Conference overview

The inaugural European Dynamic Positioning Conference has been designed to address the key issues facing owners and operators of ships and rigs, ship and DP system designers, drilling contractors, class, equipment manufacturers and service providers in the development and operation of DP systems in the offshore oil field sector.

The European Dynamic Positioning Conference
The European Dynamic Positioning Conference has been developed in response to calls from the industry for a dedicated international DP event based in Europe and focusing on dynamic positioning in the offshore market sector.

Sessions in The European Dynamic Positioning Conference will feature speakers from users of DP, including shipowners, international organisations involved in developing DP guidelines, independent experts, equipment design firms and service providers, presenting papers which are kept to a 20 minute duration.

The timetable also provides for lively question and answer sessions between the panel and the floor. The proceedings are chaired by David Foxwell, editor of Offshore Support Journal, who draws upon many years of experience in the maritime industry to oversee the knowledgeable and informative discussions.

Following keen interest from the OSV industry in DP sessions at the now well established Annual OSJ Conference, and demand from the industry for a dedicated event focusing on this fast-growing and highly important sector of the market, the European Dynamic Positioning Conference will examine the wide range of issues facing DP operators in the oil field sector, from DP training, the current shortage of DP personnel, use of simulators as a training aid, DP for heavy-lift operations, incident reporting, statistics, FMEA, machinery systems, thrusters, trends/changes in satellite based services, and the role of acoustic and INS.

Other than an exceptional programme of presentations and debate, the key to a successful event is the networking and social opportunities it offers and here we do not intend to disappoint with a pre-conference drinks reception, networking lunch and coffee breaks throughout the event.

Where: London, England

When: July 7, 2009

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Conference overview

In collaboration with Nor-Shipping 2009, the OSJ Conference at Nor-Shipping is a one-day programme focusing on using technology to meet the evolving requirements of oil companies, and how operators of offshore support vessels can make use of this to provide a competitive advantage, work more cost-effectively and efficiently, win new business, enhance the bottom line, and make life at sea safer.

OSJ Conference at Norshipping

Riviera Maritime Media Ltd has responded to the need for a long-overdue event which focuses entirely on OSV technology. In an industry where advances have been rapid and pioneering to keep pace with demand, the time and location for discussing the opportunities that new technology offers and the challenges to be overcome could not be better.

Held in partnership with Nor-Shipping, the one-day conference aims to attract an international audience of representatives from oil majors, shipowners, ship operators, ship designers, shipbuilders, regulators, equipment and service providers, many of whom are expected to attend Nor-Shipping specifically for the conference.

The event will build on the Offshore Support Journal’s well respected Annual OSJ Conference and will follow the proven format of 20 minute presentations by a selected panel of industry heavyweights – including input from shipowners – followed by a lively debate on the key issues and the potential solutions which may have a direct impact on your business.

This is the ideal opportunity to combine your visit to Nor-Shipping with an event specifically concentrating on your business area.

Where: Lillestrom, Norway

When: June 11, 2009

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Conference overview

The inaugural Marine Electronics & Communications Conference, held in partnership with Nor-Shipping 2009, has a one-day programme taking an in-depth look at two major issues in ship operation today – implementing effective high bandwidth communication and preparing for the e-navigation revolution.

Marine Electronics and Communications Conference 2009

The programme is specifically designed to attract a high quality audience, with separately bookable morning and afternoon sessions and a line-up of respected industry figures tackling key questions on best practice for deploying advanced shipboard communication and the practicalities of implementing safe and effective e-navigation. The 20-minute speaker slots delivered by a wide spectrum of industry stakeholders, including shipowners and operators, will be followed by structured and stimulating debate allowing full audience participation. The event offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the discussion, to learn, and to determine the way forward for the industry and for your own business.

The conference, held in partnership with Nor-Shipping, aims to attract an international audience of representatives from shipowners, ship operators, shipbuilders, equipment and service providers who will attend as part of their Nor-Shipping visit or specifically for the conference itself.

We look forward to seeing you at the event.

