IPLOCA Convention Istanbul

IPLOCA REGISTRATION BROCHURE

46th Annual Convention

Istanbul 2012

10 - 14 September 2012 - Hilton Istanbul

Contents Istanbul 2 Convention Programme

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Business Meetings, Social Functions

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Tour Programme

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Golf Tournament

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Lottery 9 Getting to the Hilton Istanbul

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General Information

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Hotel and Room Information

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Registration Information

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Passport & Visa Requirements

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Cancellation Terms & Conditions

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Convention Sponsorship

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Pre- and Post-Convention Tours

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IPLOCA’s 46th Annual Convention - Istanbul The IPLOCA Convention is a unique opportunity for Regular Members, Associate Members and guests of IPLOCA to gather in a relaxed setting for five days of technical presentations, business meetings, social events and tours.

Owners of and suppliers to pipeline construction companies will be with us in Istanbul. We invite you to join us and to attend the Open General Meetings on Thursday and Friday, with topics focusing on the business perspectives of onshore and offshore pipelines, training, new technologies, safety and the environment. More information about the specific presentations to be offered will be posted on our website as soon as the final details are confirmed.

This year’s tour programme will include some of Istanbul’s most popular attractions, along with an opportunity to participate in pre- and post-convention tours to Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pergamon.

See pages 5 to 8 and 18 to 21 for detailed information.

Message from the President

Two awards will be presented during the Open General Meetings. The winners of the IPLOCA Health & Safety Award, sponsored by Chevron, and the IPLOCA Environmental Award, sponsored

by Shell, will be announced on Thursday and Friday.

We highly recommend the range of tours and venues being offered during the week and urge you to take full advantage of all that Istanbul has to offer, while taking the opportunity to meet with your colleagues in the industry.

Our lottery this year will support a campaign for education called “Send me to school, Dad”.

Initiated in 2005 by one of Turkey’s largest media publishers it supports the nationwide education programme to encourage the education of young girls. More information about this will be available onsite in Istanbul.

We are thrilled at the opportunity to greet you all in Istanbul. We hope you will take some time to explore our wonderful city which is often and rightfully described as “the Europe you don’t know, the Asia you will discover…”

Based on the feedback we received from you after the Beijing Convention we have put together a list of wonderful speakers for the presentations at the Open General Meetings on Thursday and Friday. You will hear about new projects, accomplishments and developments in our industry as well as an interesting presentation on Istanbul. We also encourage you to take part in the Novel Construction meeting that will be held on Thursday afternoon. Over the last year a lot of work has gone into developing the new sections of our “Road to Success”.

We look forward to seeing you and encourage you to register early via www.iploca.com.

Warm regards,

Osman Birgili President IPLOCA

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Hilton Istanbul Cumhuriyet Caddesi Harbiye 34367 Istanbul Turkey Tel: +90 (0) 212 315 6000 Fax: +90 (0) 212 240 4165 Email: sales.istanbul@hilton.com Website: www.istanbul.hilton.com

Istanbul Istanbul is Turkey’s most populous city and its cultural and financial centre. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally.

Istanbul’s population is estimated to be close to 17 million people, making it also one of the largest in Europe and the world.

For nearly a thousand years the imperial city of Constantinople was the last remaining outpost of the Roman Empire. It was finally conquered by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, an event sometimes used to mark the end of the Middle Ages.

By the mid-1500s Istanbul was a major cultural, political and commercial centre. Ottoman rule continued until it was defeated in WW1 and Istanbul was occupied by the allies.

When the Republic of Turkey was born in 1923 after the War of Independence, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk moved its capital to the city of Ankara.

Yet Istanbul continued to grow and today thrives as a vibrant, energetic and highly fashionable city, attracting visitors from all over the world with its many beautiful historic buildings, palaces and mosques, lively restaurants and nightlife – a fascinating combination of the secular and the sacred. It was named a European Capital of Culture for 2010.

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A Meet & Greet Service will be provided the weekend before the Convention.

More details on page 10.

Convention Programme Sunday 9 September 2012 09.00 – 10.00

Executive Committee Meeting (Exec. Committee members only)

10.00 – 16.00

Board Meeting 1 (Board members only)

18.30 – 22.30

IPLOCA Directors & Wives Dinner (Board members & wives only)

Monday 10 September 2012 09.00 – 17.00

Tour 1 – Highlights of Istanbul

08.30 – 13.00

Tour 2 – In the Footsteps of the Sultans

14.00 – 17.00

Tour 3 – Pera: The Bohemian Istanbul

18.00 – 19.00

First Time Attendees Reception (first-time attendees only)

19.00 – 20.00

Dodsal Welcome Cocktails

20.00 – 23.00

Dodsal Welcome Dinner

Tuesday 11 September 2012 07.00 – 16.00

Maats / Liebherr Golf Tournament

09.00 – 17.00

Tour 4 – City of Harmony

08.30 – 13.00

Tour 5 – Scent of Byzantium

13.30 – 17.30

Tour 6 – Treasures of Istanbul

19.00 – 23.00

President’s Dinner (by invitation only)

Wednesday 12 September 2012 09.00 – 17.00

Tour 7 – Highlights of Istanbul

08.30 – 13.30

Tour 8 – Palaces of Istanbul

13.30 – 18.00

Tour 9 – In the Footsteps of the Sultans

14.00 – 16.30

Tour 10 – Turkish Bath Experience

17.30 – 18.30

World Federation Meeting (by invitation only)

