edition 10 - april/may 2012
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offshore energy Offshore Oil & Gas | Transport & Storage | Maritime Services | Offshore Wind Offshore Supply | Offshore Contracting | Offshore Vessels
23 & 24 October 2012 amsterdam RAI | The Netherlands www.offshore-energy.biz
Leader firms at 2012 edition
Offshore Energy Column
The maritime x-factor
The fifth edition of Offshore Energy will take place on 23 and 24 October in the Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands. Visitors have a chance to mingle with over 400 offshore energy companies in one, central place – a 12,000 m2 exhibition hall (an increase in floor space of 4,000 m2 compared to last year). Around 150 exhibitors have already reserved their booth. More key players Offshore Energy is the fastest growing businessto-business offshore event in Europe. When compared to last year’s edition, the OE2012 is expected to reach a growth margin of 33%. Next to that, the companies expected to book their space and participate in the conference program are among the leading firms in the industry today. Spacious set-up, professional atmosphere, highly motivated visitors and a variety of high-level decision making visitors are just a few of the reasons companies choose to exhibit at Offshore Energy.
Marnix Krikke, Deputy Director, Holland Shipbuilding Association and Director, Centre for Maritime Technology and Innovation, shares his view on the key success factors of the Dutch offshore industry at page 3.
A number of internationally operating companies have confirmed their participation. New corporate exhibitors at Offshore Energy 2012 are Lloyd’s Register, the international maritime classification society and risk management organization, and Bosch Rexroth, one of the world’s leading specialists in the field
Event organizer Navingo present at OTC
of drive and control technologies. Offshore Energy welcomes back companies such as Van Oord, Fugro, Imtech Marine, GustoMSC and Heerema.
spacious set-up, professional atmosphere and highly motivated visitors Edward Heerema opens Networking Event Allseas’ founder and president Edward Heerema will open the Offshore Energy principal Networking Event on the first exhibition day. Mr. Heerema will open the evening by emphasizing the good position of The Netherlands as a country that makes an innovative partner within the international oil and gas industry. The networking event is expected to attract 400 attendees. More information on the complete Social Program of Offshore Energy can be found on page 2.
news from our exhibitors
Navingo, the Dutch maritime & offshore media group, will be present at the Dutch Pavilion throughout all 5 days. During this time, the Navingo team looks forward to introducing all their products to the international oil & gas industry. Navingo considers their presence at OTC as a great opportunity to make new contacts and strengthen existing relationships.
Damen Shipyards is on the move in the offshore and offshore wind industries
Offshore Energy 2012 sees Damen Shipyards coming back for the 4th time. Currently, Damen is building a series of Platform Supply Vessels for the Brazilian market in cooperation with Wilson, Sons, as well as various (seismic) survey and support vessels. In addition, six PSVs of the newly designed PSV 3300 Clean Design series are being built for Norwegian client WWS. As to offshore wind, the High Speed Support Vessel 2610, a catamaran with a double Sea Axe bow, has proven its worth in wave heights over 2.5 m. Within weeks, Damen will present a new, smaller Twin Axe design.
Largest heavy lift crane in Europe operational at BOW Terminal
In 2012, BOW Terminal has invested in the largest fixed heavy lift crane of Europe (Gottwald MK 1500 crane), with 1200 tons lifting capacity. The crane is in use as of April 2012. BOW Terminal, operational since 2010, is excellently located on the North Sea coast in Vlissingen at the mouth of the Western Scheldt, with direct access to open sea, without any locks or bridges. The availability of permanent heavy lift capacity makes this terminal a perfect location for offshore (wind) and heavy lift projects. In 2011/2012, BOW Terminal facilitated the construction of several offshore projects, such as Sheringham Shoal, Lincs, London Array, MORL, Teesside, South Arne and Ekofisk.
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