Offshore Wind Introduction Course

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Starting in the 2024 fiscal year, all courses will have the same tuition fees for both in-person and online participation.
Tuition fees can now be paid by credit card.
For participants attending in-person (including some who have taken any course in the past), an optional Goto onsite program will be offered on the third day.

When applying for courses at Nagasaki Ocean Academy in 2024, please note the following:
●Tuition fees will be revised starting in the 2024 fiscal year, so please confirm the updated fees before applying.
●The tentative number of sessions for courses in the second half of the year is as follows, but note that these are subject to change depending on future circumstances:
“A0 Half-Day Introductory Course” and “A1 Offshore Wind Introduction Course”: 2 sessions each
“A4 Floating Offshore Wind Course” and “A5 Wind and Ocean Observation & Analysis, and Power Generation Forecasting Course”: 1 session each
“C1 Seabed Investigation and Analysis, and Offshore Construction Course” and “C4 Fundamentals of Transmission Systems Course”: 1 session each
Applications for courses in the 2025 fiscal year will open once schedules are finalized.

This course provides a broad overview of the offshore wind power industry.

In a short period of time, you will be able to intensively learn about market trends, players, business environment, legal and policy aspects, and technical fundamentals such as measurement, mechanics, electricity, and construction, which are essential business knowledge for offshore wind power operations. There are plenty of workshops such as installation of miniature wind turbines, modification of design parameters utilizing Excel, and calculation of power generation.
We also offer workshops to learn the details of each component of an offshore wind turbine and the hazards and risks of the work, utilizing a VR system.
*This is not a so-called introductory course. Please consider taking this Offshore Wind Introduction Course before taking the specialized courses from A-2 onwards.

Date

A two-day course <+ one-day GOTO on-site program (optional)>

Feb. 04,05,(+06),2025

Course enrollment and Application process

Hybrid format: Participants can either take the course on-site at Nagasaki Ocean Academy or attend the course online via Zoom.

Registration for onsite participation

Registration for online participation

Schedule, Tuition Fee, and Cancellation Policy

Schedule

Tuition Fee

Cancellation Policy

Target Participant

Those who wish to understand the flow of progress of offshore wind power projects, and who are members or leaders of teams that evaluate the overall project process, business feasibility, and risks, such as power producers, EPC contractors, general contractors, banks, and insurance companies, as well as those who wish to participate in related work related to offshore wind power generation projects.

Goal

The goal of this program is to provide a short, intensive course in business and technical fundamentals related to the offshore wind industry, and to significantly reduce the start-up period for new staff members.

Content

Offshore Wind Introduction Day 1
※LE=Lectrure / WS=Workshop

9:00		30min	Orientation
9:30	LE01	35min	History of offshore wind
10:05	LE02	50min	Electricity, Society and policy
10:55		10min	Break
11:05	LE03	30min	What is wind?
11:35	LE04	40min	From wind to torque
12:15		60min	Lunch break
13:15	LE05	55min	Offshore wind in numbers
14:10	LE06	20min	Power generation
14:30		10min	Break
14:40	LE07	45min	Offshore power networks
15:25	WS01	45min	Energy yield culculation
16:10		20min	Learning offshore wind by virtual reality 3D models.
16:30	WS02	45min	Construction of miniature offshore wind farm. (Conducted in the NOA classroom. Online participants may observe.)
17:15			End

Offshore Wind Introduction Day 2
※LE=Lectrure / WS=Workshop

9:00	LE08	60min	Introduction to support structure design
10:00		10min	Break
10:10	LE09	40min	Theory of monopile
10:50	WS03	60min	Simplified design of monopile support structure
11:50		70min	Lunch break
13:00	LE10	60min	Design and installation
14:00		10min	Break
14:10	LE11	50min	Operation and maintenance
15:00	WS04	50min	Turbine Rotor Fabrication and Experimentation. (Conducted in the NOA classroom. Online participants may observe.)
15:50		20min	Review of the course
16:10			End

