1330 hrs – 1430hrs GMT
Our speaker for the webinar, Cameron McNatt is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Mocean Energy Ltd. He is an experienced innovator in ocean energy with a 15-year track record of business success and academic excellence. For the past 6 years as Managing Director, he and co-founder, Chris Retzler, have led Mocean Energy, developing novel wave energy technologies with application in O&G and other offshore sectors. He has a Master of Ocean Engineering degree from Oregon State University and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. Prior to undertaking these post-graduate studies, Cameron worked as a naval architect writing software for ship simulations. He also has a BSc from Yale University, majoring in electrical engineering, and is a keen sailor who has crossed the Atlantic under sail.
Mocean Energy are currently riding the second (or maybe third) wave of wave energy technology development and commercialisation. In this webinar, Cameron will discuss Mocean’s approach to developing wave energy technology and how it differs technically and commercially from prior developments. He will also describe Mocean’s experience in the Wave Energy Scotland programme including their recent project to build and at-sea testing of their Blue X prototype.
The webinar will have a 40min presentation followed by a 15min Q&A session.
1800hrs – 1930hrs BST
Join SUT+ for an informal job-seeking support session where members of the committee will draw on their own experience to provide advice on: Careers & Job Fairs, CVs, Assessment Centres, and Job Interviews. An ideal event for students and graduates seeking professional employment.
This event is free to attend but booking is essential.
Webinar on Tuesday 19th October 2021 at 1200hrs GST (GMT+4)
Keith Broughton at Beazley will introduce subsea equipment insurance, essentially what is covered and what is not, as well as the types of equipment and dive systems insured.
Brian Boahene from DWF will identify the challenges often faced by Contractors with what is often considered insured, but may not be, including project vs own equipment insurance.
Q&A
Event chaired by Spencer Clark, SUT Middle East and Director Lloyd Warwick, Abu Dhabi
Lloyd Warwick International is a specialist loss adjusting and claim management company serving the global insurance business.
DWF’s offering in the Middle East is centred around Financial Services, insurance and the Energy sectors. The team in Dubai are able to assist clients in all aspects of legal work in these sectors.
Beazley are a group of global insurance professionals operating in the London market and specialising in marine, property, data breach and life insurance.
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Event sponsored by Beazley, DWF and Lloyd Warwick
Annual General Meeting and Reception
Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Society for Underwater Technology will be held at 1800 hrs on Monday 6 December 2021 at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London EC3N 4DH.
Members are welcome from 1730 hrs for a 1800 hrs start.
Click here to see the latest Annual Report of the Society for Underwater Technology (2020-2021) and click here to see the Society’s audited accounts for the year ending June 2021.
Agenda
- Welcome
- Apologies
- Chair’s Report to the Members
- Financial Statements and Accounts
- SUT Articles of Association update (details linked below)
- Elections
- Announcements, Awards
- Any Other Business
- Post-AGM Lecture / Presentation – Dr Katie Cruickshanks – The Future of Ocean Biodiversity Monitoring
- Networking Reception, Wine & Cheese
- Closing remarks
Dr Katie Cruickshanks
Proposed Updates to the Articles of Association
SUT Articles of Association with updates for AGM December 2021
- Only Members of the SUT (Individual Members and Corporate ‘named’ persons) are allowed to attend the AGM. There is no charge for the evening.
- Non-members are welcome to attend the Awards Ceremony, the Presentation, and the Reception at a charge of £20.
Information on the changes to the updated Articles and Financial Statements will be provided as a pre-read prior to the meeting on the SUT website.
If you are unable to attend the AGM, you may provide a proxy vote in respect of the amendments to the SUT Articles of Associations. Appoint your nominated representative (or appoint the SUT Chair) on the form linked here as your proxy vote to ensure a quorum of member attendance and representation at the meeting. Proxy forms must be submitted by 12 noon GMT on 29th November date December 2021.
If you are planning to attend the AGM we would appreciate your pre-registration to assist with seating and catering requirements using the form below.
Event Information
Join us online as we mark the launch of the new Marine Simulator and see how this new cutting-edge facility is set to transform decommissioning operations and energy transition projects for our industry partners in the North Sea and beyond.
Running Order
12:30pm-12.50pm Introductory Speeches:
Professor George Boyne, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Aberdeen
Roger Esson, Head of Industry & Partner Network, Net Zero Technology Centre
Joel Mills, CEO, Offshore Simulator Centre
Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Scottish Government (pre-recorded)
David Duguid MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, UK Government
12.50pm-1:00pm: Marine Simulator Demonstration
1:00pm-1:30pm: Audience Q&A
About the Marine Simulator
- The walk-in, 300-degree, Marine Simulator at the National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) provides an immersive environment in which multiple entities, such as vessels, cranes and remotely operated underwater vehicles, can be controlled and interacted with on single or multiple tasks, reflecting the complexities of operating in the North Sea.
