BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://gcaptain.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for gCaptain - Maritime & Offshore BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120504 DTSTAMP:20120517T021316 CREATED:20120209T142731 LAST-MODIFIED:20120502T152003 UID:39598-1335744000-1336089600@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:Offshore Technology Conference 2012 DESCRIPTION:The Offshore Technology Conference is the world’s foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling\, exploration\, production\, and environmental protection. OTC is held annually at Reliant Center in Houston\, Texas. OTC ranks among the largest 200 trade shows held annually in the United States and is among the 10 largest meetings in terms of attendance. Attendance consistently exceeds 50\,000\, and more than 2\,000 companies participate in the exhibition. OTC includes attendees from around the globe\, with more than 110 countries represented at recent conferences. OTC is sponsored by 12 industry organizations and societies\, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program each year. OTC also has two endorsing organizations and ten supporting organizations. OTC is governed by a Board of Directors made up of 13 representatives\, 11 from OTC's sponsoring organizations and two from OTC's endorsing organizations. LOCATION:One Reliant Park, Houston, 77054, United States URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/offshore-technology-conference/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120217 DTSTAMP:20120517T021316 CREATED:20120208T143750 LAST-MODIFIED:20120208T144728 UID:39506-1329264000-1329436800@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:Offshore Support Journal Conference DESCRIPTION:The Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference is the international meeting point for all those involved in offshore support. The 2011 conference\, the 5th annual event\, attracted over 320 senior industry executives including 60 shipowner and 35 shipyard representatives. 'The Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference is for me a fixed event in our annual planning calendar' Haydn Jones\, Fugro Seastar 'A well organised and worthwhile event. The only conference I pay for annually' Mike Meade\, M3 Marine The conference\, sponsored by Caterpillar Marine\, brings together all stakeholders – oil majors\, shipowners\, shipbuilders\, financiers\, designers\, equipment manufacturers\, suppliers\, OEMs\, Class and industry associations – in order to gather intelligence\, network with other industry leaders\, and get practical answers to the key issues impacting the industry today. To support the development of its events\, Riviera engages industry expert panels which act as a sounding board for ideas. Working closely with the industry in this way has been a key source of the event’s continued growth and success. For details on the advisory panel click here. The two day Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference features a mix of commercial and operational sessions concentrating on the sectors present and the future priorities and unites all of the key industry stakeholders\, from all over the world. Following a successful introduction in 2011\, day one will feature “parallel streams” with sessions covering the latest technologies and innovations in the field and financial and commercial topics. LOCATION:Lancaster Terrace, London, W2 2TY, United Kingdom URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/offshore-support-journal/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120923 DTSTAMP:20120517T021316 CREATED:20120119T093947 LAST-MODIFIED:20120427T171702 UID:37811-1348012800-1348358400@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:MTB Workboats - Dubai - 19-22nd September 2012 DESCRIPTION: MTB is a highly focused programme of one to one appointments between Senior Managers/Directors\, Technical Purchasing Managers\, General Managers\, Operations Managers and other individuals responsible for purchasing within Workboat Companies together with Supplier Companies from all areas of the industry. Workboat Owners and Operators include supply boats (OSV/PSV)\, dredgers\, tugs\, AHTS\, survey vessels\, fishing vessels\, pontoons\, cranes\, floating cranes\, heavy-lift\, barges\, jack-up rigs\, ROV’s\, river / coastal / short sea barges\, etc. Meet the Buyer Workboats will attract over 60 Buyers from Europe\, the Middle and Far East This will include some of the world's biggest Workboat Owners and Operators. Suppliers will join us from around the World to take advantage of the opportunity to meet with the Senior Purchasing personell from these companies in one place over two days. The Workboat market is in a very stable position. Workboat Owners/Operators have been in high demand in recent years and most service craft have been able to find a wide array of employment opportunities\, especially in the new and exciting offshore wind farm installations. Many Workboat Owners are in the midst of major fleet upgrading programmes and so MTB Workboats is the perfect opportunity for Suppliers to meet new Buyers and network their products and services. For More Information Contact:- Thomas Cox\, Business Development Manager\, +44 1276 682898 or email thomas.cox@coplandevents.com LOCATION:Green Community, Dubai, United Arab Emirates URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/workboats-dubai-19-22nd-september/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120307T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T230059 DTSTAMP:20120517T021316 CREATED:20120106T174006 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T095638 UID:36733-1331105400-1331334059@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:MTB - Marine Americas 2012 Brazil DESCRIPTION: Following the positive reception of the MTB "Meet The Buyer" concept in the Americas Copland Events is please to announce they have confirmed the dates for 2012's MTB dedicated to the Marine and Shipbuilding market in the Americas. Copland Events has chosen Rio de Janeiro in Brazil as the location for our 2nd MTB Marine Americas in order to follow the rapid growth of Shipping and Shipbuilding activities in Brazil\, to support offshore Oil and Gas exploration\, production and transportation activities in that region. It is the event's intention to attract owners/operators/shipyards from across North and South America with focus on the local Brazilian Market and strong international suppliers of a wide range of products and services from Satellites and Communications equipment to Marine Fuels and from Marine Engines to Windscreen Wipers.   For more information visit the official event web-page: MTB - Marine Americas 2012 Brazil\, or call +44 1276 682 898 LOCATION:Rio de Janeiro, Brazil URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/marine-americas-2012-brazil/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111219 DTSTAMP:20120517T021316 CREATED:20111101T174742 LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T000258 UID:33388-1323907200-1324252800@http://gcaptain.com SUMMARY:Workboat 2011 DESCRIPTION:The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America serving people and businesses working on the coastal\, inland and offshore waters. 1\,000 companies will display products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build\, service and operate them. The commercial marine industry is vast and with fluctuating market sectors\, it’s continuously changing. Staying ahead of change and keeping your business profitable can be tough. There’s one event where you can meet face-to-face with thousands of colleagues and suppliers while sourcing and researching new products\, technologies and ideas\, and that’s The International WorkBoat Show. With over 1\,000 exhibiting suppliers\, this is the biggest commercial marine tradeshow in North America and your one big opportunity to find the new idea\, product or connection that you need to stand out and get ahead. LOCATION:900 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States URL:http://gcaptain.com/event/workboat-2011/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR