Offshore Support Journal Conference, Americas 2024
11 June 2024 - 12 June 2024
09:00 - 17:00
Houston, TX
Maximising returns and opportunities in a booming market
Riviera Maritime Media’s OSJ Conference, Americas, part of the annual global OSJ Conference series, returns to Houston on 11-12 June 2024.
Increased activity in the traditional oil and gas markets and offshore wind sector continues to drive demand for OSVs. This increased demand, alongside tight OSV availability, has pushed day rates to their highest levels since the recovery began.
But despite the need for vessels, there is no newbuild cycle on the horizon. When will we see newbuild orders? What are the constraints to newbuilds? What are the implications of an ageing and shrinking fleet? This, and many other crucial issues influencing the sector will be addressed during the two-day event.
Regions outside of North America, including Brazil, Mexico, Guyana and Suriname, provide many commercial opportunities for OSV owners in both the oil and gas and renewables sectors. What are the long- and short-term forecasts? Where are the key prospects? What vessels will be required?
The US offshore wind sector has recently hit some bumps in the road due to political challenges, soaring financing costs and supply chain snags, but still has a promising future. What are the hurdles to development? What is the impact of the Jones Act? What will be the vessel requirements for future offshore wind projects?
As the industry grapples with the decarbonization challenge, there are still many questions to be answered as to what the future OSV fuel will be. How will future fuels deliver reduced emissions and decarbonize the sector? What will the next generation green OSV look like?
Join the international OSV market in Houston for insights and answers to these and other issues and network with those shaping and leading one of the world’s most exciting offshore regions.
Through individual and panel presentations, experts will share insight on financial, operational, technical and regulatory developments, while social breaks will provide ample networking opportunities to forge new business relationships.
OSJ Americas will bring together all stakeholders from the offshore support industry – energy companies, shipowners, shipbuilders, OEMs, designers, suppliers, classification societies, industry associations and financiers.
All Speakers
Matthew Tremblay
Miguel Hernandez
Dr Wei Huang
Kevin O'Hara
Claire Richer
Mike Jankowski
Dan Stumpo
Erik Larsen
Andy Longhurst
Andrew Shohet
Sergio Garcia
David Boggs
Eric Griffin
Ketil Fritzvold
Peter Laborde
Eleanor Martin
Aaron Smith
Mark Craig
Matt Hale
Richard Sanchez
John Gellert
Roberta Souza Oliveira
Quintin Kneen
Lieutenant Commander Daniel Wilkinson
Brett Hewitt
Cinnamon Edralin
Mark Adeosun
Charlie Papavizas
Platinum Sponsor
Partner Sponsors
Supporting Organisation
Programme
Maximising returns and opportunities in a booming market
DAY ONE: TUESDAY 11 JUNE 2024
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters / Authors |
| 07:30 | Registration, coffee and networking | |
| 08:30 | Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media | Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
| 08:40 | Platinum sponsor welcome address | Miguel Hernandez, Senior Vice President, Global Markets, ABS |
| 08:50 | Industry Leader’s Live Interview: Opportunities and challenges 2024-2030
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Quintin V. Kneen, President & CEO, Tidewater Inc. |
SESSION 1: MARKET UPDATES, KEY TRENDS AND DRIVERS
Large investments in deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil and gas projects are providing many opportunities for OSV owners in the Americas. This session will deep dive into the Americas offshore energy markets, E&P spend, drilling activity, assess vessel trends and provide an insight into the OSV market in the region.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 09:10 |
Global and regional oil and gas market analysis
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Matt Hale, Vice President - Supply Chain Research, Rystad Energy |
| 09:25 |
Exploring the offshore rig market and its impact on the OSV sector
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Cinnamon Edralin, Americas Research Director, Westwood Global Energy |
| 09:40 |
Status and opportunities in the OSV sector
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Matthew Tremblay, Vice President, Global Offshore Markets, ABS |
| 09:55 |
Q&A |
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| 10:25 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 2: REGIONAL REVIEWS: CURRENT HOTSPOTS AND AREAS SET FOR FUTURE GROWTH
This session will see key players review the leading offshore regions in the Americas, assessing commercial opportunities for OSV owners, charter activity, new offshore projects and future opportunities.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 11:00 |
US Gulf of Mexico |
Richard Sanchez, Senior Marine Research Analyst, S&P Global Petrodata |
| 11:15 |
Brazil |
Roberta Souza Oliveira, General Manager, Seabrokers Brasil Ltda |
| 11:30 |
Mexico |
Ketil Fritzvold, CEO, KC Offshore |
| 11:45 |
Eastern Canada |
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| 12:00 |
Q&A |
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| 12:20 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 3: SUBSEA, FPSO AND DECOMMISSIONING: OPPORTUNTIES FOR OSV OWNERS
Some areas are seeing increased activity and opportunities for the OSV sector including offshore decommissioning, subsea and FPSO projects. Leading actors in these fields will assess the potential, consider the challenges, review vessel profiles and future prospects.
