IADC Seminar on dredging and reclamation to be held for the first time in Australia
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) will hold Seminar on dredging and land reclamation in Brisbane, March 31-April 4, 2014. This will be the first such Seminar ever hosted by Australia, the event organizer IADC told IAA PortNews.
“Some of the most important dredging projects of the last decade have taken place in Australia: the Port of Melbourne, the Port of Fremantle, the new runway at the Brisbane airport. And more projects and works are going on or being planned for the (near) future.
No wonder that Pro Dredging and Marine Consultants – together with other interested parties – has asked IADC to organise its well-known, educational Seminar for the first time in Australia. Since 1993 IADC, often in co-operation with local universities and/or other associations, has provided this Seminar combining classroom lectures and workshops with a site visit to a dredging project. Over a 1,000 past participants agree: this is a unique chance to receive invaluable hands-on experience”, IADC said in its press release.
Dredging plays an essential role in world trade and economic and social progress. That’s why IADC developed this comprehensive Seminar for professionals in dredging-related industries – presented by professionals from the major dredging companies. To optimise the chances of the successful completion of a project, contracting parties should, from the start, fully understand the requirements of a dredging project.
IN THE CLASSROOM
The in-depth lectures are given by dredging experts from IADC member companies, whose practical knowledge and experience add an extra value to the classroom lessons. Amongst the subjects covered are:
- the development of new ports and maintenance of existing ports;
- project phasing;
- descriptions of types of dredging equipment;
- costing of projects; and
- types of dredging projects.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM: SEEING IS BELIEVING
Activities outside the classroom are equally as important. An on-site visit to a nearby dredging project is therefore an integral element in the learning process as well.
NETWORKING
Face-to-face social contact is invaluable. A mid-week dinner where participants, lecturers and other dredging employees can interact, network and discuss the real, hands-on world of dredging provides another dimension to this stimulating week.
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Each participant will receive a set of comprehensive proceedings and at the end of the week, a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of the completion of the coursework. Please note that the Seminar starts on Monday 31 March 2014 at 8:45 hrs and ends Friday 4 April 2014 at 17:30 hrs. Full attendance is required for attaining the Certificate of Achievement.
COSTS AND GROUP DISCOUNT
The Seminar in Brisbane will be held at the Novotel Brisbane (200 Creek Street) from Monday 31 March to Friday 4 April 2013. The fee for the week-long seminar is € 3,100 (approx. 4,400 AUD). This includes all tuition, the seminar proceedings, workshops and a special participants’ dinner, but excludes travel costs and accommodations. Seminar participants can get a preferential rate at the hotel where the Seminar will be held and we are happy to assist with reservations. A group discount of € 280 (approx. 400 AUD) per person is applicable for groups and organisations wishing to register two or more delegates.
International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is the global umbrella organisation for contractors in the private dredging industry. As such IADC is dedicated to not only promoting the skills, integrity and reliability of its members, but also the dredging industry in general. IADC has over a hundred main and associated members. Together they represent the forefront of the dredging industry.