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2nd-6th June 2025 | 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

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.

Registration is now closed.

3rd-7th February 2025 | 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

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.

Registration is now closed.

Click below to register for this FREE 3-day conference organised by the Global Underwater Hub.

Royal Station Hotel, Newcastle

Continuing to build our international reputation for ocean and marine engineering and science training, the SUT is repeating its 3-day in-person course in Offshore Wind Renewable Energy to include visits to key sites based in the Newcastle area.

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
• Technical staff in the sector who would benefit from broadening their understanding of the sector.

The course will be delivered over three days of presentations and site visits by Industry and academic experts, with an emphasis on the practical applications.

Presentations to be given by industry experts:

• Wind and the Net Zero Challenge including Deepwater Floating Potential – SUT ​
• Planning, Environmental Studies and Approvals – Chris Turner, ERM TBC ​
• MetOcean/Weather: including Deepwater for Floating Technology – Kevin Black, Partrac ​
• Offshore Site Investigation and Seabed Site Foundations – Peter Allan, Pace Geo​
• Offshore Fixed Structure Design and Integrity – Dr Chris Vogel,  Oxford University​
• Construction – Jon Greenwood, OSBIT​
• Cables – BP TBC ​
• Floating Wind Challenges and Dynamic Structures – Alex Argyros, BP​
• Floating Structures Design Analysis – Dr Emma Edwards, Oxford University​
• Floating Wind Projects – Alex Quayle, Flotation Energy ​
• Operations and Maintenance Field Study including Turbine Operations – Equinor and SUT

Site Visits
Examples from previous courses –

• Equinor Dogger Bank O&M Base, South Tyneside
• ORE Catapult, Blyth R&D Centre
• JDR Cables Plan, Hartlepool
• SMD, Newcastle

Cost (ex VAT)

SUT members – £989 | SUT non-members – £1089

SUT member price is also available for members of – East of England Energy Group (EEEGR), Energy Industries Council (EIC), Global Underwater Hub (GUH), International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA), NOF, Offshore Engineering Society (OES)

A CPD certificate will be issued following the course.

Waitlist

This course is now fully booked.  If you wish to be added to the waitlist, please complete and submit the form below:

Wednesday 13 November | 18:00 – 20:00hrs

Aberdeenshire Cricket Club, Aberdeen

Registration – £15 SUT members / £25 non-members (+ VAT)

Join us in Aberdeen for an evening meeting featuring presentations on:

The use of Swagelining® products in deepwater water injection applications withstanding upset operating conditions
Craig McCord, Subsea 7

Swagelining® technology has revolutionized the way we approach pipeline corrosion protection in challenging environments. This presentation will examine the application of Swagelining® products in deepwater water injection systems, focusing on their ability to withstand upset operating conditions. The presentation will explore the performance and reliability of these products under depressurization and flooding scenarios where upset conditions can present heightened risk. 

Craig is a Chartered Principal Engineer with over 10 years of industry experience, specializing in Swagelining® products at Subsea7. In this time, he has managed numerous high-profile projects, driving the adoption of Swagelining® for internal corrosion protection. 

Discovery and remedial of HISC failures in the North Sea region
Filippo Mazzoni, Pipeline Operations Engineer, ETAP, North Sea Region

The North Sea region has a history of failures associated with Hydrogen-Induced Stress Cracking (HISC). This presentation will bring to light two recent case studies of failures during operations.  It will cover the journey from discovery through safe remediation to being put back into production service. 

Filippo is a chartered Civil Engineer and is part of bp’s North Sea team responsible for pipeline operations at the ETAP platform.  Outside of work Filippo is married and has two young girls. In his spare time he tries to do a good job as a football referee, but according to spectators that is often not the case. 

Thermoplastic Composite Pipes: Meeting Demands and Ensuring Reliability in Challenging Applications with Carbon / PEEK materials
Julien Maurice, Magma Global (a TechnipFMC Company) 

Thermoplastic composite pipes made from carbon fibre and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) provide exceptional strength, fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for demanding applications while reducing both weight and installation costs. This presentation will explore how the unique properties of Carbon/PEEK composites meet specific application requirements and address the challenges in proving their long-term reliability. 

