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 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.

** Early Bird rates available if registration before 20th February **

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Presentations for the first Technical Meeting of 2018 will be:

Latest Evolution of Vessel Lay Spreads to Meet the Challenges of Deepwater Installations
Ashley Duncan, Subsea Business Development Manager, TechnipFMC

Emerging Technologies for Subsea Inspection Repair, Maintenance & Monitoring
Marcus Hemsted, Business Development Manager, Fugro Marine Australia

IMR Vessels and Technology – Current & Future Trends
Ray Smith, Inspection Manager, DOF Subsea Australia

Next Generation Pipelay & Construction Assets
Simon Wolfe,  Project Manager, McDermott Australia

Contact Patricia Slapp for further information.

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Long Gas Tiebacks – Pseudo Dry Gas Systems

Lee Thomas INTECSEA (click here for presentation)

Over recent years there have been an increasing number of significant offshore gas field discoveries in deep water but located far from existing offshore facilities or suitable landfall basins round the world. In many cases there are significant technical challenges to make these developments economically viable without a step change in technology. The lecture will present an overview of innovative new technology that demonstrates 200km plus tie-back without the need of compression can be achieved.

The Impact of Composites on Future Deepwater Riser Configurations

Tom Brown, Senior Engineer 2H Offshore (click here for presentation)

In recent years the industry has begun to investigate the use of thermoplastic composite pipe for offshore applications, however, the technology is still in its infancy. Low risk applications of the technology, such as flowlines and intervention lines, have already been realised, however, more demanding applications are still a while off. The lecture will present an assessment of the potential application of thermoplastic composite pipe in a deepwater riser application, focusing on the advantages these bring when compared to conventional steel or flexible risers.

 

Oceanology International is held in London every two years. In its 47th edition, it has firmly established itself as the world leading marine science and ocean technology exhibition and conference. Each edition, Oceanology International brings together the latest technologies and thought leaders worldwide.

Attracting visitors from a variety of industries including oil & gas, engineering, renewables and maritime security and marine science, Oceanology International gives the opportunity for buyers and suppliers to do business in one location. Oceanology International offers structured networking opportunities to help suppliers establish relationships and secure business on a global scale.

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Join SUT+ for the opportunity to discuss the peer interview stage of the Chartership process, and a chance to review your Chartership evidence with your respective institution.

The institutions represented at this event are: IMechE, IMarEST, ICE, IET and IE

Programme:

1600 Arrival of delegates

1615 Welcome, introduction and presentation

1620 Presentation: “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly – Chartership Interviews”

1640 Main Workshop
– Consists of 5 stands that represent each institute and a quiet conversation area;
– General information given out regarding the Chartership programme on offer;
– Group Q & A sessions regarding evidence, competencies, and so on;
– Quiet conversation area;
– 1-to-1 session about peer interview (i.e. informal peer interview or conversation about personal information).

1830 Close out of evening by SUT+;

 

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Please note this is a free event although registration is essential. 

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 on Monday 11 December 2017 at Trinity House, Tower Hill, London, EC3N 4DH.

• Statutory Business
• Awards Ceremony
• Technical Presentation
  Presentation by Garry Momber
  ‘From wet and waterlogged to WW1: bringing shipwrecks back to life’
• Wine and Cheese Reception
  Following the technical presentation, there will be a wine and cheese reception.

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

We have experienced a tremendous rate of development in technological capability which has enhanced the efficiency of our operations. These include a significant decline in the cost of data processing and storage,
miniaturisation of subsea sensors, increased computing capacity, quick, reliable, wireless communications, increased utilization of subsea robotics and sophisticated data analytics and artificial intelligence. However,
within a cost constrained environment stakeholders must drive development towards a value based solution

The Society for Underwater Technology, The Hydrographic Society in Scotland and The International Marine Contractors Association invite you to our popular annual joint seminar.

Aberdeen Asset Management Suite, AFC, Pittodrie Stadium, Pittodrie St, Aberdeen AB24 5QH

Early bird rate £75 (available until 13th October)
Delegate rate £95

Payment and registration at https://thsis-sut-imca-seminar2017.eventbrite.co.uk  there will be no provision for payment on the door.

Sponsorship opportunities:
£300 – Includes pop-up in the exhibition space, hospitality box for technical demonstrations (available between 1100-1200) and a single-entry ticket.

Event Program

11:00 Registration opens (there will be no provision for payment on the door)

11:00-12:00 Pre-presentation technical demonstrations and exhibition

11:45-12:45 Lunch available

12:45-13:00 Welcome and introduction from Chairs – Gordon Drummond (Project Director for NSRI) & John Osborne (Subsea Engineering Technical Authority at BP).

13:00-14:10 Session 1

– BP: BP’s Approach to Smarter Underwater Inspection.
– ASV: Use of Collaborative Autonomous systems for Subsea inspection.
– MMT: Solving the Value Equation – Surveyor Interceptor: Subsea Pipeline inspection with a Vengeance.

14:10-14:30 Coffee break and exhibition

14:30-15:40 Session 2

– Force: FiGS® – a game changer in value-based subsea inspection.
– Comex: New underwater contactless metrology and inspection approach using photogrammetric integrated system.
– Cathx Ocean: Automating Precision Inspection.

15:40-16:00 Coffee break and exhibition

16:00-17:10 Session 3

– Oceaneering: Inspection of unpiggable pipelines using tethered, in-line inspection tools.
– Astrimar: Predictive Subsea Integrity Management: Effective Tools and Techniques.
– Chevron TBC: operator roundup.

17:10-17:30 Chair roundup and close

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