27 - 29, November 2012
Perth Convention Exhibition Center
Perth, Australia
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Submit Your Abstract by 2 April 2012
The Advisory Board of Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International is now accepting paper abstracts for the 2012 conference program.
CLICK HERE to submit an abstract
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We invite you to submit an abstract and share your knowledge, experience and ideas with technical and strategic decision-makers and strategists.
WHO WILL BE YOUR AUDIENCE?
Oil & Gas industry professionals, experts and managers, including:
-Industry leaders who seek information and technologies for future operations
-Senior decision makers from international and regional operators
-Oil and gas operating companies
-Service and equipment suppliers
-Engineering and construction companies
-Contractors
-Consultants
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2 April 2012
Abstract Submittal Procedure
Should you wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please follow the procedures below.
All abstracts must be submitted using the on-line form found HERE. The main body of your abstract should be between 150 and 300 words.
CLICK HERE to view the Call for Papers

Information for Authors
1.Final selection of papers will be determined by the DOT Conference Advisory Board. Papers will be evaluated on the basis of the abstract submitted.
The papers should be in English, completely original, and address deepwater and ultra deepwater issues as outlined in the conference focus areas. Papers and presentations should avoid any commercialism.
2.The following criteria will be observed by the Conference Advisory Board in the selection of papers:
a.The paper should be of interest for deepwater, ultra deepwater, and/or frontier applications.
b.The paper should emphasize innovative technologies including and analysis of research.
c.The paper should address case studies and/or technical interest for indicated topics.
3.Twenty-minutes are programmed to present a paper (presentation in English). A ten-minute discussion will follow each presentation.
4.Authors of papers selected for the DOT program will be notified by the end of June 2012.
5.A manuscript and technical PowerPoint® presentation will be required for each paper selected. Manuscripts should be provided to the DOT manager by email in Word® and PDF format. Copyright of papers and presentations belongs to DOT International.
6.Maximum length of paper shall be 15 typewritten pages, including references. Bibliography tables should not exceed 6 pages.
7.Full instructions on preparation of manuscripts and presentations will be sent to authors of selected papers. Complete manuscripts must be provided by September 25 2012. Slides, sketches, graphs or photographs to illustrate the PowerPoint® presentation shall be provided in a PowerPoint document by September 25 2012.
8.Complimentary conference registration will be provided only for authors who present a paper (1 author per paper). DOT assumes no obligation for expenses incurred by authors for travel, lodging, food, or other expenses.
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR
Mr. Bruce Steenson, Shell Development (Australia) Pty Ltd.
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Mr. Christopher M. Barton, KBR
Mr. Josh Billings, Repsol E&P USA
Mr. James Britch, HESS Corporation
Mr. Trevor Caldwell, BP Developments Australia Pty Ltd.
Mr. Jen-hwa Chen, Chevron
Mr. Loïc des Déserts, Doris Engineering
Mr. Richard D'Souza, KBR/Granherne Americas
Dr. Ian Frazer, GL Noble Denton
Mr. Frederic Garnaud, TOTAL
Mr. Christian Geertsen, ITP InTerPipe
Mr. Jan van der Graaf, Heerema Marine Contractors
Mr. Bob Holicek, Schlumberger
Mr. Kieran Kavanagh, Wood Group Kenny
Mr. Matt Lamey, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Mr. Bob Lewis, Noble Energy
Mr. Mike McEvilly, HESS Corporation
Mr. David Macfarlane, FMC Technologies
Mr. David Morgan, Cameron
Dr. John Murray, FloaTEC, LLC
Dr. Andrew Newport, SBM Offshore
Mr. Lee Norris, SPT Group
Dr. Arnt Olufsen, Statoil
Mr. Jim Osborn, WorleyParsons Group
Mr. Robby O'Sullivan, Technip
Mr. David Paganie, PennWell
Mr. Richard Palmer, GL Noble Denton
Mr. Francesco Paone, ENI Indonesia
Mr. Philippe Perreau, GEP
Mr. Artie Ruderman, Deep Sea Fabrication Services
Dr. Jean François Saint-Marcoux, Subsea 7
Mr. Ricky Simic, Oil States Industries Inc.
Mr. Eddie Stuart, Woodside Energy Ltd.
Mr. Claude Valenchon, Saipem s.a.
Dr. Fred Wasden, Shell International Exploration and Production Inc.
Mr. David Walters, 2H Offshore
Mr. Bill Westcott, INTECSEA, Inc.