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10 - 14 September 2012 - Hilton Istanbul

46th Annual ConventionIPLOCA

REGISTRATION BROCHURE

ISTANBUL 2012



IPLOCA’s 46th Annual

Convention - IstanbulThe IPLOCA Convention is a uniqueopportunity for Regular Members, AssociateMembers and guests of IPLOCA to gather ina relaxed setting for ve days of technicalpresentations, business meetings, social eventsand tours.

Owners of and suppliers to pipelineconstruction companies will be with us inIstanbul. We invite you to join us and to attend

the Open General Meetings on Thursday andFriday, with topics focusing on the businessperspectives of onshore and offshore pipelines,training, new technologies, safety and theenvironment. More information about thespecic presentations to be offered will beposted on our website as soon as the naldetails are conrmed.

This year’s tour programme will include someof Istanbul’s most popular attractions, alongwith an opportunity to participate in pre- andpost-convention tours to Cappadocia, Ephesus

and Pergamon.See pages 5 to 8 and 18 to 21 for detailedinformation.

Contents

Istanbul 2

Convention Programme 3

Business Meetings, Social Functions 4

Tour Programme 5

Golf Tournament 9

Lottery 9

Getting to the Hilton Istanbul 10

General Information 10

Hotel and Room Information 11

Registration Information 14

Passport & Visa Requirements 15

Cancellation Terms & Conditions 15

Convention Sponsorship 16

Pre- and Post-Convention Tours 18



Message fromthe President

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

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

Two awards will be presented during the OpenGeneral Meetings. The winners of the IPLOCAHealth & Safety Award, sponsored by Chevron,

and the IPLOCA Environmental Award, sponsoredby Shell, will be announced on Thursday andFriday.

We highly recommend the range of tours andvenues being offered during the week and urgeyou to take full advantage of all that Istanbul hasto offer, while taking the opportunity to meet withyour colleagues in the industry.

Our lottery this year will support a campaignfor education called “Send me to school, Dad”.Initiated in 2005 by one of Turkey’s largest mediapublishers it supports the nationwide educationprogramme to encourage the education of younggirls. More information about this will be availableonsite in Istanbul.

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

Warm regards,

Osman BirgiliPresidentIPLOCA

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IstanbulIstanbul is Turkey’s most populous city and its

cultural and nancial centre. Located on bothsides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait betweenthe Black Sea and the Marmara, Istanbul bridgesAsia and Europe both physically and culturally.Istanbul’s population is estimated to be close to17 million people, making it also one of thelargest in Europe and the world.

For nearly a thousand years the imperial city of Constantinople was the last remaining outpostof the Roman Empire. It was nally 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 rulecontinued until it was defeated in WW1 andIstanbul was occupied by the allies.

When the Republic of Turkey was born in 1923after the War of Independence, Mustafa KemalAtaturk moved its capital to the city of Ankara.Yet Istanbul continued to grow and today thrivesas a vibrant, energetic and highly fashionablecity, attracting visitors from all over the worldwith its many beautiful historic buildings, palacesand mosques, lively restaurants and nightlife – afascinating combination of the secular and thesacred. It was named a European Capital of Culture for 2010.

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Hilton IstanbulCumhuriyet Caddesi

Harbiye 34367IstanbulTurkey

Tel: +90 (0) 212 315 6000

Fax: +90 (0) 212 240 4165Email: [email protected]

Website: www.istanbul.hilton.com

A Meet & Greet Service will be provided the

weekend before the Convention.More details on page 10.



Convention Programme

Sunday 9 September 201209.00 – 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 (frst-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 Istanbul13.30 – 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.



Social Functions

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

If in doubt feel free to dress up one level!

