The 2023 International Partnering Forum (IPF) takes place March 28-30, 2023 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Stop by our booth or visit our demo site to find out how OceansMap can help you solve problems that matter
OUR TEAM AT IPF
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Stephanie
Milne
Senior Environmental Manager
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TONY
LAPIERRE
SEISMIC OPERATIONS & SITE INVESTIGATIONS
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TRAP
PUCKETTE
TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
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RPS IS NOW PART OF TETRA TECH
This represents an exciting new chapter in our business. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services, and our combined offering and technical capability is broad and deep.
The level of service and commitment you have come to expect from RPS will continue seamlessly and assuredly.
While we will be changing our name to RPS, A Tetra Tech Company, there will be no change to our team or your points of contact within the company.
Together we will deliver clients broader and deeper technical expertise.
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Making complex easy
from theory into practice
RPS is recognized as a leading global technical consultancy by the offshore renewables industry due to a broad spectrum of in-house specialist skills across a range of disciplines, coupled with our track record of successfully completed projects. RPS provides all necessary services across the project lifecycle from the development stage to construction and operation. RPS has been engaged in several high-profile offshore wind projects since 2006. We have a complete understanding of the site investigation elements that drive the successful submittal of Site Assessment Plan (SAP) and Construction and Operations Plan (COP) to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). We provide our clients numerous skillsets that provide “Swiss Army Knife”-like abilities that can be plugged into any level of the client’s workflow as needed. RPS is a leading global professional services firm with over 5,000 people located in 125 countries and six continents.
JOIN US
HEAR WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY...
XXXL Monopiles: How Growing Foundations demand Innovative Design and Installation Approach
March 29th from 11:00-12:00 - Kathryn Roy, RPS
Maintaining Compliance During the Construction Phase
March 29th from 1:00-2:00 - Stephanie Milne on Panel, RPS
Protecting Local Fishieries throughout the lifecycle of a OSW project
March 29th from 2:00-3:00 - Nick Wells, Tetra Tech
From Uncrewed to Autonomous: A New Reality for Offshore Wind Survey
March 29th from 2:30-3:30 - Stephanie Milne, RPS
Poster Session: Data Solutions for Offshore Wind Workforce Development
March 29th from 5:30-6:30 - Vaishnavi Ramesh, RPS
View the poster here.
View the presentation here.
Engaging West Coast Fisheries Stakeholders to Ensure Floating Offshore Wind Success
March 30th from 10:30-11:30 - Katy White, Tetra Tech
OceansMap demo
If you are interested in learning about OceansMap and the capability it can bring to your operations then stop by our booth for a demo from our team. OceansMap unlocks the power of ocean data through intuitive visualization and data analysis to enhance operations for Offshore Wind.
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WIN FRAMED PSO PHOTOGRAPHS
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Stop by our booth for your chance to win framed PSO photographs.
MARINE LIFE MITIGATION SERVICES
Protected species observers
RPS are world-wide leaders in the training and deployment of Protected Species/Marine Mammal Observers with expertise in global regulatory requirements and industry best practices and standards.
RPS Protected Species Observers
- Highly-qualified degreed professionals with strong backgrounds in the natural sciences
- Expert knowledge in current regulations
- Local content available in most countries
- Industry-standard safety certifications
World-Wide Capabilities
RPS operates worldwide from offices in the UK, Europe, USA, Mexico, Brazil, and Australia, with these primary business centers supported by global business partners.
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OCEANSMAP
Advanced Met-Ocean Data Portal supporting decision making and planning
INSIGHTS
FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND: THE OPPORTUNITY and INNOVATIONS
As floating offshore wind consultants, read why we are excited about how projects in this new renewable energy industry are developing and scaling up.
US OFFSHORE WIND CONSTRUCTION ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Environmental compliance is key in offshore wind farm construction. Learn why and how to stay compliant, and how RPS supports clients with this challenge.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR PROTECTED SPECIES OBSERVATION
RPS’ Stephanie Milne explains new remote technologies used in monitoring and mitigating for protected species during offshore operations, including drones.
A PRAGMATIC APPROACH FOR SUBSURFACE SURVEYS FOR OFFSHORE WINDFARMS
A single Ultra High-Resolution 3D (UHR3D) Seismic survey is a pragmatic approach that reduces uncertainty, cost and delays for offshore wind.
RPS DELIVERS BOEM REPORT ON HAZARDS FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARMS
For the study, RPS analysed publicly available datasets of the geological and geophysical seabed and soil conditions, ground acceleration and bathymetry slope.
FLOATING OFFSHORE WIND ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS
RPS built an environmental sensitivity analysis model of habitats and species in the Pacific Outer Continental Shelf Region. BOEM can update with new data.