19.00 – 20.00

Former Presidents’ Cocktails (by invitation only)

Free evening Thursday 13 September 2012 08.30 – 12.30

1st Open General Meeting

13.00 – 15.00

The CRC-Evans Luncheon

15.15 – 16.15

Novel Construction Meeting

16.30 – 17.30

Election Meetings

18.00 – 23.30

Caterpillar Party + Laurini Fireworks

Friday 14 September 2012 08.00 – 08.30

Board Meeting 2 (Board members only)

09.00 – 09.45

Annual General Meeting

times TBA

SPY Ladies Brunch (Ladies only)

10.15 – 12.30

2nd Open General Meeting

12.45 – 13.30

IPLOCA Membership Cocktails

13.30 – 15.00

IPLOCA Membership Lunch

15.15 – 17.15

Board Meetings 3 & 4 (Board members only)

19.00 – 20.00

Fabick Cocktail Party

20.00 – 23.30

Final Banquet

23.30 – 04.00

Dancing ‘til Dawn

Times are subject to change.

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Business Meetings Sunday 9 September 2012

Dress code

09.00 – 10.00

Executive Committee Meeting (Exec. Committee members only)

Business Suit

10.00 – 16.00

Board Meeting 1 (Board members only)

Business Suit

Wednesday 12 September 2012 17.30 – 18.30

Business Suit

World Federation Meeting (by invitation only)

Thursday 13 September 2012 08.30 – 12.30

1st Open General Meeting

Business Suit

15.15 – 16.15

Novel Construction Meeting

Business Suit

16.30 – 17.30

Election Meetings

Casual

Friday 14 September 2012 08.00 – 08.30

Board Meeting 2 (Board members only)

Business Suit

09.00 – 09.45

Annual General Meeting

Business Suit

10.15 – 12.30

2nd Open General Meeting

Business Suit

12.45 – 15.00

IPLOCA Membership Cocktails & Business Luncheon

Business Suit

15.15 – 17.15

Board Meetings 3 & 4 (Board members only)

Business Suit

Social Functions Date

Function

Time

Dress code

Sunday 9 September

Directors & Wives Dinner (Board members & wives only)

18.30 – 22.30

Smart casual

First Time Attendees Reception (first time attendees only)

18.00 – 19.00

Dodsal Welcome Cocktails & Dinner

19.00 – 23.00

Tuesday 11 September

President’s Dinner (by invitation only)

19.00 – 23.00

Formal/ Black Tie

Wednesday 12 September

Former Presidents’ Cocktails (by invitation only)

19.00 – 20.00

Smart casual

The CRC-Evans Luncheon

13.00 – 15.00

Business suit

Caterpillar Party

18.00 – 23.30

Casual

SPY Ladies Brunch (Ladies only)

TBA

Smart casual

Fabick Cocktail Party

19.00 – 20.00

Final Banquet

20.00 – 23.30

Formal/ Black Tie

Dancing ‘til Dawn

23.30 – 04.00

Casual

Monday 10 September

Thursday 13 September

Friday 14 September

Smart casual

IPLOCA Dress Code Given the many ways to describe dress and the varying interpretations of terms such as “business casual” around the world, we have put together a simplified guide to dress code for IPLOCA Convention events.

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Gentlemen

Ladies

Black tie/Formal

Tuxedo/dinner jacket

Long gown/cocktail length dress

Business Suit

Business suit and tie

Business suit or dress or trousers

Smart Casual

Jacket; tie optional

Business suit or dress or trousers

Casual

Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/jeans and comfortable shoes

Relaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/ jeans/ dress and comfortable shoes

If in doubt feel free to dress up one level!

Tour Programme Monday 10 September

Tour 1 Highlights of Istanbul 09.00 - 17.00

Tuesday 11 September

Tour 2 In the Footsteps of the Sultans 08.30 - 13.00 Tour 4 City of Harmony Tour 3 09.00 - 17.00 Pera: The Bohemian Istanbul 14.00 - 17.00

Tour 5 Scent of Byzantium 08.30 - 13.00

Tour 6 Treasures of Istanbul 13.30 - 17.30

Wednesday 12 September Tour 8 Palaces of Istanbul 08.30 - 13.30 Tour 7 Highlights of Istanbul 09.00 - 17.00

Tour 9 In the Footsteps of the Sultans 13.30 - 18.00 Tour 10 Turkish Bath Experience 14.00 - 16.30

Times are subject to change.

Dress code for all tours: casual with comfortable walking shoes!

Tour Departure Point All participants are requested to assemble in the lobby of the Hilton Istanbul no later than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of each tour.

Tours 1 & 7 - Highlights of Istanbul Monday 10 September

09.00 - 17.00

Wednesday 12 September 09.00 - 17.00 (including lunch)

Topkapi Palace Museum (including the Harem section) Overlooking the Golden Horn stands the complex of buildings that was the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans – Topkapi Palace – from the 15th to the 19th century.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) Europeans called this the “Blue Mosque” because of the beautiful floral and tree motif tiles found in its interior and manufactured at the end of the high period of the great Iznik workshop. This is the only mosque in the world with six minarets and is probably the most famous landmark of the city.

This comprehensive full day tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to this exotic city.