Date Function Time Dress code

Sunday9 September

Directors & Wives Dinner(Board members & wives only )

18.30 – 22.30 Smart casual

Monday10 September

First Time Attendees Reception(frst time attendees only )

18.00 – 19.00Smart casual

Dodsal Welcome Cocktails & Dinner 19.00 – 23.00

Tuesday11 September

President’s Dinner (by invitation only ) 19.00 – 23.00Formal/ Black Tie

Wednesday12 September

Former Presidents’ Cocktails (by invitation only ) 19.00 – 20.00 Smart casual

Thursday13 September

The CRC-Evans Luncheon 13.00 – 15.00 Business suit

Caterpillar Party 18.00 – 23.30 Casual

Friday14 September

SPY Ladies Brunch (Ladies only ) TBA Smart casual

Fabick Cocktail Party 19.00 – 20.00 Formal/ Black TieFinal Banquet 20.00 – 23.30

Dancing ‘til Dawn 23.30 – 04.00 Casual

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

CasualRelaxed clothing, trousers/shorts/jeans andcomfortable shoes

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

Business MeetingsSunday 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 World Federation Meeting (by invitation only ) Business Suit

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 Suit09.00 – 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



Tour Programme


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

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Tours 1 & 7 - Highlights of Istanbul

Monday 10 September 09.00 - 17.00

Wednesday 12 September 09.00 - 17.00

(including lunch)

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

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

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque)Europeans called this the “Blue Mosque” becauseof the beautiful oral and tree motif tiles foundin its interior and manufactured at the end of thehigh period of the great Iznik workshop. This is theonly mosque in the world with six minarets and isprobably the most famous landmark of the city.

St. Sophia MuseumOne of the world’s most important architecturalworks, Hagia Sophia or “Divine Wisdom” wasthe biggest church of its day and today is still thefourth biggest in the world. After re and riotsdestroyed the original building, it was rebuilt

under Emperor Justinian (532-537) and is oftenconsidered the supreme masterpiece of Byzantinearchitecture.A lofty central dome, 31 metres in diameter and56 metres in height, spans its central nave.

Monday 10 September Tuesday 11 September Wednesday 12 September

Tour 1Highlights of Istanbul

09.00 - 17.00

Tour 2In the Footstepsof the Sultans

08.30 - 13.00 Tour 4City of Harmony

09.00 - 17.00

Tour 5Scent of Byzantium

08.30 - 13.00 Tour 7Highlights of Istanbul

09.00 - 17.00

Tour 8Palaces of Istanbul

08.30 - 13.30

Tour 9In the Footstepsof the Sultans

13.30 - 18.00Tour 3Pera: TheBohemianIstanbul

14.00 - 17.00

Tour 6Treasures of Istanbul

13.30 - 17.30

Tour 10Turkish BathExperience

14.00 - 16.30

Tour Departure PointAll participants are requested to assemble in the lobby of the Hilton Istanbul no laterthan 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time of each tour.



Tour 3 - Pera: The Bohemian Istanbul

Monday 10 September 14.00 - 17.00

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

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

European merchants, particularly those fromGenoa and Venice, who would construct theGalata Tower in what was then known as Pera.

The district became a ourishing trade colony andremained under Genoese control until 1453.

This walking tour begins at the Galata Tower,a watchtower of the Genoese forticationsdating from 1349. Galata was established as awestern, Latin and Catholic colony right next toConstantinople, capital of the Eastern OrthodoxByzantine Empire.

Tunel Square, at the southwestern end of IstiklalStreet, is the upper terminus of Istanbul's little19th-century, two-station underground train system

which connects the shores of the Golden Horn tothe Pera district on the hill. Opened for service in1880, it is the second oldest underground train inEurope.

Istiklal Street is the most important street in thedistrict and used to be called Grande Rue dePera. It houses a wealth of fascinating buildingsincluding churches, historic buildings, picturesquearcades, old Ottoman Hans, foreign consulates,ne cafés and is the best example of Istanbul's richcultural and ethnic mosaic.

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

Tours 2 & 9

In the Footsteps of the SultansMonday 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 complexof buildings that was the great palace of the

Ottoman Sultans – Topkapi Palace – from the15th to the 19th century. Participants will visit theTopkapi Palace Museum excluding the Haremsection.

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque)Europeans called this the “Blue Mosque” becauseof the beautiful oral and tree motif tiles foundin its interior and manufactured at the end of thehigh period of the great Iznik workshop. This is theonly mosque in the world with six minarets and isprobably the most famous landmark of the city.

Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)

Istanbul boasts the oldest and the biggest closedbazaar in the world, with over 3,000 shops andmore than 60 alleyways forming a huge labyrinthwithin the city centre. You can nd a huge arrayof shops here, from jewelry to carpets, clothing,fabrics and antiques. Be prepared to negotiatewith the shopkeepers!



Tour 5 - Scent of ByzantiumTuesday 11 September 08.30 - 13.00

The Church of St Saviour in Chora is a legendaryByzantine church decorated with extraordinarylate 14th century frescoes and mosaics portrayingthe life and miracles of Christ.

The tour will continue to the underground BasilicaCistern, the grandest and most impressive of itskind in Istanbul. It was built in the 6th century andwater was brought to this reservoir from distantsources through aqueducts. There are 336 columnsunderground and the cistern is 70 metres wide and140 metres long.

St. Sophia MuseumOne of the world’s most important architecturalworks, Hagia Sophia or “Divine Wisdom” wasthe biggest church of its day and today is still thefourth biggest in the world. After re and riots

destroyed the original building, it was rebuiltunder Emperor Justinian (532-537) and is oftenconsidered the supreme masterpiece of Byzantinearchitecture.A lofty central dome, 31 metres in diameter and56 metres in height, spans its central nave.

Tour 4 - City of Harmony

Tuesday 11 September 09.00 - 17.00(including lunch)

Dolmabahce Palace (including the Harem section)Built in 1856, this was the rst European stylepalace in Istanbul and is a supreme example of lavish baroque decoration. Its walls and furnitureare covered with fourteen tons of gold gilding.Capturing the sense of what it was really like tolive in this luxurious residence, all the furnitureis in place as if the royal family had just steppedaway on vacation.

The tour will continue by coach along the coast of the Golden Horn. This horn-shaped estuary is oneof the best natural harbours in the world, and wasonce the centre for the Byzantine and Ottomannavies and commercial shipping interests. Thehead of the Orthodox Church, the Patriarch,resides in this area at Fener. Houses and palaces inFener and Balat are now protected by a UNESCOpreservation programme.

Whirling DervishesBefore having lunch in the courtyard of Suleymaniye Mosque, participants will enjoya performance of the Whirling Dervishes. This

mystical religious dance symbolises the worshipceremony representing the union with God.

The tour will continue to the SuleymaniyeMosque. This impressive mosque was built onthe order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnicent andconstructed by the great Ottoman architect Sinan.The construction work began in 1550 and wascompleted in 1557. The mosque is 59 metres longand 58 metres wide and modeled in part on thestyle of a Byzantine basilica, particularly the HagiaSophia.

On the way back to the hotel we will make a shortstop at the Spice Market. The Spice Market wasbuilt in 1660 to help support the upkeep of themosque. The Grand Bazaar is known for its coloursand noises, but the Spice Market is a lesson insmells and tastes. Here is where you can nd allmanner of Turkish Delight candy (lokum), baklava,teas, Turkish coffee and dried fruits. The array of containers overowing with colorful spices isreally something to see, as well as smell.



Tour 8 - Palaces of Istanbul


Visit to the Dolmabahce Palace (excluding theHarem section)Built in 1856, this was the rst European-stylepalace in Istanbul and is a supreme example of lavish baroque decoration. Its walls and furnitureare covered with fourteen tons of gold gilding.Highlights will include the famous staircase with

its crystal balustrades and the world’s largestBohemian crystal chandelier that weighs in at aremarkable 4.5 tons.

Bosphorus CruiseThe Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable 33 km straitbetween Europe and Asia, connecting the BlackSea to the Marmara Sea. Its shores offer a delightful

mixture of past and present, grand splendour andsimple beauty. A visit to Istanbul is never completewithout a memorable cruise on the Bosphorus.

The tour will continue to the Beylerbeyi Palace.Sultan Abdulaziz built this palace between1861 and 1865 to replace the older, woodenversion. Eastern and Turkish motifs have beenused to decorate this impressive building and theatmosphere resembles that of the DolmabahcePalace. The interior is decorated with Bohemianchandeliers, valuable tiles and ceramic vases,along with silver-edged furniture and luxurious

carpets.

