An agenda built to address all your key challenges...

This opening session will put this event into context with a breakdown of typical offshore wind project costs before going on to highlight key areas for improvement in the installation phase. A great chance to rack up the key installation challenges and opportunities as we move into a period of rapid industry growth... make sure you don't miss out.

Nigel Crowe, Director, PMSS

The Crown Estate's approach to Round III, including latest updates on challenges and enabling actions.

Alistair Dutton, Programme Manager, The Crown Estate

With input and intelligence from Europe's leading consultants and licensing bodies, this session will lay development projections bare to explore what will truly be installed and when:

• Examine the ultimate outcome in UK waters likely from round II and round III programmes
• Consider German prospects both in the North Sea and the Baltic through appraisal of approved, considered and projected developments
• Following EOW 2009 hear the latest updates from other Northern European nations including Sweden , Denmark , the Netherlands and France
• Uncover details from the Mediterranean as project plans begin to emerge from Spain to Cyprus

Julian Brown, Associate Director, BVG Associates

Colin Morgan, Director, Offshore Wind, Garrad Hassan

Alistair Dutton, Programme Manager, The Crown Estate

Morten Milthers, Owner, Wind & Water Maritime Consultants

Led by: Nigel Crowe, Director, PMSS

• Learn how an effective FEED study can address areas of technical uncertainty and allow the development of solutions well in advance of project commencement
• Discover how such studies can be used not only for the isolation of engineering and design concerns but also for the consideration of installation issues such as planning the sequencing of work and determining the best contracting strategy
• Hear how to develop efficient installation approaches and contingency options from this initial basis

Colin Morgan, Director, Offshore Wind, Garrad Hassan

• Offshore wind project scheduling: learn how to develop realistic, efficient and fully integrated timelines for all elements of the installation process
• Learn how to make the most of scenario based probabilistic cost planning to ensure appropriate provisioning for potentially uncertain offshore work
• Explore possibilities for the front-end loading of construction work onshore to reduce uncertainty at sea
• Ensure the development of coherent yet flexible working plans to minimise downtime and make the most ofweather windows

Robert Waddington, Managing Director, PMSS

• Listen to a candid project summary with evaluation of the drivers/intentions for the ambitious Robin Rigg scheme
• Benefit from a retrospective appraisal of the project plan and installation chronology, highlighting obstacles which were overcome in a safe, timely and cost-efficient manner
• Consider elements which may result in installation process change for future projects
• Hear details of the potential for efficiency improvements based on cross-industry collaboration and the effective allocation of limited resources

Ian Johnson, Senior Project Manager – Robin Rigg, E.ON

• Receive insight into the role of UK port/harbour options such as Felixstowe, Lowestoft, Mostyn and Belfast as alternatives to continental hubs such as Bremerhaven
• Weigh port facility requirements against location and cost for different phases of your installation programme
• Explore possibilities for the future development of British ‘wind energy' harbours

Julian Brown, Associate Director, BVG Associates

• Planning for your needs: what do you really need, when and for how long?
• Learn how to undertake effective vessel suitability assessments and ensure your resources are allocated appropriately
• Receive a comprehensive guide to marine coordination ensuring you develop effective plans which prioritise safety and efficiency
• Evaluate the ‘live' management techniques which enable effective spot analysis and timely decision making during the construction phase

Morten Milthers, Owner, Wind & Water Maritime Consultants

• Make the most of this unrivalled opportunity to quiz the key owners and operators on the existing stock of specialist installation vessels and their forthcoming schedules/availability
• Discuss opportunities for the effective deployment of non-optimum vessels in situations which such is actually the most cost-effective option
• Hear details of forthcoming new builds and modifications which will provide much needed additions to the limited stock

Paul Gibson, CEO, MPI Offshore
Kaj Lindvig, CEO, A2Sea
Thor Sternersen, Director, Master Marine
Wim de Boom, Manager – Product Development, GustoMSC

Led by: Morten Milthers, President, Wind & Water Maritime Consultants

• Benefit from a comprehensive review of the required capabilities and specifications for offshore wind installation vessels
• Listen to a presentation of the top solutions available today and receive more than a glimpse of what the future may hold
• Explore the less considered but equally essential ancillary equipment and transport options required for effective installation

Wim de Boom, Manager – Product Development, Gusto MSC

• Get the inside track on the changing market and best practice in procurement strategy
• Learn how to structure contracts which protect all parties and your bottom line
• Avoiding the pitfalls - interface issues within your legal framework

Allison Sandle, Partner, Projects and International Construction Group, Pinsent Masons LLP

• Contemplate the high-level marine policy objectives which ultimately direct legislation for all activity offshore
• Hear details of the government and independent studies which inform this policy and the regulations which emerge
• Discuss other factors which are not fully accounted for at present including the carbon footprint of offshore wind installation work and potential impacts on marine life in deeper waters  

