Offshore Wind Ports and Vessels Course
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2-Day
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Offshore Wind Ports and Vessels Course
The Offshore Wind Ports and Vessels Training Course provides a comprehensive understanding of port and vessel operations within the offshore wind industry. This course covers the essential elements of supporting logistics and transportation requirements for offshore wind projects. Participants will explore the core functions, challenges, and best practices associated with port and vessel management in the offshore wind sector.
This course takes place from 9am until 4pm EST each day.
This course takes place from 9am until 4pm EST each day.
Course Objectives
1
Gain insights into the role of ports and vessels in offshore wind project logistics
2
Explore different types of vessels used in offshore wind projects
3
Understand the infrastructure and operations required for offshore wind ports
4
Examine regulatory and safety considerations for port and vessel operations
5
Learn about project management and planning for port and vessel activities
6
Analyze real-world case studies and industry best practices in offshore wind port and vessel management
Who Should Attend
Offshore Wind Logistics & Transportation Professionals
Project Managers, Engineers & Developers
Port & Vessel Operators and Managers
Government Officials, Policymakers & Union Affiliations
Skilled Trades & Technical Roles
Anyone seeking expertise in offshore wind port & vessel management
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Course Curriculum
Day 1
Ports - Types, Construction & Operations
M1
Introduction - Offshore Wind Ports vs Other Port Types
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– Overview of the offshore wind industry
– Factors influencing port location and selection
– How offshore wind ports differ from conventional port types
– Factors influencing port location and selection
– How offshore wind ports differ from conventional port types
M2
Port Types and the Vessels That Use Them
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– Marshalling Ports Facility
– Storage Port Facility
– Manufacturing Port Facility
– Operation and Maintenance Facility
– Service Port
– Storage Port Facility
– Manufacturing Port Facility
– Operation and Maintenance Facility
– Service Port
M3
US vs EU Ports
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– A comparative analysis of offshore wind ports in the United States and the European Union
– Key differences in regulation, scale, and infrastructure
– Key differences in regulation, scale, and infrastructure
M4
Port Construction for Fixed Bottom Wind
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– Strategic ports evaluation
– Preliminary assessment and planning
– Environmental and geophysical considerations
– Geotechnical analysis and load bearing capacity
– Permitting, design, and procurement
– Construction and oversight
– Operation and maintenance
– Preliminary assessment and planning
– Environmental and geophysical considerations
– Geotechnical analysis and load bearing capacity
– Permitting, design, and procurement
– Construction and oversight
– Operation and maintenance
M5
Port Operations and Logistics
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– Port layout and design considerations for offshore wind
– Cargo handling and transportation — cranes and SPMTs
– Supply chain and logistics management
– Real-life examples of efficient port operations
– Cargo handling and transportation — cranes and SPMTs
– Supply chain and logistics management
– Real-life examples of efficient port operations
M6
Port Construction for Floating Wind
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– What is different about floating wind port requirements
– Siting and logistics for floating offshore wind ports
– Siting and logistics for floating offshore wind ports
Day 2
Vessels, Safety, Specifications & Project Management
M7
Offshore Wind Vessels - Overview & Strategy
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– Overall strategy: Feeder Barge vs Direct Install with WTIV
– Vessel operations and technology
– Vessel operations and technology
M8
Types of Offshore Wind Vessels - Deeper Dive
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– Construction and installation vessels
– Transportation vessels and barges
– Personnel and equipment transport — SOV/CTV
– Transportation vessels and barges
– Personnel and equipment transport — SOV/CTV
M9
Floating Offshore Wind Vessels & Safety
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– Safety and regulatory considerations for offshore wind vessels
– Maritime regulations related to offshore wind projects
– Safety protocols and best practices
– Environmental impact assessments and compliance
– Risk management in port and vessel operations
– Maritime regulations related to offshore wind projects
– Safety protocols and best practices
– Environmental impact assessments and compliance
– Risk management in port and vessel operations
M10
The Special Case of Floating Offshore Wind & Port Implications
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– Types of floating wind
– Construction considerations for floating wind
– Single super-port vs distributed cooperative port concepts
– Differences in port design and function
– Costs and timelines
– Construction considerations for floating wind
– Single super-port vs distributed cooperative port concepts
– Differences in port design and function
– Costs and timelines
M11
Port Construction Specifications - Deeper Dive
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– Load bearing capacity
– Cranes and SPMTs
– Other transport equipment
– Quayside and bulkhead design
– Bulkhead and wall types
– Berth design
– Jack-up pad design
– Upland design
– Appurtenance design
– Floating wind port design special case
– Cranes and SPMTs
– Other transport equipment
– Quayside and bulkhead design
– Bulkhead and wall types
– Berth design
– Jack-up pad design
– Upland design
– Appurtenance design
– Floating wind port design special case
M12
Project Management and Planning
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– Planning and scheduling port and vessel activities
– Budgeting and cost control
– Utilizing project management tools and software
– Examples: project management for offshore wind
– Budgeting and cost control
– Utilizing project management tools and software
– Examples: project management for offshore wind
M13
Case Studies and Best Practices
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– Examining successful offshore wind port and vessel management
– Learning from past projects
– Identifying industry trends and future developments
– Embracing best practices in the field
– Learning from past projects
– Identifying industry trends and future developments
– Embracing best practices in the field
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
Jay Borkland
Director of Ports and Supply Chain Development, Avangrid
Jay currently holds a Director position in Ports and Supply Chain Development at Avangrid Renewables. He is a Visiting Scholar at Tufts University teaching and conducting research in Offshore Wind and Sustainability, and serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Business Network for Offshore Wind. He is also an active participant in the United Nations Global Compact, contributing to Sustainability and Ocean Renewable Energy program development. Over 38 years he has been involved in large infrastructure and energy projects, with over two decades in the offshore wind sector. He was team lead for the first-in-the-nation offshore wind marshalling port facility in the US and has contributed to Offshore Wind Infrastructure Master Plans for MA, VA, NY, CT, NJ, NC, and MD.
Richard Baldwin
Senior Scientist, McAllister Marine Engineering
Richard is a licensed Professional Geologist in New York and Pennsylvania and an AIPG Certified Professional Geologist. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Earth Sciences Department at SUNY Stony Brook. Over 36 years he has provided SME expertise in ports and harbors, offshore wind development, vessel logistics strategies, storm recovery, resiliency, and environmental investigations. He has been involved in offshore wind port studies and strategic plans for CT, MA, NJ, NY, NC, and VA, and has designed and implemented environmental investigations, remediation work plans, geotechnical evaluations, and regulatory permit acquisition.
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