On Tuesday, 20th May 2025, stakeholders from across the Atlantic will gather in Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland, for a focused Pillar III Workshop under the Atlantic Action Plan. Themed “Common Understanding of Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) for Deployment in the Atlantic” the workshop aims to strengthen collaboration and share knowledge on advancing floating offshore wind technologies in the region.
This one-day workshop will be held at the Beaufort Building, bringing together key stakeholders. The main goal is to come to a common understanding of technologies suitable for the Atlantic, consenting and MSP requirements for FLOW and to learn from the experience from test, demonstration and pilot projects in the Atlantic countries. effects.
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Workshop Agenda
Introduction: Kerrie Sheehan, SEAI
Keynote Speaker Dr. Jimmy Murphy, University College Cork (UCC)
Keynote Topic: Status of FLOW and anticipated technology trends and considerations for the Atlantic
Panel Discussions / Presentations (15–20 minutes each):
FLOW: Environmental effects, mitigation and monitoring
Consent for FLOW & FLOW demonstrators in the Atlantic – data, interactions with the marine environment, and learnings for coexistence
Developer perspective – insights from WindFloat Atlantic (Portugal) and Kincardine (Scotland)
Closing: Kerrie Sheehan, SEAI
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Date: Tuesday, 20th May 2025
Hour: 10:30am – 4pm
Location: Beaufort Building, National Maritime College of Ireland, Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork, Ireland
(transportation will be provided from the city centre)
Mode: Hybrid event
REGISTER NOW (deadline 14th May)
Contact ireland@atlantic-maritime-strategy.ec.europa.eu for more information.