From 18:00 - late

Welcome drinks reception

Venue: Savage Garden
12th Floor, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel London, Tower of London, 7 Pepys Street, London EC3N 4AF

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Registration, coffee and networking

Welcome address from Riviera Maritime Media

Keynote address: The changing face of maritime operations in today’s offshore environment

• Opportunities in today’s market
  Challenges of vessel shortages
• New business models
• Strategies to improve competitiveness and profitability
• Sustainability and ESG considerations
• Oil & gas vs offshore wind or is there room for both?
  

The offshore energy markets and their impact on the OSV sector

• Trends and drivers in the offshore energy sector
• The need for a secure, affordable energy supply
• Opportunities for OSVs in the E&P sector
• Capex forecasts for the next 12 months
• Future forecasts

Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Senior Partner and Deputy CEO, Rystad Energy 

Exploring the global offshore rig market

• Review of the worldwide offshore drilling rig market
• How long will the growth last?
• What do the next 12 months hold?
• Opportunities for the OSV sector

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

Asset valuations

• Layup, vessel age and values
• Vessel trends and orderbook update
• Impact of resurgent activity in the oil and gas markets
• Present and future offshore market

Matthew Freeman, VP Valuation & Analytics, VesselsValue

Session Q&A

Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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Keynote address: Meeting the demands of a buoyant global energy maritime industry  

• Delivering fully integrated end-to-end services to develop and maintain offshore energy production
• Innovative world class solutions driving sustainability and decarbonisation targets
• The role of multi-functional jack-up barges in global offshore operations
• Preparing for the future

Capt Mohamed Al Ali, Senior Vice President – Offshore Logistics, ADNOC Logistics & Services

The Vessel Shortage Challenge:

• Market Overview
• Vessel Supply & Demand Outlook
• Fleet Rationalisation - Reactivation, Laid-up and Scrapping
• Global Orderbook
• Market Challenges
• Conclusion

Edward Molyneux, Managing Director and Global Head of Offshore Energy Services, Braemar

Is there a newbuild cycle on the horizon?

• Newbuilding: when will it come?
• What needs to happen to activate newbuildings?
• Which vessels are needed and where?
• Where will financing for new vessels come from?

Jesper Skjong, Analyst, Fearnley Offshore Supply AS

Session Q&A

Panel debate: How to finance the next generation of vessels

• Where will financing come from: traditional, capital markets, private equity or alternative lenders?
• Can IPOs be a solution to raising finance?
• Approach to funding in the OSV space: what are investors thinking? 
• Should investors be investing in oil and gas to help with the cost of the energy transition?
• What is the position of bankers in light of increased demand for oil and gas?
• Importance of green credentials and ESG

Solveig Frøland, Head of Maritime/Yards, Eksfin – Export Finance Norway

Truls Wiel, Head of Shipping & Offshore, Corporate Finance, Arctic Securities

Fredrik Ulstein, Vice President – European Principal Group, Oaktree Capital Management (UK) LLP

Harry Knox, Board Member, DOF

Networking lunch break in the exhibition area

SESSION 3A: Decarbonisation pathways 

SESSION 3B: Vessel design and technology

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

14:10 Aligning business objectives with zero-emissions aspirations

• Identifying which technology to invest in
• Decarbonisation and its impact upon investment decisions for new equipment on existing vessels and newbuilds
• Balancing cost and the impact of new technologies
• Influence of total cost of ownership and vessel lifetime on decision making
• Recognising the benefits of acting early

Mike Guggenheimer, President & CEO, RSC Bio Solutions 

Stream Chairman
George Horsington, Chief Offshore Officer, ABC Maritime

14:10 Retrofitting for future requirements

• What are the considerations and key drivers for retrofitting vessels?
• Costs of retrofits versus new builds
• Retrofitting vessels for future fuels
• Future-proofing vessels

Donato Agostinelli, Development Manager, Breeze Ship Design AS

14:25 Pathways to decarbonisation for a greener offshore industry

• Where do we stand? Existing solutions to maximise efficiency and reduce emissions
• 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?

