August ETM - Offshore Wind Foundations

The Society for Underwater Technology invite you to the August 2024 Evening Technical Meeting:

The evening will focus on the following three topics:

1. DRILLED A GROUTED FOUNDATIONS IN CALCAREOUS SOILS

by James Tuckwell, LDD Australia

Drilled and grouted foundations are a common foundation type for offshore structures in Australia where calcareous soils are prevalent. These soils are highly porous and prone to dissolution that may compromise foundation stability. The dissolution process can be accelerated by groundwater flow, increasing the likelihood of subsidence, drilled hole collapse and uneven settlement. The variability in calcareous soil composition and the potential for unexpected voids necessitate thorough geotechnical investigations and continuous monitoring. This presentation describes some of these risks and mitigations for consideration in planning, design and installation.

2. (ABSTRACT TO FOLLOW)

by Doug Cleland, IQIP

3. 20,000db ‘DOWN UNDER’ THE SEA

by Andrew Ripley, Subsea 7

With the exciting announcement of the first batch of feasibility licenses being awarded for designated areas for offshore wind in Australia, a number of developers are about to embark on the next stage of design. One of the key aspects that will be reviewed is the foundation design. The type of foundation selected is driven by metocean, soils, water depth and wind turbine size to name a few key variables. The foundation choice, and hence method of installation have varying acoustic impacts that need to be understood and considered from an environmental impact perspective. This presentation leverages off Subsea7’s global experiences as an offshore wind installation contractor and will provide an overview of the different foundation types, installation techniques, associated noise levels and mitigation measures that have been employed to manage noise levels.

Programme:

5.30 pm - 5.55 pm Registration

6.00 pm - 7.30 pm Presentations

7.30 pm - 8.30 pm Networking drinks & nibbles

For more information about the event visit our website.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or [email protected]

Evening Technical Meetings cost:

Early Bird (For bookings up to 8th August 2024)

• $40 SUT Members
• $60 for Non-members
• $ 25 Student
• $160 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax**
• $290 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax**

Season Pass Registration (available for sale anytime)

• $175 for Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*
• $290 for Non Members: 5-Ticket Season Pass*

* indicates registration for 5 consecutive Evening Meetings. You will automatically be registered for this ETM plus the following 4 Evening Meetings so further registration is not required. Should you be unable to attend one of these meetings then registration is transferable to another SUT member. To transfer a registration please email [email protected] with any changes to attendees.

** indicates registration for 5 or 10 places at this ETM.

Regular Registration (For bookings from 9th August 2024 until 2pm on 14th August 2024)

• $50 SUT Members
• $70 for Non-members
• $230 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 5pax
• $440 for Corporate Member: Group Booking for 10pax

Late Registration/Onsite (For bookings after 2pm on 14th August 2024)

• $55 SUT Members
• $75 for Non-members

Terms & Conditions for this event:

SUT Evening Technical Meeting registrations are online and will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

To confirm your place at the above SUT Evening Technical Meeting, you must register and pay online prior to the event. As this event series has previously sold out, early registration is recommended. Please note, online registration closes at 2pm on the day (unless sold out prior).

Payment during the registration process (via credit card or invoice) is required in order to secure your place/s. If using credit card it will be deducted at the time of registration and an email confirmation and email receipt/tax invoice from Eventbrite will be forwarded to the stipulated email address. If invoice requested, it will be sent to your email address at time of registration and payment will be required within 14 days from receipt of invoice. If payment is not received within this time your registration may be cancelled.

*Registrations are editable online via your Eventbrite registration link until 2pm on the day.

Cancellations

Registrations are fully refundable up until 1 week prior to the event, after this point they are transferable to a nominated person. If not able to transfer no refunds will be offered.

Should our event be postponed due to government regulations surrounding COVID-19, attendees will have the option to have their ticket transferred to the postponed date or receive a full refund.

To confirm if your organisation is a Corporate Member please check the event flyer or visit www.sut.org/sut-pages/

1.5 CPD hours can be claimed for this event. Please keep the flyer and receipt for auditing purposes.

Should you have any questions please contact SUT on the above listed contact details.

For more information about the event visit our website.

Contact: SUT (08) 9481 0999 or [email protected]

THIS EVENT IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

Host or Publisher Society for Underwater Technology - Perth Branch