St. Sophia Museum One of the world’s most important architectural works, Hagia Sophia or “Divine Wisdom” was the biggest church of its day and today is still the fourth biggest in the world. After fire and riots destroyed the original building, it was rebuilt under Emperor Justinian (532-537) and is often considered the supreme masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

A lofty central dome, 31 metres in diameter and 56 metres in height, spans its central nave.

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Tours 2 & 9 In the Footsteps of the Sultans Monday 10 September

08.30 - 13.00 (morning)

Wednesday 12 September 13.30 - 18.00 (afternoon)

Topkapi Palace Museum (excluding the Harem section) Overlooking the Golden Horn stands the complex of buildings that was the great palace of the

Tour 3 - Pera: The Bohemian Istanbul Monday 10 September

14.00 - 17.00

This is a half day (afternoon) walking tour of the greatest Bohemian sights of Istanbul.

Ottoman Sultans – Topkapi Palace – from the 15th to the 19th century. Participants will visit the Topkapi Palace Museum excluding the Harem section.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) Europeans called this the “Blue Mosque” because of the beautiful floral and tree motif tiles found in its interior and manufactured at the end of the high period of the great Iznik workshop. This is the only mosque in the world with six minarets and is probably the most famous landmark of the city.

Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) Istanbul boasts the oldest and the biggest closed bazaar in the world, with over 3,000 shops and more than 60 alleyways forming a huge labyrinth within the city centre. You can find a huge array of shops here, from jewelry to carpets, clothing, fabrics and antiques. Be prepared to negotiate with the shopkeepers!

European merchants, particularly those from Genoa and Venice, who would construct the Galata Tower in what was then known as Pera.

The district became a flourishing trade colony and remained under Genoese control until 1453.

This walking tour begins at the Galata Tower, a watchtower of the Genoese fortifications dating from 1349. Galata was established as a western, Latin and Catholic colony right next to Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Orthodox Byzantine Empire.

Tunel Square, at the southwestern end of Istiklal Street, is the upper terminus of Istanbul's little 19th-century, two-station underground train system which connects the shores of the Golden Horn to the Pera district on the hill. Opened for service in 1880, it is the second oldest underground train in Europe.

Istiklal Street is the most important street in the district and used to be called Grande Rue de Pera. It houses a wealth of fascinating buildings including churches, historic buildings, picturesque arcades, old Ottoman Hans, foreign consulates, fine cafés and is the best example of Istanbul's rich cultural and ethnic mosaic.

The Pera District was built up as a suburb of Byzantium as early as the 5th century and was called Galata. The area came to be the base for

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French Street (Fransiz Sokagi or Rue Française) opened in the summer of 2004 and is to Istanbul what Chinatown and Little Italy are to New York, with tented buildings, street musicians, cafés, bars and art centres.

Tour 4 - City of Harmony Tuesday 11 September (including lunch)

09.00 - 17.00

The tour will continue by coach along the coast of the Golden Horn. This horn-shaped estuary is one of the best natural harbours in the world, and was once the centre for the Byzantine and Ottoman navies and commercial shipping interests. The head of the Orthodox Church, the Patriarch, resides in this area at Fener. Houses and palaces in Fener and Balat are now protected by a UNESCO preservation programme.

Whirling Dervishes Before having lunch in the courtyard of Suleymaniye Mosque, participants will enjoy a performance of the Whirling Dervishes. This mystical religious dance symbolises the worship ceremony representing the union with God. The tour will continue to the Suleymaniye Mosque. This impressive mosque was built on the order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and constructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan.

The construction work began in 1550 and was completed in 1557. The mosque is 59 metres long and 58 metres wide and modeled in part on the style of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the Hagia Sophia.

Dolmabahce Palace (including the Harem section) Built in 1856, this was the first European style palace in Istanbul and is a supreme example of lavish baroque decoration. Its walls and furniture are covered with fourteen tons of gold gilding.

Capturing the sense of what it was really like to live in this luxurious residence, all the furniture is in place as if the royal family had just stepped away on vacation.

On the way back to the hotel we will make a short stop at the Spice Market. The Spice Market was built in 1660 to help support the upkeep of the mosque. The Grand Bazaar is known for its colours and noises, but the Spice Market is a lesson in smells and tastes. Here is where you can find all manner of Turkish Delight candy (lokum), baklava, teas, Turkish coffee and dried fruits. The array of containers overflowing with colorful spices is really something to see, as well as smell.

Tour 5 - Scent of Byzantium

The tour will continue to the underground Basilica Cistern, the grandest and most impressive of its kind in Istanbul. It was built in the 6th century and water was brought to this reservoir from distant sources through aqueducts. There are 336 columns underground and the cistern is 70 metres wide and 140 metres long.

Tuesday 11 September

08.30 - 13.00

The Church of St Saviour in Chora is a legendary Byzantine church decorated with extraordinary late 14th century frescoes and mosaics portraying the life and miracles of Christ.

St. Sophia Museum One of the world’s most important architectural works, Hagia Sophia or “Divine Wisdom” was the biggest church of its day and today is still the fourth biggest in the world. After fire and riots destroyed the original building, it was rebuilt under Emperor Justinian (532-537) and is often considered the supreme masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.

A lofty central dome, 31 metres in diameter and 56 metres in height, spans its central nave.

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Tour 6 - Treasures of Istanbul Tuesday 11 September

13.30 - 17.30

The Archaeological Museum houses the collections of 15 civilizations that have flourished in Turkey over the past 4,000 years.

The tour will continue to the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum, a treasure-house of beautiful objects from the Ottoman, Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries), and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.

