Work Boat World

AWB 2013 conference program announced

Valentine Watkins

Baird Events has announced the diverse range of conferences and seminars being held in conjunction with the ASIAN WORK BOAT 2013 EXHIBITION.

The seminars cover a multitude of aspects and challenges facing today's maritime industry, and include:

Singapore as an LNG Bunkering Hub for Work Boats
The intent of Singapore as an LNG Bunkering Hub for Work Boats is to:
• Contribute to a shared understanding of the entire LNG bunkering value chain from regulatory framework, supply of LNG, bunkering practices, owner requirements, marine equipment and operational practices
• Showcase local and global best practices in the area of LNG bunkering
• Generate a new shared vision of Singapore as an LNG bunkering hub
10.00am – Tuesday, February 26 – Free Admission

Young Ship on OSV Finance
• A brief Introduction to the offshore industry
• The offshore industry: an operator's perspective
• Opportunities and outlooks in the offshore industry
• Introduction to finance in Offshore Support: differences to general shipping and the challenges and remedies to obtain capital today'
• Managing risks in offshore projects
2.00pm to 6.00pm – Tuesday, February 26 – Free Admission

The GlobalMET Conference on Training and Certification of Work Boat Crews

Maritime technology is evolving rapidly. Employment opportunities abound. Competence on board is essential. Is this competence available? If not, what needs to be done? It is time to clarify needs and how to best meet those needs.
10.00am – Wednesday, February 27 – Cost SGD200.00

Improving Ferry Safety and Profitability in S.E. Asia
The event's intent is to:
• Constructively build shared understanding between ferry designers, builders,
operators, regulators and other stakeholders
• Showcase local and global best practices in the area of ferry design and operations
• Generate a new shared vision of the future of safe and economic development and development of ferries in South East Asia.
10.00am – Wednesday, February 27 – Free Admission

To download a printable flyer of the program, click here