3rd Annual Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Middle East 2014, the Largest OSV event in the Middle East, will be held in Dubai from 22-25 September. Network with regional and global industry leaders and get the latest updates.

1. IBC
MARITIME
3rd Annual
MIDDLE EAST
Unlocking New Opportunities in the
World’s Largest Offshore Market
22 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI, U.A.E.
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS
H.E. Khamis Buamim
Chairman,
Drydocks World & Maritime World, UAE
Middle East OSV Market
Vivek Seth
Chief Executive Officer,
Halul Offshore, UAE
Keep OSV Operations Cost Effective
Edgar Espinosa
Vice President – Sales and Business Development,
Bumi Armada Bhd, Malaysia
Commercial Strategies for
Middle East
Florent Kirchhoff
General Manager,
Swire Pacific Offshore (Dubai) LLC
Commercial Strategies for
Middle East
Easa Al Sarkal
Vice President, Logistics,
Zakum Development Company
(ZADCO), UAE
Nigeria’s OSV Scenario
Aju Uzodimma O
OSV Manager,
Shell Nigeria
Exploration and Production
“Development of business partnership is the key to sustainable
business opportunities in any industry and
IBC Asia offers such opportunities, one
should be taken advantage of”
Aju Uzodimma O,
Bonga Materials Coordinator & OSV Manager,
Shell Nigeria

2. 3rd Annual
MIDDLE EAST
Easa Al Sarkal
Vice President, Logistics,
Zakum Development
Company (ZADCO),
UAE
Lanyard Sponsor: Corporate Gift Sponsor: Table Top Sponsors: Presentation Sponsors:
Media Partners:
MORE NETWORKING
OPPORTUNITIES!
International Marketing Partner:
IBC
MARITIME
22 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI, U.A.E.
The Largest OSV Event in the Middle East is Back!
World ils
Regional and Global Industry Leaders
Edgar Espinosa
Vice President – Sales
and Business
Development,
Bumi Armada Bhd,
Malaysia
Basant Konat
President & COO,
Aries Offshore Inc,
US
Capt. Guy Odell
Regional Manager
– MEA,
Jaya Holdings Limited
Vivek Seth
Chief Executive Officer,
Halul Offshore, UAE
Abdallah Chehab
Operation General
Manager,
Marine Capabilities
(Marcap) LLC, UAE
Capt Farhad P Patel
Director,
Sharaf Shipping
Agency, UAE
Aju Uzodimma O
Bonga Materials
Coordinator & OSV
Manager,
Shell Nigeria
Exploration and
Production
H.E. Khamis Buamim
Chairman,
Drydocks World &
Maritime World,
UAE
Jan Solemslie
Senior Vice President,
Offshore Finance,
DVB Group Merchant
Bank Asia Ltd,
Singapore
Mansour Kashfi
President,
Kashex International
Petroleum Consulting
Fazel Fazelbhoy
Chief Executive Officer,
Synergy Offshore,
UAE
James Willn
Lawyer,
Stephenson Harwood
Middle East LLP
“Great Networking & Good Knowledge”
Rasheed Yussuf, Chairman,
Phyllis Brown Offshore Support Limited
Online
Networking
Tool
See who is attending,
send/receive messages and
make appointments
before and after
the event.
Conference
Cocktail
5 pm, 23 September,
Tuesday
Here is another opportunity
to make the most of being
at our conference.
Welcome
Reception
6 pm - 8 pm,
22 September, Monday
Extended networking
opportunities in a relaxed
setting. Please confirm your
attendance in the
registration page.
Special
Team Benefits
Send your team to optimize
your investment in the region’s
largest OSV Conference. Refer
to the registration page for
pricing benefits.
Plus 2
Workshops
Pre-Conference Workshop:
Offshore Crewing
and Manning
Post-Conference Workshop:
OSV Chartering
Disputes
Rod Westwood
Associate Director,
Douglas-Westwood,
UK
What’s New in 2014?
Florent Kirchhoff
General Manager,
Swire Pacific Offshore
(Dubai) LLC
OSV Market opportunities and trends in Middle East
Global shipbuilding market outlook and future trends
Latest updates on IRAN oil and gas market and opportunities for offshore vessels sector
Meeting local content and cabotage requirements in Africa- Investment and partnership opportunities
Outlook on the forecast growth of subsea sector
New market segments for OSV companies and lift boats, subsea and accommodation barges
Case study – Logistics needs for offshore support in Middle East
Regional spotlight on Gulf of Mexico and Caspian Sea
“Very good event. Very good knowledge & perspectives about local content.”
Ray Maza, Business Development Manager, Tidewater Subsea LLC
Produced by: Supporting Organisation:
Maritime
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3. The Largest OSV E
Offshore projects continue to grow in size throughout the Middle East region. The oil and gas industry is
looking further and deeper offshore, as projects continue to expand in size and capital spend. New
investments, high spec vessel requirements and developing technology are ensuring a prosperous future
ahead for the sector.
With a focus on the region’s offshore hotspots, The 3rd Annual OSV Middle East conference will also
explore key global trends, strategies for entering into new vessel segments, and commercial directions for
today’s market.