Tour 10 - Turkish Bath Experience


(limited space available: 40 men and 40 women)

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

Once you have undressed and have been given alarge bath wrap (a peştemal), you will enter into awarm room where you will be doused with warmwater, lathered and massaged with a ‘kese’, aspecial coarse bath glove.

After your bath you will be served refreshments inthe main lounge.

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

Tour 6 - Treasures of Istanbul

Tuesday 11 September 13.30 - 17.30

The Archaeological Museum houses thecollections of 15 civilizations that have ourished

in Turkey over the past 4,000 years.The tour will continue to the Turkish and IslamicArt Museum, a treasure-house of beautiful objectsfrom the Ottoman, Seljuk (11th to 13th centuries),and earlier periods beginning in the 8th century.Turkish carpets, illuminated Korans, calligraphy (atwhich the Ottomans excelled) and items of carvedand inlaid wood, glass, porcelain and stone arebeautifully displayed.

The museum is housed in the restored Palace of Ibrahim Pasha, a sumptuous residence built by

Sultan Suleiman the Magnicent's Grand Vezir andclose friend Ibrahim Pasha (served 1523-1536).



Maats/Liebherr

Golf TournamentTuesday 11 September07.00 to 16.00 (times to be conrmed)

We are pleased to announce that the conventiongolf tournament will be jointly sponsored by MaatsPipeline Equipment and Liebherr.

We are currently in negotiation with KemerGolf and Country Club, Istanbul’s leading golf venue. The course is arranged as a Parkland

course and was built in 1995. Kemer hosts anumber of national and international tournamentsannually including Europe’s biggest Pro-Am Golf Tournament and is approximately 45 minutes byroad 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 forwhat we hope will be a successful tournament.

Shopping Shuttle to GrandBazaarThe Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largestand oldest covered markets in the world, with 60covered streets and over 3,000 shops. The streetsare arranged in a grid-like system and traditionallyshopkeepers have tended to group themselvesaccording to the type of goods they sell, whetherit is jewellery, antiques, carpets, copper or leathergoods.

Shuttle buses will be running every 30 minutes toand from the hotel to the Grand Bazaar between13.00 and 18.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday afternoon.

A detailed schedule will be available at theRegistration Desk.

LotteryThe prize for this year’s

Final Banquet Lotteryhas been kindly offeredby Volvo ConstructionEquipment and RenaultTrucks. The lucky winnerwill receive a purchasingcerticate for a car to thevalue of EUR 25,000.

As usual the winninglottery ticket will be drawnat the Final Banquet on

Friday evening.Tickets cost EUR 50 and can be purchased at theRegistration Desk throughout the week.

Lottery funds this year will be donated to “Sendme to school, Dad”, in support of a nationwideeducation programme to encourage the educationof young girls.

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Getting to the

Hilton IstanbulThe Hilton Istanbul is located in the centre of thecity and is approximately a 35-45 minute drivefrom Ataturk International Airport.

If you are not planning on arriving on Saturday 8or Sunday 9 September, the best option is to take ataxi from the airport to the hotel. The fare is around80 Turkish Lira (approx. EUR 40). Please ensurethat you have Turkish currency available as taxisonly accept cash. There are ATM machines andcurrency exchange booths located in the arrivalshall of the airport.

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

Meet & Greet

A ‘Meet & Greet’ service will be available atAtaturk International Airport for delegates whoarrive on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 September.

Hostesses holding IPLOCA signage will meetconvention participants in the arrivals hall of Ataturk International Airport and will accompanyyou to the buses for your complimentary transfer tothe Hilton Istanbul.

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

Return transfers to the airport will be arranged onSaturday 15 and Sunday 16 September. Transfer

times will be made available to you onsite.

General InformationClimate & Clothing

September is the beginning of the autumn inIstanbul. It is usually sunny and the temperatureis around 20-23°C during the day and 16-18°C atnight. Visitors should pack a light raincoat and amixture of warm and cool clothes. In Septemberthe days tend to begin with a slight haze whichclears up later in the day.

Time

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

Electricity

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

European Standard Type C plugs with two roundpins are used.

