Around 200 industry professionals, including delegates from Europe, Asia and South America, attended this year’s Dynamic Positioning Conference. The Conference, which was hosted by the DP Committee of the Marine Technology Society, was held in Houston September 16-17, 2003.

Considered by many to be the most technically strong conference to date, many delegates praised the pertinent and timely technical content of the program, which included sessions on DP design and control, thrusters, environmental issues, power management, sensors, and DP applied to workboats, FPSOs and shuttle tankers. Complete proceedings from the Conference are available registered DP 2003 Conference participants through this web site.

During the Conference, Dietmar Deter, President of Nautex (shown center right with Committee Chair Howard Shatto (left) and Vice Chair Chuck Richards) and the recipient of the DP Committee’s Distinguished Achievement Award, was honored at a luncheon to recognize his contributions to DP and the industry.

Dietmar Deter, one of the early pioneers in the application of DP for offshore vessels, has been involved in the development, design and manufacture of propulsion systems for DP vessels throughout his career. His many achievements include developing the thrusters for the world’s first DP oil exploration drillship and the first DP semisubmersible.

Luncheon presentations on both days of the Conference, an evening reception and exhibits by international suppliers of DP and related equipment created a stimulating forum for discussion, exchange of information and the sharing of knowledge on Dynamic Positioning technology.

In addition to the technical program, attendees had the opportunity to visit with exhibitors and colleagues, relax and exchange ideas and knowledge at the Cocktail Social on the first evening. Click here to view photos from the Conference.

Click here to download the final program in a pdf format.

If you did not attend the Conference and would like to purchase a copy of the Proceedings on CD, please click here.

The DP Committee is extremely grateful to the following companies who are helping sponsor the event.

Cocktail Social
Coffee Breaks

In 2004, you will have the unique opportunity to keep abreast of the latest developments in dynamic positioning, marine technology, cable technology and marine sciences at a single conference - the 2004 DP Conference and MTS Symposium. Please visit the CONFERENCE WEB SITE by clicking here (http://www.dpmts-symposium.com)

• Four simultaneous technical tracks will allow participants to select exactly the presentations that are most relevant to their areas of interest.
• Ample space and facilities, as well as an expanded and diversified audience, will create exceptional opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their products and services.
• The Conference will incorporate the DP Conference, the Cable and Connector Workshop and the Marine Archaeology Workshop,, as well as three days of cutting-edge presentations on marine technology and ocean-related subjects.
• Luncheon programs, exhibits and social events will give participants the opportunity to network and share knowledge with a large audience of other professionals involved all aspects the marine industry.