Dredging training goes Moroccan
As with previous training courses, the organisers expect the participants will represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise.
Dutch based organisations, the Central Dredging Association (CEDA) and the International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC), will be presenting their jointly developed training course in Africa in November.
The course, called ‘Environmental Aspects of Dredging’, has been initiated by the African Section of CEDA (CEDA-AS) in response to the request of numerous African CEDA members. Dredging projects across Africa are increasingly subject to environmental scrutiny and this course will provide a means to gain understanding of the various issues and current approaches in order to plan and execute dredging projects in an environmentally responsible manner.
The two-day course is based on the CEDA–IADC book published by Taylor and Francis in 2008 of the same title. With contributions from many experts, researchers and professionals and edited by Nick Bray, the book and the training course treat all aspects of the interaction of environment and dredging, including the assessment of design effects, process effects, sampling and testing, and dredged material management. New pertinent case studies are also presented. It reflects recent changes in international and regional legislation and the most recent industry advances.
The course has been designed to maximize the learning potential, alternating between formal lectures and hands on workshops. The lectures are given by two renowned specialists with broad experience both with dredging projects and training, Gerard van Raalte of Hydronamic in the Netherlands and Pol Hakstege of the Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management. During the workshops participants work in small groups on case studies based on real projects, giving them the opportunity to put into practice what they have learned during the presentations.
The registration fee for the course is €950, which includes the presentation slides as hard copy, the CEDA-IADC book ‘Environmental Aspects of Dredging’ valued at €125, as well as lunches, coffee breaks and participation in the gala dinner.
The training course is aimed at consultants in dredging related industries and professionals from different governmental bodies, whether municipalities, district water boards, ports and harbor authorities or central government. As with previous training courses, the organisers expect that the participants will represent a broad range of disciplines and expertise.
The official language of the training course is English. However, if needed, occasional translation into/from French will be available. The course will take place on 22 and 23 November at Ports Training Institute - IFP, Rue de Toulon, Casablanca 203000 Morocco. Details are available on the CEDA and IADC websites:
www.dredging.org and www.iadc-dredging.com
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