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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The annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG) makes an exciting return to the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from the 14 -16 of March, 2018. This event will showcase the oil and gas industry over three days with Australia’s leading Exhibition, a free Conference program and premium industry networking opportunities.

To register for your FREE pass visit www.aogexpo.com.au

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Come along to the Subsea Welcome Drinks   and chat to some of the SUT Committee members. Use discount code ‘SUT10’ to receive 10% discount.

Come and get involved with SUT at AOG

To view all photos from this event click here.

With preparations for the 60th MTS/IEEE OCEANS Conference in Aberdeen now well underway, key plenary speakers have been secured, exhibition space is filling up and patronage support, including gold patronage from Subsea UK, indicates a strong performance for the conference.

The conference covers all aspects of ocean science, technology and engineering, including special topics focusing on the region’s expertise.

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Join the SUT + and Lloyd’s Marine Under 35s group for a tour of the Lloyds building.   The iconic, Grade I listed Lloyd’s of London building is accurately described as “the world’s leading specialist insurance market” and is a place where those selling insurance coverage (underwriters) make contact with those buying insurance on behalf of clients worldwide (brokers). The Richard Rogers design boasts external utilities and open floor areas, uncluttered by building services and pillars with around 2,700 underwriting seats on the trading floors.’

Cost: Pay the tour fee of £15.00pp  at the venue –  but Pre-Registration is Required!

15.45 Registration – 16.00 Tour

17.30 Lloyds bar – 19.30 Factory House Bar

Drinks in the Lloyds bar afterwards, kindly subsidised by Beazleys

Entry to Factory House bar 37 Leadenhall Place, EC3M 7AA for further networking with underwriters and brokers.

For more information on Lloyd’s visit 

SPE Offshore Europe is Europe’s leading free to attend upstream oil and gas conference and exhibition. The conference, programmed in conjunction with the Society of Petroleum Engineers, features papers reviewed by a committee of industry leaders. There will be 65+ technical sessions covering topics including; decommissioning, data, subsea and safety. The exhibition features both global leaders and new innovative companies. New for this year is the decommissioning zone, the zone will feature a specialised exhibition area and a dedicated conference theatre.

The event takes place biennially; the next edition takes place 5 – 8 September in Aberdeen, UK.

Learn more and register to attend for free – www.offshore-europe.co.uk/register

Click here to see the OSIG 2017 Programme.

Click here to see the papers from the 2017 conference.

This two and a half day training-only course delivered in English is aimed at engineers and others involved in the design, specification, commissioning, operation, maintenance, repair or refurbishment of underwater oil and gas production equipment and related facilities. The course is also relevant to engineers, managers and quality/integrity assurance engineers from operating companies and specialist subsea contractors.

For more information please click here.

Standalone Facilities

A key to maximising the economic recovery from the UKCS will be the exploitation and development of small pools and stranded assets. A one of the main technologies to enable this production may be the use of standalone facilities, particularly as the major hub infrastructure is decommissioned. This evening event promises to be a very interesting exploration of this “back to the future” technology; reflecting on an example of what has been done and the lessons learned, the current asset mix and road-mapping which technologies may fit and showcasing some of the new and innovative ideas.

Chairperson  – Tony Laing (Independent Business and technology advisor)

BP SWOPS Project– Sandy Meldrum

“A means of producing oil from small offshore fields which would be uneconomic for fixed platforms or other conventional means.”

Explanation of  the concept, the production vessel size and facilities, and the unique subsea equipment.

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The Case for Standalone Facilities – Gordon Drummond – NSRI

Results from industry engagement hackathons suggested two main streams of activity necessary to fulfil MER UK, greater efficiency in the use of subsea tiebacks and also alternative solutions to conventional surface breaking facilities.  Converting new solutions to fielded facilities is certainly the more technically rich area, and as such has become a focus area for NSRI.  This presentation will outline the case for Standalone facilities and present the findings of the industry hackathons.

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Offshore Production Buoy – John Woods

The OPB System is designed to operate independently from existing infrastructure and can be redeployed optimising re-use.  It provides a cost-effective production solution for Stranded Reserves, Early Production and Late Life Field Extensions.  This presentation shall share with some of the considered technical challenges to overcome buoy systems as robust standalone proposition; from subsea storage, reservoir product and operational management to tanker offloading systems.

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SeaCaptur – Unlocking Small Pools and Extending Old Pools  – Maximising Economic Recovery in the New Normal Oil Price Setting – Ian Dring

SeaCaptaur is a novel Standalone – unmanned – reusable – offshore oil production system, based on a unique patented Articulated Spar Buoy design. The SeaCaptaur System incorporates a novel approach to hydrodynamic design to ensure stability for ease of access and offtake. SeaCaptaur also has a novel approach to separation of the produced fluids.

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Oil and Gas Technology Centre – Chris Pearson

The Oil and Gas technology centre has been set up to be a catalyst for transforming the way we work in the UK oil and gas industry. We have opportunities for innovators, technology providers, operators, service companies and academic institutions to access funding, knowledge and networks that will help you to achieve your technology goals. This presentation provides an overview on the activities for Small Pools.

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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.