12th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition 2024

Welcome to the 12th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition

Join us for the premier gathering of DP experts, cutting-edge technologies, and industry stakeholders at the 12th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition. Scheduled for June 12-13, 2024, at the prestigious M Hotel in Singapore, this two-day event promises to be a pivotal moment for the region’s DP community.

Partnered with the Marine Technology Society (MTS) Dynamic Positioning Committee and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), the 12th DP Asia will feature a comprehensive program designed to enrich and inspire attendeesthe 12th DP Asia will feature a comprehensive program designed to enrich and inspire attendees

Workshop Sessions
  • The first MTS DP workshop session will cover Decision Support Tools (ASOG) and address development and implementation, human performance, procedural discipline, and DP professional competencies.
  • The second MTS DP workshop session will cover Single Fault Tolerance and address problems and solutions, tools, objectives, and Evidence-Based Verification and Validation.
IMCA Updates
IMCA will provide critical industry updates and perspectives for the regional DP community.

Networking and Collaboration
Attendees will have the opportunity to contribute learnings which may shape future industry guidelines and learn about ASOG development, DP Assurance, and periodical Verification and Validation from the world’s leading DP experts.

In addition to the workshops, the event will feature a supporting exhibition and networking opportunities, providing a platform for the DP community to connect and share knowledge. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, network, and engage with DP experts and the wider community.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 12th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition in Singapore!
Speakers (Session 1)

Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Mr. Joey Fisher
Managing Director – M3 Marine Expertise; 12th DP Asia Conference Chairman

Keynote Address

Mr. Jonathan Boyle
Head of Marine Service, Brunei Shell Petroleum

Developments in Training and Certification for the Offshore DP Sector

Capt. Qasim Masood
Head of Qualifications, Marine & Offshore, The Nautical Institute

Maritime Decarbonization and The Role of Sustainable Fuels

Mr. Sanjay Verma
Director, Decarbonisation Solutions, Marine, Wärtsilä Singapore Pte Ltd

Speakers (Session 2)
Session Chairman

Mr. Gaurav Dadhwal

GM, Offshore Accommodation
POSH

Making the ASOG an Effective Decision Support Tool. (A View from the Desk)

Mr. Glen Hope
Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO), Australian Offshore Solutions (AOS)

Operators' Perspective and Learnings on Enhanced Ship Follow Mode and Quick Response Follow Target Mode

Mr. Sandeep Banger
Manager, Electrical and DPIMCA Accredited Company DP Authorit, Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte Ltd

Digital Decision Support Tool

Mr. Stian Jægtvik
Senior Sales Manager Digital Solutions, Kongsberg Maritime

Human Performance – Tools to Drive Consistency and Standardisation

Mr. Ed Bourgeau
Chief Engineer, AKA Energy System

Speakers (Session 3)
Session Chairman

Mr. Suman Muddusetti

DP & Marine Assurance Lead,
Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards

An Introduction to Human Factors/Non—Technical Skills

Mr. Scott Moffat (BA Hons, Msc)
Human Factors Director, People Factor Consultants

Speakers (Session 4)
Session Chairman

Mr. Aleks Karlsen

Senior Principal Specialist,
Dynamic Positioning Systems, DNV

IMCA DP Update & Event Reporting

Ms. Jennifer Evans
Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA

IMCA M190 -Categorisation of Findings

Mr. Joey Fisher
IMCA Marine DP Committee

IMO Update – GHG & STCW

Mr. Richard Purser
Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA

Speakers (Session 5)
Session Chairman

Captain Ravinder Yadav

Marine Technical Adviser –
Upstream Logistics – ExxonMobil

Data Driven Verification of DP Systems

Mr. Aleks Karlsen
Senior Principal Specialist Dynamic Positioning (DP) System, DNV

Model Based Testing and Its Role in Comprehensive and Effective Verification and Validation (An RP 0591 Perspective)IMCA M190 -Categorisation of Findings

Mr. Bolshoy Bhattacharya
Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV

Using High Quality Power Monitoring to Supplement Validation Programs

Ms. Sarah Whiteford
Director Operations & Projects, OneStep Power

Reference Systems – News, Challenges, Concerns and Some Solutions

Mr. Jan Nilsen
Senior Sales Manager / Technical Advisor, Kongsberg Discovery AS SeaTex

