Thursday 7th December 2023 from 18:15 to 19:45 | FREE TO SUT Members and guests

Newcastle University, Armstrong Building Lecture Theatre LT1 (ARMB1.49). NE1 7RU

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Naval architectural aspects of offshore wind – Neil Morgan, Team Lead – Geotechnical, Lloyd’s Register of Shipping

The Presentation will be approx 1 hour followed by a Q&A

Refreshments are available from 17:30 in Conference Room ARMB1.53, 1st Floor, Armstrong Building

The SUT Perth Branch would like to invite you to our Annual Dinner on Friday 29 November 2024.

Hosted by the Perth Branch of the SUT, celebrate with us this year marking 20 years since the inception of SUT Perth. The Annual dinner is the highlight of the SUT social calendar bringing together subsea community for a prestigious evening of dinner, drinks, entertainment and networking. With upwards of 250 guests, this is our largest event of the year.

“It’s the highlight of our social calendar and a fantastic opportunity for an evening with your colleagues and clients”

Invite your clients and staff to fill a table (or two)!

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VENUE

The Westin, 480 Hay Street, Perth Central Business District, 6000

The Westin Perth is a rejuvenating haven with luxury five-star amenities, world-class food and beverage outlets. Located in stunning Hibernian Place, enjoy our six pillars of well-being under the renowned Westin® brand. 

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EVENT DETAILS

» Tickets available for purchase individually or in tables of 10
» Pre-dinner drinks & canapes including WA’s King of Oysters Jerry Fraser shucking the freshest Oysters and Vodka bar!
» 3-course meal
» Wine, beer & soft drinks throughout the evening
» Entertainment & great prizes to be won
» Dress Code: Black tie & Cocktail Dress

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

» 6.30-7.30pm: pre-dinner drinks & canapes
» 7.30-10.00pm: 3-course dinner & speeches
» 10.00pm: Live Band – Chill Divine
» 12 midnight: Evening concludes

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TICKET INFORMATION

INDIVIDUAL
EARLY BIRD PRICE until 27 Oct 2024
$215 (GST incl.)

STANDARD PRICE
From 28 Oct 2024
$248 (GST incl.)

TABLE OF 10
EARLY BIRD PRICE until 27 Oct 2024
$215O (GST incl.)

STANDARD PRICE
From 28 Oct 2024
$2480 (GST incl.)

TICKETS ARE NOW CLOSED!

Terms & conditions: Registrations are fully refundable up until 30 days prior to the event. After 30 days, the full ticket price will not be refunded. Should you have any questions, please contact SUT on the above email. 

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Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor:

 

 

 

Thank you to our Gold Sponsor:

 

 

Thank you to our Door Prize Sponsor:s

WA Oyster shucker Jerry Fraser 

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Would you like to be a sponsor for our Annual Dinner event?

Sponsorship packages are still available!
For more information, click on 2024 Annual Dinner Sponsorship Packages.
Or contact our SUT-Perth Office via:
Tel: +61 (0) 8 9481 0999    |    Email: Events Team ([email protected])

ARE YOU NEW TO SUBSEA OR UNFAMILIAR WITH CORROSION CONSIDERATIONS?

This two-day course has been specifically designed for people new to subsea or unfamiliar with the various corrosion considerations which need to be applied during design, construction and operation of subsea assets. The course will cover the following topics:

• Overview of corrosion issues
• Corrosion & Erosion Modelling
• Chemical Selection, Injection & Inhibition
• Specification, Fabrication & Welding
• Cathodic Protection & Coatings
• Operational Integrity & FFS
• Planning and Implementation of Inspection & Monitoring
• Baker Hughes and ChampionX site visit

WHY WILL THIS COURSE BENEFIT YOU?

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of the various materials and corrosion issues which are applicable to subsea structures. The choices made which impact one area of corrosion and integrity will often impact the choices in other areas, and also affect the long term inspection and monitoring which may be required to ensure the design life is met. Having a general overview of the interaction between the various factors and the impact that certain choices make and the equipment used in inspecting and monitoring the structures will provide attendees with a broad knowledge on the interaction which needs to be considered in any installation.

PRESENTERS

The course will be presented by experienced personnel from both the supply and subsea industries. Most of the course will be held in a classroom environment, with the session being interactive, with every opportunity to ask questions and discuss the material presented.

COURSE FEES

FULL course (2 days):

• Early bird – members: AUD$1200
• Early bird – non-members: AUD$1430
• Members: AUD$1495
• Non-members: AUD$1780
• Students: AUD$480

*Early Bird rates apply to all bookings paid by 24 July 2024. All bookings received from 25 July 2024 will be charged at the standard rate. Rates include GST at standard rate.

REGISTER NOW!

