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Middle East Workboats Newsletter www.middleeastworkboats.com Page 1 Newsletter The third Middle East Workboats opened on an optimistic note as industry experts at the opening session highlighted the investment in the offshore oil and gas industry spurring demand for offshore support vessels (OSVs) and keeping the workboats sector especially in a buoyant mood. The historic relevance of the region as a trade hub provided a focal point for an in-depth analysis of the current economic situation through the conference sessions. “With a high number of ambitious projects spread across the region, there are numerous opportunities,” said Lars Seistrup, COO, Svitzer Asia, Middle East & Africa speaking at a session. “Oil and gas sector demand is set to remain high, with relatively high process, which means more money for exploration and production (E&P) – which will have a positive effect for our industry.” Vincent Weve, General Manager, Stanford Marine, also focused on the growing number of oil and gas projects in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with recent contracts awarded to the tune of more than US$10 billion and requiring up to 58 new OSVs within the next couple of years. Continued on page 2... March 2012 The Definitive Workboat Event for the Middle East Industry points to optimistic path ahead for region The 2011 event saw more than 2,800 participants, a 5.6% increase on 2009, while the exhibition space was 23% larger than in 2009. 2,821 participants 5.6% attendance increase 3,580 net sqm exhibition space 23% increase in space 175 exhibitors Pavilions: Singapore & Spain The Figures
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The third Middle East Workboats opened onan optimistic note as industry experts at theopening session highlighted the investmentin the offshore oil and gas industry spurringdemand for offshore support vessels (OSVs)and keeping the workboats sector especiallyin a buoyant mood.
The historic relevance of the region as a tradehub provided a focal point for an in-depthanalysis of the current economic situationthrough the conference sessions.
“With a high number of ambitious projectsspread across the region, there are numerous
opportunities,” said Lars Seistrup, COO,Svitzer Asia, Middle East & Africa speaking ata session. “Oil and gas sector demand is setto remain high, with relatively high process,which means more money for exploration andproduction (E&P) – which will have a positiveeffect for our industry.”
Vincent Weve, General Manager, StanfordMarine, also focused on the growing numberof oil and gas projects in the UAE, SaudiArabia and Qatar, with recent contractsawarded to the tune of more than US$10billion and requiring up to 58 new OSVs withinthe next couple of years. Continued on page 2...
March 2012
The Definitive Workboat Event for the Middle East
Industry points to optimisticpath ahead for region
The 2011 event saw morethan 2,800 participants, a5.6% increase on 2009, whilethe exhibition space was23% larger than in 2009.
2,821 participants
5.6% attendanceincrease
3,580 net sqmexhibition space
23% increase in space
175 exhibitors
Pavilions: Singapore & Spain
The Figures
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2011 exhibitors included...
94% of exhibitors thought there were good qualityvisitors to the event
93% of exhibiors reported meeting overall objectives
96% of exhibitors stated they would return for MiddleEast Workboats 2013
81% of exhibitors thought MEWB 2011 was betterthan in 2009
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“Despite obvious project delays, we are seeing more enquiriesfrom Egypt and both Iraq and Kuwait are up-and-comingdestinations on the industry radar, with between a 10-20 percent increase in exploration resulting in higher demand forOSV support,” he remarked.
According to Weve, the Middle East currently has 15 per centof the global anchor handling tug supply vessel (AHTS) marketshare, compared with the global average of six per cent.
The optimistic feel continued throughout the 3 day eventwith daily reports of great networking and positive businessmeetings, whilst in the conference theatre the first IndustryQuestion Time, sponsored by P&O Maritime allowed a panelof industry experts to debate and discuss current economicissues with members of the audience.
The event ended on the same optimistic note that it had begunthree days earlier and organisers, Seatrade, have pledged that2013 will set a new benchmark for the event with the inclusionof more offshore focus.
Optimistic path ahead…cont
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Middle East Workboats 2011 is indeed the best maritime showin the region. Our participation this year was a success! as wehad the opportunity to meet potential clients promising futurebusiness with Grandweld Shipyards. We would definitivelyconsider participating in Middle East Workboats 2013.
