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Offshore Support Journal Conference, Middle East 2021

09:00 - 18:00
Dubai

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Anticipating opportunities in a growing market


We are delighted to return to Dubai with the annual OSJ Middle East conference in its original live format. The event, taking place on 28-29 November, brings together regional and international players in the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector, providing a unique platform to identify new opportunities, tackle challenges and knowledge share to ensure your company is positioned for growth.

 

According to market analysts, despite plenty of challenges, the Middle East remains a ‘warm bed’ of OSV activity for ongoing projects, with investment from national oil companies providing new opportunities for the offshore support vessel sector.

 

The 2021 agenda will focus on the key opportunities in the Middle East and Africa regions for future vessel utilisation. Industry experts will share their views and experiences on market consolidation, financing requirements, technology innovations driving vessel optimisation, green fuels for decarbonisation and what the near and short term holds for vessel owners and operators.

 

Key topics and themes to be addressed will include:

  • OSV market outlook in the region
  • Market consolidation
  • Sustainability
  • Impact of recent global events on the sector
  • Changing business practices and approaches
  • Identifying commercial opportunities
  • Crew welfare and management
  • Conversions and newbuilds
  • Digitalisation, communications and connectivity
  • Propulsion systems
  • Battery power and hybridisation
  • Green fuels including hydrogen and fuel cells
  • Innovative technologies

Who should attend:

  • Vessel owners and operators
  • Offshore oil and gas companies
  • Shipmanagers
  • Designers and shipyards
  • Equipment, technology and service providers
  • Banking, finance and shipbrokers
  • Class societies 

Advisory panel

 

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

     
 

Fazel Fazelbhoy
CEO
Synergy Offshore

Thom Payne
Head of Offshore
Westwood Global Energy

 
     

 

Testimonials from past events

 

“Very positive discussions & relevant topics.” 
Nabil Bensoussia, Vice President – Maritime, IEC Telecom 

“An engaging professional conference in a friendly and somewhat intimate environment. Once again, well compered”. 
Alan Naisby, Managing Director, MAK Middle East 

“This event is a good opportunity to keep ourselves abreast about the market”. 
Akshin Rahimov, Commercial and Legal Manager, Caspian Marine Services 

“It is without a doubt the Middle East Offshore Support Journal Conference is the hub of OSV-related discussions in the region – always informative, innovative and the right place for exploring new opportunities with all participants.” 
Capt Hussam Suyyagh, Team Leader, Logistics Operations Center, ADNOC Offshore 

“This year the content was even more interesting than usual. The highlight was having key stakeholders and end users on the speaker and panel lists. It is of vital importance that OSV owners and operators hear directly from their potential customers such as ADNOC L&S and McDermott as to what their needs are.” 
Fazel Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive, Synergy Offshore 

“Content was excellent this year, good job of getting clients and owners together and keeping up with the technology trend. Topics were good and the programme was useful.” 
Mark Kachouh, Director, Business Development, SEACOR Marine

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All Speakers


Ryan Smith

Ryan Smith

Commercial Director
Swire Pacific Offshore
Thom Payne

Thom Payne

Director - Head of Offshore Energy Services
Westwood Global Energy Group
Fazel Fazelbhoy

Fazel Fazelbhoy

Chief Executive Officer
Synergy Offshore
Capt Mohamed Al Ali

Capt Mohamed Al Ali

Senior Vice President - Offshore Logistics
ADNOC Logistics & Services
Rahul Mehrotra