Banking / Currency

The Turkish Lira is the ofcial currency in Turkey.Foreign currency can be changed at banks duringnormal business hours (09.00 -17.00 Mondayto Friday) as well as at the airport, hotels andin exchange ofces. All major credit cards areaccepted in most hotels, restaurants and shops.ATMs are available at many points throughout thecity and at the airport.

Business HoursOfces and banks are open on weekdays from9.00 to 17.00, with a break between 12.00 and13.30. Most shops are open until 20.00 and allthe big shopping malls are open 7 days a weekbetween 10.00 and 22.00. Oriental bazaars suchas the Grand Bazaar and the spice market areclosed 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, stylesand locations at your ngertips, from gourmetrestaurants and Bosphorous-side cafes in the heartof Istanbul to charming coastal sh restaurants,traditional Turkish kebap houses and lokantaswhere home-made dishes are the order of the day.Turkey is a food-lover’s paradise for all tastes andbudgets.

Shopping & Bargaining

One of the most enjoyable parts of a trip toTurkey is shopping for the rich variety of Turkishcrafts. Istanbul is a shopping paradise with its

covered Bazaar as well as its modern shoppingmalls. Turkish carpets, kilims (at woven carpetsor rugs) suede and leatherwear as well as otheritems of clothing are the best buys. Copper, silver,brassware and jewellery are also a good choice,along with ceramic art and the famous Turkishmeerschaum (a soft white mineral).

Bargaining is a tradition in Turkey especiallyin souvenir shops and oriental bazaars. One isexpected to bargain for expensive as well as lessvaluable items, however, in modern shopping

malls the price is clearly indicated on the productand bargaining is not usually accepted.

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Tipping

Tax and service charges are included in thecost of all goods and services. Although it is

not mandatory, a small tip is expected for goodservice. It is customary to add 10% in restaurants if you are satised with the service.

Convention RegistrationDesk & Internet CentreThe Convention Registration Desk and the InternetCentre will be operating at the following times:


Hotel and RoomInformationHilton Istanbul, the rst ve-star hotel in Turkeyand the longest-serving international Hilton hoteloutside the US, continues to host its guests with itsexperienced Hilton quality and service since 1955.Hilton Istanbul is located on the European side of Istanbul surrounded by beautiful gardens, with abreathtaking view of the Bosphorus. Situated in15 acres of gardens right in the heart of Istanbul,the Hilton Istanbul is within walking distance of the city's business, shopping and entertainmentdistricts such as Taksim and Nisantasi.

Hilton Istanbul hotel has various restaurants whichall offer exclusive dining opportunities:

• Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner in theBosphorus Terrace Restaurant with its fresh andairy atmosphere.

• The Al Bushra Restaurant is the best Lebaneserestaurant in the city with its chic ambianceand terrace with a panoramic view, it is theideal choice for both lunch and dinner.

• Completely renovated, the Veranda Bar & Grillis one of the best outdoor venues during thesummer. Enjoy the breathtaking Bosphorus

view with Mediterranean, Turkish andInternational menu selections accompanied bya glass of wine, a cocktail or a cold beer.

• In the green surroundings of Pool Café, youmay taste light and healthy snacks, and enjoydelicious barbecue service during the summer

season.• If you would like to taste the best Chinese

dishes in the city, book a table at the DragonRestaurant.

• And nally the Lobby Lounge serves anoutstanding high tea with delicious cakes.

Hilton Istanbul’s Health Club is the right addressfor a t body and soul. Enjoy exercising in thegym, take a dip in the indoor and outdoor pools,book your tennis or squash lessons or go joggingin the gardens.

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

Room Descriptions & Rates

Rates are in Euros (EUR) and are per room, pernight, inclusive of buffet breakfast and Wi-Fiinternet usage. 8% VAT and 15% service chargesare also included in the room rates.

Additional Room Occupants

Rates quoted include up to two guests. The thirdperson/roll-away bed charge is an additionalEUR 40 per person, per night including breakfast,8% VAT and 15% service charges. Maximumoccupancy is three guests per room.

