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Register today for IMCA North America Offshore Safety Forum: US Offshore Wind, a pivotal event dedicated to driving safety innovation and collaboration in the fast-evolving US offshore wind sector.

Programme highlights:

  • Welcome and opening remarks: discover IMCA’s role in advancing offshore safety and the Forum’s objectives in promoting best practice industry guidance,
  • Keynote address: Insights from Georges Sassine, Senior Vice President at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA),
  • Panel: Safety in offshore wind operations – case studies covering vessel operations, electrical systems, and subsea activities,
  • Managing technical risk offshore – Focus on dynamic positioning (DP), vessel inspection, and managing pressurized systems,
  • Networking lunch – Connect with fellow professionals and industry stakeholders,
  • Interactive safety workshop – Targeting industry needs through practical safety guidance (electrical practices, DP assurance, hose and pressure management),
  • Developing safety guidance – collaborative session to shape future standards and commitments.

Why attend?

  • Understand and contribute to the development of best practices and safety guidance for offshore wind,

  • Network with peers, unions, and local organizations supporting the US offshore wind workforce,

  • Participate in focused workshops and share your expertise on critical safety topics,

  • Be part of an industry-wide commitment to advancing safety – your voice matters!

The IMCA North America Offshore Safety Forum is proudly supported by IMCA and its partners in the unions and local organizations who are working together to build a safe and thriving offshore wind industry.

Join us on October 14th and help shape the future of offshore wind safety in North America. We look forward to welcoming you!

Event programme

Registration and refreshments

09:3010:00Registration and refreshments

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Welcome and opening remarks

10:0010:15Welcome and opening remarks

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Welcome and opening remarks

Dustin Varnell

IMCA | Master Mariner - Member and Client Engagement

Welcome and opening remarks

Rhys Jones

IMCA | Technical Adviser - Marine Renewable Energy

Keynote

10:1510:30Keynote

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Georges Sassine

NYSERDA | Senior Vice President

Safety in offshore wind operations

10:3011:15Safety in offshore wind operations

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Managing technical risk offshore

11:1512:15Managing technical risk offshore

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Networking lunch

12:1513:00Networking lunch

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Safety workshop

13:0014:15Safety workshop

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Developing safety guidance for offshore wind

14:1514:45Developing safety guidance for offshore wind

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Closing remarks and next steps

14:4515:00Closing remarks and next steps

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Event details:

The Venue at City Harvest
171 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, United States

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Price: Open to all and free to attend

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Dustin Varnell

Dustin Varnell

Master Mariner – Member and Client Engagement North America

Rhys Jones

Rhys Jones

Technical Adviser – Marine Renewable Energy