Offshore Wind Introduction Course

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From the 2024 fiscal year, all courses have the same fee for both in-person and online participation.
Course fees can now be paid by credit card.
An optional Goto onsite program is conducted on the third day of courses held in Nagasaki.

Regarding applications for the 2026 Nagasaki Ocean Academy, please note the following points.
*Subject to change based on future circumstances.

■ Planned Sessions: 1st Half of the Year

A0 Offshore Wind Basics (Half-Day): 2 sessions
A1 Introduction, A2 Project Development, A3 Certification/Insurance/Finance, A4 Floating Structures, A5 Wind Resource Observation, A7 Offshore Wind and Fisheries Coexistence: 1 session each
C3 HSE Basic: 1 session

■ Planned Sessions: 2nd Half of the Year

A0 Offshore Wind Basics (Half-Day): 1 session
A1 Introduction: 2 sessions
A4 Floating Structures, A6 Port Operations & Installation, A7 Offshore Wind and Fisheries Coexistence: 1 session each
C2 EPC Project Management, C4 Fundamentals of Transmission Systems: 1 session each

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. This course is designed to provide a broad and deep overview of the knowledge required to perform as a professional in the offshore wind industry. 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)>

June 30-July 01, (+ July 02), 2026
Oct. 06-07, (+ Oct. 08), 2026 (TBC)
Feb. 02-03, (+ Feb. 04), 2027 (TBC)

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.

Application

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

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

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

Offshore Wind Introduction Day 1
9:00		40min	Orientation
9:40	LE01	40min	History of offshore wind
10:20		10min	Break
10:30	LE02	20min	Power generation
10:50	LE03	50min	Offshore power networks
11:40		60min	Lunch break
12:40	LE04	40min	Offshore wind in numbers
13:20	LE05	60min	Electricity, Society and policy
14:20		10min	Break
14:30	LE06	30min	What is wind?
15:00	LE07	40min	From wind to torque
15:40	WS01	45min	Energy yield culculation
16:25		20min	Learning offshore wind by virtual reality 3D models.
16:45	WS02	45min	Construction of miniature offshore wind farm^(*1)
17:30			End
		^(*1)Conducted in the NOA classroom. Online participants may observe.

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

Offshore Wind Introduction Day 2
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		20min	Review of the course
15:20	WS04	50min	Turbine Rotor Fabrication and Experimentation(*1)
16:10			End
		^(*1)Conducted in the NOA classroom. Online participants may observe.

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,

For the FY2026 session, the in-person venue will be as follows: Courses A0, A1, A2, A4, A5, A6 and A7 will be held at Nagasaki Ocean Academy. Courses A3, C2, C3, and C4 will be held at Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) in Tokyo.
With the exception of Courses C2 and C4, all courses will be conducted in a hybrid format, combining in-person sessions with online streaming.
Courses C2 and C4 will be conducted exclusively in person.
When registering, please select either In-person or Online.
The maximum number of in-person participants is limited to 16 (on a first-come, first-served basis).
Course registration is open until Thursday (midnight) of the week before the course begins.
We will make every effort to follow the scheduled timeline; however, please understand that the session may be slightly delayed depending on the Q&A interactions with participants.
If you are unable to make a reservation for any reason, please contact our academy for assistance.

Regarding the On-site Program:

On the third day (Thursday) of courses held at Nagasaki Marine Academy, the Goto On-site Program will take place. This optional program includes visits to offshore wind turbines and installation vessels, as well as discussions with local fishermen who coexist with offshore wind farms.
The Goto On-site Program requires an additional fee separate from the course fee.(¥80,000 for A1–C4 course participants, ¥100,000 for A0 participants and those not enrolled in any course)
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] [Local transportation fee on the island] [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. Please note that the schedule may be adjusted depending on the season and ferry operation times.).
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.