API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo
The U.S. offshore oil and natural gas industry, in collaboration with its regulatory agencies, invites you to attend the 2011 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo, July 12-13, 2011 in Houston, Texas. Don`t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest in offshore developments while sharing experiences, practices, and even information on real-life incidents.
Industry experts, including representatives from the MMS and Coast Guard, will share their insights in the following sessions:
- MMS/USCG Perspective on Crane Safety Issues
- API RP 2D and Spec 2C: Key Changes and Improvements
- Lift Planning including JSAs / JHAs
- Sling Type Applications (Wire / Nylon Rope) Material Handling with Other Lifting Devices
- Field Manufactured Lifting Equipment
- MMS Industry Statistics
- Marine Vessel Platform Interface
- Lift Boats
- Industry Training and Simulator Technologies
- Safe Lifting Studies & Initiatives
- Root Cause Analysis Techniques and Tips
- Regulators Panel
- Lifting Inciden Investigation
- Training and Best Practices
- Crane Operator Qualiftications, Testing, Recruiting and Retention
The conference is expected to host 300 offshore crane operators, management, and safety personnel. This is the best opportunity in the industry to learn about the latest developments, share insights, and network with other offshore crane colleagues. A separate exhibition area will host 30 exhibiting companies from the offshore crane industry sharing their experience and services first hand.
The 2009 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo is endorsed by:
- U.S. Minerals Management Service
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Offshore Marine Service Association
- Offshore Operators Committee
- National Ocean Industries Association
- Independent Petroleum Association of America
- International Association of Drilling Contractors
Anyone in industry, government or other groups involved in:
- Operation of offshore, shore-base terminals
- Drilling contractors
- Crane service/supply firms
- Anyone involved with offshore issues
- An open letter to all attendees from 2011 Conference Co-Chairs
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2011 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo is a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning your Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application.