The two-day technical seminar welcomes the world of DP to explore the latest trends, best-practice, and innovation.

Underpinning this is a focus on improving offshore safety and performance through collaborative sessions, engaged Q&As, and structured debates – all of which feed into the outputs of IMCA’s Marine Dynamic Positioning Committee, offering a unique opportunity to shape the future of your industry.

Hosted again by science journalist Richard Hollingham, the Conference will debate one of the most contentious issues in DP: when and how vessels should operate in ‘closed bus-tie’, and how these decisions impact vessel efficiency, emissions, and safety.

The Conference will assess the growing expectations from regulators for vessels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the scope for alternative fuels and new technology to support operational efficiency and greater safety.

Delegates will hear from industry leaders, explore real-life DP events and incidents, get the latest updates on training and assurance, discover technical innovations, and debate pressing issues with colleagues from around the globe. Attendance is vital for anyone working in DP – from experienced Captains to recently accredited sea-going staff, whether working on offshore wind, or oil and gas projects.

 

  • Anyone with an interest in DP and related activities. 
  • DP professionals working in offshore renewable energy. 
  • DP professionals working in offshore oil & gas. 
  • DP Practitioners, Key DP Personnel, and AVIs. 
  • Representatives from a variety of contractors, suppliers, and marine industry bodies.

AVIs, DP Practitioners, and seagoing staff with proof of service can qualify for our IMCA Member rate.

 

 

Find out more about Sponsorship & Exhibition opportunities.

 

Event details:

Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel,
Barbaros Bulvari No: 145, Besiktas,
Istanbul, Türkiye, 34349

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Price: £400 (Members / AVI & DP Practitioners) | £800 (Non-Members)

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IMCA contacts

Richard Purser

Richard Purser

Technical Adviser – Marine

Sponsors and Exhibitors

Accommodation

Conference delegates are able to access a specially negotiated rate of 160.00 EUR per night.

Last Day to Book : Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Book your group rate for IMCA DP Conference 2025

Please note that the Conference can be popular which is why we recommend booking your room as soon as possible. Any queries on accommodation should be made directly to the Hotel

Taxis are also available outside the airport terminal, please use the official rank. 

Travel

We recommend using the M11 metro line from Istanbul International Airport to take you downtown, before relying on a taxi or walking to complete your journey. The closest station to the Renaissance Istanbul Polat Bosphorus Hotel is Gayrettepe Station. 

Please see more information here about the metro.