13th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition 2025
- 2-3 April 2025
- Concorde Hotel Singapore
Join us for the premier gathering of dynamic positioning experts, cutting-edge technologies, and industry leaders on 2-3 April 2025 at the Concorde Hotel Singapore. This two-day event promises to be a pivotal moment for the DP community in the region and beyond.
In partnership with the Marine Technology Society (MTS) Dynamic Positioning Committee and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), the 13th DP Asia Conference will feature insightful workshops, technical sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Industry experts will present on the latest advancements in dynamic positioning technology, safety, and best practices in maritime operations.
Conference Theme: Establishing the Basis of Confidence
Our theme explores critical elements of Design, Operations, People, and Process, with a special focus on Human Performance—key areas that shape the future of dynamic positioning in the maritime industry.
Why Attend?
- Gain exclusive insights from leading DP experts.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest industry innovations and standards.
- Network with influential stakeholders and decision-makers in the dynamic positioning sector.
Exhibition & Networking Opportunities
Maximize your exposure by showcasing your products, engaging with decision-makers, and exploring various sponsorship and exhibition packages. Contact Ruth at ruth@mediacomz.com or Mary mary@mediacomz.com for more information on how to elevate your brand presence at this key event.
Register Now
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this pivotal event for the dynamic positioning community. Secure your spot today!
Sponsorship Recognition
Sponsors will receive prominent acknowledgment throughout the event, ensuring maximum visibility across all conference materials and during the event itself.
We look forward to welcoming you to DP Asia 2025!
SESSION 1 – DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION
13th DP Asia Conference Chairman
Mr. Joey Fisher
Managing Director
M3 Marine Expertise
13th DP Asia Conference Vice Chairman
Mr. Suman Muddusetti
Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards
Models: Key considerations in DP vessel design
Mr. Zachary Clark
Project Manager
Kongsberg Maritime
BruCon DP: Brunvoll’s Advanced Dynamic Positioning Control System
Mr. Frode Bloch, EVP Engineering Control & Electrical Engineering and Product Development
Brunvoll AS
Digitalization in DP Operations
Mr. Frederik Thanem
Marine Technologies LLC
SESSION 2 – DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION
Session Chairman:
Abir Sahny
DP Associate Director Asia Pacific
Gate Energy
Developments in Training and Certification for the Offshore DP Sector
Capt. John Lloyd Chief Executive Officer
The Nautical Institute
Simulations in Operational Support
Mr. Luca Pivano
Senior Principal Specialist DP Simulations, Product Manager DP tools and services,Control Systems & Cybernetics Advisory Maritime
DNV
Digital Decision Support Tool to Enable Human Performance
Mr. Jon Refsnes
Kongsberg Maritime
SESSION 3 – MTS WORKSHOP SESSION
Workshop Facilitator:
Mr. Suman Muddusetti
Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards
Model Based Testing of Power Systems
Mr. Trond Hammeraas
Global Account Manager-Drilling Segment
ABB AS
SESSION 4 – IMCA SESSION
Session Chairman:
Mr. Andrew Lynch
Senior Fleet Technical
Manager
MMA Offshore Asia
IMCA DP Update
Mr. Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine
IMCA
IMCA DP Update & Event Reporting
Ms. Jennifer Evans, Technical Adviser – Marine
IMCA
Workshop Introduction – Walk 2 Work, Competence, Training & Incidents
Mr. Rhys Jones, Technical Adviser – Marine
IMCA
SESSION 5 – IMCA WORKSHOP SESSION
Workshop Facilitator:
Mr. Rhys Jones
Technical Adviser – Marine
IMCA
SESSION 6 – MTS DP COMMITTEE WORKSHOP SESSION
Workshop Facilitator:
Dr. Steven Cargill
DPTA
Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems
DNV
Workshop Facilitator:
Mr. Bolshoy Bhattacharya
Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems
DNV
Evidence-Based Comprehensive Verification & Validation: Reporting to demonstrate Single Fault Tolerance
Ms. Sarah Whiteford, Director
OneStep Power Solutions
Evidence-Based Comprehensive Verification & Validation: Reporting to demonstrate Single Fault Tolerance
Mr. Zachary Trede
Vice President
Thornton Tomasetti
Sponsors
Sponsorships & Supporting Organisations
Explore a diverse array of sponsorship opportunities that await your engagement. Gain visibility and acknowledgment in conference materials and throughout the event as a sponsor.
DP Asia serves as a prime platform for companies to spotlight their products and services, elevate their brand image, and establish connections with influential decision-makers in the DP industry.
To delve into the details of our Sponsorship & Exhibition packages, kindly reach out to Ms. Ruth via email at ruth@mediacomz.com or give her a call at +65 6222 3422. Uncover the possibilities to enhance your company’s presence and networking prospects within the dynamic realm of DP Asia.