Rahul Mehrotra

Director - Marketing
Shelf Drilling
Chetan Chitnis

Chetan Chitnis

Division Manager Survey
Unique Group
Vincent Weve

Vincent Weve

Managing Director / Partner
Dexter Offshore
Daniel Rizkalla

Daniel Rizkalla

Commercial Manager - MESAA Region
Inchcape Shipping Services
Gaurav Mehta

Gaurav Mehta

Director
Best Oasis Limited
Kavya Yadav

Kavya Yadav

Marketing Manager
Best Oasis Limited
Adil Al Maazmi

Adil Al Maazmi

VP Offshore Shipping & Marine Support
ADNOC Logistics & Services
Scott Middleton

Scott Middleton

Regional Sales Manager
Inmarsat Maritime
Anantha Padmanabhan Jagannathan

Anantha Padmanabhan Jagannathan

Managing Director
SeaTech Solutions Europe
Ian Norton

Ian Norton

Engine & Aftermarket Business Director UAE
Cummins Arabia
Antti Syrjanen

Antti Syrjanen

VP Portfolio Management
Thuraya Telecommunications Company
Nabil Ben Soussia

Nabil Ben Soussia

Group CCO
IEC Telecom Group
Sagar Tanksali

Sagar Tanksali

Executive Director
Seraphic Energy
Willem Moelker

Willem Moelker

Sales & Marketing Director
Albwardy Damen

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Silver Sponsors


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Media Partner


Programme

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Anticipating opportunities in a growing market

 

DAY ONE: SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2021


08:00 Registration, coffee and networking

 

09:00 Welcome and introduction from Riviera Maritime Media

Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media



09:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Opportunities and challenges in 2021/22

  • Review of the market status, challenges and opportunities
  • How the sector has changed and requirements of today’s vessel owners
  • The energy transition and what this means for offshore support vessel (OSV) owners
  • Impact of digitalisation on the industry
  • Forecasting the future

Ryan Smith, Commercial Director, Swire Pacific Offshore (Dubai) LLC



SESSION 1: INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENTS, ANALYSIS OF KEY TRENDS AND MARKET DATA

A comprehensive evaluation of industry developments over the past 12 months, status of the oil and gas markets in the region and their impact on the OSV sector.

 

09:40 Global and regional oil and gas market analysis

  • Supply and demand; key trends and drivers
  • Impact of geopolitics in the region
  • The energy transition and what this means for the Middle East
  • Forecast E&P spending in the region

Thom Payne, Head of Offshore Energy Services, Westwood Global Energy Group

 

10:00 Regional and international opportunities for OSV owners

  • Update on activity and utilisation: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar
  • Which regions will see E&P investment?
  • Opportunities in exploration, development and maintenance of existing fields
  • Are there opportunities further afield for local owners and operators?
  • Integrated logistics – a new approach to contracting?
  • Future prospects

Fazel A Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore

 

10:20 Session Q&A

10:40 Networking coffee break sponsored by Cummins Arabia

 



11:20 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The future of integrated logistics - the ADNOC L&S model

Captain Mohamed Al Ali, Senior Vice President - Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics & Services

11:40 Keynote Q&A

 


 

SESSION 2: PROSPECTS IN THE SHALLOW WATER AND IRM MARKETS AND INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Experts will assess international opportunities for OSV utilisation, and the shallow water and IRM sectors.

 

11:50 Opportunities in shallow water drilling

  • Review of new projects and activity in shallow water
  • Will exploration or development offer the most promising opportunities?
  • What vessel types will be required?
  • Future forecasts

Rahul Mehrotra, Director – Marketing, Shelf Drilling

12:10 Innovative vessel designs for shallow water operations

  • Design drivers, capacity and capability
  • Trends and drivers in the oil and gas sector
  • Developments in state-of-the-art vessels for shallow water operations
  • Future opportunities

Willem Moelker, Sales & Marketing Director, Albwardy Damen

12:30 Session Q&A

12:45 Networking lunch sponsored by Best Oasis

 

SESSION 3: OPPORTUNITIES, STATUS OF THE VESSELS MARKET AND CREWING CONSIDERATIONS

This session will review the status of the vessel markets, assess opportunities in the subsea sector and consider the crewing challenges in today’s market.