Led by: Dr. David Bean, Executive Director, PMSS

Adrian Judd, Senior Marine Advisor, Cefas
Alun Williams, Head of Processes, ABPmer
Jonny Lewis, Offshore Renewables Manager, RPS

• The precedent is set: hear how a zero LTI has become an industry standard which must not be allowed to slip
• Ensure you are entirely up to date with, and ready to exceed, both legislative requirements and recommended industry guidelines
• Learn how to carry out a programme of HSE risk identification & appraisal which comprehensively takes account of every potential incident, accident & injury
• Hear how to enact powerful behavioural programmes which can reduce risk by 40% instantly… at little or no cost

Jeremy Carnell, Senior HS&E Consultant, PMSS

• Discover the real insurance implications of complex multi-contract packages and how to define a framework for effective management of these
• Examine project risk and insurance with an account of bottlenecks, serial defects, design implications, insurer's perceptions and more
• Get the inside track on cost risk and how insurance can provide your project with necessary assurances to satisfy funders and other key stakeholders
  
  

Ben Sheppard, Account Manager, Aon – Renewables

• Get the basics right: hear details of simple products to cover loss or damage in transit and during construction
• Evaluate more complex options offering protection against revenue loss resulting from delay… and consider the circumstances under which claims can be made
• Take your chance to question the most experienced offshore wind insurer on all the subjects you have regarding risks and insurance in the sector

Truels Kjer, Risk Engineer, Codan / RSA

This segment brings us to the real ‘nuts and bolts' of offshore installation, with sessions covering everything from site appraisal to commissioning. If you're a key supplier or leading solution provider to wind project developers in the installation phase and have a novel product, process or case study to present - we want to hear from you today!

MT Højgaard , Ballast Nedam , Noble Denton Group, ABPMer and Gifford are already set to contribute and there is now just 1 speaking opportunity left available. This is your chance to cement your position at the cutting-edge of the industry as a participant in the event which will form the basis of installation best practice for years to come.

Contact our ITS segment organiser, Everad MacIndoe , to discuss your involvement now!

n. Everad MacIndoe
e. emacindoe@eyeforenergy.com
t. +44 20 7375 7560

• Explore the numerous benefits of undertaking comprehensive site surveys as early as possible
• Learn how to design, plan, manage and appraise offshore wind marine surveys
• Identify implications for certain surface, subsea and sediment conditions which can greatly impact upon your installation strategies
• Ensure a framework is in place for the detection of potential hazards/obstacles for each element of the installation process

Alun Williams, Head of Processes, ABPmer

• Hear details of the different foundation options from the best in the business; drilled monopiles, driven monopiles, concrete gravity foundations, suction buckets… and more
• Discover how the choice of method can be determined through a cost optimisation process based on loads, soil conditions, water depth and sea state
• Listen to a detailed outline of the foundation installation process in practice, with case studies from Burbo Bank, Gunfleet Sands, Kentish Flats, Robin Rigg and beyond

Hans Pedersen, Manager, Operations Department, MT Højgaard

• With foundations sometimes accounting for a staggering 20% of the entire project costs, explore options for cost-reduction through innovative design and installation procedures
• Discuss options for the next generation of deeper water turbines as we push to depths of 30m and beyond in round III
• Throw your controversial opinion into the mix in a no-holds-barred discussion of the foundations of the future

William Brook-Hart, Technical Director, Gifford

Petter Karal, CEO, Seatower AS

Hans Pedersen, Manager, Operations Department , MT Højgaard

Edwin van de Brug, Commercial Manager, Ballast Nedam Offshore

Led by: Ian Bonnon, Managing Director Renewables, Noble Denton Group

• Explore the key to process decisions based on assembly design, foundation structure, site conditions and more
• Examine the various cost, time and reliability implications of the leading jack-up, semi-submersible and float-over installation options
• Hear details of Ballast Nedam's leading single-lift installation process and learn how to minimise downtime and improve efficiency dramatically

Jurjan Blokland, Project Manager, Ballast Nedam Offshore

With cable lay for offshore wind projects presenting a number of unique challenges and accounting for a disproportionate number of major installation ‘hiccups' this needs serious attention. This session gives you a key opportunity to get the latest info on surveys, diving operations, vessel requirements, specialist tooling, fibre optic comms, navigational aids, weather contingences, dredging, daily reporting and much more.

Ian Bonnon, Managing Director Renewables, Noble Denton Group

These unique roundtables will provide a forum for informal yet structured discussion with both your peers and experts in the field. Take the opportunity to share best practice, compare solutions, pose questions on the issues that matter most to you and build long-term relationships with sector colleagues who face the same challenges as you every day.

Discussions topics to include:

• Weather and sea conditions: determining and extending limits of operation
• Human resources and training: developing the offshore wind workforce
• Improved grid connection for offshore wind: considerations for the future

PLUS… expert-led discussion of 6 core fields from the plenary agenda – Development timelines, project planning & management, supply chain management, environmental impact, physical installation strategy and health & safety.