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DMCA to support 2016 Middle East Offshore Journal Conference in Dubai
Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), has revealed its participation and sponsorship of the Middle East Offshore Journal Conference 2016, which will take place from May 18 to 19, 2016 at The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina in Dubai. The two-day seminar, which is being kept in Dubai for the third time, with a strong focus on overseas support, will throw the spotlight on the current regional and international issues in the overseas sector while offering chances to network with market leaders.
Amer Ali, Executive Director, Dubai Maritime City Authority, stated: "DMCA extends its assistance to the Middle East Offshore Journal Conference for the third successive year in line with our Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy that intends to place Dubai among leading international maritime hubs. We will highlight the competitive advantages of the maritime sector in Dubai and leverage this platform to display that despite low oil costs, Dubai continues to be an extremely appealing destination for maritime support activities. It will likewise be an exceptional opportunity to brainstorm with market leaders and peers about the present difficulties in the global OSV market in addition to methods to add to make it dynamic and vibrant. DMCA plays a crucial role in the local maritime sector and looks forward to initiate highly reliable dialogue with industry leaders and peers at the 2016 Middle East Offshore Journal Conference. We likewise look for to talk about the current advancements with pioneers of the maritime sector from around the globe-- establishing clear visions on the future of offshore assistance, regionally and internationally.".
The 3rd Middle East Offshore Journal Conference will be an important interactive platform for leading ship owners, oil and gas majors, ship builders and technology specialists to discuss innovative techniques to managing expenses, improving safety and performance, and highlight existing market opportunities.
Ali Al Dabbous, Executive Director of operations, DMCA, will deal with the audience with a welcome note and speak on wide range of subjects, consisting of 'Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy (DMSS),' 'Smart Solutions and Services,' 'Endeavour to Achieve a Sustainable and Safe Maritime Sector,' 'Position Dubai Among Top Maritime Hubs on the planet,' 'Future of Maritime Sector and its Importance,' 'Competitive Advantage of Local Maritime Sector,' and 'Attractiveness and Opportunities Available for International Ship owners in Dubai.'.
The two-day 2016 Middle East Offshore Journal Conference will host crucial sessions, consisting of 'The New Dynamics in the Oil Markets,' 'Chartering Opportunities in the Middle East Region,' 'Iran: overseas Outlook Post-Sanction Era,' 'OSV Operation and Design,' 'Improving Efficiency Without Compromising Safety,' 'Cost Reduction Through Technology and Innovation,' 'Special Focus on Africa,' and 'Leadership in Niche and Developing Markets.'.
Line up for speakers comprise leading name from worldwide maritime industry such as Ian Hugo, Regional Director for Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, Smit Lamnalco; Florent Kirchhoff, General Manager, Swire Pacific Offshore; Jaap-Jan Pietersen, Head of Business Unit-- Middle East, Miclyn Express Offshore; Rado Antolovic, Managing Director, P&O Maritime; and Lars Seistrup, Managing Director, Damen Shipyards and Albwardy Marine Engineering.
Offshore Support Journal, an undisputed market leader, is circulated in more than 1,000 nationwide and private oil companies and specialists as well as more than 2,200 ship-owners, operators and handling business of support vessels internationally. It organizes the largest expert conference on offshore assistance vessels on the planet each year in London, UK. OSJ conferences have actually also taken place in Singapore and the USA. Almost 5,000 industry specialists, including one-third from the ship owing/operating community from worldwide, have actually attended OSJ conferences to this day.