Offshore Wind Ports and Vessels Course

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2-Day

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Virtual (Live)

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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.

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
M2 Port Types and the Vessels That Use Them
M3 US vs EU Ports
M4 Port Construction for Fixed Bottom Wind
M5 Port Operations and Logistics
M6 Port Construction for Floating Wind
Day 2 Vessels, Safety, Specifications & Project Management
M7 Offshore Wind Vessels - Overview & Strategy
M8 Types of Offshore Wind Vessels - Deeper Dive
M9 Floating Offshore Wind Vessels & Safety
M10 The Special Case of Floating Offshore Wind & Port Implications
M11 Port Construction Specifications - Deeper Dive
M12 Project Management and Planning
M13 Case Studies and Best Practices
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
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
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.
As an IACET Accredited Provider, Offshore Wind Academy offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard.

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