Marine Structures for the Future

P Pr ro of fe es ss so or r T To or rg ge ei ir r M Mo oa an n P Pr ro of fe es ss so or r, , N No or rw we eg gi ia an n U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f S Sc ci ie en nc ce e a an nd d T Te ec ch hn no ol lo og gy y K Ke ep pp pe el l P Pr ro of fe es ss so or r, , N Na at ti io on na al l U Un ni iv ve er rs si it ty y o of f S Si in ng ga ap po or re e academics and students. This report is the written version of the lecture entitled " Marine Structures for the Future ". In the lecture, Professor Moan provided an excellent overview on the opportunities and challenges for the marine and offshore industry. The Centre aims to be a focal point for offshore and marine industry participation and activities in Singapore, and promotes multidisciplinary research by drawing on the expertise of various universities, research institutes, and centres for an integrated R&D. Professor Moan, the first Keppel Professor, is an academic of international stature through his 30 years of close involvement in the international offshore oil and gas and marine fraternity. He brings a global perspective to R&D in Singapore, with a particular emphasis on the technological interests of Keppel Offshore & Marine. He will serve as the beacon of guidance and inspiration for academics as well as industry. their immense contributions and support. CORE is working closely in partnership with Keppel on R&D, on Education and Training programmes with the view to attract young talents into the offshore and marine industry. his 30 years of involvement in the international offshore oil and gas and marine fraternity, he has built up a wide network with almost all the oil & gas majors, regulators, classification societies, drilling contractors and shipyards around the world. His main research interests are stochastic modelling of structural load effects and reliability and risk analysis relating to all kinds of marine structures. He has authored about 270 scientific papers and graduated 41 doctoral students; he is currently supervising 10 graduate students. He has contributed to the development of various …