Marine Safety Forum - May 2026 All Members Meeting
Schedule
Thu May 28 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Beach Ballroom | Aberdeen, SC
About this Event
The Marine Safety Forum Annual Members Meeting brings together professionals from across the marine, offshore and aviation sectors to share critical insights, improve safety performance and strengthen industry collaboration.
This full-day event features a comprehensive programme of speakers covering operational safety, maritime security, anchor handling, incident learning and emerging technologies supporting offshore operations.
The event provides a valuable opportunity to hear directly from industry experts, engage in meaningful discussion and connect with peers across the sector.
Agenda
09:00 – Alex Morton
Chairperson’s Welcome / Opening Commentary
09:20 – Andrew Cowx
SAR Helicopter Winchman’s View on Safety
09:50 – Rob Diver
Maritime Security
10:20 – Andrew Stead
Introducing Targetless DP Sensors
10:30 – Steering Group
Round Room Supplier Introductions
10:50 – Coffee and Networking
11:20 – Dave Watkins
CHIRP Maritime Update
11:50 – Mark Holmes
IMCA Incidents
12:20 – Paul Carter
SAMs 2 Marine & Aviation Tracking System
12:50 – Jenny Gillies
Chairperson’s Morning Closing Summary
13:00 – Lunch
13:30 – Patrick Folan
A/H Conference Opening Commentary
13:40 – Paul Dear
Anchor Handling Market Overview
14:05 – Ben Poulter
Understanding Marine Snapback Events
14:30 – Syed Udin
World First Permanent Split Mooring
14:55 – Coffee and Networking
15:15 – Steve Broadbent
New Anchor Technology
15:40 – Dag-Børre Lillestøl
DNV Winch Tension Control and SOLAS Regs
16:05 – Nick Knight
InterMoor’s FEPLA
16:30 – Victor Remmers
Delmar StevTensioner
16:55 – Meeting and Day Ends
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Chairperson’s Welcome / Opening Commentary
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:50 AM
Andrew Cowx SAR Helicopter Winchman’s View on Safety
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Rob Diver Maritime Security
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Andrew Stead Introducing Targetless DP Sensors
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Steering Group Round Room Supplier Introductions
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Coffee and Networking
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Dave Watkins CHIRP Maritime Update
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Mark Holmes IMCA Incidents
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:50 PM
Paul Carter SAMs 2 Marine & Aviation Tracking System
🕑: 12:50 PM - 01:00 PM
Jenny Gillies Chairperson’s Morning Closing Summary
🕑: 01:30 AM - 01:40 PM
Patrick Folan A/H Conference Opening Commentary
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:05 PM
Paul Dear Anchor Handling Market Overview
🕑: 02:05 PM - 02:30 PM
Ben Poulter Understanding Marine Snapback Events
🕑: 02:30 PM - 02:55 PM
Syed Udin World First Permanent Split Mooring
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:15 PM
Coffee and Networking
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:40 PM
Steve Broadbent New Anchor Technology
🕑: 03:40 PM - 04:05 PM
Dag-Børre Lillestøl DNV Winch Tension Control and SOLAS Regs
🕑: 04:05 PM - 04:30 PM
Nick Knight InterMoor’s FEPLA
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Victor Remmers Delmar StevTensioner
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
End Remarks
Where is it happening?
Beach Ballroom, Beach Promenade, Aberdeen, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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