Lunch Keynote Speaker: Olaf Waals, President, MARIN
Olaf Waals is the current President of MARIN, a globally recognized leading institute for maritime research. Olaf holds a MSc. degree in Naval Architecture from Delft University of Technology. Prior to becoming President, he served as Manager of the Offshore Department, where he contributed significantly to a better understanding of shallow-water hydrodynamics.
Panel Discussion (Moderator): Gaurav Singhal, Senior Manager, Wood
Gaurav Singhal leads the Front-End Studies group within Wood’s Houston office, with over 15 years of experience in concept development and feasibility assessments for offshore oil and gas projects. His technical expertise spans Naval Architecture, Mooring Systems, and MetOcean analysis. He has led and contributed to several offshore concept studies involving FPSOs and Semisubmersibles, including redeployment projects. His work also supports early-phase strategies for complex offshore developments across the Americas and globally.