Offshore Support Journal Conference, Asia 2024




Growing demand, tight availability, robust outlook
OSJ Asia, the premier annual event for the offshore energy and offshore vessels sector, returns to Singapore on 17-18 September 2024.
The Asia Pacific region is witnessing increased energy demand, which is driving extensive offshore exploration and production activities. Consequently, there is a huge increase in the demand for OSVs to service these projects. Growth in the region is not only driven by traditional oil and gas activity, but increased interest in the offshore wind sector is also driving demand for more versatile platform supply vessels. Where will these assets come from?
OSJ Asia offers a unique platform for key stakeholders to discuss and debate trends and drivers, the challenges that come with a booming industry, while sharing their experiences and knowledge, aiding development in this complex and dynamic industry.
The two-day programme will focus on the opportunities and challenges in the local and international offshore sector. Expert speakers will provide a comprehensive insight into todays’ energy markets, vessel shortages, supply and demand, opportunities in the subsea and offshore wind sectors and energy transition.
The issues to be addressed by leading players in the OSV sector include:
- The challenge of increasing demand and dwindling supply
- What will utilisation and day rates look like over the next 6-12 months?
- When will the industry see the next phase of newbuilds?
- Is competitive financing still available?
- Developments in automated and smart OSVs
- What does the OSV of the future look like?
Gold Sponsors:
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Enquiries
For sponsorship, branding, exhibition and other promotional enquiries, please contact Kym Tan, kym.tan@rivieramm.com or call at +65 9456 3165.
All Speakers