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Time |
Session/Paper |
Presenters/Authors |
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13:20 |
Evaluating the subsea space in the Americas over the next five years
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Mark Adeosun, Director, Westwood Global Energy Group |
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13:40 |
Opportunities in the offshore floating production sector
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David Boggs, Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd |
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14:00 |
Opportunities in offshore decommissioning
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14:20 |
Q&A |
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14:40 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 4: FUTURE FUELS & DECARBONIZATION: THE ROUTE TO A GREENER MARITIME INDUSTRY
Get the latest updates and insights into the future fuels sector and the crucial importance of these fuels in achieving a net-zero maritime sector. What is the impact of hybrid, electric and green fuels on new and existing vessels, and how are global decarbonization targets influencing OSV design and operations?
| Time |
Session/Paper |
Presenters/Authors |
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15:10 |
Navigating the energy transition
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Dan Stumpo, Innovation Manager, Caterpillar Marine |
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15:30 |
Using ESS for safer, flexible and reliable operations
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Erik Larsen, VP Americas, Corvus Energy |
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15:50 |
Retrofitting OSVs to future-proof fleets: the technical considerations
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Mark Craig, President, OneStep Power |
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16:10 |
Digitalization and decarbonization in the OSV sector
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Eric Griffin, Vice President Offshore Energy & Fishing – Maritime, Inmarsat |
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16:30 |
Q&A |
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16:50 |
Chairman’s closing remarks |
DAY 2 | WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE 2024
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 07:30 | Registration, coffee and networking |
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| 08:30 | Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
| 08:40 |
Energy company spotlight: Regional activity and opportunities for OSV owners A leading energy company will share its project plans, future requirements, what it needs from its OSV partners and how it sees the sector developing over the short and long term.
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SESSION 5: POLICY, REGULATION AND LEGISLATION ACROSS THE OFFSHORE SECTOR
The latest update on government regulations for working in the Gulf of Mexico, Brazil and Mexico. What you need to know to ensure compliance.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 09:10 |
The Jones Act and what it means for OSV owners
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Charlie Papavizas, Partner & Chair of Maritime Practice, Winston & Strawn |
| 09:25 |
The domestic industry deserves a level playing field
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Aaron Smith, President & CEO, Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) |
| 09:40 |
Regulatory roundtable Leading regulatory experts will provide an update on requirements for operating in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Lieutenant Commander Daniel Wilkinson, Commanding Officer, Outer Continental Shelf National Center of Expertise, United States Coast Guard
Charlie Papavizas, Partner & Chair of Maritime Practice, Winston & Strawn
Aaron Smith, President & CEO, Offshore Marine Services Association (OMSA) |
| 10:30 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
SESSION 6: OFFSHORE AND FLOATING WIND IN THE US AND LATIN AMERICA
In many US states, offshore wind is seen as one of the solutions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting national energy demands in a green and sustainable manner. However, the sector has had a rocky 12 months with soaring inflation, interest rate hikes and increased project costs. In spite of this, there is optimism, and this session will review the status of offshore and floating wind and the opportunities this will present OSV owners outside the traditional oil and gas markets.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 11:10 |
Fixed-bottom and floating wind in the US
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Claire Richer, Senior Director – Offshore Wind, American Clean Power Association |
| 11:30 |
Opportunities in South and Central America
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Sergio Garcia, Business Development Manager Americas, Maritime, DNV |
| 11:50 |
Vessel requirements for offshore wind and floating wind projects
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Wei Huang, Director, Global Offshore, ABS |
| 12:10 |
Case study: Roadmap to green SOVs OSV conversion to an SOV to meet growing demand in the US offshore wind market |
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| 12:30 |
Q&A |
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| 12:50 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 7: NEWBUILDS AND THE FINANCING SCENE
This session will consider the need for newbuild contracts in meeting tonnage shortages, what the finance landscape looks like, and where future finance will come from.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 13:50 |
Is there a newbuild cycle on the horizon?
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Mike Jankowski, Senior Shipbroker, Braemar |
| 14:10 |
Panel: The financing landscape for OSV owners
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Kevin O’Hara, Managing Director, AMA Capital Partners
Andy Longhurst, Managing Director, CSG Investments, Inc.
Andrew J. Shohet, Head of Ocean Industries, North Americas, DNB Bank ASA
Eleanor Martin, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Brett Hewitt, Senior Vice President, Marine Group | Specialty Industries, Wells Fargo Equipment Finance |
| 14:45 |
Q&A |
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SESSION 8: OFFSHORE VESSEL OWNERS’ PANEL
Leading owners will share their views of issues impacting their business.
| Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
| 15:00 |
Offshore vessel owners’ panel The view from the top: challenges and opportunities in a ‘super cycle’
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Peter Laborde, Managing Member, Laborde Marine LLC
Quintin V. Kneen, President & CEO, Tidewater Inc.
John Gellert, President & CEO, SEACOR Marine |
| 15:45 |
Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of conference |
* Programme subject to change / amendments
Exhibition
Exhibition
Your exhibitor package includes the following:
• Table and 2 chairs
• Access to electricity
• Entry on the delegate handbook floorplan
• 1 x free delegate pass (including ticket to the industry dinner and awards)
• Free upload of technical white paper on Riviera’s Maritime Knowledge Bank
Who's Attending
Who’s Attending
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ABS Orsted PacMar Technologies SEAONICS Wintrust Commercial Finance |
Tickets & Venue
Ticket Information
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• Delegate rate - US$1950.00 Delegate package includes: • Access to our live conference sessions • Delegate pack • Coffee and refreshments • Lunches • Drinks reception* |
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*subject to the reception going ahead
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Venue
DoubleTree By Hilton Houston Greenway Plaza
Conference Room: Greenway Ballroom
Exhibition Room: Sam Rayburn
6 East Greenway Plaza
Houston
TX 77046
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