We invite you to attend our Introduction to Positioning and Survey Course.
Positioning and Survey underpin all aspects of the subsea environment: From understanding the nature of the environment we are working in, the topography of the seabed, the geology of the seabed, the location of the assets on the seabed, and how they may change over time.
Upon completion of the course our expert presenters will have covered the following topics:
- Geodesy & Positioning Principles
- Surface Positioning
- Vessel Dynamics
- Tides & Currents
- Positioning Technology
- Case Studies
- Bathymetry
- Survey Data Processing
- Geophysics
- Remote Sensing Technologies
Course Details:
📆Wednesday, 18 March – Thursday, 19 March 2026
🕗 Wed: 8.30am – 5pm | Thurs: 8.45am – 3.30pm
📍 Wood Offices, 240 St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD
Program & Registration:
To download the Program CLICK HERE
For further information for this course please email our Events Team
Course fees:
Early Bird Members: AUD$1200 (EARLYBIRD until 18 Feb)
Early Bird Non-members: AUD$1430 (EARLYBIRD until 18 Feb)
Student members: AUD$480
Members: AUD$1495 (from 19 Feb)
Non-members: AUD$1780 (from 19 Feb)
Wednesday 25 March | Presentations from 18:00-20:00
Registration and refreshments from 17:30
Wills Memorial Building, University of Bristol
Join us for a relaxed evening of engaging presentations for those interested in all things offshore and south-west-focused followed by refreshments and networking with like-minded people.
17:30 – 18:00 Welcome Drinks
18:00 – 20:00 Presentations
20:00 – 21:30 Networking and Refreshments
Ticket Price (inc VAT)
SUT member – no charge
Non-member– £15
Student – £8
Ticket includes a welcome drink and post event canapes
SUT Event Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.
Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
Wednesday 18 March | 18:00 – 19:30 hrs
Lloyd Warwick International, Lime Street, London, EC3M 7AN
Registration – No charge SUT members / £10 non-members (+ VAT)
London and South of England Evening Meeting – Offshore Wind. Further information coming soon!
SUT Aberdeen Quiz Night & AGM
Thursday 22 January | 18:30
OGV Taproom, 10 Bridge Place, Aberdeen AB11 6HZ
Following the fantastic success of last year’s quiz, the SUT Aberdeen Branch is excited to bring you an even bigger and better Quiz Night & AGM. Join us for an evening of fun, food, and friendly competition at the vibrant OGV Taproom.
Details at a glance:
- Date & Time: 22 January 2026, arrival from 18:30, quiz starts at 19:00.
- Price: £15 per person + VAT (includes quiz entry and buffet)
- Team Info: Max 5 people per team – bring your friends, colleagues, or form a team on the night!
Whether you’re a seasoned quizzer or simply looking for a great night out, this event promises to be a highlight of the new year. Test your knowledge across a wide range of topics designed to challenge and entertain.
What’s Included?
- Pub Quiz: A lively, interactive quiz to put your teamwork and trivia skills to the test.
- Buffet: A tasty selection of food to keep you fuelled throughout the evening.
- AGM: A brief and engaging Annual General Meeting, covering the branch’s achievements in 2025 and exciting plans for 2026.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate the start of the year with a dynamic social and professional event.
- Showcase your knowledge while supporting the SUT Aberdeen Branch.
- Enjoy great food, great company, and great fun.
Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your place soon! We look forward to welcoming you for an unforgettable evening.
SUT Event Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.
Contact [email protected] for enquiries.
With presentations from Ocean Floor Geophysics and Kraken Robotics
Richard Humphreys, BD Manager – EMEA: Ocean Floor Geophysics – Towards Improved UXO Characterisation Using Hypermag
Scott Griffiths – Director Geoscience and Data Processing: Kraken Robotics – Buried Cables, Bombs and Boulders: 3D Acoustic Imaging Using the Sub-Bottom Imager
The Palm Court Hotel, Aberdeen
Tickets £10 each
Wednesday 26 November 18:30 start with presentations starting at 19:00
The SUT-US Subsea Awareness training provides foundational knowledge for individuals entering the industry and those needing a refresher on operational perspectives and latest technology. The training offers industry professionals a broad introduction to subsea, covering the various sectors, operations and emerging technologies.
The upcoming training is planned to take place in-person in Houston, Texas as shown in the program below. The confirmed venues are as listed below.
Who should attend
Engineers, managers, financial analysts, and others new to the offshore industry, or those transferring from other disciplines within the industry. This course is also great for engineers who have worked in subsea previously but would benefit from a refresher course and exposure to the latest technology.