David Sheret

Vivek Khabya

Jon Tan

Adren Siow

Ernest Loh

Aditya Grover

Morten Haugan

Kalpana Seethepalli

Arnstein Eknes

Ben Darrington

Peter Solvang

David Boggs

Ian Chung

Eric Griffin

Justin Tan

Mili Verma

Jamalludin Obeng

Jan-Viggo Johansen

Bingrong Ng

Todd Jensen

Stuart Edgar

Arnaud Dianoux

George Philip

Sugiman Layanto

Panithi Boonchokhirunmetha

Chew Xiang Yu

Ali Susanto

Chan Eng Yew

Joanne Ang

Tom Zachariassen

Wu Shengwei

Diego Alonso Aguilar Lopez

Amzah Hassan

Sanjay Verma

Thom Payne

George Kypraios
Programme
Growing demand, tight availability, robust outlook
DAY ONE | TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2024
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters / Authors |
08:30 | Registration, coffee and networking | |
09:40 | Welcome address from Riviera | Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
09:50 |
Keynote address - Towards a greener sustainable maritime future
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Bingrong Ng, Director (Decarbonisation Planning and Infrastructure), Maritime Decarbonisation Division, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) |
SESSION 1: MARKET UPDATES: OFFSHORE ENERGY, RIG AND OSV ACTIVITY
Leading industry analysts will share their views on the status of the offshore energy markets, regional and global rig activity and their implications for the OSV sector.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
10:10 |
Global energy markets review
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Thom Payne, Head of Offshore Energy Services, Westwood Global Energy Group |
10:30 |
Examining the offshore rig market: meeting future demand
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Morten Haugan, Managing Director, Rigs, Clarksons Singapore Pte. Limited |
10:50 |
Status and opportunities for OSV owners
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Mili Verma, Senior Broker, M3 Marine |
11:10 |
Q&A |
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11:30 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 2: ESG, SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCING AND CONTRACTING
Financing remains the biggest challenge facing the OSV sector today. Understanding the importance of sustainability and ESG. Is it time to change our approach to contracting?
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
12:10 |
Prioritising ESG in the maritime sector
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Kalpana Seethepalli, Director of ESG for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Deutsche Bank AG |
12:30 |
Panel session: Financing the next generation of vessels
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Panellists:
Ian Chung, Partner, HFW
George Kypraios, Chief Executive, Yefira Consulting Pte Ltd
Tom Zachariassen, Partner & Head of Asia Pacific, Transport Capital
Diego Alonso Aguilar Lopez, Chairman & CEO, VERDE Maritime
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13:10 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
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14:10 |
Industry spotlight: Opportunities and challenges for OSV owners 2024-2030
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Justin Tan, Chief Operating Officer - Offshore & Marine, Kim Heng |
14:30 |
Adopting a new approach to contracting in an evolving market
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Jamalludin Obeng, President, Malaysia OSV Owners’ Association (MOSVA) |
SESSION 3: GROWTH SECTORS: FPSOs, SUBSEA AND CREW BOATS
Key experts will assess areas of growth including opportunities in the FPSO and subsea sector as well as an increasing demand for crew boats to service both oil and gas and wind markets.
Time |
Session/Paper |
Presenters/Authors |
14:45 |
FPSOs in Southeast Asia |
David Boggs, Managing Director, Energy Maritime Associates Pte Ltd |
15:00 |
Subsea market review: a flourishing market
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David Sheret, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Archer Knight (Holdings) Limited |
15:15 |
Crew boats as ‘chopper swappers’
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George Philip, General Manager, Group Commercial and Fleet, Penguin International |
15:30 |
Q&A |
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15:45 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 4: POWERING A SUSTAINABLE MARITIME SECTOR
Singapore is a world leader in maritime innovation. Leading actors in this space will discuss how the maritime sector is advancing, reviewing local initiatives, port electrification, hybrid and all-electric vessels and the role sustainable fuel options will play in the future energy mix.
Time |
Session/Paper |
Presenters/Authors |
16:20 |
The realities of delivering clean maritime operations
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Sanjay Verma, Director - Decarbonisation Solutions, Asia, Wärtsilä Singapore |
16:40 |
Case study: Hydromover - Singapore’s first fully electric cargo vessel |
Jan-Viggo Johansen, Managing Director, marinEV |
17:00 |
FUEL CELL Application for OSV |
Wu Shengwei, Head, Engineering, Vallianz Holdings |
17:20 |
Panel session: The infrastructure and fuel availability debate
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Panellists:
Wu Shengwei, Head, Engineering, Vallianz Holdings
Sanjay Verma, Director - Decarbonisation Solutions, Asia, Wärtsilä Singapore
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18:00 |
Chairman’s closing remarks followed by drinks reception |
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19:30 |
End of day 1 |
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DAY TWO | WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2024
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
08:30 | Registration, coffee and networking | |
09:00 | Welcome address from Riviera |
Edwin Lampert, Executive Editor & Head of Business Relations, Riviera Maritime Media |
SESSION 5: REGIONAL UPDATES
Rig, OSV and subsea vessel demand remains strong across the region. Leading experts will assess the key regions of E&P activity, opportunities in deepwater, renewables and decommissioning and provide insights into the opportunities for vessel owners.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
09:10 |
Malaysia |
Adren Siow, President, Association of Marine Industries of Malaysia (AMIM) |
09:25 |
Australia |
Stuart Edgar, Executive General Manager - Vessel Services, MMA Offshore |
09:40 |
Indonesia |
