
This award recognises an innovative product, service or system that has significantly improved an OSV design, build and/or operational aspect of an in-service OSV over the last 12 months.
WinnerSeaonics: all-electric 3D motion-compensated crane
Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: VPS: Core P&O Maritime Logistics: FlexDelivery Ulstein Design & Solutions: Twin-stern design
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Offshore Energy Vessel of the Year Award 2023
Awarded to the owner, designer and builder of an offshore energy vessel that has set industry benchmarks through innovative design and efficient operation.
WinnerWindcat Workboats: Hydrocat 48 Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Edda Wind: Edda Breeze Seacat Services: Seacat Columbia |
Shipowner of the Year Award 2023
Awarded to a company that has set industry benchmarks in one or more of the following areas: safety, operations, technical excellence, crewing and training, ESG, business development.
WinnerADNOC Logistics & Services Congratulations to the other shortlisted companies: Island Offshore | Sponsored by: |
Industry Leader Award 2023
The industry leader award recognises an individual that exemplifies outstanding leadership and sets industry standards.
WinnerLars Peder Solstad, Chief Executive, Solstad Offshore
Read more about our winner here. | Sponsored by: |
Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
Awarded to an individual who has made a contribution of outstanding significance to the OSV industry during their lifetime.
WinnerJan Fredrik Meling, Retired President and Chief Executive, Eidesvik Offshore
Read more about our winner here. | Sponsored by: |
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Programme
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Decarbonisation. Future fuels. Energy efficiency. Sustainability. Safety. Profitability
TUESDAY 7 FEBRUARY 2023 |
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From 17:00 - 20:00
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Pre-registration for the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards & Exhibition
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From 18:00 - late
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Welcome drinks reception
Kindred Members Club
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Sponsored by:
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DAY 1 | WEDNESDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2023
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
07:30 |
Registration, coffee and networking |
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09:00 |
Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
SESSION 1: MARKET UPDATE
A comprehensive analysis of today’s global offshore energy markets, a volatile geopolitical landscape and what this means for the OSV sector with no available tonnage in some sectors, is it time for a newbuilding programme?
SESSION 2: SUBSEA MARKET ANALYSIS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR OSV OWNERS
Leading players in the subsea construction vessels sector will review opportunities and challenges in today’s market and an insight into the experiences of contractors in a changing market and what are the demands?
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
11:30 |
Evaluating the subsea sector: opportunities and challenges
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Joshua Belo-Osagie, Offshore Energy Market Analyst, Maritime Strategies International |
11:45 |
Designers’ perspective regarding alternative fuels for future offshore fleets
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Johannes Eldøy, Director Project Development, Salt Ship Design |
12:00 |
Integration of hybrid systems in existing DP vessels
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Remco Ammerlaan, Client Solution Manager, Bakker Sliedrecht |
12:15 |
Subsea vessel storage systems innovations - pushing the boundaries
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René Sejer Laursen, Director - Fuels & Technology, ABS |
12:30 |
Session Q&A |
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12:50 |
Networking lunch break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 3: JOIN THE ‘DIGITAL AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES’ OR ‘NEXT-GENERATION VESSELS’ STREAM
Select the session of your choice. Session 3A will provide detailed reviews of new technologies and digital development advances for successful fleet optimisation. Session 3B will review the latest innovations for next-generation vessels considering retrofitting to future proof fleets and the role of nuclear power
SESSION 3A: Digital and technology advances for successful fleet optimisation |
SESSION 3B: Innovation for next-generation vessels |
Stream Chairman
Rémy Ausset, CCO, DigitAll Ocean |
Stream Chairman
Arve Ytrehus, Head of Electrical & Control Systems, Breeze Ship Design
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14:20 Digital ecosystems contribution on SOV/OSV operations for fixed and floating offshore access
Andreas Seth, SVP Rentals and Services, Uptime |
14:20 Driving innovation towards zero-emission in the ocean space
Efraim Kanestrøm, Senior Vice President Sales, Corvus Energy |
14:40 Smart data management: future working surfaces
Svein Ove Farstad, Growth Manager, Offshore & Special Purpose Vessels - Digital Ocean, Kongsberg Digital |
14:40 Nuclear power for offshore vessels: a viable zero-emissions option
Øyvind Gjerde Kamsvåg, Chief Designer, Ulstein Group |
15:00 Advanced remote monitoring systems
Eric Griffin, Vice President - Offshore, Energy & Fishing, Inmarsat |
15:00 Uniting end users and engineers through innovative collaboration
Tom Jørann Giske, Senior Systems Engineer and Product Manager, ECMC Gangway & Crane, Seaonics AS
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15:20 Session Q&A |
15:20 Session Q&A |
15:40 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 4: JOIN THE ‘OFFSHORE WIND’ OR ‘ALTERNATIVE MARKETS’ STREAM
Select the session of your choice. Session 4A will provide a comprehensive insight into opportunities in the offshore wind and offshore floating wind markets. Session 4B will assess the commercial opportunities in alternative markets including marine minerals, frontier regions, well intervention and the FPSO sector
SESSION 4A: Offshore wind |
SESSION 4B: Alternative markets |
Stream Chairman
Chris Anderson, CEO, 4C Offshore |
Stream Chairman
16:20 Marine minerals: a new opportunity for subsea vessels
Ståle Monstad, CEO, Green Minerals |
16:40 Opportunities for OSVs in the emerging floating wind segment
Philip Lewis, Director Research, Intelatus Global Partners |
16:40 Opportunities in frontier regions
Teresa Wilkie, Director – RigLogix, Westwood Global Energy |
17:00 Next generation sustainable green SOVs
Håkon L. Vevang, Chief Commercial Officer, Edda Wind |
17:00 Opportunities in the well intervention market
Mark Rae, Director - Research and Analysis, S&P Global Commodity Insights |
17:20 The financing and bankability of WTIVs
Richard Smith, Partner, Watson Farley & Williams |
17:20 Opportunities in the offshore floating production sector
David Boggs, Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates |
17:40 Session Q&A |
17:40 Session Q&A |
18:00 | Chairman’s Day 1 wrap up | ||
19:00 |
Drinks reception |
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20:00 |
Gala Dinner and OSJ Awards |
Awards Sponsored by:
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DAY 2 | THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2023
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
08:15 | Registration, coffee and networking |
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08:45 | Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
08:55 |
Spotlight interview: Tidewater/Swire Pacific Offshore merger - one year on
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Quintin V. Kneen, President, CEO and Director, Tidewater Inc.
