Seminar on Dredging & Reclamation

Introduction 

A seminar Dredging & Reclamation is necessary to create and maintain navigation channels for the nation’s ports, harbours, marinas, and naval facilities. Billions of cubic yards of sediment are dredged each year worldwide. Managing and regulating the disposal of dredged sediment is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders. Dredging is often a key part of coastal infrastructure projects.

Course Content

• Introduction to dredging Management
• Understanding Dredging terminology.
• Types of dredging equipment.
• Planning and design of dredging works
• Modelling of dredging operations.
• Important environmental aspects to consider during dredging.
• Procedures and consent requirements
•  Identifying key stakeholders
• Coordination and Environmental monitoring of the dredging operations.
• Dredging contract types Dredging optimisation.
• Dredging Project implementation and Risk management.
• Disputes avoidance in Dredging Projects.

Learning Outcomes 

1. The dredger types, including key terms and how they operate within their scope;
2. Planning, Coordinating, managing and monitoring dredging to eliminate the cost and minimise risks;
3. Be able to undertake dredging, including detailed explanations of the different type’s stages/components of a dredging project;
4. Its impact on the environment, management, mitigation and monitoring of the project or activity;
5. What are the standard types of dredging contracts, the key principles to consider when preparing a contract, and how to minimise the risk of claims?