3rd Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) Middle East 2014

IBCMARITIME

22 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI, U.A.E.

http://middleeast.osvconference.com

Unlocking New Opportunities in theWorld’s Largest Offshore Market

MIDDLE EASTMIDDLE EAST

3rd Annual

KEYNOTE ADDRESSH.E. Khamis Buamim

Chairman,Drydocks World & Maritime World, UAE

Middle East OSV MarketVivek Seth

Chief Executive Officer,Halul Offshore, UAE

Keep OSV Operations Cost EffectiveEdgar Espinosa

Vice President – Sales and Business Development,Bumi Armada Bhd, Malaysia

Commercial Strategies forMiddle East

Florent KirchhoffGeneral Manager,

Swire Pacific Offshore (Dubai) LLC

Commercial Strategies forMiddle EastEasa Al Sarkal

Vice President, Logistics,Zakum Development Company

(ZADCO), UAE

Nigeria’s OSV ScenarioAju Uzodimma O

OSV Manager,Shell Nigeria

Exploration and Production

“Development of business partnership is the key to sustainablebusiness opportunities in any industry andIBC Asia offers such opportunities, oneshould be taken advantage of”Aju Uzodimma O,

Bonga Materials Coordinator & OSV Manager,

Shell Nigeria

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22 – 25 SEPTEMBER 2014 GROSVENOR HOUSE DUBAI, U.A.E.

The Largest OSV Event in the Middle East is Back!

MIDDLE EASTMIDDLE EAST

3rd Annual

World ils

Regional and Global Industry LeadersEdgar EspinosaVice President – Salesand BusinessDevelopment,Bumi Armada Bhd,Malaysia

Basant KonatPresident & COO,Aries Offshore Inc,US

Capt. Guy OdellRegional Manager– MEA,Jaya Holdings Limited

Vivek SethChief Executive Officer,Halul Offshore, UAE

Abdallah ChehabOperation GeneralManager,Marine Capabilities(Marcap) LLC, UAE

Capt Farhad P PatelDirector,Sharaf ShippingAgency, UAE

Aju Uzodimma OBonga MaterialsCoordinator & OSVManager,Shell NigeriaExploration andProduction

H.E. Khamis BuamimChairman,Drydocks World &Maritime World,UAE

Jan SolemslieSenior Vice President,Offshore Finance,DVB Group MerchantBank Asia Ltd,Singapore

Mansour KashfiPresident,Kashex InternationalPetroleum Consulting

Fazel FazelbhoyChief Executive Officer,Synergy Offshore,UAE

James WillnLawyer,Stephenson HarwoodMiddle East LLP

“Great Networking & Good Knowledge”Rasheed Yussuf, Chairman,

Phyllis Brown Offshore Support Limited

OnlineNetworking

ToolSee who is attending,

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before and afterthe event.

ConferenceCocktail

5 pm, 23 September,Tuesday

Here is another opportunityto make the most of being

at our conference.

WelcomeReception6 pm - 8 pm,

22 September, Monday

Extended networkingopportunities in a relaxed

setting. Please confirm yourattendance in theregistration page.

SpecialTeam Benefits

Send your team to optimizeyour investment in the region’slargest OSV Conference. Refer

to the registration page forpricing benefits.

Plus 2Workshops

Pre-Conference Workshop:

Offshore Crewing

and Manning

Post-Conference Workshop:

OSV Chartering

Disputes

What’s New in 2014?OSV Market opportunities and trends in Middle EastGlobal shipbuilding market outlook and future trendsLatest updates on IRAN oil and gas market and opportunities for offshore vessels sectorMeeting local content and cabotage requirements in Africa- Investment and partnership opportunitiesOutlook on the forecast growth of subsea sectorNew market segments for OSV companies and lift boats, subsea and accommodation bargesCase study – Logistics needs for offshore support in Middle EastRegional 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

Rod WestwoodAssociate Director,Douglas-Westwood,UK

Easa Al SarkalVice President, Logistics,Zakum DevelopmentCompany (ZADCO),UAE

Florent KirchhoffGeneral Manager,Swire Pacific Offshore(Dubai) LLC

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Maritime

Offshore Crewing and ManningThe manning and crewing issue is becoming even more challenging as the boomingoffshore oil and gas industry continues to get backed up by strong exploration andproduction investment. This workshop aims to provide a comprehensive guideline to OSVoperators 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

The Largest OSV EMIDDLE EASTMIDDLE EAST

3rd Annual

“High quality presentations, very well chaired in sessions I attended”David Wilson, General Manger, Kongsberg Maritime Middle East

Offshore projects continue to grow in size throughout the Middle East region. The oil and gas industry islooking further and deeper offshore, as projects continue to expand in size and capital spend. Newinvestments, high spec vessel requirements and developing technology are ensuring a prosperous futureahead for the sector.

With a focus on the region’s offshore hotspots, The 3rd Annual OSV Middle East conference will alsoexplore key global trends, strategies for entering into new vessel segments, and commercial directions fortoday’s market.

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%

Who Will You Meet

COUNTRYMiddle 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 2013Attendees 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 spectrumsof the sector”Amit Bansal, Head Commercial, VMMarine International Ltd

“Very knowledgeable speakersenlightened 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

POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP | 25 SEPTEMBER, THURSDAY

Sponsorship and Exhibition OpportunitiesA range of sponsorship and exhibition packages can be customized to meet your marketing goals. Please contactJonathan Kiang at +65 6508 2471 or email him at [email protected] to discuss opportunitiesfor your company.

OSV Chartering DisputesThis workshop will address types of chartering contracts, clauses, provisions and legalconsiderations with specific reference to contentious areas and disputes. It will providepractical 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

Paul Dean, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UKPaul specialises in marine and offshore, focusing mainly on dispute resolution arisingfrom charterparties, bills of lading, shipbuilding, rig disputes, collisions, fire and explosion,salvage, general average, groundings, total loss, towage, seismic and limitation. He isalso head of the firm's personal injury practice.

Simon Cartwright, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UAESimon acts for regional shipowners and operators, traders, P & I Clubs and internationaland regional underwriters, handling high value and complex disputes in regional andinternational arbitration and litigation (including LMAA arbitration and English HighCourt litigation).

Yaman Al Hawamdeh, Partner, Holman Fenwick Willan LLP, UAEYaman is highly regarded for both his shipping litigation expertise and his extensiveexperience within the Arabian Gulf region. His practice focuses on regional shippingdisputes and litigation including cargo disputes, offshore collisions and fraud under bills

Workshop Leaders

Ruslan Gromovenko, Founder, Lerus GroupRuslan 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 onboard of both merchant and offshore vessels. Lerus ltd was founded in 2007, providingrecruiting 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 whomhave prior experience of work for Oil and Gas Industry.

Workshop Leader


CONFERENCE DAY ONE23 SEPTEMBER 2014 TUESDAY

Event in the Middle East is Back!

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 regionFazel 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 forwardAju 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 forwardRod 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 pitfallsPaul 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 andother 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 growthVivek 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

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 alternativesJan 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• ConclusionBasant 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 utilizationEdgar 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 requirementsAbdallah Chehab, Operation General Manager, Marine Capabilities (Marcap) LLC, UAE

16.20 Close of Day One

16.30 Networking Cocktail

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“Excellent. Networking, meeting new stakeholders inthe industry. I would recommend attending theconference next year.”Josephine Adu, MD / CEO, Jotam Services, Nigeria

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