Registration cost includes meals, and the SUT-US can confirm for facility tours based upon the locations below.
SUT corporate members interested in group registration, register 10 employees for the cost of 7.
Click here to contact us.
Course Program
| Day 1 – March 23:
Subsea Trees
Subsea Completions
Manifolds & Tie In Systems
Systems Integration
Systems Approach
Facility View / Tour |
Day 2 – March 24:
Subsea Systems
Subsea Planner
SPS SURF and Pipelines
Installations
Digital and Electric Apps
Subsea Processing
Shop tour and ROV SIM |
| Day 3 – March 25:
ROV Operations & Applications
Subsea & Production Controls
Umbilicals & Terminations
Pipeline Repair
Light Well Intervention and
workover controls
Facility View / Tour |
Day 4 – March 26:
Offshore Renewables
Floating Production Systems
Flow Assurance
Operators Perspective
Subsea Operations Case
Study
Subsea Installations Operations
VR Experience |
Some of our presenters
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Bo Limpasurat
Bo Limpasurat is a seasoned Petroleum Engineer with over a decade of experience in the oil and gas industry. Currently a Senior Reservoir Engineer at OneSubsea in Houston, Texas, he excels in optimizing complex reservoir and production systems for various clients. Prior to OneSubsea, Bo worked at SLB in product commercialization for Integrated Asset Modeling, focusing on software development to enhance modern field development workflows. He also contributed to integrated field management and optimization projects, improving production efficiency and economic outcomes. Bo holds a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University, with research specializing in coupled reservoir and wellbore modeling. |
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Carlos Avila
Carlos Avila has a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa. Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Universidad de Los Andes. Mérida, Venezuela. Subject matter expert on Multiphase Flow, Multiphase Flow Conditioning, Gas/Liquid and Liquid/Liquid separation and Compact separation (14+ years in Chevron). Experience in Flow Assurance from design phase to operations support. Multiphase Flow and Droplet size prediction expertise for Separation and Flow Assurance applications. Experience as Research & Development (R&D) program manager. Expertise in Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone (GLCC) separator from design to operations support for both metering and debottlenecking applications. Carlos is enthusiastic mentoring on different topics including Multiphase Flow and GLCC separator to engineers, interns, and university students. Interests in Computational Fluid Dynamics and Multiphase Flow Metering. Dr. Avila holds multiple patents and has authored and co-authored over 25 publications. In 2021, Dr. Avila created “Avila Multiphase Flow Consulting, LLC” to provide training and technical services in the Multiphase Flow area. In 2022, Carlos worked as a Sr. Project Scientist at SPL (Assured Flow Solutions) applying Project Management skills, technical oversight, QA/QC to Flow Assurance experimental projects for Major Operating Oil Companies and Chemical suppliers and providing modeling support on Transient Multiphase Flow and Droplet size prediction. In 2023, Carlos joined Wood as a Staff Flow Assurance Consultant to help lead projects on Flow Assurance and renewable energy synergies, provide guidance in the areas of technology and core competency and assist in the training and development of other Wood Flow Assurance personnel. |
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Greg Manson
Greg Manson is a Senior Subsea Systems Engineer with 15 years’ experience across product design, downhole tooling design, drilling solids control system design / installation and subsea production systems. He started his career at OneSubsea in Subsea Life of Field Services working in installation / intervention control systems and is currently based in Houston, TX within the Subsea Production Systems Early Engineering team where he leads subsea system client engagement and Front End Engineering Design studies. Greg is a Chartered Engineer (CEng – IET), Project Management Professional (PMP – PMI) and holds a BDes (Hons) degree in Product Design from Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, a BEng (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Open University, England and a PgCert in Energy Economics & Finance from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. |
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Ian Still, Independent Contractor
Ian has over 30 years of subsea systems engineering experience in the hydrocarbon development and production processing industry, working in many global shallow and deepwater basins in his career. As principal systems engineer with Shell International he held the office of Subsea Systems Technical Authority contributing and validating the portfolio of concept identification, definition and execute projects in Brazil, GoM, Nigeria, Malaysia and Australia. He was accountable for HPHT 400°F and 20ksi subsea hardware development, subsea processing technology programs, and held authority over corporate technical standards for subsea equipment in addition to serving on API sub-committees. He holds an honors BSc in Engineering from Robert Gordon University, is a Chartered Mechanical Engineer and a member of the International Council of Systems Engineering. |
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Matt Reznicek
Matt Reznicek is a principal subsea systems engineer with OneSubsea, based in Houston, with 18 years industry experience. Matt has spent time in both Houston and Oslo, Norway working in the subsea industry mostly for OneSubsea / SLB. Matt has expertise in subsea production systems, systems engineering, subsea field development, subsea structures, and template manifolds. Matt has a passion for knowledge sharing and mentoring and is grateful for the opportunity to work with the SUT-US. |
