An explanation of pipelay systems in the ocean environment, the environmental forces they are exposed to and how we analyse the structures

Introduction to pipelay systems – A general overview of pipelay in the offshore environment

Load-cases for pipelay systems – How we develop loadcase from vessel motions, product load and other factors

Analysis of pipelay structures – Combining multiple load-cases and assessing criticality of failure modes to produce an optimised but acceptable structure

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An evening meeting that will highlight technology developments in a wide array of seabed machines and how that translates through to operational efficiencies for our underwater industry.

Chairman: Jim Mann – JMCS Ltd

Lars Lundberg, Saab Seaeye –  Discussing seabed resident robotic technologies across a range of markets

Mike Blackett, Canyon Offshore: Presenting on the evolution of the Canyon jet and mechanical trenchers and how Canyon has diversified across the market opportunities.

Mike Wilson,  Ecosse Subsea: Presenting the SCAR Seabed System for Pre-Cut Trenching, Boulder Clearance and Backfill Operations.

 

Please note – Ample parking is available at the Robert Gordon University and is free after 4pm, the closest car park is directly opposite the entrance to the Sir Ian Wood building. Registration open from 5:30pm. Presentations will run from 18:00 until 19:30 and will be followed by a networking buffet.

Evening is co-sponsored by:

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Chairman: Peter Blake, Subsea Systems Manager, Chevron

Presenter Gregor Scott – Ocean Installer

With some of the most challenging heavy lifts and umbilical work Ocean Installer has

ever done, while operating in a new region, the Ocean Installer-team had to pull out all

the stops to execute the Total Moho-project.

Presenter Phil Stokoe,  Subsea Operations Engineer, Bibby Offshore

Bibby Offshore – Innovative Subsea Umbilical Extraction

Bibby Offshore will present an Operator case study on the considerations and

complexities encountered during an umbilical extraction, using a combination of vessels

in a challenging timeframe.

Presenter Martin Goodlad,  Strategic Technology Manager – Pipeline Bundles, Subsea 7

Pipeline Bundles – 81 Installed and Still Innovating

Pipeline Bundles offer an innovative alternative installation method over traditional

pipelay techniques. Although bundles have been installed for over 35 years now, this

product is continuously being developed with adoption of new technologies to further

enhance benefits to clients for a wide range of field development applications.

Please note – Ample parking is available at the Robert Gordon University and is free after 4pm, the closest car park is directly opposite the entrance to the Sir Ian Wood building. Registration open from 5:30pm. Presentations will run from 18:00 until 19:30 and will be followed by a networking buffet.

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OneSubsea would like to invite all SUT+ subscribers to attend a guided tour of a complete Subsea Intervention System currently set up in its operational configuration at OneSubsea’s Portlethen facility. Equipment on display shall include OneSubsea’s Subsea Modular Injection System, including Open Water Coiled Tubing and ROVs. Other equipment either on display or presented shall include Retrievable Process Modules, Fluid Injection Modules and Subsea Sampling equipment.

This event is sure to provide an enlightening and educational opportunity for professionals of all backgrounds and experience.

BBQ and refreshments will be provided, however it is preferred that attendees supply their own PPE (Hardhat, Boots, Glasses, Coverall/Labcoat) as a limited amount of visitor PPE shall be on-site. Photographic ID will be required for entry. Transport is at personal expense. Parking is available on-site and nearby, but attendees are politely encouraged to lift share if possible!

OneSubsea has very kindly offered SUT+ 30 places at this open day, so if you would like to attend book promptly as this is sure to be a very popular tour!

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The UK’s premier event for renewable energy and sustainable technologies

All-Energy, the UK’s largest renewable energy event, is taking place on 10th & 11th May 2017 in Glasgow. Since its launch in 2001, All-Energy has provided the industry suppliers, experts and thought-leaders from the renewable energy supply chain the opportunity to connect with new customers, increase their sales opportunities and expand business networks in this fast-changing marketplace.

The free-to-attend annual conference and exhibition brings together the UK’s largest group of buyers from the bioenergy, solar, offshore and onshore wind, hydropower and wave & tidal sectors, as well as those involved in energy storage, heat, low carbon transport and sustainable cities solutions.

Location: SEC Glasgow, Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW

www.all-energy.co.uk

The technology involved in conventional piled offshore windfarms is now well established and understood within the renewable energy sector. The next big step-change for that industry will be the development of wind farms in deeper water and more hostile environments necessitating the use of floating structures.

The presenters will discuss whether the evolution of floating windfarms presents new and unique engineering challenges or whether they draw parallels from the evolution of offshore deep water oil and gas platforms.

