This is the tentative agenda for the symposium.
Plenary Panel Discussion: Reflecting on 30 Years of GoM Offshore Platforms and Envisioning the 20K Future
This year marks the 30th Offshore Symposium, a significant milestone as we revisit the evolution of Gulf of Mexico (GoM) offshore platforms. Our plenary panel will explore key projects that have shaped the industry. We will delve into past achievements, technological advancements, and look ahead at the 20,000 psi future, setting the stage for the next wave of innovation and exploration in the GoM.
Moderator: Richard D’Souza
Panellists: Roald Lokken, Rick Fowler, Steve Leverette, Brian Jarrell (KBR), Marc Paquette (Shell)
Lunch Keynote: Installing America’s First Commercial Offshore Wind Farms
The U.S. has started installing fixed-bottom offshore wind projects in the Northeast, with South Fork and Revolution being among the first. Crowley played a pivotal role in the completed South Fork project and is currently involved in the ongoing Revolution project. The keynote will cover the installation campaigns, marine assets utilized, operational challenges, shore-side facilities, and future outlook. Insights into these projects and shore-side facilities such as the Salem terminal will deeply engage our audience of naval architects, offshore, and marine engineers.
Speaker: Graham Tyson (VP at Crowley Wind Services)
AI Applications in the Offshore Industry:
This industry panel session focuses on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technology applications within the offshore industry. Tailored for naval architects and offshore engineers, the session will demystify AI through real-world applications from Chevron, Modec, DNV, and MARIN. Each of our four expert speakers will deliver concise presentations on their company’s innovative AI use cases, followed by a moderated discussion and an open Q&A session. Join us to explore how AI is transforming the offshore sector!,
Moderator: Mustafa Kara (Chevron)
Panellists: Wayne Chen (Modec), Gaspard Ducamp (MARIN), Ove Hansen (DNV)
Pre-Service Marine Operations:
The design of offshore assets considers Transportation and Installation (T&I) activities that have a significant contribution to the cost and risk profile of a project. Naval Architects play a key role on the two major aspects: a) Design of the offshore assets being transported and installed considering requirements for stability, structural performance, and operations; b) Planning and execution of the T&I operations. The panel will discuss these aspects and efforts to update standards such as API RP 2MOP / ISO 19901-6.
Moderator: David Petruska (BP)
Panellists: Alberto Morandi (GustoMSC), Craig Reid (DNV), Chris Bintcliffe (Global Maritime), Bader Diab (Offshore Mechanics), Arash Zakeri (BP), Marc Paquette (Shell)
Paper Session 1 (AI and Digital Technologies):
- Analysis Of Co2 Emissions in Offshore Support Ships Utilizing Machine Learning Techniques (Univ of Rio de Janeiro)
- Near-Real-Time Inverse Current and Wave Estimation from Multiple Sensors (TAMU)
- Federated Learning for The Maritime and Offshore Industries (MARIN)
- Decision Support Tool for Optimizing Fuel Deployment and Emissions Reduction (ABS)
Paper Session 2 (Renewables, Carbon Capture, Mooring):
- The Effect of Substructure Flexibility on The Performance of A 15mw Concrete Spar Fowt (TAMU)
- Dynamics Of a Floating Solar Array Subjected to Wave and Wind Loads Using Coupled Cfd-Mbd Simulations (Convergent Science)
- The Evolution and Future of Offshore Mooring (Bardex)
- Co2 Liquifaction at Sea (Herbert Engg)
Paper Session 3 (Computational Mechanics):
- Accelerated Computation of Large-Order and Nonlinear Finite Element Models (Worley)
- Viscous Vorticity Equation (Visve) Method Applied to Flow Around Stationary and Rotating Hydrofoils (UT Austin)
- Comparative Study of The Hydrofoil Performance in Vertical Axis Water Turbine Systems with Boundary Element Method and Rans (UT Austin)