Perth – Lunch & Learn by UWA | TIDE Research Hub

Lunch & Learn – Improving industry practice through research collaborations

Hosted by The University of Western Australia | Shell Chair in Offshore Engineering | TIDE Research Hub

ABOUT THE LUNCH & LEARN

Join in for a free Lunch and Learn, where industry experts & researchers will share insights from recent activities – then stay for a light lunch and networking with colleagues from across the offshore sector.

In this session, Nicole Jones will discuss advancements in predicting internal tides and nonlinear internal waves. Marcelo Silva will explore foundation design adaptations to address the challenges posed by carbonate sediments, especially for upcoming offshore wind farm developments.

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Presentation 1 – Advancing predictions of internal tides and nonlinear internal waves

By Nicole Jones, Professor, School of Earth & Oceans, UWA

Abstract: Internal tides and nonlinear internal waves are ubiquitous ocean dynamics. Internal tides convey energy across ocean basins and nonlinear internal waves can result in strong currents on continental shelves. Predicting the dynamics of internal tides and waves is therefore important to ocean operations that require knowledge of maximum currents, acoustic propagation and sediment transport.

Despite the importance of internal tides and nonlinear internal waves they remain poorly predicted due to the complex interaction of the internal tide with background oceanographic processes. Internal tides are generated by tidal flow over topography; however, the generation is dependent on the local stratification and other incoming internal waves.

While propagating 100s-1000s kilometres the internal tide is modulated by changes in background ocean conditions, including currents and stratification, and can also steepen and become nonlinear.

Here we will present recent progress towards advancing internal tide and nonlinear internal wave prediction.

Presentation 2 – An overview of the challenges designing offshore foundations in Australian shallow waters

By Marcelo Silva, Deputy Technical Director, Fugro

Abstract: Extensive regions of carbonate sediments are found offshore Australia, in areas often exploited by the oil and gas industry and also currently assigned for future wind farm developments.

Challenges associated with foundation design in carbonate sediments are well documented, most notably the installation of the piled foundations for the North Rankin A and Goodwyn A platforms.

Since then, there has been a better understanding of the complex behaviour of such sediments, with bespoke design methods developed as a consequence.

This presentation will outline some aspects of foundation design that have been adapted to address the challenges posed by these sediments, particularly for the forthcoming wave of offshore wind farm developments.

EVENT DETAILS

This is a great opportunity for the offshore community to come together and connect over ground-breaking research and a sandwich.
Don’t miss out!

📍Engineers Australia – Level 10, 77 St. Georges Terrace, Perth, WA 6000
📅 Wednesday, 9th October 2024
🕛12pm – 1.30pm

Space is limited, so secure your spot today –
RSVP ➡️ [email protected] by Friday, 4th October.

Perth – 2024 OSIGp Prize Ceremony

2024 OSIGp Prize Ceremony

Organised by The Society for Underwater Technology, Perth Branch (SUT-Perth) – Offshore Investigation and Geotechnics, Perth (OSIGp)

Students, young academics and early-career professionals aged 30 years old and under are invited to submit an abstract showcasing contributions in the advancement of knowledge in and practice of the offshore 4G’s:

Geology
Geophysics
Geomatics
Geotechnical Engineering

📅4th December 2024
📍The University of Western Australia (or online)

PROGRAMME:

5.30pm – 6.00pm: Registration
6 .00pm – 7.00pm: Presentations
7 .00pm – 8.00pm: Networking over drinks and finger food

FINALISTS:

1. Duy Ahn Dao – Hamburg University of Technology
Numerical and Experimental Investigation of Anchor-Soil Interaction for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

2. Junlin Rong – WSP Australia
A Dynamic Penetrometer for Offshore Geotechnical Investigation

3. Yishan Tian – Fugro Belgium
A new CPT-Based Pile and Penetrometer end bearing assessment method

TICKET PRICING:

Student SUT Members Free
SUT Members $ 10
Non-members $ 15
Online* $ 5

To view or download flyer please click HERE

Thank you to our event sponsor:

Please email for event enquiries to Nicole Fiumana – [email protected]

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 on Thursday 5 December 2024 at the Bond Street Room, Thistle Hotel, Marble Arch, London, W1H 7EH.

Members are welcome from 1700hrs for a 1730hrs start.

