Offshore Support Journal Subsea Conference 2021
16 November 2021
09:00 - 17:00
London
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Preparing for new business. Adopting new technologies. Improving efficiencies.
Following our successful virtual events in March, we are delighted to announce that OSJ Subsea Conference will be back in London as a live event on 16 November 2021.
At the start of 2020, the subsea sector saw some promising signs of recovery then Covid-19 hit! The last 12 months have been challenging but this dynamic industry is reshaping to meet demands of a changing sector. This year’s agenda will examine where the opportunities lie for subsea vessel utilisation, including the IMR and offshore wind markets. OSJ Subsea will keep you informed and updated on industry developments, key trends and drivers and innovative technologies driving development across the sector. Industry experts will share their views and experiences of the opportunities and challenges in today’s subsea market as well as looking towards the future.
OSJ series of events also taking place in November 2021
Running concurrently on 16 November:
European Dynamic Positioning Conference: Technology innovation. Best practice. Capitalising on demand.
Click here.
OWJ Conference: Opportunities for vessel owners in a booming industry
Click here.
17-18 November:
Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Awards & Exhibition: Diversification. Digitalisation. Decarbonisation.
Purchasing a 3-day ticket will not only save you money but also will give you access to all of the OSJ Event Series taking place in London 16-18 November. Click here to buy your ticket.
Testimonials from past events
"This was a first-class event! A good and appropriate mixture of conference sessions with good speakers on diverse topics, covering many aspects of the subsea vessel market; time for networking with the broad range of attendees including owners, equipment suppliers, builders, and designers; an interesting exhibition; and all in a convenient and well-run venue."
Stuart N Smith, Vice President Asset Development, Subsea 7
"Excellent conference, presented by a large number of professional speakers and a responsive audience that generated an interesting exchange of opinions and points of views. Impeccable organisation."
Carlo Fusé, Asset Project Manager, Saipem
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Advisory panel
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Gijsbert de Jong
Marine Chief Executive Nordics
Bureau Veritas
Morten Sundt
Manager - Marine
Equinor
Mark Ford
Technical Director
IMCA
Tony Mason
Secretary
International Support Vessel Owners’ Association (ISOA)
John Snyder
Managing Editor
OSJ
Stuart N. Smith
Vice President - Asset Development
Subsea 7
Thom Payne
Head of Offshore
Westwood Global Energy
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Supporting Organisations
Programme
Preparing for new business. Adopting new technologies. Improving efficiencies.
TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 2021
08:00 Registration, coffee and networking
09:00 Welcome from Riviera Maritime Media
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media
09:05 Welcome address from conference chairman
Cor van der Harst, Interim Manager, HarQon
SESSION 1: MARKET UPDATE, REGIONAL ANALYSIS AND PROSPECTS IN THE RENEWABLES SECTOR
This session will provide a co1mprehensive insight into the subsea market detailing key trends, market drivers and commercial opportunities by region and sector.
09:10 Evaluating the subsea sector: opportunities and challenges
- Key trends, market drivers and constraints
- Review of industry developments
- Trends in subsea tie-backs
- Subsea vessels under construction
- Which sectors are offering opportunities?
Simon Sjothun, Partner, Rystad Energy
09:30 Regional data and analysis and opportunities for subsea vessels
- Review of current and proposed offshore projects in the North Sea (UK and Norway), Asia-Pacific, Australia, Gulf of Mexico and South America
- Which regions will be most attractive for subsea vessels?
- Where are the future hotspots likely to be?
David Sheret, Executive Director, Archer Knight
09:50 Assessment and opportunities in the renewables sector
- Market outlook, trends and drivers
- Which vessels will be required and are there opportunities to convert existing vessels?
- Opportunities in the cable lay sector
- Will offshore wind be the panacea for subsea vessel owners?
Jean Cristofari, CEO and co-Founder, Spinergie
10:10 Q&A
10:30 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area sponsored by DP Marine & Assurance
SESSION 2: OPPORTUNITIES AND DEVELOPMENTS IN SUBSEA MINING, IRM, AND AUTONOMOUS VESSELS
Comprehensive presentations assessing new opportunities in the subsea mining arena and developments in the IRM and autonomous vessels sector.
11:10 Subsea mineral mining – a potential new offshore industry
- The growing future need for minerals
- Offshore mineral resources, types and distribution
- Technology challenges & similarities to offshore O&G
- Potential solutions and challenges
Tim Crome, Chief Engineer, TechnipFMC
11:30 Opportunities and developments in the IRM sector
- Market analysis and outlook
- Trends and drivers in the sector
- Opportunities in the offshore oil and gas and renewables markets
- Developments in state-of-the-art vessels for IRM operations
- Will growth continue in the sector?
David Sheret, Executive Director, Archer Knight
11:50 Advances in AUV technologies for subsea operations – Shore-to-shore deployment, endurance, persistence and subsea-residence
- Disruptive AUV technologies enabling new ways to conduct survey and inspection operations subsea
- Identifying the benefits of subsea-resident AUVs – cost, efficiency, enhanced operational safety and reduced environmental impacts
- Considerations for operating long-range AUV surveys with shore-to-shore deployment
- Challenges and opportunities in tomorrow’s market – Hybrid AUV/ROV operations
David Mackay, Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime
12:10 Q&A
12:30 Networking lunch break in the exhibition area
SESSION 3: INNOVATIONS IN PIPELINE, CABLE INSTALLATION VESSELS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN DEEP WATERS
Detailed presentations sharing the latest developments in pipelay and cable installation vessels markets, new design drivers, future requirements and opportunities in the deep and ultra-deepwater sectors.