Turkish carpets, illuminated Korans, calligraphy (at which the Ottomans excelled) and items of carved and inlaid wood, glass, porcelain and stone are beautifully displayed.

The museum is housed in the restored Palace of Ibrahim Pasha, a sumptuous residence built by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent's Grand Vezir and close friend Ibrahim Pasha (served 1523-1536).

Tour 8 - Palaces of Istanbul Wednesday 12 September

08.30 - 13.30

its crystal balustrades and the world’s largest Bohemian crystal chandelier that weighs in at a remarkable 4.5 tons.

Bosphorus Cruise The Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable 33 km strait between Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present, grand splendour and simple beauty. A visit to Istanbul is never complete without a memorable cruise on the Bosphorus.

Visit to the Dolmabahce Palace (excluding the Harem section) Built in 1856, this was the first European-style palace in Istanbul and is a supreme example of lavish baroque decoration. Its walls and furniture are covered with fourteen tons of gold gilding.

Highlights will include the famous staircase with

Tour 10 - Turkish Bath Experience Wednesday 12 September

14.00 - 16.30

(limited space available: 40 men and 40 women)

The tour will continue to the Beylerbeyi Palace.

Sultan Abdulaziz built this palace between 1861 and 1865 to replace the older, wooden version. Eastern and Turkish motifs have been used to decorate this impressive building and the atmosphere resembles that of the Dolmabahce Palace. The interior is decorated with Bohemian chandeliers, valuable tiles and ceramic vases, along with silver-edged furniture and luxurious carpets.

The Turkish bath is a relaxing and rejuvenating experience and a real treat for those who want to experience a traditional Turkish bath in a historical “Hamam”.

Once you have undressed and have been given a large bath wrap (a peştemal), you will enter into a warm room where you will be doused with warm water, lathered and massaged with a ‘kese’, a special coarse bath glove.

After your bath you will be served refreshments in the main lounge.

Please note: there are separate changing rooms and baths for men and women.

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Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament Tuesday 11 September 07.00 to 16.00 (times to be confirmed)

Lottery The prize for this year’s Final Banquet Lottery has been kindly offered

by Volvo Construction Equipment and Renault Trucks. The lucky winner will receive a purchasing certificate for a car to the value of EUR 25,000.

As usual the winning lottery ticket will be drawn at the Final Banquet on Friday evening.

Tickets cost EUR 50 and can be purchased at the Registration Desk throughout the week.

We are pleased to announce that the convention golf tournament will be jointly sponsored by Maats Pipeline Equipment and Liebherr.

Lottery funds this year will be donated to “Send me to school, Dad”, in support of a nationwide education programme to encourage the education of young girls.

We are currently in negotiation with Kemer Golf and Country Club, Istanbul’s leading golf venue. The course is arranged as a Parkland course and was built in 1995. Kemer hosts a number of national and international tournaments annually including Europe’s biggest Pro-Am Golf Tournament and is approximately 45 minutes by road from the Hilton Istanbul.

If you would like to see more details of the golf course please visit their website: www.kg-cc.com We look forward to seeing you all in Istanbul for what we hope will be a successful tournament.

Shopping Shuttle to Grand Bazaar The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 60 covered streets and over 3,000 shops. The streets are arranged in a grid-like system and traditionally shopkeepers have tended to group themselves according to the type of goods they sell, whether it is jewellery, antiques, carpets, copper or leather goods.

Shuttle buses will be running every 30 minutes to and from the hotel to the Grand Bazaar between 13.00 and 18.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon.

A detailed schedule will be available at the Registration Desk.

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Getting to the Hilton Istanbul The Hilton Istanbul is located in the centre of the city and is approximately a 35-45 minute drive from Ataturk International Airport.

If you are not planning on arriving on Saturday 8 or Sunday 9 September, the best option is to take a taxi from the airport to the hotel. The fare is around 80 Turkish Lira (approx. EUR 40). Please ensure that you have Turkish currency available as taxis only accept cash. There are ATM machines and currency exchange booths located in the arrivals hall of the airport.

Taxis in Istanbul are either bright yellow or bright orange. Airport taxis are easily identified as they are all orange coloured. Taxis have a single rate, applicable day and night. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers, however it is customary to tip if your driver has assisted you with your luggage.

Meet & Greet A ‘Meet & Greet’ service will be available at Ataturk International Airport for delegates who arrive on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.

Hostesses holding IPLOCA signage will meet convention participants in the arrivals hall of Ataturk International Airport and will accompany you to the buses for your complimentary transfer to the Hilton Istanbul.

If you would like to take advantage of the Meet & Greet service, please reserve your place via the online convention registration system and provide your detailed flight arrival/departure times.

Return transfers to the airport will be arranged on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September. Transfer times will be made available to you onsite.

General Information Climate & Clothing

September is the beginning of the autumn in Istanbul. It is usually sunny and the temperature is around 20-23°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. Visitors should pack a light raincoat and a mixture of warm and cool clothes. In September the days tend to begin with a slight haze which clears up later in the day.

Time Turkey is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

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Electricity In Turkey the electric current is 220V (50 Hz).

European Standard Type C plugs with two round pins are used.

Banking / Currency The Turkish Lira is the official currency in Turkey.

Foreign currency can be changed at banks during normal business hours (09.00 -17.00 Monday to Friday) as well as at the airport, hotels and in exchange offices. All major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.

ATMs are available at many points throughout the city and at the airport.

