鶹ýӳHow fit for purpose are the practices and technologies we employ in our industry?鶹ýӳ the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) asked in launching the programme for the 19th IMCA annual seminar.
This year鶹ýӳs event, being held 27 - 28 October in Abu Dhabi, has the theme 鶹ýӳA Health Check for the Marine Contracting Industry鶹ýӳ and will see speakers tackling topics such as:
- The challenge of adding value not cost.
- The latest operational and technological advances 鶹ýӳ in the fields of marine, diving, ROV and offshore survey.
- Discuss the need to get back to basics to operate safely and efficiently in difficult economic times.
The full programme is available online, and registration is now .
IMCA explains
鶹ýӳOur Annual Seminar provides an opportunity to join those at the forefront of the marine contracting industry from around the globe,鶹ýӳ explains IMCA鶹ýӳs Technical Director and Acting Chief Executive, Jane Bugler.
鶹ýӳIt is largely attended by (but not limited to) those in operational management and QHSE roles for contractors, oil companies and suppliers involved in offshore operations. Although most of the delegates are from IMCA member companies 鶹ýӳ of which we have over a thousand in more than 60 countries, those with an interest in the technical developments and QHSE in marine contracting from non-member companies are welcome to attend, and voice their opinions in the discussions too.鶹ýӳ
鶹ýӳAs has become traditional the Seminar combines plenary sessions; technical presentations in workshops on technical issues and networking opportunities, both during the day and in the evenings.鶹ýӳ
She adds: 鶹ýӳThis year鶹ýӳs seminar has a strong list of endorsing organisations 鶹ýӳ ADCI, DCSA (China Diving & Salvage Contractors Association), The Hydrographic Society; IADC, the Dynamic Positioning Committee, The Nautical Institute, The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), and the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).鶹ýӳ
A highly relevant programme
Following the opening keynote addresses on the 鶹ýӳHealth Check鶹ýӳ theme 鶹ýӳ including those by IMCA鶹ýӳs new President, Bruno Faure of Technip, David Leckie of Clyde & Co, and Tom Mackie of McDermott Inc 鶹ýӳ speakers in the plenary session will talk on:
- 鶹ýӳBack to basics鶹ýӳ.
- 鶹ýӳEnough administration already! Refocusing business processes on operations鶹ýӳ.
- 鶹ýӳCurrent and future environmental challenges confronting vessel operators鶹ýӳ.
The conference will also break into its three parallel sessions 鶹ýӳ marine, diving, and survey and ROV. Each comprises three highly relevant technical presentations. These are then followed by workshops on DMAC issues:
- People training and competence.
- Time to Reflect (looking at safety issues).
- IMCA DP workgroup: issues to take forward.
- Vessel space fires.
Day 2 sees presentations on:
- 鶹ýӳThe Search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH-370鶹ýӳ.
- 鶹ýӳMedical solutions in challenging offshore environments鶹ýӳ.
- 鶹ýӳAdding value not cost: investing in employees鶹ýӳ.
This is also followed by the parallel sessions devoted to marine, diving, and survey and ROV.
鶹ýӳIt鶹ýӳs a packed programme which will provide our delegates with a highly stimulating two days and enable them to contribute to the important discussions that often drive the development of IMCA鶹ýӳs guidance,鶹ýӳ explains Jane Bugler.
鶹ýӳWe look forward to welcoming participants from all over the world 鶹ýӳ our 18th IMCA Annual Seminar held in London attracted 520 delegates from 30 countries, and was a true 鶹ýӳrecord breaker鶹ýӳ, we鶹ýӳre looking forward to similar success in Abu Dhabi.鶹ýӳ
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