Where: Lillestrom, Norway

When: June 10, 2009

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The Norwegian Hosted Buyers Programme

Conveniently arranged for leading maritime industry figures attending Nor-Shipping, the Norwegian Hosted Buyers Programme takes place in Oslo on 8 June 2009, the day before the exhibition officially opens. Hosted in association with the eminent industry organisation NME (the Association of Norwegian Maritime Exporters), the programme will follow the same proven format as the successful Gastech LNG World Shipping Hosted Buyers Programme.

Bringing together key buyers and sellers for private meetings in one place, and alongside a major industry exhibition like Nor-Shipping, is both time and cost effective for the attendees.

Take the opportunity to forge business links that can only be achieved from individual face-to-face meetings between buyers and sellers.

Your meetings schedules are designed to achieve the following at a time when efficiencies are essential:
• enrich existing or new business relations
• meet corporate demands
• enable huge savings on time, human resources and money spent on global travel.

Why arrange your appointments all over the world when we can bring them all together for you in one place?

By matching key buyers and sellers for a series of one-to-one business meetings, the Hosted Buyers Programme 2009 offers an unrivalled forum for big industry names to meet and do business together.

Take the opportunity to forge business relations that can only be achieved from individual face to face meetings with key decision makers.

Your meetings schedules are designed to achieve the following:

• enrich existing or new business relations
• meet corporate demands
• enable huge savings on time, human resources and money expended on global travel.

Our programme offers buyers the opportunity to compete with their peers for the best deal from suppliers, and sellers the opportunity to better understand and deliver to the needs of new and existing clients.

The 3rd Gastech LNG World Shipping Hosted Buyers Programme takes place on Sunday 24 May 2009, the day before the opening of Gastech 2009 in Abu Dhabi. Places are limited so register your interest now.

Can you afford to miss this event?
From past attendees feedback:
• 100% said the event met their objectives
• 91% intend to return to the event in 2009
• 91% considered the event to be excellent value for money

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The Annual Marine Propulsion Conference
Conference overview

The Annual Marine Propulsion Conference 2009 will really address the operational challenges facing ship operators today. Designed by industry for industry, the innovative event format makes it must attend for anyone whose business involves marine propulsion.

Following the resounding success of the inaugural event in 2008, the Annual Marine Propulsion Conference returns to London in 2009 with an exceptional programme of presentations and networking opportunities designed for industry professionals like you. We have listened to feedback from last year’s attendees and used our daily interaction with the market to put together two days of topical and original papers that directly address the operational challenges facing ship operators today – and that will be delivered by the speakers that you want to listen to.

The well-received conference format of last year will be continued. Each session panel over the two days will feature a paper from at least one world class shipowner/operators alongside experts from OEMs, government, industry representative bodies and academia. This formula – with the shipowner at the heart – provides for lively and stimulating debate on the practical challenges faced across a wide range of operational issues. The information and insights shared will have a direct relevance for your company and the decisions that you make in the future.

To satisfy demand the programme is complimented by excellent networking and social events, including pre-conference drinks reception, pre-dinner drinks, Gala Dinner, and refreshment breaks during the conference which are held within a dedicated exhibition space.

With over 250 delegates expected to attend, the second Annual Marine Propulsion Conference is the international must-attend event for anyone involved in this sector.

We look forward to warmly welcoming you, whether a past delegate or a new delegate, in London on 11-12 March 2009.

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The Annual OSJ Conference 2009

Uniquely each conference session brings together all stakeholders – oil majors, leading naval architects, shipbuilders, shipowners, equipment manufacturers and industry associations – in order to gather intelligence, network with other industry leaders, and get practical answers to the key issues impacting the industry today.

In common with all Riviera Maritime Media events, the conference programme has been tailor-made to address the specific needs of its audience, and incorporates cutting edge papers as well as outstanding networking and social opportunities to ensure delegates have a productive and enjoyable time.

The Annual OSJ Conference 2009 is destined to once again become the annual international meeting point for all those involved in the sector.

Where: London, UK

When: February 24-25, 2009

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