will present insight into the challenges of connecting offshore operations in exploration, production, and drilling and well servicing projects, addressing the digital tools required, and the real-time monitoring, surveillance and optimization of production and drilling cycles.

A special focus this year will be on instant communications with well workover and servicing operations and access to maintenance records from deepwater sites.

Also addressed are offshore oil & gas projects relating to ultra-deepwater operations, fiber optic networks and the logistics of remote management and optimization of personnel and asset utilization.

The program will feature key players in the communications services arena, including operators, manufacturers, value-added resellers, distributors, and retailers, participating in round table discussions and technical presentations.

TSC and GVF again join forces to develop hard-hitting content on how key broadband solutions apply to offshore Oil & Gas, Emergency Management and Maritime applications. The event will feature a 3-day Technical Program and 2-day Exhibition.

2008 Event Brochure (PDF)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW (PDF)

Hosted by Marine Money

Where:

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, South Beach
Miami, Florida

When:

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Click HERE for details.

INMEX China has established itself as an important platform for the maritime industry. Ship building, ship repairs, marine services and engineering, offshore engineering, ports and port development are featured in this leading business event.

Where: Guangzhou, China

When: November 26-28, 2008

The Middle East is ideally placed as a key logistics hub. Investment projects are underway to deliver efficient transport and logistics infrastructures. Recent reports suggest that the Middle East will experience significant development throughout the transport and logistics industry in the immediate term.

International Freight Week is the region’s only event covering the entire transport and logistics industry. Product areas of interest include:

• Road Haulage
• Warehousing
• Rail Freight
• Air Cargo
• Containers, Tanks & Reefers
• Ports Management
• Shipping
• Logistics Services
• RFID & Technology
• Materials Handling

Where: Abu Dhabi, United Arab

When: November 23-25, 2008

When: November 17-19, 2008

It is designed for global players with a special interest in LNG special vessel construction in North Asia for discussion on the best way to construct a seaworthy, safe and affordable FLNG vessel and:

• Get an update on the current status and latest technologies available in the FLNG space
• Understand the role played by Asia in the FLNG market and the likely impacts of these vessels on price of LNG
• Gain invaluable insights to the construction of the first FLNG vessel
• Hear the industry leader and understand the challenges involved in ship-to-ship operations and technology
• Discover and evaluate the various liquefaction processes for FLNG applications and identify the selections for the construction of your ideal FLNG vessels

Where: Seoul, South Korea

When: November 17-20, 2008

When: November 17-19, 2008

The Bahamas International Maritime Conference and Trade Show is a private-public sector initiative, which will serve as a platform for showcasing the multiple facets of the country’s Maritime Industry, particularly as it relates to trans-shipment, trade, ship ownership, registry services and ship repair; as well as other areas of maritime and financial services. Please click here to read the latest Press Release about this event.

WHEN:

November 18 th (Tue) to November 21 st (Fri), 2008

WHERE:

The Westin and Sheraton at Our Lucaya , Grand Bahama Island.

ATTENDANCE:

Cruise Lines, Oil Companies, Cargo/Container ships, Car Carriers, Tug Operators, Ship and Port Management Firms, and suppliers to this Industry

FORMAT:

A two day Conference, featuring plenary and breakout sessions, panel discussions and a Trade Show, scheduled to be held over a two-day period, Wednesday and Thursday, 19 th – 20 th November, 2008. A tour of the maritime and industrial infrastructure of Grand Bahama Island scheduled for Friday, 21 st November, 2008.

* Analyse requirements for ice-class vessels and vessel operation in extremely cold climates
* Examine design principles for different propulsion solutions
* Explore technical developments for different vessel types
* Develop an understanding of ice loads and the interaction of research and development
* Understand the special considerations for deck equipment and machinery in low temperatures
* Hear about the latest developments in navigation instrumentation, routing and ice information
* Participate in interactive discussion on the key issues raised in the presentations

Featuring:

* Interactive session on propulsion in ice operations
* Discussion forum on the development of navigation related instrumentation

Why you should attend:

The maritime industry is experiencing increased opportunities to operate in ice and cold climates as the search for energy sources in remote areas expands. Alongside this increase in activity is an appreciation of the technical challenges that the maritime industry is facing in order to design, build and operate ships and offshore facilities in such harsh environments.

This two day seminar will give participants an understanding of the main technical requirements related to constructing and operating ice-going vessels and vessels operating in extremely cold conditions. In particular the seminar will:

* analyse the requirements for ice-classed vessels and vessels operating in harsh environments
* discuss the technical developments for vessels operating in ice conditions (propulsion, hull design, navigation equipment)
* examine lessons learnt from those with experience in operating in ice conditions
* include case study workshops to discuss technical developments and operating procedures

With an emphasis on case studies and facilitated discussions delegates can put their new knowledge to active use. Places are limited to ensure delegates benefit from personalised tuition. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Who should attend:

* Shipowners/operators
* Fleet managers
* Superintendents
* Surveyors
* Operations managers
* Shipyards
* Naval architects
* Marine engineers
* Ice information specialists
* Classification societies
* Maritime administrations
* Maritime academics

Where: London, UK

When: November 27-28, 2008

* Identify and create key performance indicators for your organisation
* Deliver additional shareholder value by incorporating operational KPIs that focus on successful strategy execution and continuous improvement
* Understand how to develop and manage your business through KPIs
* Apply KPIs to engage, retain and commit staff to high performance
* Learn how to align organisational processes including planning, budgeting, appraisal and capability building for exceptional performance
* Understand the financial and shareholder perspectives of KPIs and how these relate to your bottom line

FEATURING:

* Practical sessions in creating a strategy map and implementing a balanced scorecard management system to assess and improve performance

PLUS

Be amongst the first to receive InterManager’s announcement on the next phase of their Shipping KPI project from the InterManager AGM.
Why you should attend:

Lloyd’s Maritime Academy is delighted to announce KPIs for Shipping: Strategy and Performance Management, the first practical training seminar of its kind.

In this course, company managers have a unique opportunity to be leaders in their field by incorporating operational KPIs into a more comprehensive performance management framework that considers financial, customer, process and innovation measures.

Led by Dr. Photis M Panayides and Dr. Andreas Petrou, who have been personally involved in the development and implementation of KPIs and the balanced scorecard framework in the shipping/ship operating context, this course is designed to help managers understand how to develop a performance management system capable of meeting the customers’ and shareholders’ ever increasing requirements.

Based on the balanced scorecard perspective and through real cases drawn from company engagements, participants will be able to link strategy to operations by incorporating KPIs that span across the whole business.

Moreover, participants will learn how processes and systems in the organisation such as reporting, communication, appraisal/rewards, strategy review and budgeting should be aligned to create a dynamic system that encourages sustainable growth and renewal
Who should attend:

* Ship managers
* Fleet managers
* Human resource managers
* Crew managers
* Ship operations managers
* Corporate level managers
* Commercial managers
* Business development managers
* Maritime lawyers
* Superintendents
* Quality control managers

Where: London, UK

When: November 27-28, 2008