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SESSION 5: AROUND THE GLOBE ROUND-UP
A detailed review of the key offshore regions and OSV activity in a buoyant market focusing specifically on increased vessel utilisation, lack of available tonnage, layups challenge, charter rates and future commercial opportunities
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
09:15 |
North Sea |
Kenneth R. Johansen, Manager Offshore, Hagland Shipbrokers |
09:30 |
Brazil |
Alex N. Ikonomopoulos, Chief Operations Officer, Posidonia Shipping |
09:45 |
Middle East |
Fazel Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore |
10:00 |
Asia Pacific |
Capt. Mike Meade, CEO, M3 Marine Group |
10:15 |
Session Q&A |
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10:30 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
SESSION 6: DECARBONISATION PATHWAYS
What are the key influencers thinking? What is needed to advance the energy transition and meet zero-emissions objectives? What is likely to be the fuel of choice? How can stakeholders collaborate to achieve a greener industry?
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
11:05 |
Chatham House Rules panel session The energy transition: accelerate the move to net zero
- sound business case versus progress in fulfilling climate ambitions - Wait and see or take the lead (and the cost/risk)? - Fuel availability and infrastructure. Which role to play - Energy efficiency: what do we do before the transition? Are we losing the momentum?
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Tom Campbell, Group Logistics Manager, Capricorn Energy
Morten Sundt, Manager, Maritime operations, Logistics & Emergency Response, Equinor
Paul Love, Managing Director, Clarksons Platou (Offshore) |
11:45 |
Navigating the energy transition: the future starts now
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Marinus Jansen, Global Marine Technology Steward, Caterpillar Marine |
12:00 |
The offshore industry is being disrupted by decarb and data – how on earth to stay competitive?
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Sindre Stemshaug Bornstein, VP Commercial Decarbonisation, VPS
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12:15 |
What if the green choice didn’t have a green premium?
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Shane Biggi, European Sales, SailPlan |
12:30 |
Legal issues arising from the adoption of alternative fuels Where there is an increasing demand to build vessels which can use a range of alternative or new fuels, consideration needs to be given to how these may impact on the parties commercial and operating relationships. What are the practical and liability risks which owners and charterers need to anticipate and include when negotiating new charter parties? |
Tony Concagh, Partner, Stephenson Harwood |
12:45 |
Session Q&A |
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13:10 |
Networking lunch break in the exhibition area |
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14:10 |
Keynote Address: Today’s global offshore energy markets and ramifications for OSV owners
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Captain Mohamed Al Ali, Senior Vice President - Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics & Services |
SESSION 7: STATUS OF THE NEWBUILDS MARKET AND CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES FOR OSV OWNERS
A panel of stakeholders will review the current status of the newbuild market and assess future opportunities and challenges, and leading vessels owners will discuss the current climate, challenges they face and plans for the future
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
14:30 |
Panel Session Newbuilding programmes
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Jesper Skjong, Market Analyst, Fearnley Offshore Supply
George Horsington, Head of Offshore, ABC Maritime
Nils Kr. Kovdal, Managing Partner/Managing Director, NorthCape |
15:10 |
Meet the vessel owners: commercial opportunities and challenges in today’s climate
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Gitte Gard Talmo, President & CEO, Eidesvik Offshore
Quintin V. Kneen, President, CEO and Director, Tidewater Inc.