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Phil Izzi
I have been with OneSubsea for over 12 years, currently serving as OneSubsea’s global Subject Matter Expert for ROV Tooling and Operations. I graduated from Texas A&M in 2008, and spent four years at my first job doing product development for military and commercial imaging systems. In 2012 I joined OneSubsea in the Connection Systems Group. I was a Lead Engineer working in Project Execution and New Product Development, designing some of our OCSV Clamp Connection systems and DMG Dual Metal Gaskets. In 2019 I joined the Systems Engineering team, and now I support all projects and engineering groups worldwide. I perform ROV Accessibility simulations using the Unity Engine to validate operability of SPS equipment (Trees, Manifolds, Connectors, Controls). I also manage our standard suite of ROV tooling, maintain company-wide design standards, and provide direct engineering guidance to ensure all of our equipment can be operated safely and reliably. |
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Thomas Lindvig
Thomas Lindvig is field development engineer with OneSubsea, based in Houston. He holds a Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa. With a career spanning multiple international assignments, including roles in Norway, the United Arab Emirates, Algeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Russia, Thomas brings a wealth of global experience to his work. Specializing in subsea processing technologies, Thomas focuses on subsea pumping, compression and separation. Since joining OneSubsea Processing’s early engagement team in 2023, he has worked on identifying and evaluating business opportunities for subsea processing technology, working closely with operators to identify optimal processing technology and optimize system configurations for maximum economic returns. Outside of work, Thomas enjoys staying active through hiking, running, and rowing, and he values spending quality time with his family.
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William M. Taggart IV, PE – Engineering Consultant
William M. Taggart IV – A professional engineer for over 30 years, worked on major projects in deepwater oil/gas, shale oil, copper mining, and refineries. His initial 16 years was spent with a consulting engineer firm in New Orleans designing project for multiple industries. He then spent 16 years with Murphy Oil, designing and troubleshooting oil/gas facilities in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Eagleford Shale, Permian Shale, and internationally. He is recognized as a subject matter expert for the systems that control industrial applications and protect the personnel, equipment, and the environment from those industrial processes. Now focused on large scale energy storage as founder and CEO of Cavern Energy Storage which is developing long duration energy storage for the Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi region. The company is developing underground pumped storage hydroelectric using salt dome caverns to provide an efficient 20-hour electricity storage solution for the Gulf Coast.He is also the author of “Fixing America: An Engineer’s Solution to our Social, Cultural, and Political Problems”. A book that Kirkus Reviews called “A timely, level-headed analysis of America’s most polarizing political issues.” This book takes America’s problems and analyzes them with a nonpartisan, factual, data-driven approach to reach simple solutions that can be implemented. The book invites a discussion of the issues that America is grappling with. |
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Past attendees include:
– Shell
– BP
– PEMEX
– Chevron
– BHP Billiton
– Halliburton
– Southwest Electronic Energy Inc.
– Saipem America Inc.
– Instituto Tecnologico del Petroleo y Energia
– RISE ENERGY
– Oxy
– Endeavor Management
Note: Specific course content and structure subject to modification. For registration information contact us at click here.
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Today’s career landscape resembles a complex ecosystem shaped by AI, social media, globalization, remote work dynamics, mergers/acquisitions, reductions in force, extended career timelines, and shifting work-life priorities. Success now demands more than technical or domain excellence—it requires mastering timeless strategies that act as career accelerators/sustainers that help ensure workers can remain engaged, competitive, relevant, and fulfilled in the workforce for as long as they desire..”
This seminar explores five “Career Superpowers”—proven techniques that compound over time to amplify one’s career trajectory:
- The Power of Networking – Building bridges before you need them
- The Power of Mentorship – Learning from and teaching those who are walking similar paths
- The Power of ABLE (Always Be Learning Enthusiastically) – Staying curious in a changing world
- The Power of Resume/LinkedIn Optimization – Crafting your professional narrative
- The Power of Interview/Presentation Preparation – Showing up as your best self
Five seasoned professionals from diverse backgrounds will each champion one superpower, sharing candid insights from their journeys—victories, setbacks, and pivotal lessons learned. Through moderated panel discussion, each speaker will present for 15 minutes, weaving in favorite quotes and engaging in cross-panel dialogue.
We are excited to announce this special collaborative event between the Young Professionals and Women in Industry. This event will take place on February 6th at Rice University, and we would be delighted to have you join us.
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If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact Mariana Diaz [email protected]