Business Hours Offices and banks are open on weekdays from 9.00 to 17.00, with a break between 12.00 and 13.30. Most shops are open until 20.00 and all the big shopping malls are open 7 days a week between 10.00 and 22.00. Oriental bazaars such as the Grand Bazaar and the spice market are closed on Sundays.

Eating Out / Turkish Cuisine Turkish Cuisine is one of the best in the world.

Restaurants are very much part of Turkish cultural life, with a huge array of regional varieties, styles and locations at your fingertips, from gourmet restaurants and Bosphorous-side cafes in the heart of Istanbul to charming coastal fish restaurants, traditional Turkish kebap houses and lokantas where home-made dishes are the order of the day.

Turkey is a food-lover’s paradise for all tastes and budgets.

Shopping & Bargaining One of the most enjoyable parts of a trip to Turkey is shopping for the rich variety of Turkish crafts. Istanbul is a shopping paradise with its covered Bazaar as well as its modern shopping malls. Turkish carpets, kilims (flat woven carpets or rugs) suede and leatherwear as well as other items of clothing are the best buys. Copper, silver, brassware and jewellery are also a good choice, along with ceramic art and the famous Turkish meerschaum (a soft white mineral).

Bargaining is a tradition in Turkey especially in souvenir shops and oriental bazaars. One is expected to bargain for expensive as well as less valuable items, however, in modern shopping malls the price is clearly indicated on the product and bargaining is not usually accepted.

Tipping Tax and service charges are included in the cost of all goods and services. Although it is not mandatory, a small tip is expected for good service. It is customary to add 10% in restaurants if you are satisfied with the service.

Convention Registration Desk & Internet Centre The Convention Registration Desk and the Internet Centre will be operating at the following times:

Saturday

8 September

13.00 – 18.00

Sunday

9 September

09.00 – 19.00

Monday

10 September

07.30 – 18.30

Tuesday

11 September

07.30 – 18.30

Wednesday 12 September

07.30 – 18.30

Thursday

13 September

07.30 – 18.00

Friday

14 September

07.30 – 18.00

• In the green surroundings of Pool Café, you may taste light and healthy snacks, and enjoy delicious barbecue service during the summer season.

• If you would like to taste the best Chinese dishes in the city, book a table at the Dragon Restaurant.

• And finally the Lobby Lounge serves an outstanding high tea with delicious cakes.

Hilton Istanbul’s Health Club is the right address for a fit body and soul. Enjoy exercising in the gym, take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools, book your tennis or squash lessons or go jogging in the gardens.

Times are subject to change.

Hotel and Room Information Hilton Istanbul, the first five-star hotel in Turkey and the longest-serving international Hilton hotel outside the US, continues to host its guests with its experienced Hilton quality and service since 1955.

Hilton Istanbul is located on the European side of Istanbul surrounded by beautiful gardens, with a breathtaking view of the Bosphorus. Situated in 15 acres of gardens right in the heart of Istanbul, the Hilton Istanbul is within walking distance of the city's business, shopping and entertainment districts such as Taksim and Nisantasi.

The unusually shaped outdoor swimming pool was designed by Sedat Hakki Eldem in the form of Conrad Hilton’s foot print and is said to represent Hilton’s first step into Europe.

Room Descriptions & Rates Rates are in Euros (EUR) and are per room, per night, inclusive of buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi internet usage. 8% VAT and 15% service charges are also included in the room rates.

Hilton Istanbul hotel has various restaurants which all offer exclusive dining opportunities: • Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in the Bosphorus Terrace Restaurant with its fresh and airy atmosphere.

Single Occupancy

Double Occupancy

Hilton Guest Room

EUR 302

EUR 324

Hilton River View

EUR 346

EUR 367

• The Al Bushra Restaurant is the best Lebanese restaurant in the city with its chic ambiance and terrace with a panoramic view, it is the ideal choice for both lunch and dinner.

Deluxe Guest Room

EUR 340

EUR 383

Hilton Executive

EUR 383

EUR 405

Executive River View

EUR 427

EUR 448

• Completely renovated, the Veranda Bar & Grill is one of the best outdoor venues during the summer. Enjoy the breathtaking Bosphorus view with Mediterranean, Turkish and International menu selections accompanied by a glass of wine, a cocktail or a cold beer.

Suites starting from:

EUR 702

Additional Room Occupants Rates quoted include up to two guests. The third person/roll-away bed charge is an additional EUR 40 per person, per night including breakfast, 8% VAT and 15% service charges. Maximum occupancy is three guests per room.

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Smoking Policy

Hilton Guest Room

Floors 1, 5 and 7 are smoking floors. Guests are allowed to smoke in their room if it is a designated smoking room and smoking is allowed in all outside areas.

These spacious 41 sqm rooms have 1 king or twin beds and an LCD TV. Soak up the garden or city view from the balcony and large windows. Some rooms have an ergonomic desk chair while others feature a large armchair. All rooms have a marble bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities are available for your convenience.

Smoking is not allowed in non-smoking rooms, function rooms, restaurants nor in any public area in the hotel.

Check-In / Check-Out Times Hotel check-in time is 14.00. Every effort will be made by the hotel to accommodate guests arriving before the check-in time; however, rooms may not be immediately available.

Hotel check-out time is 12.00. Requests to retain rooms beyond this time should be directed to the Front Desk upon your arrival. Should it be possible to retain the room beyond the check-out time, a late departure charge may be applicable.