Sugiman Layanto, Managing Director, PT Wintermar Offshore Marine |
09:55 |
Taiwan |
Ben Darrington, Chief Operating Officer, Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) |
10:10 |
Thailand |
Panithi Boonchokhirunmetha, Project Manager, Prima Marine Public Company Limited |
10:25 |
Q&A |
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10:45 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
SESSION 6: NEW VESSEL DESIGNS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEXT-GENERATION OSVs
This session will review the latest innovations in vessel design and delve into the world of digitalisation, smart technology, data and connectivity.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
11:30 |
Latest design trends for offshore oil and gas vessels and offshore windfarm vessels |
Arnstein Eknes, Segment Director OSV and Special Ships, DNV |
11:50 |
Enhancing fuel efficiency through innovation and optimisation |
Chan Eng Yew, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic Marine (S) Pte Ltd Chew Xiang Yu, Director Mobile Business APAC, Commercial, Rolls-Royce Solutions Asia |
12:10 |
Maritime 4.0: the future of the industry
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Amzah Hassan, Regional Lead - Digital and Decarbonisation AMEA, VPS |
12:30 |
Data and connectivity: shaping the future of smart OSVs
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Eric Griffin, Vice President - Offshore Energy, Inmarsat Maritime |
12:50 |
Unlocking efficiency: the vital role of humans in maritime digitalisation Analysis of the best approach to get toward digital projects and the importance of the human element to achieve great results. This will include:
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Arnaud Dianoux, Founder and Managing Director, Opsealog |
13:10 |
Q&A |
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13:30 |
Networking lunch in the exhibition area |
SESSION 7: OFFSHORE WIND
Demand for offshore wind in the region shows no sign of abatement. Activity continues to thrive with the region hosting the world’s largest offshore wind projects. This session will assess the status of the offshore wind sector, impact of vessel shortages, next-generation vessels and getting to grips with cabotage rules in the region.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
14:40 |
Offshore wind market update
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Todd Jensen, Senior Offshore Energy Market Analyst, Maritime Strategies International Ltd |
15:00 |
Operating in the offshore wind space: a vessel owner’s perspective
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Ethan Wang, Chief Operating Officer, IOG |
15:20 |
Q&A |
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15:35 |
Networking coffee break in the exhibition area |
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SESSION 8: INNOVATIONS TO OPTIMISE FLEET OPERATIONS
Hear from the sectors innovators on the latest developments in performance management systems leading to enhanced fleet operations and efficiencies.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
16:15 |
Digital solutions for smart offshore support vessels
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Jon Tan, Managing Director, Ascenz Marorka |
16:30 |
Innovations in fleet/vessel DP management systems |
Peter Solvang, Managing Director / Founder, DP & Marine Assurance Norway AS |
16:45 |
Q&A |
SESSION 9: INDUSTRY LEADERS’ PANEL SESSION
The sector’s leading experts will share their view and experiences of issues impacting their business.
Time | Session/Paper | Presenters/Authors |
17:00 |
Industry leaders’ panel session:
Preparing for stabilisation and growth during a ‘super cycle’
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Panellists:
Stuart Edgar, Executive General Manager - Vessel Services, MMA Offshore
Vivek Khabya, Managing Director, Arus Jaya Oil & Gas Pte Ltd |
17:40 |
Chairman’s concluding remarks and close of conference |
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* Programme subject to change / amendments
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Conference Sponsorship Overview
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2024 Exhibition:
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Who's Attending
Who’s Attending:
ABB H2 OFFSHORE |
MARITIME STRATEGIES INTERNATIONAL ASIA NAM CHEONG INTERNATIONAL |
Advisory Panel
Advisory Panel
Mark Kachouh Managing Director, Middle East All Energy Services (AES)
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Florent Kirchhoff Chief Executive Officer Britoil Offshore Services Pte Ltd |
Arnstein Ecknes Segment Director, OSV & Special Ships DNV
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Captain Mike Meade Chief Executive Officer and Director M3 Marine Group Pte Ltd |
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David Ross
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James Tham Managing Director Penguin International |
Joanne Ang Managing Director – Asia Pacific Tidewater |
Elisa Woodward Director – Engineering, New Building and Technology |
Thom Payne Westwood Global Energy Group
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Tickets & Venue
Ticket Information
Standard rate - Sing$2900.00 plus GST
Delegate package includes: • Access to our live conference sessions • Delegate pack • Coffees and refreshments • Lunches • Drinks reception
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Maritime Cluster Fund (MCF)
MCF Training Grant is available for eligible participants. Click here for more information.
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Venue
Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverview
Jubliee Ballroom
382 Havelock Road
Singapore 169629
t: +65 6732 9922
Directions
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Featuring stylish guestrooms and suites with contemporary designs, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic city or river views. With an outdoor pool, all-day dining restaurant, two 24-hour fitness centres and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Singapore, Riverside has all the fundamental needs for your business trip.
Amenities and some local attractions:
Gym & Pool
Clarke Quay
Orchard Road Shopping and Entertainment District
Singapore Science Park
National Museum of Singapore and Singapore Art Museum
Asian Civilisations Museum
Singapore Flyer
Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
Gardens by the Bay
Shopping
Nightlife
The Legends Golf & Country (Golf) Club