Peter Gommeringer, Methanol Engine Application Engineering, Rolls-Royce Power Systems 

14:25 Considerations for new builds

• Ammonia, Methanol and Ethanol
• Fuel Gas Supply Systems for alternative fuels
• Hybrid Solutions in closed bus operations and EMS
• Integration

Jon Inge Buli, GM Technical Sales – Offshore Energy, Wärtsilä Marine

14:40 Decarbonisation through digitalisation

• How digital technologies can be used for decarbonisation seen from a propulsion providers point of view
• Empowering sustainability efforts through data-powered decision making and autonomous operation
• The importance of advanced control systems and large-scale data harvesting on future and existing vessels

Nils Arne Oeksenvaag, Sales Manager, Brunvoll

14:40 Advanced remote monitoring systems

• Tracking and analysing the performance of vessels
• Monitoring fuel consumption and sensor data, remote maintenance and more
• Benefits for the charterer
• Future developments

Johann Meyer, Managing Director, CSM Energy

14:55 Session Q&A

14:55 Future of OSV design

• Today’s considerations for tomorrow’s vessels
• What will next-generation vessels look like?
• New design considerations
• Impact of alternative fuels on vessel design

Shaurya Veer, Product Manager – Integrated Vessel Designs, IHC Offshore Energy

15:10 Panel discussion 2030 is on the horizon – is it time to speed up the decarbonisation drive? 

• Can the sector meet decarbonisation targets by 2030? 2050?
• What are the challenges? How can these be overcome?
• Fuel availability and infrastructure
• Using the technologies that are available now, and how they can be used to meet net-zero requirements
• Is the gap between ambitions and realities increasing or decreasing?

Jan-Piet Baars, Secretary, International Support Vessel Owners Association (ISOA)

Toni Stojcevski, General Manager Large Projects, Wärtsilä Marine

Dr Wei Huang, Director Global Offshore and Market Sector Lead - Offshore Support Vessels, ABS 

Capt Tom Hutchison, CEO, Montrose Port Authority

15:10 Future of OSV design

• New design considerations
• Preparing for future requirements
• Next-generation OSVs
• Impact of alternative fuels on vessel design

Steven Lee, Chief Naval Architect – Commercial Vessels, BMT

15:25 Session Q&A

15:40 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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15:40 Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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SESSION 4A: Future fuels 

SESSION 4B: Digitalisation, smart technologies and cyber security

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

16:20    Future technologies, fuels and value chains: a charterer’s view on the challenge

• Scalability and availability of alternative fuels
• The OSV segment as an enabler for new maritime hydrogen-based value chains
• What is the most likely zero emission alternative for OSVs and why?
• Which vessel profile suits which fuel

Steffen Lofnes, Advisor Low/Zero Carbon Logistics Solutions, Equinor

Stream Chairman
George Horsington, Chief Offshore Officer, ABC Maritime

16:20 Maritime 4.0: the future of the industry

• Harnessing digitalisation to reduce operating costs, optimise operations and lower emissions
• Key drivers for adopting digital solutions
• How digital technologies are driving smart operations 
• Integrating solutions and planning for future technologies

John Roger Nesje, Sales Director Europe, SEAM AS

16:35 MS NH3 Kraken: world’s first vessel powered by ammonia

• A powerful, clean energy solution that is affordable, accessible, and storable
• Enabling the shipping industry to completely decarbonise
• Offshore fleets are first movers and have started to adopt Amogy’s technology

Jeremy Mazzilli, VP Commercial Europe, Amogy Norway

16:35 Data and connectivity: shaping the future of smart OSVs

• The role of automation and smart technologies in driving operational efficiency, carbon reduction and cost savings
• Accessing, analysing and acting on real-time information will be critical to the performance of vessels
• What’s needed to create a highly connected environment?

Eric Griffin, Vice President Offshore Energy & Fishing -Maritime, Inmarsat

16:50 Data + collaboration = emission reductions

• How 100+ vessels came together to save several thousand tons of CO2, and other recent industry examples where smart use of data has led to significant reductions in emissions footprint
• Quality data is an enabler to succeed with decarbonisation...and it might not be as complex as you think. A few friendly tips to jumpstart your data-driven decarb journey
• The unique characteristics of OSVs call for the right digital solutions

Sindre Bornstein, VP Commercial Decarbonisation, VPS

17:05 Case study: Harnessing the full potential of energy storage onboard an existing OSV fleet

• Comparison with standard hybrid OSV battery package and extended battery system installation
• Extended utilisation with larger system capacity
• Reduced impact on the local environment