In order to secure a very early check-in or a very late check-out it is advisable to book the room the night before or the night following.

Early Departure Fees Please note: IPLOCA Convention attendees leaving prior to their confirmed departure date may be charged an Early Departure Fee by the Hilton Istanbul equivalent to the room rate for each cancelled night.

Hotel Rooms

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We have been allocated 140 Hilton Guest Rooms at EUR 302 per night for single and EUR 324 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internet usage, VAT and buffet breakfast.

Hilton River View Enjoy the stunning Bosphorus view from the balcony and large windows of this bright and airy 41 sqm room.

We have been allocated 110 Hilton River View Rooms at EUR 346 per night for single and EUR 367 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internet usage, VAT and buffet breakfast.

King Deluxe Guest Room If you prefer to have a larger room then these 59 sqm rooms with separate working and seating areas are also available.

We have been allocated 14 Deluxe Guest Rooms at EUR 340 per night for single and EUR 383 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internet usage, VAT, buffet breakfast.

NB: 7 King Deluxe Guest Rooms have a river view and will be allocated to delegates on a first-come, first-served basis.

King Hilton Guest Room

King Hilton Executive Room

Twin Hilton Guest Room

Twin Executive River View

Hilton Executive Room Business is a pleasure in these bright and airy 41 sqm rooms with separate working area and Executive Lounge access with buffet breakfast and refreshments. These contemporary rooms in cool calm tones have 1 king bed or twin beds.

Enjoy garden or city views from the balcony, catch up on work at the desk with wireless internet access or stay entertained with the LCD TV. Some rooms have a large armchair with ottoman. Tea and coffee making facilities are available for your convenience.

We have been allocated 40 Hilton Executive Rooms at EUR 383 per night for single and EUR 405 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internet usage, VAT, buffet breakfast and Executive Lounge access.

King Duplex Park Suite (197 sqm) 4 King Corner Suites and 1 King Suite Whirlpool at EUR 810 per night for single or double occupancy.

Executive River View We have been allocated 65 Hilton Executive River View Rooms at EUR 427 per night for single and EUR 448 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internet usage, VAT, buffet breakfast and Executive Lounge access.

Hilton Suites Please refer to the Hilton room reservation website via our website: www.iploca.com for full descriptions of all the Suites allocated to us.

King Corner Suite (118 sqm)

We have been allocated 3 Suites at EUR 702 per night for single or double occupancy.

Garden Suite / King Suite Park View / King Duplex Park Suite

King Suite Whirlpool (100 sqm)

Garden Suite (80 sqm)

King Suite Park View (80 sqm)

1 City Suite at EUR 1,641 per night for single or double occupancy.

City suite (165 sqm)

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Registration Information Online registration via www.iploca.com will open on 1st May 2012.

Only members who have paid their 2012 IPLOCA Membership Fees are eligible to attend the Convention.

Regular Members may invite a maximum of three couples and Associate Members two couples as their guests. Participation in the Convention is at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Only those persons who have registered for the Convention and have received confirmation of their registration are entitled to participate in any Convention activity or event.

Convention participation and tour reservations are not guaranteed until the Convention Fee payment is received in full.

The Convention Fee is EUR 1,250 per single attendee or couple up until 10 August 2012 and EUR 1,550 per single attendee or couple after 10 August 2012.

The cut-off date for registration is 10 August 2012. After this date, assuming there is still space available, a EUR 300 premium on the Convention Fee will apply and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until we reach the limit of 700 attendees.

Step 1: Reserve your Room Please make your room reservation at the Hilton Istanbul BEFORE registering for the Convention.

Room reservations must be made via Internet.

Only when you have received your Hilton Istanbul Confirmation Number, can you then register for the Convention and reserve your place on tours and at other events.

All accommodation requests will require a valid major credit card guarantee and a two (2) night deposit at the Group Rate for the room category requested. The Hotel can also accept deposit payments by bank transfer up to one month prior to your arrival.

To reserve your accommodation via the Internet, please go to: www.iploca.com and click on the link marked ‘Register Now’.

When the Convention website opens up, click on the link next to the IPLOCA logo to reserve your hotel accommodation. The Hilton Istanbul room reservation system will open up: • Click on the grey box marked ‘Book a Room’ • select your check-in and check-out dates • indicate the number of persons per room and click on the grey box marked ‘Continue’ • select ‘All Room Types’ and you will be able to see all the room types available in our room block. Click on the name of a room to see a detailed description of that room • select the room you require and click on the grey box marked ‘Continue’ • continue your reservation as instructed.

If you have any questions regarding your room reservations, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel’s Reservations Agents: E-mail: reservation.istanbul@hilton.com Tel. +90 (212) 310 25 00 or Derya Gurdogan at +90 (212) 315 60 38.

It is very important to mention you are requesting accommodation to attend the ‘IPLOCA Convention’ to ensure you are given the special negotiated rates and terms.

Step 2: Register for the Convention To register for the Convention please go to www.iploca.com and complete the online registration form.

Please have your ‘Hilton Istanbul Confirmation Number’ ready as you will be asked to enter this number when you register for the Convention.

