Tickets – SUT Members £15 + VAT | Non-Members £25 + VAT (includes buffet and prizes!)
Following last year’s success, the SUT North of England Branch Pub Quiz is back! We are delighted to invite all learned members (and non-members) to our 2nd Annual Pub Quiz, held once again at As You Like It, Jesmond Three Sixty, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1DB.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday 18 November – quiz starts at 19:00, finishes around 22:00. A buffet will be served between rounds.
👥 Teams: Corporate Members are encouraged to send teams of up to 5 people. Individual members are warmly welcomed and can form scratch teams on the night.
⚠️ Spaces are limited to 50 attendees due to venue capacity – please book to secure your place and avoid disappointment!
After the quiz, join us at the bar to celebrate your victory (or console your teammates with a well-earned drink).
SUT Event Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.
Do you want to know more about Subsea Technology and Operations in Offshore Energy?
– then the SUT’s Subsea Awareness Course is geared towards YOU.
The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) delivers a foundation-level Subsea Awareness Course (SAC) that is suitable for personnel across the full spectrum: Operators / Developers, Contractors, Technology suppliers and other interested organisations, for example; Government, Legal, Finance, and Engineering Houses.
This course provides underpinning knowledge for new entrants in the subsea sector of the offshore energy industry, as well as offering a refresher for experienced professionals seeking to update their knowledge.
Course Description
The course is delivered by experienced personnel from across the sector from Operators / Developers, Contractors and Technology Suppliers many of whom are recognised authorities within their organisations providing deep insight to the complete lifecycle of a subsea asset in both oil and gas and offshore renewables; covering design, installation, operations and ultimately decommissioning.
The course offers a balance of classroom and site visits to manufacturing plants and operating centres, thereby providing a broad spectrum of opportunity to engage and share knowledge with our highly experienced and respected industry personnel.
The course has been run by the SUT since early 1990s, with continual refreshing to reflect the changing technological developments over the period and is geared for industry personnel who wish to expand their knowledge of offshore energy subsea systems.
The modules are delivered by experienced personnel from Operators, Contractors and Technology System Suppliers to offer broad and ranging perspectives of the sector.
Whilst most of the course will be presented in a ‘classroom’ environment, the sessions will be interactive, with the opportunity to ask questions and discuss what has been learned. In particular, hands-on and visual components have been included wherever possible to enable delegates to view software models and products designed for subsea service.
Who should attend?
New Entrants who are already technically qualified but are just entering the offshore energy industry and / or the subsea sector
Technically qualified, experienced personnel who require to undergo a technology transfer and conversion process from another relevant discipline into the subsea sector
Personnel who have worked in subsea earlier in their career and appreciate the benefit to be had from a refresher course that includes exposure to the latest technologies and techniques
Non-technical personnel from the likes of the Government, Legal or Finance sectors who are regularly dealing with the subsea sector will also find the course rewarding
Day 1 – Introduction to the Subsea Sector
Introduction & Course Overview
Oil & Gas Field Developments
Host & Facility Options
Offshore Renewables Developments
Development Decision Processes
Day 2 – Oil-field equipment & Flow Assurance
Oil-field equipment architecture
Flow Assurance and how it impacts system design and operation
Wellhead, Tree & Manifold Systems – Design Manufacturing and Testing (Site Visit)
Day 3 – Offshore Renewables Technologies & Subsea Control Systems
Offshore Renewables Structures – fixed and floating options
SUT Member £1900 (+VAT) (This rate is also available to members of EEEGR, OES, EIC, IMCA, and NOF)
Non-Member £2200 (+VAT)
Cancellations/Refunds
Cancellations are subject to a 25% administration fee where the cancellation is made more than one calendar month before the date of the training course. No refund is payable for a cancellation made within the calendar month immediately prior to the training course – in this event the full sum shown on the invoice remains payable.
Delegates may wish to nominate a substitute in their place.
This course is subject to a minimum number of registrations
SUT Member – £195 | Non-Member – £245 (excluding VAT)
Discount code – EP25. Please note the discounted price to SUT members will increase from 23:00 on Friday 19 September
We are entering an exciting new era of data-driven opportunity.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are delivering extraordinary advances in science and technology.
These capabilities have the potential to lead to some of the greatest developments in our history, with the oceans being no exception.
This conference will set this critical future use of ocean-related AI/ML into the context of the associated scientific, technological, operational and ethical/data management challenges.
Why join us in Southampton?
Become familiar with expert contemporary thinking on emerging technologies in the marine space and how you fit in
Hear from ground-breaking speakers from all aspects of oceanography, artificial intelligence and machine learning
Understand what our industry could look like in the near future
Better placed to consider how you and your organisation can prepare for industry changes
Progress your own continuing professional development (CPD)
Expand your network of peers and develop vital relationships
Speakers:
Dr Sophie Arana, The Alan Turing Institute
Professor Jennifer Brown, National Oceanography Centre
Dr Tom Catchpole, CEFAS
Professor Stephen de Mora FIMarEST, President, IMarEST
Dr Rachel Furner, ECMWF
Dr Marcus Juniper, MET Office
Antonella Maia Perini, The Alan Turing Institute
Dr Ajit Pillai, University of Exeter
Professor Ralph Rayner FIMarEST, Co-chair IMarEST Operational Oceanography SIG
Professor Caroline Rowland, Met Office
Professor John Siddorn, National Oceanography Centre
Dr Jozef Skakala, Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Dr Jonathan Smith, British Antarctic Survey
Dr Edward Steele, MET Office
The discount to use to get the member rate is: EP25. Please note the discounted price to SUT members will increase from 23:00 on Friday 19 September
Join SUT+ for an exclusive opportunity to explore TechnipFMC’s Dunfermline Campus! This flagship site is a global centre of excellence for subsea production systems, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.
