Offshore Technology Symposium

Background
The offshore industry is steadily moving into deeper waters. While the nearshore shallow water activities in the Gulf of Mexico have subsided, the deep waters in the Gulf will see production platforms such as TLPs, in the near future. Work on a concrete TLP is also progressing in the Norwegian deepwater in a hostile environment. Because of the offshore industry's move into the deeper waters, there is a need for innovation in this area. Structures that are cost-effective and operational in deep water are desired. The innovation is expected in concepts, design, and analysis. The offshore symposium reflects this move by the offshore industry and addresses key areas that are of current and future interest in the offshore field. Design methodology, analytical tools, experimental techniques, structural and hydrodynamic modeling, applications in deepwater technology, and challenges for safe operations are some of the topics discussed in the OFT symposium.

Some Technical Areas of Interest

Symposium Coordinator:
 

Dr. Subrata

Scientific Committee Members

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