In this course, the lectures will focus on pinpointing the possible weak links in the offshore wind transport and logistics chain and provide knowledge on industry practices from professionals in the sector.
Offshore wind farm development is a popular topic today. A large offshore wind farm houses around 150 wind turbines and the nacelle of a single wind turbine can already contain up to 65,000 individual parts. All these parts must be transported from the supplier to the offshore wind farm in a complex time-critical logistics chain. This chain consists of many areas of expertise and stakeholders which have to cooperate closely to prevent project delays.
In this two-day course participants will be introduced in this vast network of interconnecting relations. The lectures will focus on the weak links and challenges in this chain and provide knowledge on industry practices from professionals in the sector. The scope of the course will range from technical to legal aspects, and from the production of the smallest part to the operation and maintenance of a complete wind farm. These lectures will be enhanced with practical cases covering the installation and planning process amongst others. In this manner, participants will gain awareness on the complexity of this topic.
This course and its material are written and given entirely in English, however if all participants are Dutch, it is possible to give the lectures in Dutch.
This course is developed for professionals working in the offshore wind industry who are in one way or another involved in the logistical processes/interfaces of installation and transport of offshore wind farms and of their components. It is particularly of interest for people working in logistics but are new to the offshore wind, but also technical people who deal with logistical aspects and interfaces on a daily basis will find this course useful. Whether they work for marine contractors, energy companies, port authorities, insurance companies, or manufacturers, if they wish to develop and expand their skills on transport and logistics in the offshore wind industry they can join this course.
Day one:
After a brief introduction to the offshore wind industry, the supply chain of all components of a wind turbine will be adressed. After a small break, all means of offshore transport are discussed as well as all tools needed for this transport. In a practical case, participants will be challenged to design and test their own sea fastening. The afternoon programme covers onshore transport and ports, with a guest lecture by Erik Bertholet from Eemshaven. The newly gained knowledge is then applied in an assignment where participants will make an onshore transport planning. The day is closed with a lecture on (de)mobilisation.
Day two:
On the second day participants will practice their planning skills in a modelling case and put the skills into practice during an interactive case in which they have to install a miniature windfarm. A lecture on practice examples is giving on installation and decommissioning by DOT. Subsequently, health, safety and environment issues are discussed. Throughout the course legal and planning aspects will be discussed as well. The course will end with a preview on future technologies and an exam to test the acquired knowledge.
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