09:00 – 12:00 Workshop A: Coping with the growing demand of offshore wind personnel

Offshore wind is a rapidly growing industry. As large-scale projects are under development, there is a growing demand for highly-skilled offshore personnel. Covering this demand in specialized staff for offshore projects – from installation and construction to operation and maintenance is posing challenges to the offshore wind industry.

Join this interactive session to learn about and discuss the following topics:

• What capacity will be needed in future projects?
• Can we recruit personnel from other industries?
• How can we optimise the utilization of the available workforce?
• How can the industry as a whole ensure becoming a sustainable marketplace through a global cooperation?

09:00 – 12:00 Workshop B: Access systems to offshore wind turbines

Considerable wave heights and wind can make access of offshore wind turbines for service and repair procedures a dangerous undertaking for the offshore personnel. These challenges become even more prevalent with wind farms further offshore.

There are a number of access systems and concepts that will help make transition from the vessel or helicopter to the turbine less risky. Join this workshop to discuss the pros and cons of different systems.

• What are the functionalities of different designs?
• What are the special vessel requirements?
• Pros and cons of various systems – knowing the site conditions
• Economic considerations

13:00 – 16:00 Workshop C: Developing a strategic HSE Emergency Response plan for offshore wind

A sound HSE strategy for offshore wind projects is crucial for a smooth implementation of the project. There are a number of offshore wind specific risks and hazards that need to be accounted for to ensure sound procedures are in place for the emergency case.

Join this workshop to discuss what makes a good HSE Emergency Response Plan for offshore wind:

• Special requirement and aspects to be considered
• Where do you need to put your focus?
• Challenges and pitfalls – how can you ensure you're covering all eventualities?
• Lessons learned from offshore projects

Claus Rose
Director EHS
Siemens Energy Service Renewables, Denmark

13:00 – 16:00 Workshop D: Emergency response concepts with helicopters – Factors to consider

Accidents, electrocution, severe weather changes – emergencies when working on offshore wind farms can easily happen. A strong emergency response plan will account for potential emergency cases and allow quick and reliable help for the staff in danger. Hear about and discuss opportunities of using helicopters for emergency rescue maneuvers

• Practical aspects to consider
• Lessons learned

Bernd Brucherseifer
Managing Director and Flight Operations Manager
HTM Helicopter Travel Munich GmbH, Germany