Venue

Second Floor, Research and Development Promotion Organization,
Bunkyo Campus, Nagasaki University,
1-14 Bunkyo-machi, Nagasaki 852-8521, Japan

＜Important Notes＞

Regarding each course,

Starting from November 2022, we will hold the courses in a hybrid format, combining on-site sessions at the Nagasaki Ocean Academy and online streaming.
When applying, please choose either “On-site” or “Online.” On-site participants will be limited to a maximum of 12 people (in order of application).
For those attending on-site, on the third day, we will conduct an on-site program (optional) such as visiting offshore wind turbines and installation ships, and a meeting with fishermen coexisting with offshore wind turbines in Goto.
However, depending on the future situation, there may be a change to holding the course exclusively online, so please be aware of this in advance.
The application deadline is 4 business days before the first day of the course.
While we strive to follow the schedule, please understand that the progress may be slightly delayed depending on the number of questions from participants.
If you are unable to make a reservation for any reason, please contact our academy for assistance.

Regarding the On-site Program:

The On-site Program incurs an additional fee separate from the course registration fee. It will be conducted on the third day for participants who have completed any of the A1 to A5 or C1 to C4 courses (including those who have taken any of these courses in the past).
The following are included in the participation fee: [Round-trip Jetfoil fare (Nagasaki Port to Fukue Port) *Arrangements will be made by the secretariat, and round-trip tickets will be provided before departure.] [Sea taxi usage fee] [Chartered bus usage fee] [Meeting room usage fee] [Lunch expenses (prepared in advance by the secretariat)] [Island insurance fee] (*Expenses not listed here are the participant’s responsibility).
Departure from Nagasaki Port at 07:40, completing site visits in Goto, and exchanging opinions with fisheries-related individuals, arriving at Nagasaki Port at 17:30 (Participants are free to go their separate ways in Goto).
To have both hands free on the ship, please participate with a backpack, body bag, waist pouch, etc. Additionally, due to changing weather conditions depending on the season, please participate in clothing that allows temperature regulation and comfortable movement, along with non-slip sneakers.
Coin lockers at Goto Fukue Port are only small, approximately 40 x 35 cm. Since the sea taxi’s interior is small, please use hotel storage or coin lockers at Nagasaki Port Terminal, etc., for large luggage. However, if you plan to bring large luggage to Goto for the return trip, please contact the secretariat in advance to secure storage, considering the return trip’s convenience and the possibility of the return Jetfoil being canceled.
If you are concerned about seasickness, please bring motion sickness medication.
Please be cautious about valuable items falling into the water. The secretariat will provide waterproof smartphone cases; please use them if necessary.
For those returning from Goto City without using the Jetfoil on the same day, either staying overnight or returning by air, cancel by phone before departure and proceed with ticket refund procedures at Fukue Port (a refund fee of 200 yen is required).
Even for those planning to stay overnight or use an airplane for the return trip, the secretariat will prepare round-trip Jetfoil tickets. Please note that we will not invoice the participation fee after deducting the return refund fee, so please understand.
In the case of Jetfoil, although the outbound route may be in operation, the return trip may be canceled due to sudden changes in wave conditions caused by worsening weather, etc. The final decision on cancellation is made one hour before departure. If the secretariat is informed of the cancellation decision, we will promptly notify you and coordinate the return. The return to Nagasaki will be by ferry (arriving at Nagasaki Port at 20:00, with the secretariat handling the change process) or by plane (arriving at Nagasaki Airport at 17:40, Fukuoka Airport at 18:55 – please confirm in advance). However, there is a possibility of cancellation due to weather conditions such as poor visibility. In the case of the ferry, it will not make it in time for flights to Haneda, etc., from Nagasaki Airport. On the other hand, in the case of the plane, it seems possible to transfer to flights to Haneda, etc., from both Nagasaki Airport and Fukuoka Airport, but please be careful with luggage storage.