Supporting Organisations
Conference Programme - Day 1 and Day 2
Day 1 - Wednesday, 2 April 2025
| Time | Session |
| 08:00 - 08:30 | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| Session 1 |
DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION Session Chairman: Mr. Joey Fisher, Managing Director - M3 Marine Expertise; 13th DP Asia Conference Chairman |
| 08:30 - 08:45 |
Chairman’s Opening Remarks Mr. Joey Fisher, Managing Director – M3 Marine Expertise; 13th DP Asia Conference Chairman |
| 08:45 - 09:10 |
Models: Key considerations in DP vessel design Mr. Zachary Clark, Project Manager, Kongsberg Maritime |
| 09:10 - 09:35 |
BruCon DP: Brunvoll’s Advanced Dynamic Positioning Control System Mr. Frode Bloch, EVP Engineering Control & Electrical Engineering and Product Development, Brunvoll AS |
| 09:35 - 10:00 |
Digitalization in DP Operations Mr. Frederik Thanem, Marine Technologies LLC |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Q&A |
| 10:15- 10:45 |
Morning Coffee/Tea Break Sponsored by: Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte. Ltd |
| Session 2 |
DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION Session Chairman: Mr. Abir Sahny, DP Associate Director Asia Pacific, Gate Energy |
| 10:45-11:10 |
Developments in Training and Certification for the Offshore DP Sector Capt. John Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer, The Nautical Institute |
| 11:10 - 11:35 |
Simulations in Operational Support Mr. Luca Pivano, Senior Principal Specialist DP Simulations, Product Manager DP tools and services, Control Systems & Cybernetics Advisory Maritime, DNV |
| 11:35 - 12:00 |
Digital Decision Support Tool to Enable Human Performance Mr. Jon Refsnes, Kongsberg Maritime |
| 12:00 - 13:20 |
Lunch Break Sponsored by: OneStep Power Solutions Inc. |
| Session 3 |
MTS WORKSHOP SESSION Workshop Facilitator: Mr. Suman Muddusetti, Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards |
| 13:20 - 13:50 |
Model Based Testing of Power Systems Mr. Trond Hammeraas, Global Account Manager-Drilling Segment, ABB AS |
| 13:50 - 15:00 | WORKSHOP – DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE |
| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Afternoon Coffee/Tea Break Sponsored by: Sonardyne Asia Pte Ltd |
| 15:30 - 16:55 | WORKSHOP – DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE |
| 17:00 | End of Day 1 |
| 17:00 - 18:30 |
Networking Cocktails Sponsored by: Kongsberg Maritime and M3 Marine Group Pte. Ltd |
| Time | Session |
| 08:00 - 08:30 | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| Session 4 |
IMCA SESSION Session Chairman: Mr. Andrew Lynch, Senior Fleet Technical Manager, MMA Offshore Asia |
| 08:30 - 09:00 |
IMCA DP Update Mr. Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA |
| 09:00 - 09:30 |
IMCA DP Update & Event Reporting Ms. Jennifer Evans, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA |
| 09:30 - 10:00 |
Workshop Introduction – Walk 2 Work, Competence, Training & Incidents Mr. Rhys Jones, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA |
| 10:00 - 10:30 |
Morning Coffee/Tea Break Sponsored by: Daikai Engineering Pte Ltd |
| Session 5 |
IMCA WORKSHOP SESSION Workshop Facilitator: Mr. Rhys Jones, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA |
| 10:00-12:00 | WORKSHOP – WALK 2 WORK, COMPETENCE, TRAINING & INCIDENTS |
| 12:00 - 13:00 |
Lunch Break Sponsored by: SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd |
| Session 6 |
MTS DP COMMITTEE WORKSHOP SESSION Workshop Facilitators: Dr. Steven Cargill, DPTA - Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems, DNV, Mr. Bolshoy Bhattacharya, Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV |
| 13:00 - 13:30 |
Evidence-Based Comprehensive Verification & Validation: Reporting to demonstrate Single Fault Tolerance Ms. Sarah Whiteford, Director, OneStep Power Solutions Mr. Zachary Trede, Vice President, Thornton Tomasetti |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION – EVIDENCE BASED COMPREHENSIVE VERIFICATION & VALIDATION |
| 14:30- 15:00 | Afternoon Coffee/Tea Break |
| 15:00 - 17:00 | WORKSHOP – EVIDENCE BASED COMPREHENSIVE VERIFICATION & VALIDATION |
| 17:00 | Chairman’s Concluding Remarks and Close of Conference |
Day 2 - Thursday, 3 April 2025
Explore the Highlights of the 12th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition! Discover what made our previous events unforgettable, from inspiring speakers to groundbreaking innovations. Check out our photo gallery and hear from attendees about their experiences.
TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Conference Chairman
Conference Vice Chairman
Joey Fisher
Managing Director
M3 Marine Expertise
Suman Muddusetti
Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS
DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards
Abir Sahny
Andrew Lynch
Prabjot Singh Chopra
Capt. Gaurav Dadhwal
Saravanan Meyyappan
DP Associate Director Asia Pacific
Senior Fleet Technical Manager
VP Technology
Director – Operation & Technology
Senior Vessel Manager
GATE Energy
MMA Offshore Asia
SeaTech Solutions International (S) Pte Ltd
Cyan Renewables
MMA Offshore
Capt. Andrew Wood
Aleks Karlsen
Sandeep Banger
Eddie Raj
DP & Marine Assurance Lead
Senior Principal Specialist Dynamic Positioning (DP) Systems
Manager, Electrical and DP IMCA Accredited Company DP Authority
Consultant
DNV Noble Denton Services
DNV Holdings Ltd Marine Service
Tidewater Offshore Operations PTE. LTD.
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