13th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition 2025

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

1_Joey Fisher

13th DP Asia Conference Chairman

Mr. Joey Fisher
Managing Director 
M3 Marine Expertise

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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

3_Abir Sahny

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

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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

4_Andrew Lynch

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

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Workshop Facilitator:
Mr. Rhys Jones
Technical Adviser – Marine
IMCA

SESSION 6 – MTS DP COMMITTEE WORKSHOP SESSION

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Workshop Facilitator:
Dr. Steven Cargill
DPTA
Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems
DNV

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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
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
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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.

MediaComz International

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