Presenters

Mike McMahon CEng joined Charles Taylor Adjusting in 2011. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1998. Mike started his career as an Engineer Surveyor for a major Classification Society. After working in Classification for six years, Mike joined a large engineering consultancy working as a Project Manager delivering complex construction projects. He now employs his technical and commercial skills adjusting Energy losses with a particular interest in construction projects. Mike is Deputy Managing Director of Charles Taylor Adjusting, UK Energy.

James Buckwell CEng joined Charles Taylor Adjusting in 2015. He graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2005. Prior to joining Charles Taylor Adjusting, James spent 10 years working on the design and construction of both onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities.  He has worked around the globe in various design offices and constructions sites, with extensive experience in the North Sea and Gulf of Mexico. James has been involved in numerous offshore claims in the North Sea and West Africa, as well as on major construction projects.

Special thanks to Charles Taylor, 7th Floor – 88 Leadenhall Street, EC3A 3BA  for hosting the event.

Registration 12.00pm – Presentations 12.30pm – Lunch 1.30pm

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This Five-day Course has been designed to be suitable for engineers new to the offshore industry, those transferring from other disciplines within the industry and engineers who have worked in subsea previously but would benefit from a refresher course and exposure to the latest technology.

Go to register or learn more; http://gcesubsea.no/event/1295/Subsea_Awareness_Course_2017

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Presented by : Paris Mangriotis, Engineering Director London Offshore Consultants Limited

Technical challenges encountered during the Costa Concordia wreck removal

The Costa Concordia wreck removal operation has been unique in terms of scale, technical complexity, number of stakeholders and cost.

The presentation mirrors LOC’s extensive involvement with the project over the past five years.   It follows each phase from initial response immediately after the sinking through to selection of the removal method and contractor, parbuckling, refloating, recycling and eventually restoration of the environmentally sensitive wreck site.

The focus will be on the technical challenges of refloating the damaged 45,000 tonne wreck and transporting it safely for recycling.  The reasons for the choice of method and subsequent impact on all aspects of the project will be summarised.

Paris Mangriotis is a Naval Architect and Engineering Director at the London office of London Offshore Consultants where he works with a team involved in marine claims, casualties, engineering analysis and surveys.

During his eleven years with LOC Paris has experience of representing Owners’ Interests in a technical advisory and project management role on a number of wreck removals.  He has been involved in invitations to tender, bid assessment and contractor recommendations for significant wreck removals in recent years.  Between 2012 and 2014 Paris was the project manager for LOC who represented Owners and Insurers in the Costa Concordia wreck removal.

Paris has carried out assessments of salvage risks and dangers as part of salvage arbitration process and provides salvors with on-site and office based emergency response advice.  He has appeared before arbitration tribunals in London to give expert evidence in naval architecture matters.

Prior to his career with LOC Paris worked for Lloyd’s Register of Shipping as a classification and technical investigations surveyor.  He is a Chartered Naval Architect and Member of Royal Institution of Naval Architects.

 

Special thanks to Charles Taylor & Co. Limited.  Standard House, 12 – 13 Essex Street, London, WC2R 3AA for hosting the event.

The evening will consist of an in depth view of the subsea arena using a 3D simulator that allows the user to fly around the underwater environment. In the offshore world today as operators move into deeper waters with more complex completions and the thought of integrating technology solutions like subsea processing and SURF, they want to better understand what an integrated SPS equipment and SURF supplier such as TechnipFMC can offer in a sustained low cost environment. The 3D simulator allows the viewer an immersive seafloor experience to witness how the architecture is arranged and how subsea fields can be optimized taking account of total installed cost as well as full life of field considerations. From looking at the difference between horizontal and vertical trees, to watching the make-up of different types of connector, to seeing the internal parts of subsea separators and booster pumps, all of this is possible with the interactive software.

FMC Technologies started developing the software over 10 years ago and have used it in panoramic theatres at each of the major global trade shows, including OTC, ONS, OE, and AOG. Michael will take some time to fly through an example field that you might have seen at one of the shows to illustrate the life cycle of an offshore field, present an integrated SPS and SURF approach to developing subsea fields and show a number of projects which used enabling technologies, without which the fields would not be producing today. With an overall appreciation of how TechnipFMC are reshaping how subsea fields are designed, delivered and operated, for life. He might even let audience members take control so they can experience the interactive feel!

Michael Green, Senior Field Development Engineer

Michael is based in London for the newly formed company TechnipFMC. Michael joined FMC Technologies in 2014 and brought with him a wealth of experience from positions in engineering, business development,  and commercial strategy for number of other subsea consultants, SURF contractors and equipment manufacturers.

Michael holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering from Portsmouth University and a PGDip from RGU, Aberdeen.

 

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