Jamal Abki, Grandweld General Manager, Grandweld ”“
Exhibitor Sector Breakdown
Objectivesachieved...
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Some highlights fromthe exhibition floor!
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Chris Stokes used Middle EastWorkboats to announceTeinbridge Propellor's expansioninto the region with amanufacturing base in Dubai.
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Visitor Sector Breakdown
92% of visitors metexhibitors that they plando business with
99% of visitors thoughtthe quality of exhibitorswere good
85% of visitors discovereda new product or serviceat the event
99% of visitors thoughtthe networkingopportunities were good
It is a pleasure and privilegeto work closely with theSeatrade team and supportthe Middle East Work Boatsexhibition and conference.The dedication andcommitment from theSeatrade staff isunquestionable. Lamnalcohave been a long-timesupporter of the MEWB andit has served ourdevelopment into a fastgrowing industry.The Golf tournament wasalso an excellent networkingopportunity for the keyclients of the marineindustry. We will continue tosupport MEWB in all futureactivities and they will form amajor part of our marketcampaign in the Middle East.
Andrew C. Brown, Group BusinessDevelopment Manager, Lamnalco –sponsors of the golf tournament.
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“To help build awareness for UAE-based Angel Appeal, P&O Maritimejoined hands with LEGO andcommissioned a 1.5m, 32kg Legomodel replica of The Flying Angel tobe built during the show. This willnow be auctioned to raise moneyfor the appeal.
Mike Gray, Business Development manager,Deep Sea Offshore International was the luckywinner of our pre-registration promotion towin an iPad 2.
Seatrade directors debated long and hard before selecting KhalidFaraj Shipping stand as the best stand at Middle East Workboats. Asa prize, international painter Tony Moffitt will paint a vessel of theirchoice which they can take pride of place in their offices.
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Middle East Workboats would like to thank all exhibitors,sponsors and visitors for making the event a success.
Thank you for your support
Sponsors
Supporting Organisations Organised by
Principal Sponsors
Hamid Ben Yaghla Operations Division ManagerIRSHAD
Andrew C. Brown Global Group Business Development ManagerLamnalco Group
Vivek Seth Regional Director, Middle East and IndiaLamnalco Group
Ron Clark General ManagerNICO Middle East Ltd
Gary Dockerty Executive General Manager, Middle East and AfricaP&O Maritime FZE
Jaap Jan Pietersen Commercial ManagerSvitzer Middle East Ltd
Thomas Sorensen Regional Commercial ManagerSvitzer Middle East Ltd
Gary Mills Business Development ManagerZakher Marine International
Hassan A. Abouraya Technical AdviserZamil Offshore
Capt Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi Vice President Ports OperationsAbu Dhabi Ports Company
Mike Stamford Director of SalesAbu Dhabi Shipbuilding PJSC
Hennie den Toom Managing DirectorAlbwardy Marine Engineering L.L.C.
Mark Pearson Deputy General ManagerAlbwardy Marine Engineering L.L.C.
Sergej Krstanovic Marine Chief Executive Dubai and Head of Local Office PlanBureau Veritas
Mohamad Kamal Abdallah Business Development ManagerESNAAD
Our steering group members dedicate a lot of their own time to helping ensurethe success of Middle East Workboats.Our special thanks go to the following:
Seatrade is pleased to announce thatthe Middle East Workboats magazinewill now be produced twice a year.Dedicated entirely to the workboats and offshore sectors, the magazine will be filled with news, features and interviews from the region.
To make sure you subscribe to the magazine, contact [email protected]
The show was really good for us in terms of the quality ofvisitors. We received lot of good leads. The supporting andlogistics arrangements by Seatrade was efficient. We hopeto participate in the next workboats show in Abu Dhabi.
P. Chacko John, Manager - Middle East, Noreq FZE ”“
Breaking News!
Note: Seatrade acknowledges that some of the members havemoved roles since their participation in the committee.
