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CEDA-UK - Half Day Seminar & Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026

CEDA-UK are delighted to invite you to their half day seminar "Another Year of Dredging", followed by the presentation of the Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026 at the ICE office in London, on Thursday 3rd December, starting at 14:00 hours. Annual networking reception with drinks and canapés will follow the presentations at 17:20-20:00.

This seminar (which will also be streamed online) presents a diverse range of works, from major new port developments and land reclamation initiatives to innovative habitat creation and essential maintenance dredging. Through detailed project presentations, attendees will gain valuable, real-world insights into the practical aspects of the dredging sector. Each session will explore the unique challenges faced, the lessons learned along the way, and the strategies that led to successful outcomes.

In addition to reflecting on recent achievements, the seminar will also look ahead, examining how these experiences can inform and inspire future projects.

Whether you are a professional in maritime infrastructure, coastal engineering, or environmental management, this seminar provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding and stay current with the latest developments in dredging practice and innovation.

Programme

13.30 - 14.00    Registration
14.00 - 14.05    Welcome and introduction
14.05 - 14.30    Trimley Island Recharge
                         Jim Warner (Harwich Haven Authority) and Rachel White (Port and Coastal Solutions)
14.30 - 15.00    Lerwick Capital Dredging
                         Paul Datson, Head of Business Sector - Capital and Coastal at Boskalis Westminster Ltd
15.00 - 15.30    London Gateway Berth 5 Development (speaker TBC)
15.30 - 15.50    Tea and coffee break
15.50 - 16.25    Dredging works for the Belfast Harbour D3 Quay and Deepwater Berth
                         Jan-Willem van Leijen, Van Oord Project Manager
16.25 - 16.50    EuroReefs project, an oyster restoration initiative
                         Tomas Sterckx, Innovation, Project and Business Development Manager at DEME Group
16.50 - 17.20    Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026 Presentation
17.20 - 20.00    Closing remarks followed by a networking reception with drinks and canapés


Full programme details and registration link is available on the ICE website
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Please feel free to invite any other colleagues who would like to attend, especially those younger colleagues, who could really benefit from this knowledge-sharing experience.

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Magnor at work in Lerwick Harbour

Information

ICE, One Great George Street, London
3 December 2026 - 3 December 2026
14:00-20:00 GMT