Availability of a hard copy of the Registration Form Those without access to the Internet may contact the IPLOCA Secretariat for a hard copy of the Registration Form, which can be completed and returned (with payment) to IPLOCA by postal mail or fax: IPLOCA Attn : Convention Registration Chemin des Papillons 4 1216 Cointrin / Geneva Switzerland Tel. +41 22 306 02 30 Fax +41 22 306 02 39 E-mail: convention@iploca.com Website: www.iploca.com

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Passport & Visa Requirements Every foreign visitor entering Turkey must possess a valid passport. Participants are requested to check visa requirements with the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in their home country or at http://www. mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa Participants from countries requiring a visa for entry to Turkey are strongly advised to make their applications in their home country at least one month before the intended date of travel. Passports should be valid at least 90 days longer than the expiry date of the requested visa.

Should you need to apply for a visa, please indicate this when registering for the Convention and the IPLOCA Secretariat will send you a letter of invitation in support of your application.

• All convention registration cancellations received up until 30 June 2012 will incur a EUR 300 Cancellation Fee • All convention registration cancellations received between 1 July and 10 August 2012 will incur a 50% Cancellation Fee • There will be no refund of convention registration fees for cancellations received after 10 August 2012 • Substitutions for convention registrations for persons within the same company are possible. Please note that a EUR 200 administrative fee will be payable

Cancellation Terms & Conditions for Room Reservations:

Cancellation Terms & Conditions Cancellation Terms & Conditions for Refund of Convention Registration Fees: • All convention registration cancellations must be notified in writing to the IPLOCA Secretariat: convention@iploca.com

• All accommodation cancellations must be notified in writing to the Hilton Istanbul: reservation.istanbul@hilton.com with a copy to Derya.gurdogan@hilton.com • The room deposit will be refunded only if the accommodation cancellation is received before the cut-off date of 10 August 2012 • Participants who cancel their accommodation reservation after the cut-off date of 10 August 2012 will be charged for the full stay • “No shows” will be charged the full stay • Substitutions for room reservations for persons within the same company, for the exact number of nights as the original reservation, are accepted at no extra cost

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Convention Sponsorship IPLOCA has been very privileged over the years in attracting sponsorship from our generous members for many aspects of our annual conventions.

Below is a list of items that are already sponsored and those that are still available (as of going to print).

As always we will strive to provide maximum visibility to each sponsor in grateful recognition of the important role they play in making IPLOCA’s Conventions exceptional.

If your company is interested in sponsorship please contact Caroline Green at the IPLOCA office in Geneva, caroline.green@iploca.com, telephone +41 22 306 02 30.

Item

Sponsor

The First Time Attendees Cocktails

Pipeline & Gas Journal and Vacuworx International

The Welcome Party

Dodsal Group

President's Dinner

Tekfen Construction and Installation Co., Inc.

Directors & Wives Dinner

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers and Bonatti S.p.A.

Former Presidents' Cocktails

Techint Engineering & Construction

The CRC-Evans Luncheon

CRC-Evans Pipeline International Inc.

The Caterpillar Evening

Caterpillar

Fireworks

Laurini Officine Meccaniche

The Spy Ladies Brunch

Pipeline Inspection

IPLOCA Membership Cocktails

Zakhem International Construction Ltd.

IPLOCA Membership Lunch - Menu

Fluor

IPLOCA Membership Lunch - Wine

Magnatech International BV

The John Fabick Cocktail Party

Pipeline Machinery International

DJ & Lights for Dancing 'til Dawn

American Augers

Open Bar for Dancing 'til Dawn

Socotherm

Decoration for Dancing 'til Dawn

Worldwide Machinery

Maats/Liebherr Golf Tournament

Maats Pipeline Equipment and Liebherr

Tour Programme: Monday, 10 September Tour 1 - Highlights of Istanbul

Salzgitter Mannesmann International GmbH and Serimax

Tour 2 - In the Footsteps of the Sultans

Lincoln Electric

Tour 3 - Pera: The Bohemian Istanbul

Wasco Energy

Tuesday ,11 September

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Tour 4 - City of Harmony

Available

Tour 5 - Scent of Byzantium

Erciyas Steel Pipe

Tour 6 - Treasures of Istanbul

Jindal Saw Ltd.

Item

Sponsor

Wednesday, 13 September Tour 7 - Highlights of Istanbul

Spiecapag

Tour 8 - Palaces of Istanbul

Attila Dogan Construction & Installation Co. Inc.

Tour 9 - In the Footsteps of the Sultans

Max Streicher GmbH & Co. KG aA

Tour 10 - Turkish Bath Experience

World Pipelines

Registration Desk

Herrenknecht

Welcome Drinks at Registration (Sat/Sun)

ROSEN Group

Internet Centre

Consolidated Contractors Company (C.C.C.)

Audio Visual for Thursday's Open General Meeting

Fernas Construction Company

Audio Visual for Friday's Open General Meeting

Available

Coffee breaks at Open General Meetings

The C.A.T. Group

Registration Bags for the Gentlemen

ShawCor

Registration Bags for the Ladies

DSMU Gazstroy LLC

Bottled mineral water for all tours

Erciyas Steel Pipe

Wine at Final Banquet

Willbros Group, Inc.

Flowers at Final Banquet

Ledcor Pipeline Limited

Band at Final Banquet

HABAU and PPS and PSE

Entertainment at Final Banquet

HABAU and PPS and PSE

Audio Visual at Final Banquet

TECHNIP

Car for Lottery

Volvo Construction Equipment and Renault Trucks

Photographers at the Convention

Available

Convention Photo CD

PTPS

Printing of Pocket Programme

Goriziane Group S.p.A.

