MTS DP Conference 2024
IMCA is once again heading to Houston for the MTS DP Conference on 8 to 9 October 2024.
Offering a unique opportunity for Dynamic Positioning (DP) professionals based in North America to share their experiences and insight, the Conference explores the latest technical innovation and best-practice while offering an opportunity for professional networking and connection building.
Richard Purser and Jennifer Evans from our DP team will be on hand to present the latest from IMCA and participate in the sessions.
Delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of technical sessions and networking events. Topics will range from the latest advancements in dynamic positioning systems to the challenges facing the offshore wind marine industry, and strategies for improving safety and efficiency.
The event takes place at The Westin Houston, Memorial City hotel.
Jennifer Evans
Marine
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Technical Adviser – Marine
Jennifer has a strong background in Marine and Dynamic Positioning having worked with a range of prominent organisations in this space including, ABL, Nordic Maritime Solutions, Keelson, JEEV Dynamic Solutions, and DNV, which came after a ten-year career in the Merchant Navy in the UK.
Jennifer joined IMCA in May 2024
Richard Purser
Marine
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Technical Adviser – Marine
Richard joined IMCA in June 2021 having gained 25 years of experience in the DP related industry.
Richard started his career as a cadet engineer with P&O Containers where he stayed until obtaining his Class 2 Engineering certificate. He then moved into the offshore industry first on seismic survey, followed by pipelayers and then onto DSVs during which time he gained his Class 1 Chief Engineers Certificate.
Richard worked for a number of years at Trinity House Lighthouse Authority and was involved in their new build programme.
Richard came ashore to work for an Aberdeen based DP Consultancy, PML, which was acquired by Noble Denton and then DNV. He spent 13 years as a DP Practitioner producing FMEAs on all types of Dynamically Positioned vessels as well as incident investigations and FMEA analysis on mission critical equipment, specialising in closed bus FMEAs utilising advanced generator protection systems and hybrid battery systems.
Event Information
Schedule:
8 October from 08:00 Houston
Ends 9 October (ends 17:00) Houston
Event categories:
Hyatt Regency West Houston
13210 Katy Freeway
Houston, Texas TX 77079
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