Speakers (Session 6)
Session Chairs

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

Mr. Aleks Karlsen

Senior Principal Specialist,
Dynamic Positioning Systems, DNV

Conference Programme (Day 1)
Wednesday, 12 June 2024
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; 12th DP Asia Conference Chairman
08:30 - 08:40 Chairman’s Opening Remarks
By: Mr. Joey Fisher, Managing Director – M3 Marine Expertise; 12th DP Asia Conference Chairman
08:40 - 09:00 Keynote Address
By: Mr. Jonathan Boyle, Head of Marine Service, Brunei Shell Petroleum
09:00 - 09:25 Developments in Training and Certification for the Offshore DP Sector
By: Capt. Qasim Masood, Head of Qualifications, Marine & Offshore, The Nautical Institute
09:25 - 10:00 Maritime Decarbonization and The Role of Sustainable Fuels
By: Mr. Sanjay Verma, Director, Decarbonisation Solutions, Marine, Wärtsilä Singapore Pte Ltd
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by: OneStep Power Solutions Inc
Session 2 DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION
Session Chairman: Mr. Gaurav Dadhwal – GM Offshore Accommodation – POSH
10:30 - 10:55 Making the ASOG an Effective Decision Support Tool. (A View from the Desk)
By: Mr. Glen Hope, Dynamic Positioning Operator (DPO), Australian Offshore Solutions (AOS)
10:55 - 11:20 Operators' Perspective and Learnings on Enhanced Ship Follow Mode and Quick Response Follow Target Mode
By: Mr. Sandeep Banger, Manager, Electrical and DPIMCA Accredited Company DP Authority, Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte Ltd
11:20 - 11:45 Digital Decision Support Tool
By: Mr. Stian Jægtvik, Senior Sales Manager Digital Solutions, Kongsberg Maritime
11:45 - 12:10 Human Performance – Tools to Drive Consistency and Standardisation
By: Mr. Ed Bourgeau, Chief Engineer, AKA Energy System
12:10 - 13:20 Lunch Break- Sponsored by: PACC Offshore Services Holdings Ltd
Session 3 MTS WORKSHOP SESSION
Session Chairman: Mr. Suman Muddusetti, Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee On Guidance and Standards
13:20 - 13:50 An Introduction to Human Factors/Non—Technical Skills
By: Mr. Scott Moffat (BA Hons, Msc), Human Factors Director, People Factor Consultants
13:50 - 15:00 WORKSHOP – DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
15:00 - 15:30 Afternoon Tea / Coffee Break - Sponsored by: Kongsberg Maritime Pte. Ltd.
15:30 - 16:55 WORKSHOP – DECISION SUPPORT TOOLS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE
17:00 - 18:30 END OF DAY ONE
Networking Cocktails – Sponsored by: Tidewater Offshore Operations Pte. Ltd & M3 Marine Group Pte. Ltd
Conference Programme (Day 2)
Thursday, 13 June 2024
Time
08:00 - 8:30 Registration and Networking Breakfast
Session 4 IMCA SESSION
Session Chairman: Mr. Aleks Karlsen, Senior Principal Specialist, Dynamic Positioning Systems, DNV
08:30 - 09:00 IMCA DP Update & Event Reporting
By: Ms. Jennifer Evans, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA
09:00 - 09:30 IMCA M190 -Categorisation of Findings
By: Mr. Joey Fisher – IMCA Marine DP Committee
09:30 - 10:00 IMO Update – GHG & STCW
By: Mr. Richard Purser, Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA
10:00 - 10:30 Morning Tea / Coffee Break – Sponsored by: Daikai Engineering Pte Ltd
Session 5 DP ASIA CONFERENCE SESSION
Session Chairman: Captain Ravinder Yadav – Marine Technical Adviser – Upstream Logistics – ExxonMobil
10:30 - 10:55 Data Driven Verification of DP Systems
Mr. Aleks Karlsen, Senior Principal Specialist Dynamic Positioning (DP) System, DNV
10:55 - 11:20 Model Based Testing and Its Role in Comprehensive and Effective Verification and Validation (An RP 0591 Perspective)
By: Mr. Bolshoy Bhattacharya, Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV
11:20 - 11:45 Using High Quality Power Monitoring to Supplement Validation Programs
By: Ms. Sarah Whiteford, Director Operations & Projects, OneStep Power
11:45 - 12:10 Reference Systems – News, Challenges, Concerns and Some Solutions
By: Mr. Jan Nilsen, Senior Sales Manager / Technical Advisor, Kongsberg Discovery AS SeaTex
12:10 - 13:30 Lunch Break
Session 6 MTS DP COMMITTEE WORKSHOP SESSION
Session Chairs:
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
Mr. Aleks Karlsen, Senior Principal Specialist, Dynamic Positioning Systems, DNV
13:30 - 14:00 Novel Approaches to address New Challenges – DNV and MTS DPC Key Note to Workshop
By: Mr. Suman Muddusetti, Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and the MTS DP Sub-Committee on Guidance and Standards;
Mr. Aleks Karlsen, Senior Principal Specialist Dynamic Positioning (DP) System, DNV
13:30 - 17:00 WORKSHOP – SINGLE FAULT TOLERANCE
17:00 Chairman’s Concluding Remarks and Close Of Conference
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