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Annual event finds industry has mostly optimistic mindset
Expert presentations at the 2013 Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference suggest that most are optimistic about the medium and long term future of the industry, although challenges and risks such as access to finance, oversupply and the worldwide economic situation should not be overlooked
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he 2013 Annual OSJ Conference included sessions on a range of subjects that are pertinent to the industry, including
supply and demand, and the latest technology in the offshore support vessel (OSV) sector. There were technical presentations on the latest OSV innovations, dynamic positioning, LNG propulsion, and subsea operations. There were also sessions on the OSV market, and offshore renewables potential, and developments in ship finance, environmental concerns, legislation and regulations, and offshore security. For a second year in a row, the Annual
OSJ conference was split into separate streams of presentations to cover the widest possible subject matter. In one stream there were sessions on OSV financing and regional developments – including offshore security in East and West Africa. During the second stream, there were presentations on technology, innovations, and environmental legislation. For the final session of the afternoon, delegates heard presentations and discussed the human considerations for dynamic positioning on OSVs. With the majority of new OSVs including DP2 dynamic positioning systems, the shortage of skilled DP operators is becoming an increasingly important concern. The second day of the Annual OSJ conference was opened by a keynote presentation from Emas’ group managing director, Lionel Lee, outlining what will be required from the next generation of vessels. The following session included presentations on the changes coming in the Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations and the Maritime Labour Convention. There was also a session on subsea operations, market potential and the latest technology, followed by a progressive panel debate featuring views from Bourbon Offshore’s senior vice president of business management for subsea services, Patrick Belenfant and Hallin Marine’s deputy
Malcolm Webb: fiscal uncertainty, post-Macondo conservatism, and access to capital are among the key challenges facing OSV owners
René Berkvens, CEO of Damen Shipyards shares views on current market conditions 8 I Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference and Awards 2013
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