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WSB Advisors promotes the 7th edition of the WSB Seminar on the offshore industry and the energy transition, sponsored by NSI, at Copacabana Palace on 25/09/2024.
WSB Advisors announces the 7th edition of the WSB Seminar at Copacabana Palace. The company will promote in-depth discussions on the offshore industry and the energy transition. Rio de Janeiro, September 2024 – The event, scheduled for September 25, will take place from 9 am to 17 pm at the famous Copacabana Palace Hotel.
In addition to addressing critical issues of offshore industry, the program will include lectures and panels with experts in the sector. This seminar, held with the support of NSI, promises to be an important meeting for professionals in the offshore setor and the energy market. Experience and insights will be shared in an exclusive networking environment.
This seminar is the company's second major event in 2024, preceded by a workshop aimed at leaders of maritime support shipping companies, held in January. The WSB Seminar will bring together experts from both the offshore and energy sectors in a dynamic format including five panel discussions. These panels will address topics of great relevance to the offshore market and the offshore energy transition.
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Dynamic and Comprehensive Discussions
These discussions will be guided by a central panelist who will be responsible for formulating thought-provoking questions posed by WSB to the panelists. The discussions will cover crucial topics from vessel construction to decommissioning, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the practices and challenges faced by the industry. In addition, the panelists will also discuss the personal and professional skills essential to achieve success in the offshore industry, complemented with a realistic view of the offshore wind industry in Brazil.
Importance and Impact of Offshore Events
“We are extremely excited about yet another WSB Seminar. This event represents a significant milestone for both WSB and the entire offshore industry,” said Alexandre Mattar Vilela, CEO of WSB Advisors. He emphasized that the seminar provides an exceptional platform to share knowledge, exchange experiences and explore the skills required to succeed in this dynamic and ever-evolving field. Vilela believes that the event will not only contribute to the advancement of the industry, but will also reinforce WSB’s position as a leader in the exchange of information on the offshore market.
Partnerships and Support
The WSB Seminar is an initiative of the Westhon Group, with the support of NSI sponsorship and support from several companies, such as WTN, Pinheiro Almeida, Intcom and Tirreno Ambiental. In addition, the initiative has institutional support from entities such as ANTAQ, Naval Technology Cluster-RJ, ALERJ and NBCC (Norwegian Brazilian Chamber of Commerce). These partnerships are essential to ensure the success of the event and promote high-level discussions on the offshore sector.
WSB Choice Awards and NBCC Dinner
During the WSB Seminar, there will be special tributes to professionals and companies that have stood out in the offshore and energy market in 2024, divided into nine categories of the WSB Choice Awards: 'Charterer of the year'; Oil company of the year; Owner of the year; EPCI contractor of the year; Project of the year; Executive of the year; Broker Friendly Owner of the year; Business Partner of the year and Broker of the year. In addition, the seminar will coincide with ROG (formerly Rio Oil & Gas) week and will culminate with the prestigious and exclusive NBCC dinner, which will take place on the evening of September 25th. It will be a unique opportunity for networking and learning, including a surprise show for the guests. WSB Advisors, together with Equinor, is one of the main sponsors of the dinner.
About WSB Advisors
WSB Advisors is a leading offshore company offering advisory, chartering and brokerage services, as well as market intelligence and engineering. The company provides detailed market reports and technical and commercial assessments of vessels through WSB.One. It also operates in the areas of decommissioning, ship repair, shipbuilding and insurance. WSB Advisors is part of the Westhon Group, which has activities in the energy, technology, environmental and real estate sectors.
Source: © rafael@westhon.com