Printing of Final Banquet Menu

Goriziane Group S.p.A.

Printing of Attendance List

Pipeline & Gas Journal

Russian Simultaneous Translation

Argus Limited

Shopping Shuttle to Grand Bazaar

Max Streicher GmbH & Co. KG aA

Meet & Greet at the Airport

Borusan Mannesmann Boru

Transfer Back to the Airport

Available

Convention Fund Contributions:

Available Goriziane Group S.p.A.

Gifts: Insight guide

Maats Pipeline Equipment

Liebherr model

Liebherr

Gift

DENSO

Many thanks to all our sponsors!

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Pre and Post Convention Tours The following pre- and post-Convention tours have been specially designed for participants of the IPLOCA 2012 Convention by VISITUR the Ground Agent for our Istanbul Convention. Reservations should be made at the time of registering for the Convention at www.iploca.com Please note: These tours are not included in the Convention Registration Fee. Full payment should reach VISITUR no later than 10 August 2012. Reservations will be confirmed and participants will be advised of final details at that time. Please note that no space will be reserved on tours until payment has been received.

If participants cancel their tour participation before 10 August 2012, payment will be refunded in full.

Thereafter, no refund will be made.

Please note: • the minimum number of participants required for each tour to take place is 10.

• all internal flights leave Istanbul at approx.

07.30 and return around 21.00.

If you have any other requirements for private touring, transportation or hospitality services, please contact VISITUR who will be pleased to assist with any arrangements.

VISITUR Travel & Tourism Inc. Sehit Muhtar Cad. No:17 Ozerk Is Hanı Kat: 2/3 Taksim 34437 Istanbul Turkey Tel: +90 212 254 32 30 Fax: +90 212 254 27 83 Email: visitur@visitur.com.tr

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Cappadocia Tour Two-Day Tour Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 September 2012 Sunday 16 to Monday 17 September 2012 Prices: EUR 340 per person sharing a double room EUR 370 in a single room Tour price includes: • 1 night accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Cappadocia • transportation, guide service and entrance fees • 2 lunches, 1 dinner (drinks excluded) and VAT Flights (Istanbul-Kayseri-Istanbul or IstanbulNevsehir-Istanbul) are not included in the price.

Return airline ticket price is approx. EUR 140 (economy class) as of March 2012.

Cappadocia, the triangle between Nevsehir, Nigde, and Aksaray is located to the south of Ankara (the capital of Turkey). The name "Cappadocia" is inherited from the Persians and means “Land of Beautiful Horses”.

This region has always been historically important for the ruling empires of Anatolia, including Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans. The violent eruptions of the volcanoes Erciyes and Hasan long ago covered the plateau with tuff (also known as tufa), a soft stone comprised of lava, ash and mud. The wind and rain have eroded this brittle rock and created a spectacular surrealistic landscape of rock cones, capped pinnacles and fretted ravines, in colours that range from warm reds and gold to cool greens and greys.

After the 7th century the inhabitants, in need of protection against invaders, built underground cities. These rocks have been shelter, home and a place of worship to people for many centuries.

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Ephesus Tour One-Day Tour Saturday 8 September 2012 Sunday 9 September 2012 Sunday 16 September 2012 Price: EUR 190 per person Tour price includes: • Transportation, guide service and entrance fees • 1 lunch (drinks excluded) and VAT Flights (Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul) are not included in the price.

Return ticket price is approx. EUR 160 (economy class as of March 2012) Tour Highlights: The Ephesus Museum This museum is in the town of Selcuk at the eastern foothill of Ayasuluk Hill and houses exceptional marble statues of Artemis.

Ephesus It is often said that Ephesus is one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the world. Its favourable location at the mouth of the Cayster River made it the foremost commercial city of a coastal region that also included the cities of Miletus, Smyrna and Pergamon. However the gradual silting up of its harbour resulted in the loss of this status.

The city has been excavated for more than one hundred years; the extensive remains are predominantly from the later Roman period.

House of the Virgin Mary It is known that the Virgin Mary went to Ephesus and lived there for some time. The location was officially declared a shrine by the Roman Catholic Church in 1896, and since then it has become a popular place of pilgrimage.

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Ephesus & Pergamon Tour Two-Day tour Saturday 8 to Sunday 9 September 2012 Sunday 16 to Monday 17 September 2012 Prices: EUR 390 per person sharing a double room EUR 430 in a single room Tour price includes: • 1 night accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Izmir • Transportation, guide service and entrance fees • 2 lunches, 1 dinner (drinks excluded) and VAT Flights (Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul) are not included in the price.

Return ticket price is approximately EUR 160 (economy class as of March 2012) Tour Highlights: This two-day tour will take participants to the Ephesus Museum, Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary.

Participants will also visit Pergamon (Bergama), one of Turkey's oldest civilized settlements that has been inhabited from pre-historic times through the Ionian, Roman and Byzantine civilizations.

It has yielded archaeological treasures whose importance is recognised worldwide. To the southwest of Bergama is Asclepion, an important health centre of the ancient world. The Acropolis founded on top of a steep hill (330m) makes this area a fascinating stop for history-loving tourists.

See you in Istanbul!

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The 46th Annual IPLOCA Convention International Pipe Line & Offshore Contractors Association Chemin des Papillons 4 1216 Cointrin/Geneva Switzerland Tel. +41 22 306 02 30 Fax. +41 22 306 02 39 E-mail: convention@iploca.com www.iploca.com