Commercial & Technical Operations of Offshore E&P Support Vessels – Managing Risk, Performance, and Contractual Accountability Across Offshore Energy Operations

By attending this intensive workshop, participants will be able to:

• Gain Working Knowledge of the Quality, Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Protection regulations essential for the operations of the OSVs
• Manage Operations of multiple OSVs by understanding the functional features of each vessel type, Charterparty commitments, functional flexibilities, and constraints at the offshore sites.
• Managing Towing Operations in accordance with the customer requirements, Tow types (Heavy-lift Barges, Rigs, Platforms, Semi-submersibles, Windmills, Solar Farms, etc.), lashing arrangement, loading and unloading arrangements, and precautions while on-Tow.
• Effectively manage risks due to OSV operations, by learning the contractual obligations, insurance regime, marine risks during decommissioning and wreck removal, and the importance of maintaining records as evidence in compliance with the contract clauses.
• Learn the contractual obligations of OSV Managers and Bareboat Charterers towards Ship Owners, Sub-Charterers, Vendors, Lessees, and Contractors, from a practitioner who has worked and consulted for major E&P contractors in Oil & Gas segments and Offshore & Marine construction yards.
• Effectively adopt best practices in the management of Vessels and Crew in geographically diverse locations and the stringent SOPs of NOC/IOC.
• Gain understanding of managing sanctions, blockades, and evolving geopolitical situations impacting International Trade Terms & Conditions for commercial business management processes.

This training course is designed for professionals directly involved in the commercial, technical, and operational management of Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs), including:

• Operations, Fleet, and Marine Managers responsible for managing OSVs engaged in offshore E&P, marine construction, towing, heavy-lift, and offshore renewable energy projects.
• Commercial, Chartering, and Contract Managers administering time charters, towage contracts, and offshore service agreements, including invoicing, claims, and performance management.
• Technical Superintendents, Project Managers, and Engineers overseeing vessel performance, special operations, repairs, breakdowns, and compliance with QHSE requirements.
• Senior and mid-level professionals from OSV Owners, Operators, Offshore E&P Contractors, and Marine Service Providers with prior exposure to offshore vessel operations or charterparty management.
• Professionals involved in managing offshore risks, insurance, claims, disputes, and contractual accountability across complex offshore operations.

• Intermediate
• Advanced

This course is delivered through a blend of expert-led instruction, real-world case studies, and facilitated group discussions drawn from live offshore operations. Practical, hands-on workshops and role-based simulations are used to reinforce learning, enabling participants to apply contractual, technical, and risk management principles to realistic operational scenarios. Continuous interaction, peer learning, and a final assessed exercise ensure practical competence and decision-making confidence.

Principal Management Consultant

Chartered Valuer and Appraiser (CVA)

FAIADR |Senior Accredited Director, M.S.I.D. | Member, ACFE |

LL.M. (IP Laws), M. Sc. (Maritime Studies),

M. Tech (Knowledge Engineering)

MBA, First Class CoC (MCA, UK), B. E. (Elect)

Your expert course leader, for more than four decades, has worked and consulted in the industry verticals encompassing: Technology, Oil & Gas Exploration & Production, Petrochemical Process Plants and Power Plant Construction Projects, Logistics & Warehousing, Marine, Offshore, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Infrastructure Development Projects (Ports, Offshore Supply Bases, Oil & Gas Terminals and Airports etc.), EPCIC Contracts, and Shipyards, in South East Asia, Africa, Middle East, Americas and Europe.

He has served as the Principal Management Consultant with management consultancy firms in Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore, specializing in corporate management consultancy, international contract reviews, and alternative dispute resolution services. He undertakes special assignments to conduct audits and valuations of intangible properties, including proprietary processes for licensed production, and to license intellectual property rights (IP Rights) in patents, trademarks, and industrial designs. He is frequently engaged in assignments such as due diligence, acquisitions and mergers, resolving operational issues, technology transfer, agency services contract reviews, cost controls, and enhancing Supply Chain Management. He has been conferred the credentials of Chartered Valuer & Appraiser (CVA) by SAC and IVAS, in accordance with the international valuation standards-setting body, the IVSC.

His consulting experience includes Charterparty Management, Business Process Re-engineering, Diversifications, Corporate Development, Marketing, Complex Project Management, Feasibility Studies, Dispute Resolutions, and Market Research.

He has successfully assisted Marine and offshore E&P clients in managing contractual disputes arising from various international contracts for upgrading & conversion projects. He continues to be actively engaged in claims reviews, mediation, arbitration, litigation, and expert witness-related assignments, arising from international contracts and Charterparty Agreements.

He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, an MBA in General Management, a Master of Technology in Knowledge Engineering, a Master of Science in Maritime Studies, and an LL.M. (IP Law). He also holds professional qualifications in Business Valuations and Appraisers for CVA, arbitration, law, and marine engineering, including the Chief Engineer’s First-Class Certificate of Competency (MCA, UK).

He is further qualified and accredited as a Certified International Arbitrator, Chartered Arbitrator, Sports arbitrator under CAS Rules, WIPO Neutral, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Bargaining Code Arbitrator, Accredited Adjudicator, and Accredited Mediator (Malaysia). He is admitted to the international panels of arbitrators and neutrals.

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To further optimise your learning experience from our courses, we also offer individualized “One to One” coaching support for 2 hours post training. We can help improve your competence in your chosen area of interest, based on your learning needs and available hours. This is a great opportunity to improve your capability and confidence in a particular area of expertise. It will be delivered over a secure video conference call by one of our senior trainers. They will work with you to create a tailor-made coaching program that will help you achieve your goals faster.
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