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Saturday 8 September 13.00 – 18.00

Sunday 9 September 09.00 – 19.00Monday 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

SingleOccupancy

DoubleOccupancy

Hilton Guest Room EUR 302 EUR 324

Hilton River View EUR 346 EUR 367

Deluxe Guest Room EUR 340 EUR 383

Hilton Executive EUR 383 EUR 405

Executive River View EUR 427 EUR 448

Suites starting from: EUR 702



Smoking Policy

Floors 1, 5 and 7 are smoking oors. Guests areallowed to smoke in their room if it is a designated

smoking room and smoking is allowed in alloutside areas.

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

Check-In / Check-Out Times

Hotel check-in time is 14.00. Every effort will bemade by the hotel to accommodate guests arrivingbefore the check-in time; however, rooms may notbe immediately available.

Hotel check-out time is 12.00. Requests to retainrooms beyond this time should be directed to theFront Desk upon your arrival. Should it be possibleto retain the room beyond the check-out time, alate departure charge may be applicable.

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

Early Departure Fees

Please note: IPLOCA Convention attendees leavingprior to their conrmed departure date may becharged an Early Departure Fee by the HiltonIstanbul equivalent to the room rate for eachcancelled night.

Hotel Rooms

Hilton Guest Room

These spacious 41 sqm rooms have 1 king or twinbeds and an LCD TV. Soak up the garden or city

view from the balcony and large windows. Somerooms have an ergonomic desk chair while othersfeature a large armchair. All rooms have a marblebathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities areavailable for your convenience.

We have been allocated 140 Hilton Guest Roomsat EUR 302 per night for single and EUR 324 fordouble 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 airy41 sqm room.

We have been allocated 110 Hilton River ViewRooms at EUR 346 per night for single and EUR367 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi internetusage, VAT and buffet breakfast.

King Deluxe Guest Room

If you prefer to have a larger room then these 59sqm rooms with separate working and seating areasare also available.

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

NB: 7 King Deluxe Guest Rooms have a river viewand will be allocated to delegates on a rst-come,rst-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 airy41 sqm rooms with separate working area and

Executive Lounge access with buffet breakfastand refreshments. These contemporary rooms incool calm tones have 1 king bed or twin beds.Enjoy garden or city views from the balcony, catchup on work at the desk with wireless internetaccess or stay entertained with the LCD TV. Somerooms have a large armchair with ottoman. Teaand coffee making facilities are available for yourconvenience.

We have been allocated 40 Hilton ExecutiveRooms at EUR 383 per night for single andEUR 405 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fi

internet usage, VAT, buffet breakfast and ExecutiveLounge access.

Executive River View

We have been allocated 65 Hilton Executive RiverView Rooms at EUR 427 per night for single andEUR 448 for double occupancy, including Wi-Fiinternet usage, VAT, buffet breakfast and ExecutiveLounge access.

Hilton Suites

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

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

Garden Suite / King Suite Park View / King DuplexPark Suite

King Duplex Park Suite (197 sqm)

4 King Corner Suites and 1 King Suite Whirlpoolat EUR 810 per night for single or doubleoccupancy.

King Corner Suite (118 sqm)

King Suite Whirlpool (100 sqm)

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

Garden Suite (80 sqm)

King Suite Park View (80 sqm) City suite (165 sqm)



Registration InformationOnline registration via www.iploca.com will open

on 1st May 2012.

Only members who have paid their 2012 IPLOCAMembership Fees are eligible to attend theConvention.

Regular Members may invite a maximum of threecouples and Associate Members two couples astheir guests. Participation in the Convention is atthe discretion of the Board of Directors.

Only those persons who have registered for theConvention and have received conrmation of

their registration are entitled to participate in anyConvention activity or event.

Convention participation and tour reservations arenot guaranteed until the Convention Fee paymentis received in full.

The Convention Fee is EUR 1,250 per singleattendee or couple up until 10 August 2012 andEUR 1,550 per single attendee or couple after10 August 2012.

The cut-off date for registration is 10 August

2012. After this date, assuming there is still spaceavailable, a EUR 300 premium on the ConventionFee will apply and registrations will be acceptedon a rst-come, rst-served basis until we reachthe limit of 700 attendees.

Step 1: Reserve your RoomPlease make your room reservation at the HiltonIstanbul BEFORE registering for the Convention.Room reservations must be made via Internet.

