Offshore

2009 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo

Hilton Houston North
July 14-15, 2009
Houston, Texas

The U.S. offshore oil and natural gas industry, in collaboration with its regulatory agencies, invites you to attend the 2009 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo, July 14-15, 2009 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.

List of 2009 Endorsers, Sponsors and Exhibitors

Keynote Speakers:

Commander Patrick W. Clark, Chief of the Vessel and Facility Operating Standards Division within the Office of Operating and Environmental Standards at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. His responsibilities include the development of U.S. standards, regulations and guidance for inspected and uninspected commercial vessels, facilities, and offshore oil and gas platforms.

Regional Supervisor for Field Operations, Michael Saucier, Minerals Management Service (MMS), Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region, with the U.S. Department of the Interior in New Orleans, Louisiana. As Regional Supervisor, Mr. Saucier oversees a staff of 170 engineers, geoscientists, technicians, inspectors and administrators who are responsible for safe and environmentally responsible oil and gas operations throughout the Gulf of Mexico OCS Region.

Who Should Attend
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 Phil Smith and David Dykes, 2009 Conference Co-Chairs

Preliminary Agenda and Registration Information
Please use the links below to view the preliminary program and registration information.

Conference Agenda
Register Online (closed - please register on-site)
Print and Hand Carry a Registration Form

Sponsor/Exhibitor Information
Sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2009 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 is July 3, 2009.

2009 Offshore Safe Lifting Logo
Exhibitors and Sponsors are encouraged to support the 2009 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference by adding adding a logo to their website. More information, as well as the logo, is available here.

Promotional Opportunities
Attending an industry related event where people might be interested in learning more about the 2009 Offshore Safe Lifting Conference? Download and print this one page promotional flyer.

Hotel Information
API has arranged a discount room block at the Hilton Houston North for $124/night Single/Double. Call 281-875-2222 to make your reservation. Be sure to mention the API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference to qualify for this discount rate. This discount rate is also available from three days before to three days after the meeting. The cut-off date for making reservations is Monday, June 29, 2009 at 5:00 PM, CT. After this date hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

The address for the Hilton Houston North is 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas. An online map is available here.

Questions?

Contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org if you have any questions regarding the logistics for this meeting.
Registration questions should be directed to Liz Goemaat at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.