Ronny Pål Kvalsvik, Chief Commercial Officer, Rem Offshore

17:05 Shifting tides: trends and recent issues highlighted from CyberOwl and HFW October survey

• Cyber attacks have cost organisations on average US$550K over the last three years
• The average cost of a ransom payment is US$3.2m
• Over 75% of incidents require response actions that involve the crew
• Any points on issues post survey eg. Israel/Red Sea

Russell Kempley, Chief Propositions Officer, CyberOwl

Henry Clack, Associate, HFW

17:20 Session Q&A

Pre-dinner drinks reception

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Industry Dinner and OSJ Awards
Dress code: smart business attire

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

Knut Boe, Senior Vice President - Subsea Projects, TechnipFMC

Geopolitical trends in an uncertain world  

• Overview of recent geopolitical events and what impact these are having on the offshore arena
• Understanding the potential short and long-term impacts of sanctions on the offshore industry
• Navigating new unknowns
• Strategies for ensuring energy security and the need to diversify energy sources

Peter Aylott, Director of Policy, UK Chamber of Shipping 

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
• How does ESG affect your business?
• Identify risk and opportunities for high quality ESG reporting
• The way forward for ESG in the offshore space

Session Q&A

Panel debate: Meet the energy companies
This panel session will provide a unique opportunity to hear from the offshore oil and gas community addressing some of the biggest issues facing the sector in today’s market.

• Addressing the challenge of an ageing fleet in a tight market
• How much do you value the most technically advanced vessels?
• Charterer’s view of today’s market – what impact does a rising market have and what are you doing about it?
• What role can energy companies play in driving newbuilds?
• View on what the fuel of the future will be
• What will contracts look like going forward, in light of the heavy investment needed?

Networking coffee break in the exhibition area

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South America and Gulf of Mexico

Diego A. Aguilar, Chief Strategy Officer, ENAV-Offshore

Brazil

Jens Behrendt, Director, Clarksons Brazil

North Sea and northern Europe

Middle East

Ibrahim Abdulla M I Al-Derbasti, EVP, Milaha Offshore & Marine

West Africa

Adedoyin Afun, Partner, Bloomfield

Asia Pacific 

Mili Verma, S&P Broker, M3 Marine Offshore Brokers Pte Ltd

Session Q&A

Networking lunch break in the exhibition area

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Opportunities for vessels in offshore wind and offshore floating wind

• Status of the offshore wind sector

• Opportunities in the offshore wind and floating wind markets
• Will the offshore wind market see new vessels come into play?
• Technical and commercial drivers and what they mean
• What does the future hold?

Philip Lewis, Director Research, Intelatus Global Partners

Panel debate: Current considerations for the future of the offshore wind sector 

• Impact of global energy trends and demand on future offshore wind developments
• Environmental considerations and public acceptance
• Challenges for the supply chain, project lead times and profitability of the sector
• Cost inflation and interest rates impacting developers and supply chain.
• Competing for tonnage: how will the offshore wind sector fare against oil and gas in a resurgent market?
• Impact of Chinese stakeholders

Arnstein Eknes, Segment Director - OSV & Special Ships, DNV

Norman Skillen, General Manager UK & Ireland, Jan De Nul Group

Philip Lewis, Director Research, Intelatus Global Partners

Eleanor Martin, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright

OSV owners’ panel: Preparing for the future: ensuring stabilisation and growth
Now the downturn is over, we need to prepare for stabilisation and growth. A panel of the industry’s leading vessel owners will share their views on what the next 12-24 months will look like.

• Impact of cost inflation and interest rates on the supply chain and financing
• Where are the growth markets and commercial opportunities?
• Balancing OSV supply and demand
• Labour shortages creating a bottleneck for projects and hindering development in the industry: what needs to be done?
• How are the energy transition and decarbonisation targets impacting business decisions?
• Outlook for the future

Danial Kaabi, CEO, Sea Horizon Offshore Marine Services

Quintin V. Kneen, President & CEO, Tidewater International

Michael Gordon, Group Commercial Director, North Star 

John Gellert, President & CEO, SEACOR Marine

Markus DeJonge, Vice President Offshore Mobile Solutions, Projects & SubSea, ADNOC Logistics & Services   

Chairman’s concluding remarks and close