- The simulator will be primarily used to replicate decommissioning, asset repurposing and the integration of offshore renewables within the energy system. It provides the opportunity for all stakeholders to access capabilities that can assist in the development of new technologies, techniques and decision making for renewables and sustainable decommissioning, helping to reduce risks and achieve net-zero goals.
- The first funded project in the simulator involves assessing novel techniques for the installation of anchor systems for offshore floating wind turbines.
- The system is also Smart City capable, allowing the NDC to build a virtual model of the North Sea.
- By utilising its powerful visualisation and data handling capacity to link spatial information and modelling interactions, the system will provide vital insights to support decision-making.
Click here for more information and to book your place.
20:00 – 23:30 BST
Fancy yourself as a pub quiz pundit? Or do you just fancy a pint?
Whether you’re a quiz master or a quiz disaster, join us for the comeback of our annual SUT+ pub quiz night on Thursday, the 14th of October, for a chance to win the cash prize
Teams can be made up of 3-5 people, with a £5 entry fee per person. Entry fees go towards the cash prize and food will be served during the evening.
Tickets are available at the door – but please book online so you don’t miss out!
Members of the London & South of England Branch Committee are having an informal social gathering at the Ye Olde Watling, 29 Watling St, London EC4M 9BR following the committee meeting on Wednesday 15th September, they will be in the Ye Olde Watling from 18:30hrs, please feel free to pop in and say hello!
0900 -1300hrs (BST) GMT+ 1 on both 19th & 20th October 2021.
Building on our international reputation for ocean and marine engineering and science training, the SUT is launching a new short course in Offshore Wind Renewable Energy, in conjunction with Cranfield University.
The course is designed for:
- Professional non-engineers who would benefit from understanding the offshore wind energy industry
- Engineers and technical staff who are new to this sector or making the transition from another industry
The course will be delivered over two online interactive 4-hour sessions by Industry and academic experts, with an emphasis on the practical applications. Click the names below read more about our speakers.
- Introduction/General about the SUT
Judith Patten MBE, President SUT, and Project Director, All-Energy
- Wind and the Net Zero Challenge inc Deepwater Floating Potential
Miriam Noonan, Manager, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (ORE Catapult)
- Planning, Environmental Studies, and Approvals
Kat Route- Stephens, Senior Consultant, MarineSpace
- MetOcean/Weather: UK and NW Europe Focus inc Deepwater for Floating Technology
Jo Elver- Evans, Business Development Manager, Partrac
- Fixed Bottom Offshore Structure Design and Integrity
Phil Hart, Professor and Director Energy and Power, Cranfield University
- Offshore Site Investigation and Seabed Site Foundations
Mick Cook, Director, MCL and SUT, past chair SUT OSIG Committee
Dave Brookes, Past President and Director SUT
- Construction and Cables
Michael Stephenson, The Renewables Consulting Group
- Floating Wind Structures
Úna Brosnan, Offshore New Markets Manager, Mainstream Renewable Power, Co-Chair, Friends of Floating Wind; and RenewableUK Board member
- Completion, Post Installation, and Ongoing Operation
Dave Brookes Past President and Director SUT
Cost (excluding VAT where chargeable)
SUT Members £325 (EEEGR, OES and EIC members will also benefit from the discounted member price)
Non-Members £415
CPD Credits will be available
Registration for this course has now closed.
OCEANS is a bi-annual event for global marine researchers, technologists, engineers, students, and policymakers. The researchers and industrial leaders gather for four days to highlight, discuss and exchange relevant topics and current trends in marine technologies. This will help in creating awareness on advanced research areas, practices, and policies for the marine field. The Marine Technology Society and the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society partner to present OCEANS, and this prestigious conference and exhibition draw an audience of more than 2,000 attendees:
Over 500 professionally reviewed technical papers, including sessions focused on local themes.
Plenary sessions with leaders from industry, academia, the military and government.
100+ exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in products and services across the globe.
A student poster session featuring outstanding projects from around the world and other student activities.
Tutorials, workshops, product demonstrations, government listening sessions, social and networking opportunities, professional field trips etc.
The SUT is delighted to be Technical Sponsors of this conference.
Important dates
25 June 2021 – Abstracts submission opening
31 August 2021 – Deadline for tutorial proposals
15 September 2021 – Deadline extended for abstract submission
30 October 2021 – Opening registration
31 October 2021 – Acceptance notification
30 November 2021 – Student poster acceptance notification
30 December 2021 – Final paper upload and registration deadline
10 January 2022 – Deadline for early-bird registration fee
For more information please see chennai22.oceansconference.org