Only when you have received your Hilton IstanbulConrmation Number, can you then register for

the Convention and reserve your place on toursand at other events.

All accommodation requests will require a validmajor credit card guarantee and a two (2) nightdeposit at the Group Rate for the room categoryrequested. The Hotel can also accept depositpayments by bank transfer up to one month priorto your arrival.

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

When the Convention website opens up, click onthe link next to the IPLOCA logo to reserve yourhotel accommodation. The Hilton Istanbul roomreservation 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 andclick on the grey box marked ‘Continue’

• select ‘All Room Types’ and you will be ableto see all the room types available in ourroom 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 roomreservations, please do not hesitate to contact thehotel’s Reservations Agents:E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +90 (212) 310 25 00or Derya Gurdogan at +90 (212) 315 60 38.

It is very important to mention you are requestingaccommodation to attend the ‘IPLOCAConvention’ to ensure you are given the specialnegotiated rates and terms.

Step 2: Register for the ConventionTo register for the Convention please go towww.iploca.com and complete the onlineregistration form.

Please have your ‘Hilton Istanbul ConrmationNumber’ ready as you will be asked to enter thisnumber when you register for the Convention.

Availability of a hard copy of the RegistrationForm

Those without access to the Internet may contactthe IPLOCA Secretariat for a hard copy of theRegistration Form, which can be completed andreturned (with payment) to IPLOCA by postal mailor fax:

IPLOCAAttn : Convention RegistrationChemin des Papillons 4

1216 Cointrin / GenevaSwitzerlandTel. +41 22 306 02 30Fax +41 22 306 02 39E-mail: [email protected]: www.iploca.com

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Passport & VisaRequirementsEvery foreign visitor entering Turkey must possess avalid passport. Participants are requested to checkvisa requirements with the Turkish Embassy orConsulate in their home country or at http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa

Participants from countries requiring a visa forentry to Turkey are strongly advised to make theirapplications in their home country at least onemonth before the intended date of travel. Passportsshould be valid at least 90 days longer than theexpiry date of the requested visa.

Should you need to apply for a visa, pleaseindicate this when registering for the Conventionand the IPLOCA Secretariat will send you a letterof invitation in support of your application.

Cancellation Terms &ConditionsCancellation Terms & Conditions forRefund of Convention Registration Fees:

• All convention registration cancellationsmust be notied in writing to the IPLOCASecretariat: [email protected]

• All convention registration cancellationsreceived up until 30 June 2012 will incur aEUR 300 Cancellation Fee

• All convention registration cancellationsreceived between 1 July and 10 August 2012will incur a 50% Cancellation Fee

• There will be no refund of conventionregistration fees for cancellations receivedafter 10 August 2012

• Substitutions for convention registrations

for persons within the same companyare possible. Please note that a EUR 200administrative fee will be payable

Cancellation Terms & Conditions forRoom Reservations:

• All accommodation cancellations must benotied in writing to the Hilton Istanbul:[email protected] with a copyto [email protected]

• The room deposit will be refunded only if the accommodation cancellation is receivedbefore the cut-off date of 10 August 2012

• Participants who cancel their accommodationreservation after the cut-off date of 10 August2012 will be charged for the full stay

• “No shows” will be charged the full stay

• Substitutions for room reservations forpersons within the same company, forthe exact number of nights as the originalreservation, are accepted at no extra cost

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Convention SponsorshipIPLOCA has been very privileged over the years in

attracting sponsorship from our generous membersfor many aspects of our annual conventions.

As always we will strive to provide maximumvisibility to each sponsor in grateful recognition of the important role they play in making IPLOCA’sConventions exceptional.

Below is a list of items that are already sponsored

and those that are still available (as of going toprint).

If your company is interested in sponsorshipplease contact Caroline Green at the IPLOCAofce in Geneva, [email protected],telephone +41 22 306 02 30.

Item Sponsor

The First Time Attendees Cocktails Pipeline & Gas Journal and Vacuworx InternationalThe 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 Ofcine 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

Tour 4 - City of Harmony Available

Tour 5 - Scent of Byzantium Erciyas Steel Pipe

Tour 6 - Treasures of Istanbul Jindal Saw Ltd.



