14th Dynamic Positioning Asia 2026

14th Dynamic Positioning Asia Conference & Exhibition

We are pleased to announce the 14th Dynamic Positioning Asia, taking place on 21-22 May 2026 at the Concorde Hotel in Singapore. This event is a must-attend for DP vessel operators, experts, and the wider DP community.

Conference Theme

Back to Brilliant Basics – Validating Single Fault Tolerance of DP Vessels to Deliver Cumulative Risk Management and Performance Objectives

Partnering with the MTS DP Committee and IMCA, the event features a two-day conference with workshops by industry experts.

Conference Program Highlights

  • Expert Workshops: High-impact sessions like “EBCV2, Evidence or Imagination?”
  • Technical Evolution: Latest on Optical Local Position Reference Sensors and LEO GNSS.
  • Risk & Performance: Insights into GNSS threats and hybrid DP power systems.
  • Industry Standards: Exclusive updates from IMCA on DP event reporting.
For inquiries, contact:
Mary: mary@mediacomz.com
Natalie: natalie.chong@mediacomz.com
Date21–22 May 2026
LocationConcorde Hotel Singapore
Address100 Orchard Road, Singapore 238840

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Conference Programme DP ASIA 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026 (Day 1)
08:00 – 08:30 | Registration and Networking Breakfast
SESSION 1
Moderator and Session Chair
Suman Muddusetti
Suman Muddusetti Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and MTS DP Sub-Committee on Guidance and Standards
08:30 – 08:40
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Joey Fisher
Joey Fisher Managing Director – M3 Marine Expertise; DP Asia Conference Chairman
08:40 – 09:30
Panel Session: Business Leaders Asia
09:30 – 09:50
To Target? Or not to Target? That is no longer the Question! A New Class of Optical Local Position Reference Sensor for Safer Dynamic Positioning
Russ Miles
Russ Miles CEO, Furlong Sensing UK
09:50 – 10:10
SPRINT-Nav DP – A shallow water DP reference position system – Update
Duncan Rigg
Duncan Rigg Business Development Manager – Vessel Systems, Sonardyne
10:10 – 10:30
Strengthening DP PRS Single Fault Tolerance Through LEO GNSS
Keith Park
Keith Park Senior Account Manager – C-Nav Positioning Solutions, Oceaneering International Services
10:30 – 10:40
Q & A
10:40 – 11:05 | Coffee/Tea Break
SESSION 2
Session Chair
Aleks Karlsen
Aleks Karlsen Senior Principal Specialist Dynamic Positioning (DP) systems, DNV
11:05 – 11:25
GNSS Threats – Where are we?
Jan Nilsen
Jan Nilsen Senior Sales Manager / Technical Advisor, Kongsberg Discovery Seatex
11:25 – 11:45
Data Driven Verification and remote testing, JDP on DP consequence analysis. An overview of recent digital initiatives of DNV
Luca Pivano
Luca Pivano Senior Principal Specialist DP Simulations Product Manager DP tools and services, DNV AS
11:45 – 12:00
Q & A
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break
SESSION 3
Session Chair
Bolshoy Bhattacharya
Bolshoy Bhattacharya Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV
13:00 – 13:20
Assessing Statistical Variability in Short Duration DP Operations
Zachary Clark
Zachary Clark Project Manager, Kongsberg Maritime AS
13:20 – 13:25
Q & A
SESSION 4 – MTS DP WORKSHOP
Workshop Facilitators
Dr. Steven Cargill
Dr. Steven Cargill DPTA – Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems, DNV
Bolshoy Bhattacharya
Bolshoy Bhattacharya Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV
13:25 – 15:00
EBCV2, Evidence or Imagination?