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

Thank you to our sponsors

SUT+ Webinar – Introduction to Floating Offshore Wind

Wednesday 2 October 2024 | 1300hrs – 1415hrs

Topics covered:

High-level overview of the offshore wind market
Floating offshore wind challenges and opportunities
Overview of floating technology
Selecting a floating substructure that is right for your project
Q&A

Matt Barnott, Engineer at Flotation Energy and Vice Chair of the SUT+ committee. Matt has a BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Renewables, an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering and has spent the last 3.5 years at Flotation Energy developing their UK and International portfolio of floating offshore wind projects. Flotation Energy, headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, sits at the heart of the energy transition. It’s determined to support the big switch to sustainable, clean and affordable energy through the application of innovative offshore wind technology.

Singapore Branch – Technical Evening

Wednesday 25th September | 1800-2100hrs GMT+8

1 Farrer Park Station Road Napier Room Level 6 Singapore, Singapore 217562 Singapore

General Admission SGD$90.00

Welcome to the SUT Singapore Technical Evening! Join us for an exciting evening filled with insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This in-person event will be held at the One Farrer Hotel. Connect with industry professionals, share knowledge, and expand your network. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn and grow in the field of technology. Mark your calendars and see you there!

18:30 – 19:00 Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance, Christophe Semaille
Christophe will give a short introduction to the current technology available in Predictive and Prescriptive Maintenance.

19:00 – 19:20 Introduction of SAUVC, Dr. Rajat Mishra
SAUVC Technical Chair Dr Rajat will provide a short brief of the upcoming, Singapore AUV Challenge 2025

Aberdeen – Design and operating challenges in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) systems : from shore to sand-face

Wednesday 9th October | 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:

Offshore transportation of CO2
Richard Powell, Senior Project Manager, Crondall Energy

Richard is a process engineer who has worked in the energy sector for over 30 years, with experience on engineering and project management of projects up to FEED stage. He is a Fellow of the IChemE. He has worked on a large range of projects; oil/gas/CCUS, onshore/offshore, subsea/surface facilities, and located all around the world. His expertise lies in management and technical oversight of field development and feasibility studies, conceptual and front-end engineering design of the production facilities/pipelines.

Well Re-purposing for CCUS service
Pedro Da Matta, Senior Engineer, 2H

Pedro has over ten years of experience in the energy industry, specialising in well engineering and carbon capture with expertise in casing and tubing design, drilling mechanics, and real-time monitoring and analysis.

Since joining 2H, Pedro has worked in some of the industry’s most critical HPHT wells in the North Sea. His commitment to excellence and innovation has enabled him to collaborate with diverse clients worldwide, enhancing their capabilities by providing insights and expert opinions, and optimising project development and client workflows using industry best practices.

Role of Digital Technologies for Scaling-up Carbon Capture and Storage: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr Hooman Haghighi, Global Director of Decarbonisation Digital Solutions, Wood

Dr Hooman Haghighi is an industry leader in engineering and decarbonisation solutions, highly experienced in providing consultancy services across the energy and materials markets.

Based in the UK, Hooman is the first or co-author of over 40 refereed journals, publications, and industry guidelines, primarily concerning hydrogen, carbon capture, and storage (CCS) – two of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy solutions.

Hooman has a PhD in petroleum engineering and has been involved in multiple major energy transition and decarbonisation projects worldwide. Hooman is responsible for the definition and application of digital solutions in the decarbonisation and energy transition space, identifying opportunities for the industry in the race to achieve net zero.

Perth – Lunch & Learn by UWA | TIDE Research Hub

Lunch & Learn – Improving industry practice through research collaborations

Hosted by The University of Western Australia | Shell Chair in Offshore Engineering | TIDE Research Hub

ABOUT THE LUNCH & LEARN

Join in for this free Lunch and Learn session where industry experts & researchers will share insights from recent activities – then stay for a light lunch and networking with colleagues from across the offshore sector.

Host Phil Watson, a familiar face at SUT events will set the scene with an overview of ongoing UWA initiatives – which will form the basis for future talks in this series. After Phil’s opening remarks, there will be two insightful presentations. Check out each presenter’s bio and abstract below. This is a great opportunity for the offshore community to come together and connect over ground-breaking research and a sandwich – don’t miss out!

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

Presentation 1 – Reducing uncertainty one spoonful at a time

By Andrew Rathbone, Engineering Authority – Wood Australia

Abstract: Confirming the integrity of free-spanning subsea pipelines is an ongoing challenge to the local industry. This talk will give an overview of the uncertainty in the data required to analyse the potential for VIV-induced fatigue in subsea pipelines and how TIDE is helping to address some of the key items.

Biography: Chartered Mechanical Engineer, joined Wood over 20 years ago as a graduate in London, with a work-induced move to Perth in 2006. Currently combines a pipelines engineering authority role alongside work in developing the next generation of Woods digital capabilities.