Julien took off his journey in composite materials at Airbus before joining TechnipFMC 12 years ago. Previously responsible for qualifying composite materials and polymers for unbonded flexible pipe applications, he now works with Magma Global as Lead Engineer, focusing on material characterization and TCP qualification projects. 

Hydrogen Embrittlement with an emphasis on HISC (Hydrogen-Induced Stress Cracking)
Stephanie Okoye, Vysus

Hydrogen-Induced Stress Cracking (HISC) is a form of Hydrogen Embrittlement (HE) that affects Corrosion Resistant Alloys (CRA) when exposed to Cathodic Protection (CP) under stress or load.  Hydrogen generated on the steel surface due to CP penetrates the material, reducing its ductility and toughness. This increases the risk of embrittlement, particularly in offshore structures, where it can lead to sudden failure.   The presentation will address relevant specifications, standards, and recommended practices, along with potential engineering solutions to mitigate these risks. 

Stephanie is a Chartered Senior Corrosion Engineer with over 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specialising in corrosion and integrity management of North Sea assets and processing plants. She works with Vysus Group and holds AMPP Senior Corrosion Technologist certification. Stephanie also serves as an executive member of ICorr. 

Thursday 7 November | 18:00 – 19:30 hrs

The Warehouse, 13 Theed Street, London, SE1 8ST

Registration – £10 SUT members / £20 non-members (+ VAT)

ATV is working on a new concept known as the Smart Valve, an innovative solution to elevate valve reliability. The Smart Valve concept is essentially a health monitoring system designed to enhance valve reliability and extend its operational life, all driven by data insights.

This system consists of a retrievable subsea electronic module and a sophisticated sensing net. Its strength lies in its ability to collect data from sensors directly integrated into the valve, with this data processed locally by onboard electronics. The processed information is then transmitted to the asset management system, sharing only essential results concerning the valve status. This approach ensures efficient monitoring, even in remote areas or subsea locations where data transmission bandwidth is severely limited.

Initial results demonstrated the following Smart Valve capabilities:

• Detection and localisation of cracks: It can detect and pinpoint cracks in the valve body and its actuator.

• Quantification of internal and external leakages: It can identify and measure both internal and external leakages within the valve.

When coupled with ATV’s drop-in-place all-electric actuator, the Smart Valve offers a comprehensive solution for valve diagnostics, covering the two main aspects of valve operation:

• Valve wear assessment

• Monitoring deviation from the original torque profile

This presentation explains the Smart valve concept and discusses the initial test results. Will also be introduced the all-electric actuator development program.

Lorenzo Rossano, Electronic Engineering Manager – Advanced Technology Valve SpA

Graduated in electronic engineering at the Polytechnic of Milan. He has been working in the valve sector for 14 years, since 2016 he has focused on embedded fluid control systems, IoT devices and ecosystems for industrial applications.

Since 2021 he is part of Advanced Technology Valve SpA, with the role of Electronic Engineering Manager where he is responsible for the R&D program relating to electronic and mechatronic products such as electric actuators and health monitoring systems for subsea and topside valves.

Lorenzo is a member of the API SC17 (Subsea Production System) commission.

Annual General Meeting and Reception

Agenda

1730hrs AGM starts

• Welcome
• Chair’s Report to the Members
• Financial Statements and Accounts
• Elections
• Announcements, Awards
• Any Other Business

1800hrs Post-AGM Presentation – Alex Thompson, The Crown Estate – The Crown Estate: Marine Delivery Routemap

Alex Thompson is the Strategic Delivery Senior Manager at The Crown Estate, responsible for our Marine Strategy, and how it is delivered. Alex has a background in Marine environmental assessment, consenting and spatial planning. Before the Crown Estate, Alex worked in offshore wind development and in the Net Zero and Energy Department.

1830hrs Networking Reception, Wine & Refreshments

1930hrs Event Closes

Click here to read the SUT Annual Report 2023-2024

Registration

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