Matthew Gordon, CEO, North Star Shipping
Markus De Jonge, Vice President, ADNOC Logistics & Services
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15:50 |
Chairman’s concluding remarks and close |
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* Programme subject to change / amendments
Who's Attending
Companies attending to date:
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A&P Group
4C Offshore ABS Acta Marine Wind Services
ADNOC Logistics & Services
Agalas
Allianz Marine Services LLCALP Maritime
Ampelmann Operations
Antares Naviera Applied Telematics Astilleros Gondan
Atlantic Towing
Atlantic Offshore AS
Atradius Insurance
Axis Insurance
Axtech AS
Bakker Sliedrecht
Barry Rogliano Salles
Berg Propulsion
Bertel O Steen Power
Bibby Marine
Bloomfield LP
Borealis Maritime Bourbon
Braemar ACM Shipbroking
Breeze Ship Design
Brunvoll
Bunker Holding
C-Nav
Capricorn Energy
Caspian Marine Services
Caterpillar Marine Centraalstaal
Clarksons Platou Securities
Clarksons Platou Securities & Renewables Clarksons Norway AS Clarus Networks
Cobham Satcom
Companhia Brasileira de Offshore Control Risks
Corvus Energy Cressall Resistors
CSM Energy Cyan Renewables
Damen Financial Services
Damen Shipyards
Delta Logistics
DigitAll Ocean
DMT Winches
DNV
DOF Management E-NAV Offshore
Edda Wind
Edison Chouest
Eltorque
EidesvikEksfin Entec Group
European Diesel Services
Equinor
Fearnley Offshore
FIS Chemicals
Fletcher Group
Fosen Yard FUELTRAX
Fugro Norway
GC Rieber Shipping GE Energy
Georg Fischer Piping Systems
Glander International
Global Maritime
Glomar Offshore
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Gran Energia
Grieg Shipbrokers
Green Minerals
GustoMSCHagland Shipbrokers
Harvey Gulf International Marine
Hatenboer Water
HAV Design
Hexagon Purus Maritime
Holland Accommodation Rentals
Horizon Maritime
IMCA
IMECA
Inmarsat
Intelatus Global PartnersInternational Contract Engineering
Island Offshore Management ISOA
Iverson eFuels Jan De Nul Group
JD Irving
Kongsberg Digital
Kongsberg Maritime
Liebherr
Lighthouse Industries
Louis Dreyfus Armateurs
M3 Marine Group
MacGregor
Maersk Broker Marlink
Marine Technologies
Maritec
Maritime Battery Forum MCT Inc.
MIL Shipping
Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding
MJR Power
MLOG
Natwest Bank
Naval Authority Group
Navigare Capital PartnersNavis Engineering NJC Power Njord Marine Management Nekkar
Norton Rose Fulbright
North Sea Shipping
North Star Shipping Norwegian Electric
Oceaneering International
OMS International
OneStep Power OneWeb
Opsealog ORT Offshore
Osbit
Ostensjo Rederi
Ostseestaal
P&O Maritime Petro Services
Perenco Services PG Flow Solutions Pirie & Smith
Pon Power Port of Aberdeen
Port of Talinn
Posidonia Shipping
Rem Offshore
Remacut
Repsol
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Rolls-Royce Solutions
Romas Marine
ROG Ship Repair
Rotterdam Offshore
Royal IHC
Royston Limited
RSC Bio Solutions
RWE Renewables Rystad Energy Safeway Salt Ship Design
Sandercott Project Engineering Scanreach
Schottel
Seabrokers
Seacroft Marine Consultants
SEACOR Marine Holdings SeaMar
Sentinel Marine Shell UK
SHUAA Capital
Siemens Energy Siem Offshore
Siem Offshore Canada
Simonsen Vogt Wiig AS
Simon Mokster Shipping
Sirehna
Skansi Offshore
Smit Lamnalco
SMST Designers & Constructors Sonardyne
Solstad Offshore
Sparebank Stanford Marine
Starnav Servicos Maritimos
Stephenson Harwood
Steerprop
Strategic Marine Subsea 7
Synergy Offshore
Tidal Transit Tidewater The Emergency Response & Rescue Association
The Nautical Institute The Switch Engineering
TMC Marine Consultants
TOS
Ulmatec Handling Solutions
Ulstein Design & Solutions AS
Ulstein Verft AS
United Offshore
UniSea
Uno Offshore
UPTIME International
Uzmar
V.GroupV.Ships Offshore
Vanuatu Vard Group Vard Marine Inc
Vard Electro
Veripos
VesselsValue Vestas Celtic Wind Technology
Veritas Petroleum Services
Vroon Offshore Services Vuyk Engineering
Wagenborg Offshore Holding Wartsila Guidance Wartsila UK Windcat Offshore
Wilson Sons Z Bridge
Zamakona Yards
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Exhibition
Exhibition
Your exhibitor package includes the following:
• Table and 2 chairs
• Access to electricity
• Entry on the delegate handbook printed floorplan
• 1 x free delegate pass (including ticket to to gala awards dinner)
• Free upload of technical white paper on Riviera’s Maritime Knowledge Bank
If you are interested in exhibiting at this event, please contact Ian Glen, Brand Manager, at ian.glen@rivieramm.com or call +44 20 8370 1722

* This is a sales not technical plan and therefore subject to amendments.
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