PROGRAMME: To view or download program please click HERE

VENUE: Wood Offices, Perth CBD

For further information about this course, please email our Events Team [email protected]

18-22nd November 2024 | Palm Court Aberdeen

Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?

– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.

This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Description

The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.

The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.

• The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
• The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
• Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.

Who should attend?

• New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
• Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
• Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
• Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding

Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector

• Introduction & Course Overview
• Oil & Gas Field Developments
• Host & Facility Options
• Offshore Renewables Developments
• Development Decision Processes

Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance

• Oil-field equipment architecture
• Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
• Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)

Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems

• Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
• Subsea Power Cables in offshore renewables
• Subsea Umbilicals in oil and gas
• Subsea Controls (site visit) architecture, components, manufacture & test, operations

Day 4 – Pipeline & Riser Systems

• Pipeline & Riser Options – Design and Manufacturing
• Pipeline & Riser Options – Installation Methods
• ROV & Diver Operations (Site Visit)

Day 5 – Subsea Operation, Decommission, and the Future

• Subsea Operations – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• Decommissioning – Regulations, Operations, Facilities, Re-use
• Future Technologies – Hydrogen, CCS, Electrification

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Cost

SUT Member £1900 (+VAT) (This rate is also available to members of EEEGR, OES, EIC, IMCA, and NOF)

Non-Member £2200 (+VAT)

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

This course is subject to a minimum number of registrations

Click here to see the joining instructions and further information.

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Waitlist

This course is FULLY BOOKED and a waitlist is in operation.

Please complete and submit the form below to be added to the waitlist.

 

3-7th June 2024 | Palm Court Aberdeen

Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?

– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.

This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Description

The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.

The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.

• The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
• The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
• Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.

Who should attend?

• New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
• Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
• Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
• Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding

Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector

• Introduction & Course Overview
• Oil & Gas Field Developments
• Host & Facility Options
• Offshore Renewables Developments
• Development Decision Processes

Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance

• Oil-field equipment architecture
• Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
• Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)

Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems

• Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
• Subsea Power Cables in offshore renewables
• Subsea Umbilicals in oil and gas
• Subsea Controls (site visit) architecture, components, manufacture & test, operations

Day 4 – Pipeline & Riser Systems

• Pipeline & Riser Options – Design and Manufacturing
• Pipeline & Riser Options – Installation Methods
• ROV & Diver Operations (Site Visit)

Day 5 – Subsea Operation, Decommission, and the Future

• Subsea Operations – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• Decommissioning – Regulations, Operations, Facilities, Re-use
• Future Technologies – Hydrogen, CCS, Electrification

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Cost

SUT Member £1900 (+VAT) (This rate is also available to members of EEEGR, OES, EIC, IMCA, and NOF)

Non-Member £2200 (+VAT)

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

This course is subject to a minimum number of registrations

Click here to see the joining instructions and further information.

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Registration for the course has now closed.

The next Aberdeen Subsea Awareness Course will be held in September 2024.

5-9th February 2024 | Palm Court Aberdeen

Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?

– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.

The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.

This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.

Course Description

The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.

The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.

• The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
• The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
• Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.

Who should attend?

• New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
• Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
• Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
• Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding

Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector

• Introduction & Course Overview
• Oil & Gas Field Developments
• Host & Facility Options
• Offshore Renewables Developments
• Development Decision Processes

Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance

• Oil-field equipment architecture
• Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
• Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)

Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems

• Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
• Subsea Power Cables in offshore renewables
• Subsea Umbilicals in oil and gas
• Subsea Controls (site visit) architecture, components, manufacture & test, operations

Day 4 – Pipeline & Riser Systems

• Pipeline & Riser Options – Design and Manufacturing
• Pipeline & Riser Options – Installation Methods
• ROV & Diver Operations (Site Visit)

Day 5 – Subsea Operation, Decommission, and the Future

• Subsea Operations – Inspection, Maintenance & Repair
• Decommissioning – Regulations, Operations, Facilities, Re-use
• Future Technologies – Hydrogen, CCS, Electrification

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Cost

SUT Member £1900 (+VAT) (This rate is also available to members of EEEGR, OES, EIC, IMCA, and NOF)

Non-Member £2200 (+VAT)

Cancellations/Refunds

Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.

Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.

This course is subject to a minimum number of registrations

Click here to see the joining instructions and further information.

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Registration has closed for this course.

Subsea Controls Down Under (SCDU) Conference 2024

Our Subsea Controls Down Under (SCDU) Conference returns in October 2024! Get ready for one of the most highly anticipated events in the subsea controls and data acquisition industry! This international conference is an unmissable event for professionals across the globe.

EVENT DETAILS
🍷Ice-Breaker Function: October 28
📑Conference: October 29 – 30
📍 Location: Perth, Western Australia

Held once every two years, this conference brings together a diverse group of experts and stakeholders in subsea controls technology. The SCDU Conference is committed to:

• share experiences by networking, discussing global and regional challenges.
• share learnings and provide an understanding from an operator’s viewpoint on how the industry can benefit from operational and project experiences.
• showcase ways of bringing new ideas and technology to the market.