13:40 Opportunities in deep and ultra-deepwater
- Offshore market overview – project awards by region/water depth
- Deepwater in the energy mix – competitiveness versus alternative sources of production
- The deepwater triangle and subsea activity
- Key clients amid the changing nature of demand – IOCs versus NOCs, their requirements and motivations
James Frew, Director of Consultancy, Maritime Strategies International
14:00 Developments in pipelay vessels
- Setting new standards in pipelay
- New advanced capabilities
- Designing pipelay vessels for deep and ultra-deepwater operation
- Future requirements
Tom Blanchford, Product Manager, Pipe and Cable-lay Systems, Royal IHC
14:20 Advances to cable and vessel design for new project frontiers
- Ultra-deep waters
- Ultra-shallow/high velocity environments
Chas Spradbery, Operations Director, EAME, Peritus International
14:40 Q&A
15:00 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area sponsored by DP Marine & Assurance
SESSION 4: HYBRID, ELECTRIC AND GREEN FUELS TO MEET ZERO-EMISSION TARGETS
Experts will review the various alternative fuels being considered and adopted by subsea vessel owners, demonstrating the challenges and benefits of each fuel, sharing experiences and lessons learned.
15:40 Hybrid and electric solutions for next-generation subsea vessels
- Innovations and developments in battery technology
- How can hybrid and all-electric solutions improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions?
- The latest advances in hybrid power solutions
- Hybrid as the bridge to zero-emissions technologies
Christian Søvik, Senior Vice President - Sales, Corvus Energy
16:00 Developments to de-carbonise subsea vessels
- Future green fuels
- Benefits/disadvantages
- The importance of overall energy/fuel reductions
- Considerations for retrofitting green power
Tom Karlsen, Technical Manager, Simon Møkster Shipping
16:20 Panel session: What are the considerations to meet the green vessels’ agenda across the maritime sector?
- Client requirements for emission reductions
- Impact of fuel prices on fuel selection
- Carbon taxes
- Shore power and port infrastructure for supplying future fuels
Christian Søvik, Senior Vice President - Sales, Corvus Energy
Tom Karlsen, Technical Manager, Simon Møkster Shipping
Tim Crome, Chief Engineer, TechnipFMC
16:40 Q&A
17:00 Closing Remarks from the Conference Chair and end of conference
* Programme subject to change / amendments
Exhibition
Exhibition
Welcome to the OSJ, London 2021 exhibition! Once again, space is shared with attendees of our European Dynamic Positioning Conference, Offshore Wind Journal Conference and OSJ Subsea Conference (running concurrently on 16 November) and the 2 day Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference (17-18 November) – an ideal opportunity to showcase products and services to an audience of senior technical and commercial executives from across the offshore support industry.
Exhibitors confirmed to date:
Caterpillar
Damen Shipyards
Fugro Norway
Keelson Marine
OneStep Power
Opsealog
Osbit
Royal IHC
Seaonics
Westcon Power
If you are interested in exhibiting at this event, please contact Ian Glen, Brand Manager, at ian.glen@rivieramm.com
Who's Attending
2021 Attendees
This attendee list covers all four OSJ series of events running from 16-18 November.
Venue
Novotel London West Hotel
1st floor, Champagne Suite
1 Shortlands
Hammersmith International Centre
Hammersmith
W6 8DR
Hotel website
Bedroom reservations
Novotel London West Hotel is the only authorised hotel providing guest room accommodation for the Offshore Wind Journal Conference / European Dynamic Positioning Conference / OSJ Subsea Conference / Annual OSJ Conference, Awards and Exhibition, 16 - 18 November 2021 in London. HotelRes are our sole agency partner for this event - please complete this BOOKING FORM to make your reservation. They can be contacted on +44 (0)330 128 9950 or email reservations@hotelresuk.com in case you have a query.
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• 630 bedrooms
• 240 on-site under cover car parking spaces
• Free WiFi connection in all rooms
• Fully equipped fitness centre
• 3 of London’s main tube lines within a 3-minute walk of the hotel
• Located just off the A4 and outside the Central London Congestion Zone, the hotel is just a 20 minute drive from London Heathrow
• Aroma Restaurant; Artisan Grill; Lounge Bar
• Novotel is committed to PLANET 21, the sustainable development programme of the Accor hotel group, addressing important societal and environmental challenges. The brand has chosen to rely on ISO 1400, the globally recognised environmental certification.
Nearby:
• Harrods
• Harvey Nichols
• Westfield Shopping Centre
• Kensington Gardens
• London Wetland Centre
• Hammersmith Apollo Theatre
• Lyric Theatre
Hammersmith lies on the River Thames and offers some of the best river pubs and restaurants in London:
• Hammersmith restaurant guide