 

13:50 Autonomous survey vessels

  • Conventional vs. autonomous
  • The importance of autonomy
  • Future developments, emerging trends and advancements
  • The challenges

Chetan Chitnis, Division Manager Survey, Unique Group

14:10 Lay up of OSVs in the Middle East, re-activation and challenges

  • Market status
  • The cost of reactivating vessels
  • Understanding the challenges of reactivation
  • The future in the Middle East

Vincent Weve, Managing Director / Partner, Dexter Offshore

 

14:30 OSV crew considerations and challenges

  • Understanding today’s market and its requirements
  • Crew change challenges due to Covid-19
  • Developing effective crew manning operations
  • Safety of OSV seafarers
  • Impact automation is having on crew requirements
  • Future training requirements to ensure competency

Daniel Rizkalla, Commercial Manager – MESAA Region, Inchcape Shipping Services

 

14:50 Session Q&A

15:10 Networking coffee break sponsored by Cummins Arabia

 

SESSION 4: RECYCLING, CONTRACTING AND SUSTAINABILITY

A detailed assessment of sustainability in the offshore sector, review of the supply of offshore assets in the Middle East and is the sector ready to make significant changes to traditional contracting requirements?

 

15:50 Recycling of assets - the perspective of a cash buyer and ship recycler

  • Review of the supply of offshore assets in the recycling market
  • Today’s market and future forecasts

Gaurav Mehta, Director & Kavya Yadav, Marketing Manager, Best Oasis Limited

 

16:10 Q&A

16:15 Panel discussion: Is a step-change required in the way we do business?

  • Evolving to meet changing client and market demands
  • Is it time to redefine the role of service providers?
  • Are integrated logistics the solution?
  • What will this mean for traditional contracting agreements?
  • How can owners and operators work together more effectively for the good of all parties?

Panellists:
Adil Al Maazmi, Vice President - Integrated Planning and Performance, Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics and Services
Rahul Mehrotra, Director – Marketing, Shelf Drilling

Fazel A Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore

 

17:00 Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of day 1

 

DAY TWO: MONDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2021


08:00 Registration coffee sponsored by IEC Telecoms/Thuraya

 

09:00 Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media

Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media



09:05 iNDUSTRY LEADER’S INTERVIEW

 

A leading OSV owner will share their views and experiences as a key player in the offshore support industry.

  • Status of the offshore energy markets and impact on the OSV industry
  • Opportunities and challenges in today’s complex environment
  • Approaches to meeting zero emission aspirations
  • What does today’s service provider need to bring to the table?
  • What does the future hold?



SESSION 5: FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT AND MANAGING CREW WELFARE

This session will review the status of consolidation and restructuring across the OSV sector and approaches to managing crew welfare and wellbeing.

 

09:40 Availability of finance for the OSV sector

  • OSV market dynamics from the viewpoint of lenders and investors
  • Appetite for traditional lending and the move towards alternative finance sources
  • How to attract capital for OSV opportunities
    o Operational and financial restructurings
    o Counterparty profile and employment commitments
    o New design technologies and the growing importance of ESG

Ronan Nash, Co-founder and Partner, Safana Maritime

 

10:00 Delivering safety, welfare and mental wellbeing of mariners through technology

  • Understanding the vital role technology and connectivity plays in crew welfare
  • Impact of the global pandemic on crew welfare and wellbeing
  • Bridging the gap between health and safety on board through improved communications and connectivity
  • Future developments

Scott Middleton, Sales Director EMEA - ASPAC Offshore Energy, Inmarsat

10:20 Session Q&A

10:40 Networking coffee break sponsored by IEC Telecoms/Thuraya

 

SESSION 6: GREEN AND LEAN MARITIME OPERATIONS

This session will review alternative fuel choices, offshore communications and remote operations to enhance vessel performance.

 

11:10 Going green – the move towards alternative fuels

  • Developments in hybrid, battery, hydrogen and fuel cell technology
  • Benefits and applications in the maritime sector
  • Cost considerations
  • Operational and environmental benefits of alternative fuels
  • Which vessels and sectors are adopting which technology?