Bolshoy Bhattacharya
Bolshoy Bhattacharya Marine Risk Service Manager, Asset Assurance (OI UK), Energy Systems, DNV
WORKSHOP INTRODUCTION – USING EBCV2 & DPSI Tools
15:00 – 15:20 | Coffee/Tea Break
15:20 – 17:00
WORKSHOP – USING EBCV2 & DPSI Tools
17:00
END OF DAY ONE
17:00 – 19:00 | Networking Cocktails
Friday, May 22, 2026 (Day 2)
08:00 – 08:30 | Registration and Networking Breakfast
SESSION 5
Session Chairman
Richard Purser
Richard Purser Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA
08:30 – 09:30
IMCA DP Update
Richard Purser
Richard Purser Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA
09:30 – 10:00
Developments in Training and Certification for the Offshore DP Sector
Captain Qasim Masood
Captain Qasim Masood Head of Qualifications, Marine & Offshore, The Nautical Institute
10:00 – 10:30 | Coffee/Tea Break
10:30 – 10:50
New & Future DP Vessels Technological Development
Louise Engel de Miranda
Louise Engel de Miranda Managing Director Marine & DP Consultant, Nautical Science Academy & New Wave Offshore Energy
10:50 – 11:10
DP Simulations and Model-Based Testing
Captain M.M.Nanjappa
Captain M.M.Nanjappa General Manager – Asia Global Business Development / DP Training and Development, MOL Maritex
11:10 – 11:40
IMCA DP Event Reporting
Jennifer Evans
Jennifer Evans Technical Adviser – Marine, IMCA
11:40 – 12:00
IMCA Q & A Session
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break
SESSION 6
Session Chair
Dr. Steven Cargill
Dr. Steven Cargill DPTA – Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems, DNV
13:00 – 13:20
Proving DP Safety Through Power Testing and Evidence
Jessica Kelly Silva de Jesus
Jessica Kelly Silva de Jesus OneStep Power Solutions
13:20 – 13:40
Regulatory Framework and Practical Challenges of Hybrid DP Power Systems with DC Main Switchboards and Energy Storage
Alessio Lombardi
Alessio Lombardi Global Director DP and Critical Systems, ABL
13:40 – 13:50
Q & A
SESSION 7 – MTS DP WORKSHOP
Workshop Facilitators
Suman Muddusetti
Suman Muddusetti Chairman of the MTS DP Committee and MTS DP Sub-Committee on Guidance and Standards
Dr. Steven Cargill
Dr. Steven Cargill DPTA – Vice President, Marine Operations and Dynamic Positioning Services, Energy Systems, DNV
13:50 – 14:30
WORKSHOP – DELIVERING VALUE THROUGH DP ASSURANCE
14:30 – 15:00 | Coffee/Tea Break
15:00 – 17:00
WORKSHOP – DELIVERING VALUE THROUGH DP ASSURANCE
17:00 | Chairman’s Concluding Remarks and Close of Conference

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Technical Committees

Conference Chairman Joey Fisher Joey Fisher Managing Director M3 Marine Expertise
Conference Vice Chairman Suman Muddusetti Suman Muddusetti Chairman of the MTS DP Committee MTS
Abir Sahny Abir Sahny DP Associate Director Asia Pacific GATE Energy
Andrew Lynch Andrew Lynch Senior Fleet Technical Manager MMA Offshore Asia
Capt. Andrew Wood Capt. Andrew Wood DP & Marine Assurance Lead DNV Noble Denton Services
Capt. Gaurav Dadhwal Capt. Gaurav Dadhwal Director – Operation & Technology Cyan Renewables
Aleks Karlsen Aleks Karlsen Senior Principal Specialist DP Systems DNV Holdings Ltd Marine Service
Sandeep Banger Sandeep Banger Manager, Electrical and DP Authority Tidewater Offshore Operations
Naveen Thandarath Naveen Thandarath General Manager Sinor Marine Services
Prabjot Singh Chopra Prabjot Singh Chopra VP Technology SeaTech Solutions International
Eddie Raj Eddie Raj Consultant MediaComz International Pte Ltd
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