Many thanks to all our sponsors!

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 PSEAudio 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



Pre and PostConvention ToursThe following pre- and post-Convention tours havebeen specially designed for participants of theIPLOCA 2012 Convention by VISITUR the GroundAgent for our Istanbul Convention. Reservationsshould be made at the time of registering for theConvention at www.iploca.com

Please note: These tours are not included in theConvention Registration Fee.

Full payment should reach VISITUR no later than10 August 2012. Reservations will be conrmed

and participants will be advised of nal detailsat that time. Please note that no space will bereserved on tours until payment has been received.

If participants cancel their tour participation before10 August 2012, payment will be refunded in full.Thereafter, no refund will be made.

Please note:

• the minimum number of participants requiredfor each tour to take place is 10.

• all internal ights leave Istanbul at approx.07.30 and return around 21.00.

If you have any other requirements for privatetouring, transportation or hospitality services,please contact VISITUR who will be pleased toassist with any arrangements.

VISITUR Travel & Tourism Inc.Sehit Muhtar Cad. No:17 Ozerk IsHanı Kat: 2/3Taksim34437 IstanbulTurkeyTel: +90 212 254 32 30Fax: +90 212 254 27 83Email: [email protected]



Cappadocia TourTwo-Day TourSaturday 8 to Sunday 9 September 2012Sunday 16 to Monday 17 September 2012

Prices:EUR 340 per person sharing a double roomEUR 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 Istanbul-Nevsehir-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" isinherited from the Persians and means “Land of Beautiful Horses”.

This region has always been historically importantfor the ruling empires of Anatolia, includingHittites, Phrygians, Persians, Romans, Byzantines,Seljuks and Ottomans. The violent eruptions of thevolcanoes Erciyes and Hasan long ago coveredthe plateau with tuff (also known as tufa), a softstone comprised of lava, ash and mud. The windand rain have eroded this brittle rock and createda spectacular surrealistic landscape of rock cones,capped pinnacles and fretted ravines, in coloursthat range from warm reds and gold to

cool greens and greys.

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

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Ephesus TourOne-Day TourSaturday 8 September 2012Sunday 9 September 2012Sunday 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 inthe price.

Return ticket price is approx. EUR 160 (economyclass as of March 2012)

Tour Highlights:The Ephesus MuseumThis museum is in the town of Selcuk at the easternfoothill of Ayasuluk Hill and houses exceptionalmarble statues of Artemis.

EphesusIt is often said that Ephesus is one of the mostbeautiful ancient cities in the world. Its favourablelocation at the mouth of the Cayster River made itthe foremost commercial city of a coastal region

that also included the cities of Miletus, Smyrnaand Pergamon. However the gradual silting up of its harbour resulted in the loss of this status.

The city has been excavated for more thanone hundred years; the extensive remains arepredominantly from the later Roman period.

House of the Virgin MaryIt is known that the Virgin Mary went to Ephesusand lived there for some time. The location wasofcially declared a shrine by the Roman CatholicChurch in 1896, and since then it has become a

popular place of pilgrimage.

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Ephesus & Pergamon TourTwo-Day tourSaturday 8 to Sunday 9 September 2012Sunday 16 to Monday 17 September 2012

Prices:EUR 390 per person sharing a double roomEUR 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 inthe price.Return ticket price is approximately EUR 160(economy class as of March 2012)

Tour Highlights:This two-day tour will take participants to theEphesus Museum, Ephesus and the House of theVirgin Mary.

Participants will also visit Pergamon (Bergama),one of Turkey's oldest civilized settlements thathas been inhabited from pre-historic times throughthe Ionian, Roman and Byzantine civilizations.It has yielded archaeological treasures whoseimportance is recognised worldwide. To thesouthwest of Bergama is Asclepion, an importanthealth centre of the ancient world. The Acropolisfounded on top of a steep hill (330m) makes thisarea a fascinating stop for history-loving tourists.

See you in Istanbul!

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Tel. +41 22 306 02 30Fax. +41 22 306 02 39E-mail: [email protected]

The 46th Annual IPLOCA Convention

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