Offshore Crewing and Manning
The manning and crewing issue is becoming even more challenging as the booming
offshore oil and gas industry continues to get backed up by strong exploration and
production investment. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive guideline to OSV
operators while addressing critical issues surrounding offshore crewing including sourcing,
retaining, training and development.
OUTLINE:
• Overview of key crewing and manning challenges and future trends
• Crew sourcing strategies
• Challenges and solutions for key markets: Middle East, Africa and South Americas
• Training strategies for skilled manpower
• Develop specialized crew competency
• Retention strategies
• Operational and mobility challenges
• Conclusions
3rd Annual
MIDDLE EAST
“High quality presentations, very well chaired in sessions I attended”
David Wilson, General Manger, Kongsberg Maritime Middle East
Who Will You Meet
INDUSTRY
■ Shipowners 25%
■ Shipyard / Designers 15%
■ Oil & gas / Operators 15%
■ EPC 2%
■ Classification 2%
■ Bank / Finance 5%
■ Technology Providers / Equipment & Fuel
Suppliers 10%
■ Marine Service Providers 20%
■ Insurance / P & I / Security Companies 2%
■ Legal / Advisors / Consultants 2%
■ Brokerages/ Ship Managers 2%
COUNTRY
Middle East, India & Africa
■ UAE 38%
■ Abu Dhabi 18%
■ Qatar 3%
■ Saudi Arabia 5%
■ Iran 2%
■ Egypt 1%
■ Africa 3%
■ India 2%
■ Azerbaijan 2%
Asia
■ Singapore 13%
■ Malaysia 2%
■ China 3%
Europe
■ UK 3%
■ Netherland 3%
■ Norway 2%
Hear What 2013
Attendees Have to Say
“It was well organized and very interesting.
I am interested to attend next year”
Hussain Alhaja, Shipping Operations, ADMA OPCO
“Insightful topics were from a variety of spectrums
of the sector”
Amit Bansal, Head Commercial, VMMarine International Ltd
“Very knowledgeable speakers
enlightened the audience”
Umesh Gajria, Managing Director, A.S Maritime
“Very good event, high caliber of attendees”
Rania Tadros, Partner, Ince & Co
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | 22 SEPTEMBER, MONDAY
Workshop Leader
Ruslan Gromovenko, Founder, Lerus Group
Ruslan Gromovenko is a Founder and Owner of Lerus Group, based in Odessa, Ukraine.
He started his sea career from 2002 and has more than 7 years’ experience working on
board of both merchant and offshore vessels. Lerus ltd was founded in 2007, providing
recruiting services for international clients in Oil and Gas Industry. The company has one
of the most extensive databases of Ukrainian, Russian, European officers and ratings, most of whom
have prior experience of work for Oil and Gas Industry.
POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | 25 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY
OSV Chartering Disputes
This workshop will address types of chartering contracts, clauses, provisions and legal
considerations with specific reference to contentious areas and disputes. It will provide
practical guidance on:
• Key chartering considerations and risk management
• Selecting the right type of contract
• Choice of law and interpretation
• Provisions for disputes
• Accidents and defaults
• Force Majeure
• Case studies in the ME region
Workshop Leaders
Paul Dean, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UK
Paul specialises in marine and offshore, focusing mainly on dispute resolution arising
from charterparties, bills of lading, shipbuilding, rig disputes, collisions, fire and explosion,
salvage, general average, groundings, total loss, towage, seismic and limitation. He is
also head of the firm's personal injury practice.
Simon Cartwright, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UAE
Simon acts for regional shipowners and operators, traders, P & I Clubs and international
and regional underwriters, handling high value and complex disputes in regional and
international arbitration and litigation (including LMAA arbitration and English High
Court litigation).
Yaman Al Hawamdeh, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UAE
Yaman is highly regarded for both his shipping litigation expertise and his extensive
experience within the Arabian Gulf region. His practice focuses on regional shipping
disputes and litigation including cargo disputes, offshore collisions and fraud under bills
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
A range of sponsorship and exhibition packages can be customized to meet your marketing goals. Please contact
Jonathan Kiang at +65 6508 2471 or email him at jonathan.kiang@ibcasia.com.sg to discuss opportunities
for your company.
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4. Event in the Middle East is Back!
