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DMCA backs top maritime sector event

DUBAI, April 19, 2016

Dubai Maritime City Authority (DMCA), the government authority charged with regulating Dubai’s maritime sector, has revealed its participation and sponsorship of the Middle East Offshore Journal Conference 2016, to be held in Dubai, UAE, next month.

The conference will take place from May 18 to 19, at The Westin Mina Seyahi Beach Resort and Marina.

The two-day seminar, which is being held in Dubai for the third time, with a strong focus on offshore support, will throw the spotlight on the current regional and global issues in the offshore sector while offering opportunities to network with industry leaders, said a statement from the company.

The conference will be an important interactive platform for leading ship owners, oil and gas majors, ship builders and technology experts to discuss innovative approaches to managing costs, improving safety and efficiency, and highlight current market opportunities, it added.

DMCA’s executive director of operations Ali Al Dabbous will address the audience with a welcome note and speak on wide range of topics, including Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy (DMSS); smart solutions and services; endeavour to achieve a sustainable and safe maritime sector; position Dubai among top maritime hubs in the world; future of maritime sector and its importance; competitive advantage of local maritime sector; and attractiveness and opportunities available for international ship owners in Dubai, it said.

The two-day 2016 Middle East Offshore Journal Conference will host key sessions, including ‘The New Dynamics in the Oil Markets’; ‘Chartering Opportunities in the Middle East Region’; ‘Iran: offshore Outlook Post-Sanction Era’; ‘OSV Operation and Design’; ‘Improving Efficiency Without Compromising Safety’; ‘Cost Reduction Through Technology and Innovation’; ‘Special Focus on Africa’; and ‘Leadership in Niche and Developing Markets’.

Line up for speakers comprise leading name from global maritime industry such as Ian Hugo, regional director for Middle East and Indian Subcontinent, Smit Lamnalco; Florent Kirchhoff, general manager, Swire Pacific Offshore; Jaap-Jan Pietersen, head of business unit – Middle East, Miclyn Express Offshore; Rado Antolovic, managing director, P&O Maritime; and Lars Seistrup, managing director, Damen Shipyards and Albwardy Marine Engineering, said the statement.

Amer Ali, executive director, DMCA, said: “We extend or support to the conference for the third consecutive year in line with our Dubai Maritime Sector Strategy that aims to position Dubai among leading global maritime hubs.”

“We will highlight the competitive advantages of the maritime sector in Dubai and leverage this platform to showcase that despite low oil prices, Dubai remains a highly attractive destination for maritime support activities. It will also be an exceptional opportunity to brainstorm with industry leaders and peers about the current challenges in the global OSV market as well as ways to contribute to make it vibrant and dynamic,” he said.

“DMCA plays a key role in the regional maritime sector and looks forward to initiate highly effective dialogue with industry leaders and peers at the event. We also seek to discuss the latest developments with pioneers of the maritime sector from around the world--developing clear visions on the future of offshore support, regionally and internationally,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service




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