Thursday 24th May
Conference Room 1
| 1000 | 1600 | Renewable Energy Sessions - Safety + O&M |
| 1000 | 1045 |
Wind farm service vessels - Improving safety whilst controlling cost Martin Crawford-Brunt, Det Norske Veritas BV The regulatory environment for these craft is still under development and is subject to oversight and interpretation by domestic authorities. At the same time the technical challenge to provide turbine access in higher sea states continues. Standardisation of the key requirements and the experience gained from working with projects from different jurisdictions contribute towards improved safety and cost reduction. |
| 1045 | 1130 |
Improving Safety and Weather Windows of Offshore Transfer Dr Tony Trapp, CEO, Osbit Power Ltd Currently offshore transfers represent one of the highest risk activities during the construction and operation of offshore wind farms. Coupled to this, delays in access due to limits in the wave heights in which access can be safely gained result in cost overruns, delays and lost revenue when maintenance can be conducted. OP has developed an innovative solution to the problem of gaining safe access in higher wave conditions, MaXccess. The results of an extensive programme of testing including the results of offshore trials conducted in conjunction with Siemens Wind Power, will be outlined during the presentation |
| 1130 | 1215 |
O&M Support Vessels Nils Olschner, Abeking & Rasmussen The shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen has developed a unique ship design which offers extraordinary seaworthiness and low sea response motions in the same range as three times larger vessels – the Windpark Tender in SWATH@A&R technology. The 25m SWATH@A&R Windpark Tender will allow access to offshore windturbines in the North Sea up to a significant waveheight of approx. 2.0 to 2.5m, this means an operational benefit of 25% up to 90% to 95% accessibility. |
| 1315 | 1400 |
TAS Access System – Overcoming the Challenge of Safe Turbine Access Houlder – Last years winner of the Seawork Innovations Showcase To reach the Government set quota, Offshore Wind Turbine construction is shifting further offshore. The Houlder Turbine Access System has been designed to provide safer access to these wind turbines at a significant wave height of 2.0 metres. The TAS utilises sophisticated motion compensation technology to maintain a constant transfer position without fixing itself to the structure risking damage to either the tower or workboat. These factors maximise safety, increase the scope of access further afield and lengthen the available maintenance window in harsher conditions. The conference session will share the outcomes of the Houlder & BMT Nigel Gee design work that won the prestigious Seawork Innovation Showcase last year. |
| 1400 | 1445 |
National and International Regulations for Offshore Wind Farm Service Vessels Paul Wilkins - Offshore Vessel Policy Lead, MCA Recognition is growing that these craft constitute a new andunconventional ship type, operating at relatively high speed overincreasing distances for ever larger projects. Against a background ofwhat has now become an international debate, what are the technicalsafety issues under consideration by maritime regulators to enablefuture innovation and standardisation; and how can this contribute tothe vision for offshore wind? |
| 1445 | 1530 |
Health & Safety in Marine Renewables – Nearshore & Farshore Peter Hodgetts & Robin Stowell, The Crown Estate |
| 1530 | 1600 |
Understanding the corrosion behaviour of metals for the offshore renewables industry Carol Powell, Consultant, Copper Development Association Engineers new to the marine environment require a basic understanding of the corrosion behaviour of the alloys available to them in order to optimise service lives. To assist in this the European Federation of Corrosion has produced a guide for non-corrosion engineers to assess the issues involved and the types of alloy available. This presentation gives a technical overview summary of the guide which covers steels, stainless steels and alloys of copper, nickel, aluminium and titanium. Galvanic behaviour of alloy combinations will also be discussed. |
Conference Room 2
| 1030 | 1230 |
Advances in Sea-State meausuring and forecasting
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| 1330 | 1600 | Technical sessions for showcasing Exhibitor products / capabilities |
| 1330 | 1415 |
A technical overview of the Sublift submersible boat handling system James Turner, Turner Marine Making the full use of available boat storage space whilst reducing overall boat handling equipment needs sounds like a challenge. Sublift have developed a unique patented semi-submersible boat hoist, which enables fast, safe and cost effective handling of boats and yachts, including launching in and out of water as well as land transportation and storage. The technical and commercial advantages of such a solution will be presented |
| 1415 | 1530 |
Gyroscopic Stability Andrew Semprevivo, Seakeeper Whether at anchor or underway, gyro stabilizers provide the enhanced comfort and safety required in the commercial boating market. Gyros are installed safely inside the hull, where it cannot be damaged by external equipment or the hazards at sea, gyros offer a simple, effective and safe form of stability control. Now installed in a wide range of operational craft including wind farm service vessels, torpedo recovery vessels, USV patrol craft, and survey vessels; see how gyro stabilizers can minimize crew and vessel downtime, increase safety for crew and gear, increase fuel economy, minimize insurance claims and worker compensation, and improve crew comfort and safety to help recruit and retain the best. |
| 1530 | 1600 |
SEAF – the new approach to bridge integration Ian Hartley – Scisys This innovative new product monitors and controls all mission aids such as charting, radio, boat sensors, video and RADAR. |
SS Shieldhall
| 1200 | 1600 | RINA Committee Meeting |
