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NAE announcement

As the Minerals Management Service’s liaison to the Marine Board of the National Academies and subsequently as a Marine Board member, I had the privilege of working with many outstanding engineers on matters related to offshore safety and environmental protection. Dr. Martha Grabowski was a clear standout because of her exceptional leadership and communications skills, modest ego, and willingness to assist.

Dr. Grabowski excels in analyzing and mitigating operational risks including those associated with human and organizational factors. As such, she was a great resource in our work on safety management and culture.

Congratulations to Dr. Grabowski!

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Like offshore oil and gas development, wind turbine projects have safety, structural, and operational issues that require careful consideration by operators, contractors, suppliers, and regulators.  The National Academies Marine Board recently held a workshop to address these issues.  Of particular interest was a presentation by Dr. Malcolm Sharples that addresses some of the challenges faced by offshore wind energy developers.

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