Singapore s Bid for the 42 nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering 2023

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1 Singapore s Bid for the 42 nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore & Arctic Engineering 2023

Local Organising Committee Local Sponsor:

Organisations/Institutions: Maritime and

2 Local Organising Committee Local Sponsor: Main Supporting Institutions: Technology Centre for Offshore & Marine, Singapore Other Supporting Organisations/Institutions: Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore Singapore Economic Development Board 2

3 Local Organising Committee LOC Responsibilities Technical program logistics and implementation Organising technical tours Organising special events for social networking Prof Allan Magee, TCOMS Conference Chair Prof Chan Eng Soon, TCOMS Conference Co-Chair A/Prof Low Ying Min, NUS Conference Co-Chair Emily Tan, IES Publicity Chair & Treasurer Marketing and recruitment of exhibitors Securing local sponsorships Securing volunteer assistance Sourcing conference and exhibition facilities Sourcing hotel accommodations Conference advisors Facilitate industry and academic participation Prof Paul Taylor Oxford University Peter G Noble Noble Associates LLC Aziz Merchant Keppel O&M Prof Choo Yoo Sang TCOMS Prof Chow Yean Khow NUS

grant of S$250,000 Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Singapore Authority will be supporting a site visit to the Tuas

4 Estimated Number of Participants and Local Sponsorship 1,200 delegates expected 600 delegates expected to come from Asia Pacific countries 100 local participants expected from Singapore The Singapore Exhibition and Convention Bureau (SECB) has provided an approval-in-principle grant of S$250,000 Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore and the Port of Singapore Authority will be supporting a site visit to the Tuas Mega Port Development Other potential sponsors and exhibitors include: Keppel Corporation Sembcorp Industries BP BV DNV GL Lloyd s Register 4

5 The Singapore Advantage

Strategic Location Singapore is a global Marine and Offshore hub A global leader in ship and rig construction Strong governmental support to grow

6 Strategic Location Singapore is a global Marine and Offshore hub A global leader in ship and rig construction Strong governmental support to grow the industry Rich & vibrant Marine and Offshore R&D platform through industry and academic institutions Regional HQ for major industry developments

7 Global Connectivity World-renowned Changi Airport is serviced by more than 100 airlines, operating to over 400 cities in 100 countries, with over 7,200 scheduled weekly flights. Affordable air travel within Asia Pacific with an array of low-cost carriers World s Best Airport 2018 Skytrax World Airport Awards, 9-time winner 7

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Safety and Ease of Getting Around SAFE: Highly walkable city; 2 nd Safest City in the World (Economist Intelligence Unit) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Affordable and reliable; efficient network of bus

9 Safety and Ease of Getting Around SAFE: Highly walkable city; 2 nd Safest City in the World (Economist Intelligence Unit) PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Affordable and reliable; efficient network of bus services, taxis, and a mass rapid transit system FACILITIES FOR THE DISABLED: Wheelchair facilities and tactile pavements enhance the travelling experience for the disabled [ S$0.77 = US$0.6 / 0.4 / 0.5 ] [S$3.90 = US$2.5 / 2.2 / 2.5 ] [ S$2.50 = US$1.8 / 1.4 / 1.6 ] Ride-hailing app

10 Affordability for Everyone AVERAGE ROOM RATE IN 2017 = S$216 (before taxes) / 140 / US$160 Average hotel room rate

11 Meeting Spaces & Accommodation

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Seating Capacity (Largest Room Available)

of Rooms Banquet Facilities Exhibition Area (square metres) 6,000 1,026 42,000 42,000

1 million sq ft of flexible, scalable meeting & exhibition space for up to 20,000 people

surrounding area, 1,000 retail outlets, 300 restaurants, & 6 museums within walking

accommodate up to 8,000 devices simultaneously venue-wide Offers wide range of in-house