Presentation 2 – Offshore jacket structures, re-imagined

By Aidan Archer, Forrest PhD Scholar – ARC Research Hub, TIDE, UWA

Abstract: Jacket structures have been around since the dawn of offshore oil drilling, so, by now we should know how they are most efficiently designed, right…? Wrong! In this talk, Aidan will reveal why the hydrodynamic loads from waves and current are over-estimated in engineering standards, leading to an over design of jackets. At the dawn of Australia’s offshore wind industry and a renewed demand for jackets, Aidan will share new research that is resolving this problem.

Biography: After 4 years of engineering and technology consulting across the oil & gas and mining industries, in 2023 Aidan commenced his PhD candidature at UWA in offshore hydrodynamics to pursue his passion for the oceans. Aidan was also SUT-Perth’s 2023/24 Marine Renewable Energy Scholarship winner.

EVENT DETAILS

This in-person event will take place at:

📍Engineers Australia – St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD
📅 Wednesday, 11th September 2024
🕛12pm – 1.30pm

Spaces are limited – secure your spot now!
RSVP ➡️[email protected] by Friday, September 6th.

ECOSIGG Visits Southampton

Tuesday 17th September | 1000-1600hrs

This event is now SOLD OUT!

This event is designed exclusively for early career professionals in the offshore geo-industry with fewer than 5 years of experience and students only!

Transport will be provided to each location. Details will be provided upon registration.

Join ECOSIGG on a FREE trip to Southampton for an educational day encompassing Site Planning & Investigation, Geotechnical Laboratory Testing, and Research for Novel Pile Design. The agenda includes:

Ocean Infinity’s Remote Operations Centre and Virtual Reality Tour
Visit the University of Southampton’s centrifuge, tow tank, and geotechnical laboratories
University of Southampton academics and Geowynd engineers will deliver the following talks:

Benjamin Cerfontaine: “Silent piling to support offshore wind development”

I am currently associate professor in geotechnical engineering at the University of Southampton (UK) and a former EU-funded Marie-Curie fellow at the University of Dundee.

My main research focus is on foundations for offshore renewable energy devices, such as offshore wind turbines, and particularly floating offshore wind turbines. I have worked on screw piles, suction piles, or other silent piling techniques, with a focus on cyclic loading. My work entailed constitutive modelling, Finite Element, and DEM modelling, as well as centrifuge modelling.

Hugo Putahena: “GIS framework for marine spatial planning: finding space for offshore wind to support net zero”

Hugo Putuhena is a Post-doctoral Research Associate in Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) at the University of Southampton with a background in geoscience and geospatial. His research focuses on geographic information system (GIS) analysis of multi-disciplinary ocean data to assess suitable locations for future offshore wind, from anthropogenic, ecology, met ocean, and geoscience data. He is affiliated with the RAEng Centre of Excellence in Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering, Supergen ORE hub, and the BOWIE Ecowind project.

Andreas Ziogos: “Overview of interface testing and considerations for foundation applications”

Andreas is a Principal Geotechnical Engineer at Geowynd Laboratory (UK), with experience in advanced laboratory testing specification and analysis; foundation design, and ground investigation for onshore and offshore projects.

SUT-US Connect, Collaborate, Succeed! Young Professionals Networking Event – Trivia Night!

The SUT-US Young Professionals wants to invite you to our Connect, Collaborate, Succeed! Young Professionals Trivia Night. Come join us! It is going to be a fun evening of networking, games, trivia, and prizes!

This in-person event will be on October 24th at The Barrel Room – Great Heights Brewing Company (938 Wakefield Dr. Houston TX, 77018) from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm!

Moderator:

Victoria Mant
New Ventures Consultant

With 12 years in the offshore wind sector, Vicky is a seasoned business development professional and master networker. She has tripled commercial business, demonstrating exceptional strategic planning and market acumen. Her extensive experience and influential connections have been pivotal in driving growth and fostering industry partnerships. Vicky excels at identifying opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and leading teams to success in the competitive renewable energy landscape. Her commitment to sustainable energy solutions underscores her role as a key player in the sector’s advancement.

This event is sponsored by:

If you would like to sponsor this event please click here!

Organizing Committee: Young Professionals Committee

SUT East Med – Social Gathering

Thursday 3rd October | 1830-2100hrs EEST

Babylon Bar, Nicosia (6 Iasonos Str., Nicosia, Cyprus 1082)

Welcome to SUT members and friends in Cyprus! Join the newly established SUT East Med branch for an evening of networking, refreshments, and snacks of your choice (individual cash bar). Get to meet with professionals and academics involved in the regional energy industry and help the branch grow.

If you’d like to join us please RSVP by 1st October to [email protected] or fill in the form below.