Port Operations and Offshore Construction Course for Offshore Wind Development

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Port Operations and Offshore Construction Course for Offshore Wind Development

From the 2024 fiscal year, all courses will 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 will be conducted on the third day of courses held in Nagasaki.

Important Notes on Applications for the 2025 Nagasaki Ocean Academy:
The number of course sessions planned for the first half of the year is as follows. Note that these are subject to change based on future circumstances:
“A0: Offshore Wind Basics (Half-Day Course)”: 2 sessions
“A1: Introduction Course”, “A2: Project Development Course”, “A3: Certification, Insurance, and Finance Course”, “A4: Floating Structures Course”, and “A5: Wind Resource Observation Course”: 1 session each
“C3: HSE Basic Course”: 1 session

This course provides a clear understanding of the offshore construction of wind farms, covering processes, procurement, construction methods, and key practical considerations.

The construction of an offshore wind farm begins with the shipment of materials and equipment from manufacturers, followed by maritime transport of both container cargo and ultra-heavy components, port handling and storage, subsea cable installation, foundation construction, and turbine assembly. As turbines and foundations continue to increase rapidly in scale, much of the required equipment must be sourced through international supply chains. Depending on the conditions of the installation site, the construction materials, installation equipment, vessels, and construction methods employed vary widely. Efficient planning and execution of procurement and construction management therefore play a decisive role in project CAPEX and have a significant impact on the profitability of both developers and contractors.

This course addresses the essential themes that professionals in offshore installation need to master: the overall process; procurement of construction materials and equipment (logistics, port handling, and just-in-time shipment for installation); the most widely used construction methods today; the latest methods being developed for next-generation turbines; and the risks that must be considered when working with overseas suppliers (manufacturers, contractors, consultants), together with approaches to managing them. By the end of the course, participants will gain not only broad knowledge of offshore construction but also practical skills that can be applied immediately in real-world projects.

Date

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

Feb. 17, 18, (+19), 2026

Target Participant

This course is designed for engineers, project managers, construction managers, and other professionals in the sales, procurement, and construction divisions of business development companies, EPC contractors (general contractors), marine civil engineering and construction companies, specialized offshore contractors operating transport and installation vessels (T&I contractors), and port management companies.

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

・ This course enables participants to build a clear understanding of offshore wind farm construction processes, procurement, construction methods, and key practical considerations. The emphasis is not on abstract technical formulas but on practical know-how that can be applied immediately to real-world construction planning and management.

・ Equally important—if not more so—than “know-how” is “know-who.” As this two-day program is designed to provide a broad entry point into offshore installation, it cannot explore every specialized area in depth. Instead, participants will also gain guidance on where to look when seeking to expand or deepen their expertise, and whom to contact within the industry to build the right connections.

Content

＜Offshore Wind Construction Course Day 1＞
※LE=Lectrure / WS=Workshop

9:00		40min	Orientation / Introduction to NOA and NOAT
9:40		5min	Break
9:45	LE01	65min	Overview of Offshore Wind Farm Construction
10:50		10min	Break
11:00	WS01	30min	Participant self-introductions and confirmation of learning goals / Using the construction stakeholder map
11:30	LE02	50min	Supply Chain What materials and equipment are used to build offshore wind farms?
12:20		45min	Lunch
13:05	LE03	60min	Port Operations Work at ports as supply chain hubs
14:05		10min	Break
14:15	WS02	60min	Case Study
15:15		10min	Break
16:15	LE04	65min	Partnership with European Specialists Key considerations when engaging specialized contractors
17:20			End

＜Offshore Wind Construction Course Day 2＞
※LE=Lectrure / WS=Workshop

9:00	WS03	30min	Review of Day 1 Learning Content
9:30	LE05	50min	Offshore Construction (1) Subsea Cables and Substations
10:20		10min	Break
10:30	LE06	70min	Offshore Construction (2) Foundations
11:40		45min	Lunch
12:25	LE07	60min	Offshore Construction (3) Superstructures
13:25		10min	Break
13:35	LE08	60min	Floating Offshore Wind Farms
14:35		10min	Break
14:45	WS04	60min	Case Study
15:45	LE09	15min	Summary
16:00	WS05	30min	Burn-out session At the end of the program, an optional “Burn-out Session” will be offered. This session ensures that no participant leaves with unresolved questions, while providing the sense of having fully studied to the point of burn-out. Participants are invited to share feedback, ask questions, and raise topics for open discussion.

The lectures will follow a “forest-to-trees” approach.
●　At the forest level, participants will first grasp the overall flow from project planning to the start of operations, supported by video materials.
●　At the grove level, the focus will narrow to offshore installation within the project lifecycle, with attention to the following:
1. The types of offshore wind farm construction processes and their typical durations
2. The types of construction materials and equipment to be transported and installed, including dimensions, weights, quantities, and overall volume
3. The specialized vessels and equipment used to transport and install these materials and equipment
4. A stakeholder map summarizing the parties involved in these operations

●　At the tree level, each lecture will delve deeper into specific operations. This lecture format will be followed consistently across all sessions. In addition to points (1) through (4), the following will be addressed:
1. The types of operations, with a clear comparison of their strengths and weaknesses in terms of characteristics, durations, and costs—helping participants understand where each method works best and where challenges may arise
2. The construction materials and equipment to be transported and installed: their dimensions, weights, quantities, and the storage and operational space required
3. The specialized vessels and equipment used for transportation and installation, covering both widely used machinery and the latest technologies under development for next-generation turbines
4. A stakeholder map outlining the contractors responsible for each type of work in Europe and Japan, identifying the go-to companies for specific operations. Rather than focusing on strengths and weaknesses, the emphasis will be on presenting the scope of services and core capabilities. For participants wishing to explore specific operations in greater detail, a separate list of contractor contacts and representatives will be provided
5. Key practical considerations: how each process is carried out, what to watch carefully in order to meet deadlines, budgets, and safety requirements, and—equally important—what kinds of mistakes can cause a project to move in the wrong direction

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 2025 session, the in-person venue will be as follows: Courses A0, A1, A2, A4, A5, and A6 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.(¥70,000 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.