Petromin marine and offshore Jan-Feb Issue

CALL FOR PAPERS
The Dynamic Positioning Asia 2018, for the 8 th year running, will bring together DP
experts, new technologies, a supporting exhibition and networking opportunities for the
region’s DP sector.
Supported by:
Partnered with the Marine Technology Society Dynamic Positioning Committee, DP Asia
in 2018 will be a three-day event and will incorporate MTS DP Workshops planned and
executed by industry technical and operational experts from the MTS DP Committee. A full
day optional workshop will take place on Day 1 and the other workshops will be incorporated
into Day 2 and Day 3 of the conference.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Joey Fisher, Managing Director, M3 Marine Expertise; Conference Chairman
Suman Muddusetti, MTS DP Technical Committee / Chairman; MTS DP Sub-Committee on
Guidance and Standards
Satheesh Prabhakaran, DP Manager, Aqualis Offshore
Capt. Andrew Wood, DP Manager DNV GL
Priyadarshan Pandey, General Manager – Operations – POSH Group
PK Kumar, General Manager Electrical & Engineering, Greatship Global Offshore
Rob Achten, Fleet Technical Manager – Research & Systems, Swire Pacific Offshore
Captain Praveen Bajaj, Offshore Vetting and Marine Operations Lead (AP), ConocoPhillips
Andrew Lynch, Technical Instructor, Swire Pacific Offshore
Captain Gaurav Dadhwal, POSH OSV – Operations
The Committee invites papers for the conference sessions on the following themes.
workshop/Conference Session ThemeS
• DP Professional Competencies
• DP Verification & Validation
• Thrusters / Unwanted Thrust /
Thruster Fail-Safe Conditions
• Reactivation of DP Vessels
• DP Capability Standards
• Technical Standards for Training
of DP Engineers / ETOs
• New & Future DP Vessel
Technological Development
• Class Rules, Vessel Assurance
and Charterer Requirements
The deadline for the submission of paper abstracts is 30 April 2018.
• Advances in Sensor and
Position Reference System
Technology
• AC and DC Electrical Power
• Systems & Protection
Schemes
The Committee requests that the abstracts indicate the conference session theme.
Dynamic positioning technology is constantly evolving through innovations and improvements.
Rules and guidelines for all aspects of DP vessel design, operations and professional development
are under continuous development and there is high focus on safety and towards the
delivery of incident free DP operations.
The conference will be an excellent platform for the speakers to address an experienced audience
of multi-disciplined DP experts and stakeholders.
SPONSOR & EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
A wide range of sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsors will be recognized in conference
materials and at the event.
DP Asia provides a platform for companies to showcase their products and services, enhance
brand image, and to network with decision makers from the DP industry.
Organized by:
For more information on Sponsorship & Exhibition packages, please email to:
Ms. Mary at info@media-buz.com or call (65) 6222 3422 or visit www.petrominonline.com