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Over three days, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Discover new ideas and solutions that can drive the industry forward, with presentations from top-tier companies and professionals. The full program with a list of topics will be available soon!
• Engage in discussions about global and regional challenges, cutting-edge technologies and operational experiences.
• Connect with industry leaders, innovators and peers to share insights and forge new collaborations.
• Explore new innovative subsea products and technology at the mini exhibition adjacent to the conference.
• Mingle and network with the subsea community in a casual setting during the Welcome Drinks, Sundowner Drinks and Ice-Breaker Function.

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REGISTRATION FEES

EARLYBIRD RATE (ends 8th Oct)
SUT Members: AUD$550 +GST
Non-members: AUD$600 +GST

STANDARD RATE (from 9th Oct)
SUT Members: AUD$595 +GST
Non-members: AUD$650 +GST

STUDENTS
AUD$360 +GST

ICE-BREAKER FUNCTION ONLY
SUT Members: AUD$80 +GST
Non-members: AUD$110 +GST

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

FLYER/PROGRAMME
Please click SCDU 2024 Flyer to view or download the flyer & programme

 

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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

Major Sponsors:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ice-Breaker Sponsor:

 

 

 

 

 

Conference Drinks Sponsors:

 

 

 

Lunch Break sponsor:

 

Coffee Cart Sponsor:

 

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For more details, please contact the SUT-Perth Events Team: [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to our October 2024 Evening Technical Meeting & Annual General Meeting:

Theme: Artifishal Intelligence – Machine Learning for Subsea Applications

Date:  9 October 2024

Time: 5.30 – 8.30pm

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We’ll have three topics on the evening:

1.Optimising Subsea Tieback Iteration with Machine Learning

Chris Madeley, SEA Global

In subsea network design, optimizing network layout and sizing is critical for overall development success. Traditional integrated modelling tools often struggle with the trade-off between speed and accuracy during iterative design, leading to suboptimal results. SEA has developed a submodelling framework that flexibly integrates various calculation components. By applying machine learning techniques, SEA automates the creation of surrogate models from detailed flow assurance (FA) modelling results, attaining both excellent accuracy and speed. This innovative approach enables the evaluation of multiple scenarios in parallel, providing robust solutions in a fraction of the duration previously required. This presentation outlines the high-level framework adopted, and how it is a natural extension of SEA’s existing approach to automated modelling and structured data management.

2.An application of machine learning to the motion response prediction of floating assets

Dr Michael Morris-Thomas, Worley

Of interest to offshore engineers, oceanographers, and naval architects is the ability the accurately predict and forecast the behaviour of floating assets under the influence of stochastic met ocean conditions. Historically, this has been achieved through a combination of both empirical and frequency domain methods. However, when the behaviour of a floating asset produces non-linear motion responses, these traditional approaches break-down in accuracy. However, with the advent of sophisticated and more mature machine learning algorithms, a different and more efficient approach is afforded.

In this presentation, we will discuss the application of machine learning through multivariate regression to predict the non-linear response of a single point moored, and passively weathervaning, offshore floating facility. In particular, we demonstrate the importance of algorithm selection, dimensional reduction, and pre-computing physically significant parameters before model training commences. Subsequently, we then illustrate the validation of a bespoke machine learning process involving a gradient boosted ensemble method, coupled with a passive weathervaning solver, that was trained over a moderately sized met ocean and mooring response dataset in the order of several million samples. Finally, we demonstrate the model’s utility in predicting typical mooring responses of a floating asset and outline how this scheme is applied for both forecasting and monitoring purposes

3. Use of Digital Twin to Assist in Operational Asset Management

Chris Saunders, INPEX & Mike Smith, Wood

The ongoing management of offshore operational assets presents many challenges. Ensuring production schedules are maintained whilst risks are appropriately understood and managed requires prudent decision making, informed by actual field / production data and a thorough understanding of the response of the production system.

INPEX has been operating the Ichthys field for greater than 5 years, with Wood providing engineering support services where required. This presentation outlines the details of one of the specific challenges facing INPEX whilst operating (associated with lateral buckling) and the way in which Wood has helped manage this challenge via a digital twin of the asset. This digital twin mirrors the critical section of the relevant pipeline and has been used to inform project decisions regarding operating parameters such as increased flow rates and temperatures.

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PROGRAMME & REGISTRATION: 

• 4.30 pm – 5.00pm Registration
• 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm AGM
• 5.30 pm – 5.55 pm Networking
• 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm ETM Presentations
• 7.30 pm – 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

To view the flyer, click 2024.10.09 Oct ETM Flyer

 

 

 

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This ETM is proudly sponsored by: