• What will the next five years look like?
• Investment opportunities in new markets
• What does the energy transition mean for the OSV sector?

Global and regional oil and gas market analysis

• Global offshore update
  -    E&P spending
  -    Drilling and field development activity
• Global OSV market status
  -    Fleet utilisation
  -    Fleet age profile and forward fleet dynamics (scrapping and newbuilds)
  -    Expected forward development in rates on regional basis 

Status and opportunities in the OSV sector

• Trends in S&P activity, utilisation and asset values
• Demand is outpacing supply: how should we play in a bullish market?
• Order book update and yard activity
• When will the next newbuild cycle be?
• Is the industry re-investable yet?

Evaluating the subsea sector: opportunities and challenges

• Status of the market and sector drivers
• Analysis of the existing subsea fleet: are there sufficient vessels available to meet the forecasted growth?
• Where will the vessel shortages be?
• Subsea vessels under construction
• What does the next 12 months look like?

Q&A

Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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Financing in the Middle East maritime space

• What makes the market investable, what are the institutional investors looking for? 
• Will sufficient capital (debt & equity) be available for the OSV market?
• Who will replace traditional lenders?
• Does the ESG and decarbonisation drive risk the outlook for a bright future for the OSV market?

Prioritising ESG in today’s maritime world

• What should ESG mean to an organisation?
• Why is ESG important to the maritime industry?
• Benefits of adopting an ESG strategy and the current status of adoption
• What are the key drivers of ESG in the marine industry?
• How does ESG affect your business?
• Identify and assess relevant risks and their impact on ESG reporting
• The way forward for ESG in the offshore space

A snapshot of the operator issues in a rising market

• Existing contracts
• New contracts
• New (old) markets
• Rising operational and capital costs 

Q&A

Networking lunch in the exhibition area

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Time  

Session/Paper

Presenters/Authors 

13:50

Overview and outlook of the offshore jack-up market 

• Status of the market: Middle Eastern demand for jack-up rigs
• Trends and drivers
• Rates in the region
• Future availability 

14:10

Technology advances in new rig designs and options

• Hybrid options
• Energy-efficient versions
• Advances in self-propelled jack-ups 

Franck Jaussaud, Managing Director, Jacking Solutions International

14:30

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 

14:50

Fast supply intervention vessels (FSIV)

• Market update
• Benefits of using a FSIV
• Future prospects 

Andrew McGregor, Vice President – International, SEACOR Marine 

15:10

Q&A

15:30

Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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Session/Paper

Presenters/Authors 

16:10

Navigating the energy transition in offshore segments 

Operational needs and total cost of ownership dictate future energy source mixes for offshore segments. Cat Marine will share insights and considerations in selecting technologies that help move customers to a better, more sustainable world. From engine-based energy substitution, using lower carbon intensity fuels, to battery – and hybrid – technologies, Cat Marine offers a range of products that can support customers’ sustainability journeys today, tomorrow and in the future. 

Marinus Jansen, Global Marine Technology Steward, Caterpillar Marine 

16:30

Pathways to decarbonisation for the offshore industry

• Immediate steps to maximise efficiency and reduce emissions with existing solutions
• Sustainable and decarbonised fuel alternatives. What role will methanol play
• Methanol engine technology for the offshore industry
• Securing investments by designing new ships ‘methanol-ready’ and upgrading existing vessels. What needs to be considered?
  

Sebastian Schwarz, Application Engineering Manager – Commercial Marine & Offshore, Rolls-Royce Solutions / Al Masaood

16:45

Biofuels and why these offer a viable green transition for shipping

Pradeep Dias, Sales Manger - Middle East & Africa, VPS

17:00 

Data-driven OSV fuel efficiency

• How expensive is it to run OSV vessels today
• Strategies for optimising fuel consumption in the OSV industry
• Equipping vessels for better fuel consumption
• Working with data providers to build a solid data ecosystem
• How to start reducing consumption and cutting emissions from a data standpoint
  

17:15

Q&A

17:40

Chairman’s closing remarks followed by drinks reception

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18:45

End of drinks reception

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

Keynote address: OSV requirements on EPC projects

• The role of contractors enabling projects in today’s market
  
• Active and upcoming projects for SURF, pipeline, construction/installation
• Experiences and expectations with working with NOCs and charterers within Middle East
• Contractor requirements
• Future prospects

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Qatar 

West Africa

Q&A

Networking coffee in the exhibition area

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Maritime 4.0: the future of the industry

• Harnessing digitalisation, big data and AI to optimise operations and lower emissions
• Key drivers for adopting digital solutions
• How digital technologies are driving smart operations in the Middle East
• Integrating solutions and planning for future technologies
• New technologies on the horizon
  

Dennis Winterswijk, Regional Director EMEA, Maritime, Inmarsat Marine

Integration and innovation: steering towards a greener horizon

• Efficiency through Integration
• Data value chain optimisation
• Pioneering energy optimisation in maritime operations
• Operational excellence and cultural transformation
• Innovating future solutions with remote operations
  

Create a data centralised platform towards preventive actions

• Key steps to prepare your digital journey
• Preventive actions through integrations, data processing and analytics
• Two (2) shipowners’ testimonials 
  

Rémy Ausset, CCO, DigitAll Ocean

Aditya Kaushik, Director of Information Communication Technology (ICT), ZMI Holdings

Q&A

Panel discussion: OSV industry leaders in the spotlight
Join our panel of industry leaders for an insightful, thought-provoking, interactive session where they will share their perspectives on key industry issues spanning:

• Where are the growth markets and commercial opportunities?
• When will the next round of newbuilding happen?
• Addressing the seafarer shortages across the industry
• Approaches to meeting zero-emissions aspirations
• What does the future hold? 

Andrew McGregor, Vice President – International, SEACOR Marine 

Fazel Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore

Vivek Khabya, Managing Director, Wootz Global Group

Danial Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer, Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services

Ahmad Obeid, Regional Commercial Manager (Middle East, East Africa and Indian Subcontinent), Tidewater Marine

Capt Alex Brykalov, Vice President Commercial, ADNOC Logistics & Services

Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of conference

Networking lunch break in the exhibition area

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