Course Learning Objectives
– Gain insights into the role of ports and vessels in OSW project logistics. – Explore different types of vessels used in offshore wind projects. – Understand the infrastructure & operations required for OSW ports. – Examine regulatory & safety considerations for port & vessel operations. – Learn about project management & planning for port & vessel activities. – Analyze real-world case studies and industry best practices in offshore wind port and vessel management
Course Instructor: Jay Borkland
Director of Ports and Supply Chain Development, Avangrid Mr. Borkland currently holds a Director position in Ports and Supply Chain Development at Avangrid Renewables in the U.S. He is a Visiting Scholar at Tufts University in Massachusetts, teaching and conducting research in Offshore Wind and Sustainability. Mr. Borkland is also currently acting as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the U.S. Offshore Wind trade organization: The Business Network for Offshore Wind; and is an active participant in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), where he is an editor and contributing author for UNGC document development for its Sustainability and Ocean Renewable Energy programs. Over the past 38 years, Mr. Borkland has been involved in large infrastructure and energy projects, with over two decades of that in the Offshore Wind sector of the Ocean Renewable Energy arena. He was the team lead for the development and construction of the first-in-the-nation Offshore Wind marshalling port facility in the U.S. in Massachusetts, and has acted as lead and/or contributing author for the Offshore Wind Infrastructure Master Plans for the states of MA, VA, NY, CT, NJ, NC and MD. Today he stays active assisting Avangrid Renewables develop multiple Wind Farms in the U.S.
Course Instructor: Richard Baldwin
Senior Scientist, McAllister Marine Engineering Mr. Baldwin currently holds a position of Senior Scientist at McAllister Marine Engineering and his practice focusses primarily on supporting the offshore wind (OSW) industry currently developing off of the coasts of the U.S., as well as addressing coastal area impacts associated with global climate change. He is a licensed Professional Geologist in New York and in Pennsylvania, and an American Institute of Professional Geologists Certified Professional Geologist. He is an Adjunct Professor in the Earth Sciences Department at State University of New York at Stony Brook. Over the last 36 year, Mr. Baldwin has been providing subject matter expert (SME) expertise and consulting services associated with projects involving ports and harbors/waterway infrastructure studies, OSW development (including its local, national and international supply chains), OSW vessel logistics strategies, storm recovery and remedial actions, resiliency, flood-event evaluations, environmental investigations at industrial, private, federal and publicly-owned facilities. He has been involved in multiple state-led OSW ports studies and OSW strategic plans for a multitude of states including Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Virgina. He has designed and implemented environmental investigations, remediation work plans, evasive species identification and eradication programs, bathymetric surveys, geotechnical evaluations, regulatory permit evaluation/acquisition, contractor evaluation/oversight, and public awareness and education. In his volunteer life, Mr. Baldwin as a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician for the East Moriches Community Ambulance and is a Board Member of the Peconic Land Trust.
Testimonials
Hear what attendees think of the course:
It was an invaluable experience. The course provided a comprehensive overview of the technical, regulatory, and financial aspects of offshore wind power transmission. The interactive format encouraged active participation and allowed for a deeper understanding of the material. What stood out to me in the course was the depth of knowledge the instructors brought to the table. They shared real-world insights and case studies that highlighted challenges and solutions in the field.
ABS, Managing Principal Electrical Engineer
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