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An Introduction to Offshore Geophysics and Geotechnical Engineering
16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th November
0930 – 1230hrs GMT
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to site investigation and ground engineering in the offshore environment and is the online equivalent of the face-to-face one successfully run by OSIG for a number of years. Online course activities are spread in four half-days over two weeks. (Tuesday and Thursday mornings).
Industry and academic experts will cover a wide range of topics from planning an offshore site investigation, through technical and operational aspects of data acquisition and reporting, to the practical use of the data in geohazard assessment and foundation design.
Each half-day session will include a set of oral presentations, followed by small-group practical activities with the scope to reinforce the knowledge and get further insight on the topics presented. Small-group activities will also provide an opportunity to discuss with experts in the field while creating an engaging and interactive environment.
The course is intended for non-specialists and will give a broad overview of the offshore market today and how the data acquired is applied to maximise the value of offshore projects. Alongside valuable knowledge sharing, the course is an excellent opportunity to network within the offshore industry.
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Cost
SUT Member Rate: £300 (+VAT)
SUT Non-Member Rate: £395 (+VAT)
Please contact [email protected] with any queries.
Registration has now closed for this course.
SUT US – The First Source to Sink Measurements of Turbidity Currents: New Insights for Seafloor Infrastructure
Powerful avalanches of sediment, known as turbidity currents, sculpt deep submarine canyons and create the largest sediment accumulations on our planet. Such flows can travel at fast speeds (up to 20 m/s), over thousands of kilometres, transporting vast quantities of sediment, organic carbon and pollutants to the deep sea. Their powerful nature means that these flows can damage important seafloor infrastructure, such as cables and pipelines, as well as sensors placed in their path to measure them. We have therefore largely had to rely upon the deposits these flows left behind, or scaled-down laboratory experiments, to infer their behaviour. However, the past few years have seen an explosion in direct measurement of turbidity currents, including the first source (river) to sink (deep sea fan) field campaigns, which is transforming our understanding of these dynamic deep sea events.
This presentation will highlight some of the novel and emerging technologies used to successfully monitor turbidity currents in a range of systems worldwide by a large international collaboration, shed new light on their field-scale behaviour, and share lessons learned from recent instances of infrastructure-damaging flows, such as the recent 1200 km runout flow in the deep-water Congo Canyon that damaged multiple seafloor cables during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown.
About the presenter:
Dr Mike Clare, Principal Researcher in Marine Geohazards, National Oceanography Centre, UK
Dr. Clare leads the Marine Geosystems research group at the National Oceanography Centre. He has published >60 peer-reviewed papers focused on sediment and pollutant transport, offshore hazards, and application of novel monitoring techniques to assess threats to coastal communities and seafloor infrastructure. His research tackles questions such as the implications of future climate change for natural hazards, how new technology can be used to make direct measurements of powerful seafloor hazards, and monitoring deep-sea pollution. He formerly worked at Fugro as an engineering geology and geohazards consultant, and is currently the Marine Environmental Advisor to the International Cable Protection Committee. He regularly provides expert advice to a range of offshore infrastructure industries and policy-makers about threats posed by offshore natural hazards and environmental interactions with seafloor infrastructure.
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SUT US – Integrated Jack-up Rig Foundation Issues
The Offshore Site Investigation and Geotechnics Committee (OSIG) of the Society for Underwater Technology in the US (SUT-US) is pleased to invite you to an online workshop titled “Integrated Jack-up Rig Foundation Issues.”
Registration:
SUT Members: $100 SUT Non-Members $125
SUT Student Members: Free
SUT Student Non-Members: $15
Student registrations are only valid using ‘.edu’ or corresponding institutional email domains. Connections are unique and should only be used by one person. Duplicate connection will be forced out of the webinar session by the organizers.
Professional Development Hour Certificates:
2.5 PDH certificates will be issued after the presentation. If you have more than one person viewing these webinars at your location, you can request additional PDH certificates for $10 at the email above.
Webinar Session Program:
| 8:00AM CDT | Introduction |
| 8:10AM CDT | Accident Record Speaker: Mr. Bob Jack (DNV, Noble Denton Marine Services)This presentation sets the scene for the webinar. It shows how foundation accidents fit into the overall jack-up accident regime and how they have changed with time to become one of the major causes of losses and deaths on jack-ups and lift boats. The causes and possible ways to reduce their effects are suggested. The relationship with jacking system failures, which tend to have very similar results is explored. |
| 8:30AM CDT | Geophysical Site Evaluation Speaker: Mr. Andy Hill (BP) |
| 8:50AM CDT | Geotechnical Assessments Speaker: Mr. David Menzies (Matthews Daniel)- Jack-Up Rigs – Data for Assessment – Methods of Analyses – Problem Soil Conditions – Foundation Risk Management – Foundation Case Histories |
| 9:10AM CDT | Mechanical Aspects Speaker: Mr. Mike Dowdy- Punch-thru load case – Leg & jacking system design evolution has increased consequences of punch-thru – Some Jacking system control technology has improved ability to monitor and recover RPD – Immediate response actions – Dumping preload rapidly – better dumping systems – Jacking during the event can make things worse – Designers should include nominal punch-thru load cases in leg design and specify RPD and/or punch-thru elastic limits – Deep penetration leg pulling is another critical load case |
| 9:30AM CDT | Panel Q&A Session |
| 10:00AM CDT |
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SUT US – Networking Event
Join us at our monthly Networking Event on 7th October at the Red Lion Pub. Invite your friends and colleagues for an evening of great conversation with professionals from the offshore energy industry.
Sponsorship opportunities are available, click here to contact the SUT US Branch.
SUT+ Our Approach to Wave Energy by Mocean Energy Ltd
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.
SUT+ Job Seeking Support 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.
Subsea Equipment Insurance – What’s the point?
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
SUT AGM – London
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.
Marine Simulator Launch Event
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.