2015 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo

The 2015 API Offshore Safe Lifting Conference & Expo will take place July 14, 2015 – July 15, 2015.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the latest in offshore developments while sharing experiences, practices, and even information on real-life incidents. The major theme of this year’s event will be “SEMS and OCS Lift Operations – Minimizing the Risk On and Offshore”, covering how lifting operations fit into the overall philosophy of an operators Safety and Environmental Management System, now required by the BSEE.

Keynote speakers for Tuesday include Chris Peterson, Titan Salvage, on Raising the Costa Concordia, a Wreck Removal Feat.  Additional keynote speakers include Brian Salerno, BSEE Director (invited) and Paul Thomas, USCG Rear Admiral (invited).  Wednesday’s keynote speakers include Stephen Turner, NASA, on Safe Lifting Practices at NASA.  Additional Keynote Speakers include Scott Hardley, Chief, Office of Design and Engineering Standards, USCG and Doug Morris, Chief, Office of Offshore Regulatory Programs, BSEE.

Conference Sessions Include:

  • BSEE/USCG Perspective on Crane Safety Issues
  • API RP 2D and Spec 2C: Changes from 6th to 7th Edition
  • API CCU Specification Overview
  • Lift Planning including JSAs / JHAs
  • Data Session – Safe Lifting Committee
  • Operational Procedures & Safe Work Practices
  • Offshore Platform Decommissioning, Plugging and Abandonment
  • Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance of Critical Equipment
  • Shore Based Lifting Operations and Pre Slinging Loads
  • BSEE Industry Statistics
  • Safe Lifting Studies & Initiatives
  • Decommissioning, Plugging and Abandonment
  • Lifting Incident Investigation
  • Training and Best Practices
  • Regulators Panel

If you’re interested in registering to be an exhibitor, you can register here.  The registration fee is $395. To be eligible for this rate, the additional Sponsor/Exhibitor must be a direct employee of exhibiting or sponsoring company. API will request proof (i.e. business card) of direct employment and ID at the conference registration desk. This fee includes full conference registration, including admission to all conference sessions, exhibit area, and receptions.

For more articles on API, please click here

Get the free newsletter

Sign up for news, trends and equipment for sale in the lifting and rigging industry.
By signing up you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Latest Products For Sale

Type Description
Equipment Consew 733R-5 for sale. We have upgraded the needle plate and needle bar to the…
Wire Rope 1-1/8” Dyform 34LR 2160 PI GLV RLL 173,800 lbs. UK 1 x 1153 Feet
Wire Rope 1-1/8” 6x26 EIPS IWRC RRL MBL 130,000 lbs Domestic 1 x 1024 Feet
Wire Rope 1” 6x19s EIPS IWRC RRL MBL 103,400 LBS Domestic 1 x 4970 Feet
Wire Rope 1” 6x19s EIPS IWRC RRL MBL 103,400 LBS Domestic 1 x 1490 Feet

News & Articles