12 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Seating Capacity (Largest Room Available) Theatre Classroom Meeting Area (square metres) Event Space No. of Rooms Banquet Facilities Exhibition Area (square metres) 6,000 1,026 42,000 42,000 Close to 1.1 million sq ft of flexible, scalable meeting & exhibition space for up to 20,000 people 20-minute drive from the airport, with direct access to over 5,000 hotel rooms in the surrounding area, 1,000 retail outlets, 300 restaurants, & 6 museums within walking distance Free high speed, high density wireless network with enough bandwidth to accommodate up to 8,000 devices simultaneously venue-wide Offers wide range of in-house dining options; specially curated menus for any occasion from tea breaks to celebration dinners Function Rooms Flexible, ranging from 100 square metres to 12,000 square metres Sitting Cocktail Reception 3,000 6,000

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre OMAE 2023 has first right of refusal hold for the following meeting spaces until 1 July 2019.

13 Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre OMAE 2023 has first right of refusal hold for the following meeting spaces until 1 July Total Venue Cost: prevailing tax) Lunch and Teabreaks (Monday Thursday) Costs: S$565,000 (including prevailing taxes) Seating Capacity Meeting spaces to Session Rooms configurable2 2 / ft (Area in m accommodate extra rooms and increased) Up to 1350 persons capacities, if needed. Plenary Summit 1-2 S$236,150 (incl. (2000 m2 / Technical Sessions (Breakout Rooms) 18 x meeting rooms persons ( m2 / 1281ft2) Short Courses 5 x meeting rooms persons ( m2 / 1281ft2) Division 2 x meeting rooms persons ( m2 / 1281ft2) Exhibition Concourse 2-4 (1028 m2 /

Accommodations A Range of Options The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) categorizes hotels based on a combination of factors including average room rates, location and product characteristics.

14 Accommodations A Range of Options The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) categorizes hotels based on a combination of factors including average room rates, location and product characteristics. Currently, more than 50% of the hotels in Singapore are in the Mid-tier (3-stars) and Upscale (4-stars) Category. For the purposes of this bid, STB has sought hotel proposals that include options from mid-tier to up-scale affordable options to accommodate OMAE 2023 delegates in Singapore. Several of these are directly connected to the SUNTEC Convention complex (No need to go outside). Average Rates Average Rates Category* Many additional hotel (USD) options are(sgd) a short distance Budget away (<5 mins by taxi, 10 mins by public transport) Economy Mid-Tier Upscale Luxury and above 240 onwards 330 onwards Conference Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre Conference Hotel: Pan Pacific Singapore Supporting Hotels: 1. Conrad Centennial Singapore 2. Marina Mandarin 3. Carlton Hotel Singapore Reception & Banquet Venue: Marina Bay Sands 14

Technical Tours TCOMS Deepwater Ocean Basin Facility Equipped with advanced wave and current generation systems that can simulate harsh ocean environments including those in ultra-deep waters in

The visit will give an overview of The Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), highlighting its key features like its 60m x 48m x 12m ocean basin (and pit of 50m total depth),

The tour will also feature a demo of numerical and physical hybrid testing, showing how TCOMS overcomes the physical limitations of the ocean basin to capture realistic scenarios.

15 Technical Tours TCOMS Deepwater Ocean Basin Facility Equipped with advanced wave and current generation systems that can simulate harsh ocean environments including those in ultra-deep waters in excess of 3km (10,000ft). The visit will give an overview of The Technology Centre for Offshore and Marine, Singapore (TCOMS), highlighting its key features like its 60m x 48m x 12m ocean basin (and pit of 50m total depth), the 3D wave and current generation systems and state-of-the-art testing and simulation capabilities. The tour will also feature a demo of numerical and physical hybrid testing, showing how TCOMS overcomes the physical limitations of the ocean basin to capture realistic scenarios. Singapore Port and the Maritime & Port Authority Singapore s hub port is a complex stream of activity, handling a variety of cargoes at different terminals. About 30 million containers and 500 million tons of cargo are handled every year. The visit will include a tour of the Tuas Mega Port a major milestone in Singapore s next generation container terminal development with the long-term project, that includes four phases, targeted for completion in With construction of Phase 1 beginning in April 2017, the mega port is slated to open progressively from

Social Venues Welcome Reception (Sunday): Sands Skypark The Sands SkyPark, an awe-inspiring engineering wonder, floats atop the Marina Bay Sands 200m (57 storeys) in the sky.