Anantha Padmanabhan Jagannathan, Managing Director, SeaTech Solutions Europe

11:30 Alternative clean technologies for marine vessels

  • Driving forces
  • Current landscape
  • Fragmentation in the market
  • Analysis and insights
  • Cummins technology and experience
  • Future considerations

Ian Norton, Engine & Aftermarket Business Director, UAE, Cummins Arabia

 

11:50 Empowering offshore communications and remote operations

  • Emerging technologies to create new standards for clean, efficient and compliant shipping
  • Drivers of remote technologies
  • Benefits and advantages of remote operations
  • Marlink’s smart network solutions enable remote operations
  • Modular and flexible solutions for the energy segment

Roger Harfouche, Regional Director – Middle East, Turkey and Africa, Marlink

 

12:10 Session Q&A

12:30 Networking lunch sponsored by ADNOC Logistics & Services

 

SESSION 7: ACCELERATION OF IoT AND EMBRACING DIGITALISATION IN THE INDUSTRY

Leading actors in the offshore industry will share their views on digitalisation, their plans for adoption and demonstrate the benefits of these game-changing technologies.

 

13:40 Case study: A move towards becoming the world’s leading digitalised energy company

  • Rationale for digitalisation
  • Transforming fleet operations
  • Fuel optimisation, vessel tracking and safety factors
  • Future plans

Antti Syrjanen, VP Portfolio Management, Thuraya Telecommunications Company

14:00 Gain competitor edge: business continuity with digital transformation

  • Satcom Trends in Offshore: pre & post-COVID
  • Challenges of going digital
  • Why to Invest in digital transformation
  • Satcom for business continuity and competitive advantage

Nabil Ben Soussia, CEO Asia, Middle East & CI, IEC Telecom Group

 

14:20 Emission reduction through lighting load optimization
Sagar Tanksali, Executive Director, Seraphic Energy


14:40 Session Q&A

15:00 Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of conference

 

*Programme subject to change/amendments

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Who's Attending

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Who’s attending

 

Companies attending to date:

ADNOC Logistics and Services
Albwardy Damen
Best Oasis Limited
Bourbon Offshore
BP Middle East LLC
Cashman Equipment Corporation
Caspian Marine Services
CS Maritime DMCC
Cummins Arabia
Dexter Offshore
GAC Gulf Agency Company
GMS (Dubai)
HFW
IEC Telecom Group
Inchcape Shipping Services
Inmarsat
Inter Gulf Marine
JOPH Oil Ghana
Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Seatex
LISCR, LLC (Dubai)
Marlink
Modutec
Mubarak Marine
P&O Maritime
P&O Maritime Logistics
Safana Maritime Leasing Company
Seaonics
SeaTech Solutions Europe
Seraphic Energy Limited
Shelf Drilling
Star Asia Shipbroking Pte
Strategic Marine Pty
Swire Pacific Offshore (Dubai)
Synergy Offshore
Thuraya
Unique Group
VesselsValue
Westwood Global Energy Group
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Venue

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Shangri-La Hotel, Dubai


Al Nojoom Ballroom, 9th Floor.

Sheikh Zayed Road
P.O. Box 75880
Dubai
U.A.E.

T: +971 (4) 343 8888, sldb@shangri-la.com
Hotel website


This hotel offers 302 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites and 126 apartments, as well as an exclusive Horizon Club with special benefits.

 

Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining with 7 restaurants and bars on-site - take an inspiring culinary journey through Asia, Europe, India and South America.

Relax and rejuvenate in the tranquil waters of the swimming pool, or take a breath and unwind at CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La.

The hotel is located only 15 minutes from Dubai International Airport and five minutes from the World Trade Centre, Dubai International Financial Centre, Downtown Dubai and Burj Khalifa.

For bedroom reservations, please contact the hotel directly - email: isabelita.gallanosa@shangri-la.com, t:
+971 4 405 2858

Whats nearby?:

The Palm Jumeirah
The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence
Emirates Golf Club
Wild Wadi Waterpark
Burj Khalifa
Dubai Mall
Mall of Emirates

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