Floating Offshore Wind Masterclass
Price
Duration
975€
1-Day
(Early bird: 780€)
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Course Status
Virtual (Live)
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Floating Offshore Wind Masterclass
The Floating Offshore Wind Masterclass is a comprehensive program designed to provide a deep understanding of the emerging field of floating wind turbines and their application in offshore environments. Participants will explore the fundamental principles, technologies, and practical considerations related to floating offshore wind, equipping them with the knowledge necessary to engage in this innovative and rapidly growing sector of the renewable energy industry.
Time Zone: CEST (UTC+2:00) | Format: Virtual (Live) | Duration: 1 Day
Who Should Attend
️ Renewable Energy Developers
Wind Energy Engineers & Technicians
Environmental Specialists
Government Officials & Policymakers
Energy Analysts & Economists
Researchers & Academics
By attending this masterclass, participants will gain the knowledge and insights needed to actively engage in this dynamic sector, contribute to the development of floating wind projects, and stay informed about the latest advancements and trends in the industry.
Course Curriculum
S1
Offshore Floating Wind
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– Industry heritage on floating systems and important lessons learned
– Floating vs fixed, which factors impact the choice
– Environmental considerations
– Applications: power for export, electrification, and other uses
– Floating vs fixed, which factors impact the choice
– Environmental considerations
– Applications: power for export, electrification, and other uses
S2
Project Development of Floating Systems
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– Project phases and accuracy in each phase
– Decisions made at each stage
– Typical contract types
– Site selection considerations
– Decisions made at each stage
– Typical contract types
– Site selection considerations
S3
Selection of Floating System Concept
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– Building blocks: floater, mooring, and cable
– Discussion of different types of floaters and mooring systems
– Key selection criteria including financing model, TRL, and technical boundaries
– Discussion of different types of floaters and mooring systems
– Key selection criteria including financing model, TRL, and technical boundaries
S4
Typical Floating System Design Process
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– Floater design process
– Mooring design process
– Cable design process
– Mooring design process
– Cable design process
S5
Project Execution 1 - Floater Pre-Fabrication & Assembly
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– Requirements for the fabrication yard
– Typical challenges in pre-fabrication and assembly
– Typical challenges in pre-fabrication and assembly
S6
Project Execution 2 - WTG Integration
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– Site requirements for WTG integration
– Typical operations and common challenges
– Typical operations and common challenges
S7
Project Execution 3 - Transport & Installation
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– Transport to site
– Mooring and cable installation
– Floater hook-up
– Mooring and cable installation
– Floater hook-up
S8
Case Study - Hywind Tampen
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– Hywind Tampen Concrete Substructures and Marine Operations EPCI
– Key lessons learned and outcomes from this landmark floating wind project
– Key lessons learned and outcomes from this landmark floating wind project
S9
Floating Substation
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– Current status of floating substations
– Selection of floater vs function
– Topside interface vs floater selection
– Substation alternatives
– Power transmission system
– Selection of floater vs function
– Topside interface vs floater selection
– Substation alternatives
– Power transmission system
The course outline is subject to change. A detailed agenda will be shared after enrollment.
Course Completion Certificate
Upon completing at least 50% of the course and achieving a minimum passing score of 50% on a post-course assessment, participants will receive a course certificate valid for three years. This certificate verifies that the essential learning outcomes of the course have been met.
Course Instructors
Aamund Langelid
Senior Manager, Offshore Wind, Aker Solutions
Aamund has 21 years of experience with offshore installations across international companies including DNV, Kværner, and Aker Solutions. For the past 5 years he has worked exclusively on offshore wind and HVAC/HVDC substations. As Senior Manager for Converter and Substation Offshore Wind, he plays a key role in developing floating substations and serves as Project Certification Manager for substations. He holds an MSc in Physics from the University of Bergen (2002).
Per Kristian Bruun
Senior Manager, Projects, Aker Solutions
Per Kristian has 18 years at Aker Solutions working on floating systems for oil and gas, aquaculture, floating wave energy conversion, and the past 4 years with floaters for offshore wind and offshore HVAC/HVDC substations. He has held roles from Engineer to Project Manager and currently leads studies related to the development of wind foundations in Aker Solutions' Front End unit. He holds an MSc in Marine Structures from the University of Stavanger (2005).
Skule Pedersen
Vice President, Marine Operations Department, Aker Solutions
Skule graduated from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in 1997 with a Master's in Marine Technology. He has worked across multiple oil service companies gaining experience in Marine Operations and has led or contributed to several R&D programs in renewables. For the past 12 years he has focused on tendering, planning, and execution of marine operations. He joined Kværner (now Aker Solutions) in 2017 and is today Vice President of the Marine Operations department.
Jill Jørgensen
Engineering Manager, Hywind Tampen, Aker Solutions
Jill has 27 years at Aker Solutions across a wide range of roles, with the last 5 years as Engineering Manager for the Hywind Tampen Concrete Substructure and Marine Operations EPCI project. Her early career involved structural analysis of jacket structures, dynamic analysis of GBSes, and marine operations analysis. She has held several management and lead positions across EPC and early-phase study projects. She holds an MSc in Structural Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (1996).
Rolf Løken
Chief Technical Advisor, Ocean and Wind, Aker Solutions
Rolf has 29 years of experience across management, project leadership, and technical roles in oil & gas and offshore wind, with a focus on floaters and mooring systems. Over the past 7 years he has worked in key offshore wind roles with Aker Solutions Wind, Aker Offshore Wind, and Mainstream Renewable Power. He has 22 years of experience in floater and mooring systems for oil and gas, including roles as Lead Naval Architect on semi and spar projects, Senior Manager Marine Technology, and Spar Product Line Manager. He holds an MSc in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (1994).
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