London Branch Event: "Beyond the Turbine: Port & Harbour Screening as the Key to Bankable Floating Wind"

On behalf of the RINA London Branch we would like to invite you to the following online event:

“Beyond the Turbine: Port & Harbour Screening as the Key to Bankable Floating Wind”

presented by Danielle Caruso and Ferdinando Samonà

 

Date: Thursday, 21^st May 2026

Time: 17:30 for 18:00-19:15 hours (duration approximately 1 ¼ hours)

Organiser: RINA London Branch

Meeting Type: Online only

 

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Floating offshore wind success increasingly depends on port and harbour capability as much as turbine technology itself. This presentation explores how port screening has become a key factor in project bankability, influencing fabrication efficiency, assembly logistics, heavy-lift operations, and deployment risk. It highlights the importance of assessing quay capacity, deep-water access, marshalling space, and tow-out readiness early in project development.

The presentation also examines the growing role of offshore substations as critical infrastructure for floating wind fabrication and assembly strategies. Their scale, integration complexity, and electrical requirements place additional demands on port facilities, making them an essential component of infrastructure readiness assessments. By linking port capability with offshore substation deployment needs, the session demonstrates how integrated harbour planning can accelerate scalable and commercially viable floating wind projects.

 

SPEAKER/PRESENTER

 

Daniele Caruso

Over 20-year career in the marine and offshore industry, with a strong focus in offshore wind developments across international markets.

An experienced professional delivering complex, capital-intensive energy infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe, combining technical expertise with director level project and team leadership in large-scale developments. A Chartered Naval Architect (RINA CEng) and PMP-certified Project Management Professional, committed to building and leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams and to supporting the growth and delivery of offshore wind portfolios.

 

Ferdinando Samonà

Ferdinando Samonà has ~15 years' experience in offshore projects, including more than 5 years in Floating Wind projects. His background spans the full lifecycle of offshore projects — from early development through FEED, EPC and T&I — combining technical expertise with strategic project execution capabilities. His expertise focus on floating foundations, moorings and anchoring systems, from engineering to procurement, construction and installation. Ferdinando is a Chartered Member of the Italian Institution of Industrial Engineers.

 

 

ALL are welcome. CPD certificates available upon request.

 

HOW TO REGISTER:

For the “Virtual” event, register at MS Teams Event

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