NEXT-GEN MARINE OFFSHORE ECOSYSTEMS

Join DNV at the 2nd Annual Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology Houston Conference

DNV is proud to co-host Next-Gen Marine Offshore Ecosystems with the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST). The 2nd annual Houston conference will provide an engaging discussions, networking, and opportunities to dive deeper into the marine offshore industry.

DNV’s experts will be sharing their knowledge and insights throughout the conference. Our confirmed speakers are listed below.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

 

Agenda

Meet DNV technical speakers

08:00 am - 12:30 pm

Morning Chair

 

Jan Hagen Andersen

Business Development Director, Regional Director for Maritime Decarbonization, DNV Maritime

BIO

Jan Hagen Andersen has over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry with a broad technical knowledge and business development understanding.  After graduating from engineering college in Norway, he completed a Bachelor and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.  He then joined Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. in 1991, a marine engineering and service company in Seattle with a focus on marine propulsion and ship machinery systems.

In 2005, he joined DNV in Norway in the Machinery Section of Maritime Technical Advisory.  The advisory group in DNV provides consultancy and non-class support services to ship owners, shipyards, manufacturers, designers, and other stakeholders.  In 2010 he moved to DNV Maritime in Houston, Texas and is currently in Business Development and the Regional Director for Maritime Decarbonization. The role focus on maritime energy transition, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and supporting maritime clients.  He has been engaged with several projects and studies on alternative fuels and new technologies for ships and offshore units. He is a member of the SNAME M-16 Panel on Propulsion Shafting and is on the North America Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) Board of Directors.

09:15 am - 09:30 am

Keynote Speaker - Role of Shipping in the Global Energy Transition

 

Craig Koehne

Regional Business Development Director, DNV Maritime

BIO

Craig Koehne is the Regional Business Development Director for DNV Maritime – Americas, based in Houston, TX. He has been with DNV for 15+ years, with a background in Engineering, Surveys, Management, and Business Development, both in the Offshore and Shipping Industries.

As the Regional Business Development Director, Craig manages all client relationships, contract negotiations, and strategic partnerships throughout both North and South America, including but not limited to Vancouver, Montreal, St. Johns, New York, Miami, Houston, New Orleans, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. His customer centric philosophy is focused on our industry’s challenges today in the Merchant Shipping and Offshore market, but also looking into the future of Decarbonization and Digitalization in new and developing markets such as Offshore Wind. 

Craig is passionate about driving innovation and success through his team and with our customers by applying a combination of technical knowledge, people management, and business development experience to assist in leading the Maritime industry to a more sustainable future.

Craig has a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Austin.

 

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Panel 2 - Discussion: Advancing Offshore Efficiency with Embedded Intelligent Operations

 

 

Ove Heitman Hansen

Senior Principal Consultant / Assurance of Digital Twins

BIO

Ove Heitmann Hansen has more than 35 years of experience in leadership, strategy development, change management, stakeholder management and integrated & remote operations. Ove is Senior Principal Digital Trust for DNV, where he focuses on automated and autonomous operations, utilizing Digital Twin solutions, Industry 4.0 solutions and automated requirements verification by using a common digital language (ontology).

Ove has published a variety of articles and papers, most recently on topics such as Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence. Ove holds Masters degrees in Industrial Economics and Change Management and has served in the Royal Norwegian Navy.

13:30 - 13:45

Keynote Speaker – Fostering Innovations in the Energy and Marine Sectors through Collaborations

 

 

 

Truls Richardsen

Regional Offshore Manager, DNV Maritime

BIO

Truls Richardsen, a Master of Science in Naval Architecture, currently serves as the Regional Offshore Manager for DNV Maritime in North America. Currently, Truls oversees offshore classification services from Suriname to the Arctic, encompassing various offshore sectors, including traditional oil and gas, renewables, offshore floating infrastructure, and marine aquaculture. He is a key advocate for Digital Transformation in Offshore Classification, driving efficiency through innovative digital solutions.

Truls’ expertise spans over a decade, specializing in fleet in-service and asset integrity management. He is widely recognized for his commitment to innovation and operational efficiency in the offshore industry, complemented by his leadership skills honed during his service as an Army officer in the Norwegian Army.