From this observation deck, delegates can enjoy a spectacular 360- degree view of Singapore, take in the gorgeous sunset and marvel at the city lights and Gardens by the Bay

Conference Banquet (Wednesday): Marina Bay Sands Located in the heart of Singapore's CBD, Marina Bay Sands is Asia's leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment.

16 Social Venues Welcome Reception (Sunday): Sands Skypark The Sands SkyPark, an awe-inspiring engineering wonder, floats atop the Marina Bay Sands 200m (57 storeys) in the sky. Stretching longer than the Eiffel tower laid down or 4½ A380 Jumbo Jets. Sands SkyPark can host up to 900 delegates. From this observation deck, delegates can enjoy a spectacular 360- degree view of Singapore, take in the gorgeous sunset and marvel at the city lights and Gardens by the Bay illuminated at night. Conference Banquet (Wednesday): Marina Bay Sands Located in the heart of Singapore's CBD, Marina Bay Sands is Asia's leading destination for business, leisure and entertainment. Marina Bay Sands is backed by years of experience from Las Vegas Sands Corp, which operates the world's premier Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions. For splendid events at scale, no venue in Singapore can compare to the Sands Grand Ballroom. As Southeast Asia's largest ballroom, this 7,672 sqm space can be configured to entertain 8,000 attendees in a reception style gathering or 6,000 in a banquet. 16

17 Overview of Total Costs Venue Costs including F&B Social & Networking Marketing & Publicity Administrative Others including Contingency Total Costs (include prevailing taxes) Less STB Grant of SGD250,000 Total in US Dollars *Currency Conversion USD1 = SGD1.35 SGD 864,850 SGD 239,000 SGD 26,400 SGD 78,200 SGD 37,000 SGD 1,245,450 SGD 995,450 USD 737,370 17

18 Leisure Essentials

19 Find a cuisine for every budget Sample local street fare, a delicious melting pot of Singapore s diverse cultures; explore the vibrant fine dining scene, which has emerged as one of the world s most exciting, featuring many celebrity chef restaurants.

20 Take in a built environment of fascinating contrasts Historic and contemporary architecture are juxtaposed seamlessly in the city that celebrates the past as much as it embraces the future, evoking a beauty that is more than the sum of its parts. These below are just a few examples. Keong Saik Road Orchard Road Lau Pa Sat Haji Lane Ann Siang Hill

21 Enjoy a wide array of experiences at popular attractions ifly Singapore Sentosa Skyline Luge Ranging from nature and wildlife to a Hollywood movie theme park and myriad leisure experiences in Sentosa island, Singapore s attractions offer fresh and memorable experiences for both first-time and returning visitors, as well as many local residents. Singapore Flyer Singapore Zoo Night Safari S.E.A. Aquarium TM, Sentosa River Safari Tanjong Beach Club Mega Adventure Park, Sentosa Universal Studios Singapore TM 21

Why Singapore Should Host the 42nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Strong local committee supported by relevant government agencies, academic and industry

22 Why Singapore Should Host the 42nd International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering Strong local committee supported by relevant government agencies, academic and industry organisations Singapore is a major hub and headquarters for marine and offshore engineering activities; Accessibility and air connectivity; ease of entry with minimal visa requirements World-class meetings infrastructure to host Range of affordable and mid-tier to luxury accommodations to choose from Diverse leisure offerings Safe affordable and reliable transport

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