The Dunfermline Campus plays a key role in the design, development, and delivery of subsea technologies that support safe, efficient, and sustainable offshore energy production. During the visit, attendees will gain insight into TechnipFMC’s world-leading subsea systems, innovative manufacturing processes, and commitment to driving the energy transition.
This site visit will feature:
An introduction to TechnipFMC’s operations and its role in shaping the subsea industry
A guided facility tour, including: Component Manufacturing (weld shop & paint shops), and Assembly & Test facilities
Presentations from engineers and specialists on cutting-edge subsea technologies and projects
Opportunities for networking and Q&A with industry professionals
Aimed at graduate engineers, students, and developing professionals, this visit offers an excellent chance to learn first-hand about the subsea christmas tree manufacturing process, how these critical pieces of equipment interface with subsea equipment, and the latest technologies employed by one of the industry’s leading companies!
This site visit will take place at the TechnipFMC Dunfermline Campus, Pitreavie Business Park, Queensferry Road, Dunfermline, KY11 8UD.
Please arrive at the reception area promptly at 13:10 to begin the visit.📍
Please note that participants are required to make their own way to the venue. 🚗
SUT Event Policy
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable, although discretion may apply in exceptional circumstances. The SUT reserves the right to make changes to the event schedule, lineup, or venue. Attendees assume all risks associated with the event. By entering, you consent to photography and video recording for promotional purposes. Terms and conditions apply.
The security of critical subsea infrastructure (interconnector pipeline and cables) remains an issue of great concern and there is little in recent news to give hope that these concerns will reduce in the years ahead. Join the SUT and the Nautical Institute to explore the evolving challenges of underwater asset security and the surveillance of critical subsea infrastructure. This event examines responsibilities, risks, and future innovations to safeguard the vital networks beneath our oceans.
Presentations:
Surveillance and Protection of Underwater Infrastructure – Chris O’Flaherty, Nautical Institute
Chris O’Flaherty is an underwater warfare specialist and a former head of the Royal Navy’s warfare evaluation and tactical development centre. He will discuss the core factors to be considered when developing strategies for the surveillance and protection of underwater assets, including some technological options and the associated balancing of risk, reward and investment.
Safeguarding Subsea Infrastructure: Challenges, Responsibilities, and Future Innovations – Jon Capanda, Wood PLC
Jonathan Capanda is a Subsea Project Manager with a background in pipeline and subsea engineering, his expertise is in Emergency Pipeline Repair Strategies and over the last few years has a growing interest in subsea infrastructure protection
The sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in 2022 exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s critical energy infrastructure, a concern reinforced by subsequent incidents involving the Finland–Estonia Baltic Connector in 2023 and many more incidents to subsea fibre-optic cables. These events underscore the growing threat of cold war “style” tactics, prompting governments and industry stakeholders to adopt urgent monitoring and protective measures to safeguard critical infrastructure.
For the past three decades, relative geopolitical stability has enabled the cooperative development of energy infrastructure. However, the recent rise in incidents may signal a shift toward “grey zone” activities, with implications for legislations and regulation, design standards, project risks, and the capital and operational costs of future infrastructure projects.
Wood explores the industry’s current position within this evolving threat landscape, focusing on:
• A brief history of subsea infrastructure
• Challenges in enhancing subsea infrastructure resilience
• Responsibilities for subsea infrastructure protection
• Practical considerations for implementing technologies
• Future innovations
National Subsea Centre, Amphitheatre, Sir Ian Wood Building, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ
Join SUT+ for fascinating opportunity to explore the National Subsea Centre, hosted at the Robert Gordon University School of Computing, Engineering and Technology! The NSC is the national centre of excellence for subsea research, engineering and technological development.
The NSC is focussed on four industrially relevant research programs: Transparent Ocean, Integrated Energy, Net Zero Operations, and Cyber Physical Systems. This site visit will provide a deep dive into the latest research conducted by the centre, alongside a facility tour, a project showcase and opportunities for networking!
Aimed at graduate engineers, students, and developing professionals, this site visit will provide an excellent opportunity to learn about ongoing subsea research and cutting edge emerging technologies which aim to revolutionise the industry.
This site visit will be start at the Sir Ian Wood Building, Robert Gordon University, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ. Please be at the Amphitheatre in the Sir Iain Wood Building atrium at 15:00 sharp to start the visit.
Continuing to build our international reputation for ocean and marine engineering and science training, the SUT is repeating its 3-day in-person course in Offshore Wind Renewable Energy to include visits to key sites based in the Newcastle area.
The course is designed for:
Professional non-engineers who would benefit from understanding the offshore wind energy industry
Engineers and technical staff who are new to this sector or making the transition from another industry
Technical staff in the sector who would benefit from broadening their understanding of the sector.
The course will be delivered over three days of presentations and site visits by Industry and academic experts, with an emphasis on the practical applications.