CONFERENCE DAY ONE
23 SEPTEMBER 2014 TUESDAY
9.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
EXAMINING NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
9.00 Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Outlook – O&G Activities and OSV Market Updates
• Update on the oil and gas activities and future prospects
• Regulation and workforce
• Issues impacting the OSV market
• The way ahead – conclusions
9.30 Capitalising on Opportunities in the Caspian Sea
• Project outlook
• Demand forecast for various vessel types
• Specific vessel requirements
• How to enter and sustain business in this region
Fazel Fazelbhoy, Chief Executive Officer, Synergy Offshore, UAE
10.00 Nigeria’s OSV Scenario – Opportunities and Challenges
• OSV supply and demand updates – types of OSVs in demand
• Local content regulations and compliance
• Challenges and opportunities for foreign OSV operators
• The way forward
Aju Uzodimma O, OSV Manager, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production
10.30 Morning Tea and Refreshment
11.00 Latest Updates on IRAN Oil and Gas Market and Opportunities for Offshore Vessels
Sector
• Future prospect of energy E&P activities in Iran
• Government regulations and opportunities for investors
• OSV market status and future opportunities
• Managing risks
Mansour Kashfi, President, Kashex International Petroleum
11.30 Forecasting the Subsea Vessels Sector
• Analysis on the current subsea market and key drivers
• Outlook on new subsea market prospects
• Technical and commercial development trends
Capt. Guy Odell, Regional Manager – MEA, Jaya Holdings Limited
12.00 Prospect Outlook on Accommodation Units
• Current demand and supply outlook
• Market drivers and development trends
• The way forward
Rod Westwood, Associate Director, Douglas-Westwood, UK
12.30 Networking Lunch
STRATEGIC RISK MANAGEMENT
13.30 Meeting Local Content and Cabotage Requirements in East Africa
• Latest regulation updates in key energy countries in East Africa
• Government’s expectations and implications to foreign investors
• Key partnership opportunities
14.00 Contract Risk and Chartering Disputes in the Region
• Identifying potential areas of dispute
• Examining some of Supplytime’s problem provisions
• Considerations when revising the provisions for your own operations
• Best practice contract management on how to avoid the pitfalls
Paul Dean, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP
Yaman Al Hawamdeh, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UAE
14.30 Working with International Marine Regulations – A Perspective for the OSV Fleet
• Emissions and fuel efficiency – Timeline of MEPC implementation in Middle East and
other key regions
• Ballast Water regulations
• Strategies for balancing commercial and environmental priorities
15.00 Closing Remarks from Chair
8.00 Registration and Coffee
9.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
MARKET TRENDS
9.10 What the Future Has in Store
H.E. Khamis Buamim, Chairman, Drydocks World & Maritime World, UAE
9.40 Global Energy Market Outlook and Future Trends
• Overview on energy fundamentals in the global market
• Short to medium term demand and pricing outlook
• New E&P activities
• Conclusions and suggestions
10.10 Middle East OSV Market Outlook
• Key dynamics at play
• Operational Challenges – are they similar across the region?
• Future requirement for growth
Vivek Seth, Chief Executive Officer, Halul Offshore, UAE
10.40 Morning Tea and Refreshment
11.10 Commercial Strategies for the Middle East OSV Market
• Sam
• Key drivers of utilization and day rates
• Understand the changing needs of charterers
• Optimize the offshore value chain, what can be improved?
• Diversifying into new vessel segments offering better returns
• Strategies for long term opportunities
Panelists:
Easa Al Sarkal, Vice President, Logistics, Zakum Development Company (ZADCO), UAE
Florent Kirchhoff, General Manager, Swire Pacific Offshore (Dubai) LLC
Capt Farhad P Patel, Director, Sharaf Shipping Agency, UAE
PANEL DISCUSSION
11.50 Global Shipbuilding Market Trends and Middle East in Context
• Global ship building capacity and competitiveness, and impact on pricing
• Changing vessel requirements – who can deliver?
• The evolving build – own – charter model and what to expect
• The value proposition of Middle East yards
James Willn, Lawyer, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP, UAE
12.20 Networking Lunch
13.30 Assessing Finance Market perspectives for the Offshore Sector
• Lenders take on the OSV sector
• Understanding financier’s appetite for newbuild finance
• What are the changing requirements of financiers?
• Exploring financing options and alternatives
Jan Solemslie, Senior Vice President, Offshore Finance, DVB Group Merchant Bank (Asia)
Ltd DVB Group Merchant Bank Asia Ltd
MANNING, OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
14.00 Higher – End OSVs: New Vessel Technologies and Building Cost
• Lift boat history
• Rules and regulations for classification and construction
• General application of lift boats in shallow waters
• New trends, upgrades and extended utilization
• Case studies
• Conclusion
Basant Konat, President & COO, Aries Offshore Inc, USA
14.30 Keeping OSV Operations Cost Effective
• Meeting Charterers’ Growing Demands
• Mitigating Financial and Operational Risks
• Maximizing Fleet utilization
Edgar Espinosa, Vice President – Sales and Business Development, Bumi Armada Bhd,
Malaysia
15.00 Afternoon Tea and Refreshment
15.30 Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA): In Theory and In Practice
Senior Representative, C MAR GROUP
15.50 Crewing and Manning Solutions for the OSV fleet
• Sourcing options – how is the market evolving
• Specialised crew recruitment and retention
• Strategies for regional markets and local requirements
Abdallah Chehab, Operation General Manager, Marine Capabilities (Marcap) LLC, UAE
16.20 Close of Day One
16.30 Networking Cocktail
CONFERENCE DAY YWO
24 SEPTEMBER 2014 WEDNESDAY
“Excellent. Networking, meeting new stakeholders in
the industry. I would recommend attending the
conference next year.”
Josephine Adu, MD / CEO, Jotam Services, Nigeria
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