Sister Associations

Juan Arzuaga (IPLOCA), Rob Darden (DCA), Neil Waugh (PLCAC), Neil Lane (PLCAC), Kevin Parker (DCA), Adam Wynne Hughes (PIG)

Amongst 380 participants, IPLOCA Executive Secretary, Juan Arzuaga, accompanied by his wife Alejandra, attended the Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada’s 68 th Annual Convention. Resuming after two conventions had to be cancelled, this event took place from 2 to 6 May at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii.

Members of the World Federation of Pipeline Industry Associations (WFPIA) met there to discuss areas of common interest, such as contract conditions for convention hotels, membership numbers following the COVID pandemic, and the HSE training video being updated using cartoons.

The Australian Pipelines and Gas Association’s Annual Convention and Exhibition will take place from 24 to 27 September at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre; the theme is Connect, Share, Discover. Check their website for further information: www.apga.org.au/events.

The International Marine Contractors Association organises a regular programme of meetings and events all over the world including regional meetings and technical seminars. Further details may be found on www.imca-int.com/events.

Reciprocal Agreement

As a reminder, members of Sister Associations are allowed to register to attend the IPLOCA Annual Convention, and in turn, IPLOCA members can participate in Sister Association events, based on availability. Should you be interested in taking up this opportunity, contact juan.arzuaga@iploca.com so he can request a registration code for the event you are interested in attending.

A list of Sister Associations may be found in the IPLOCA Yearbook or at www.iploca.com/about-us/world-federation.