Next for the Marine Offshore Marine Industry?
Time：2014-11-03
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“It will also, as always, enable our speakers, delegates, sponsors, endorsing companies and exhibitors to contribute to the importance discussions which often determine IMCA’s ongoing work programme, and drive the development of IMCA’s guidance,” explains IMCA’s Chief Executive, Chris Charman. “With a matter of weeks to go we currently have close on 460 attending from 30 countries; nine sponsoring organisations, 34 exhibiting companies, and the seminar is being endorsed by 13 companies – all-in-all a record for us.
“’Where next…..’ is a very apt title for one of our keynote speaker on the opening morning of the seminar, for Malcolm Webb, Chief Executive of Oil & Gas UK has recently announced that he will be retiring in 2015, 11 years after joining the organisation, then known as UKOOA, the UK Offshore Operators’ Association. Obviously he has led the organisation through major change – it currently has a membership of almost 500 companies. We look forward to some interesting insights on the industry, and his personal glimpse into the future. Keynotes will also be delivered by Massimo Fontolan, of Saipem, IMCA’s current President; and Judith Hackitt, of HSE. “We are delighted too that there is also to be a short keynote address from Mr Daiji Zhang, Executive Vice President of CDSA (the China Diving & Salvage contractors Association) with whom we have recently signed an agreement, “ he adds.
“IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies, so complimentary to Oil & Gas UK, but encompassing the global industry with over a thousand members in more than 60 countries. The IMCA Annual Seminar, which moves around the world – last year it was held in Singapore – brings together those in QHSE and operational management roles for contractors, oil and gas companies and suppliers involved in offshore operations. Although most of the delegates who attend are from IMCA member companies, 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 discussion too.”