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Another Year of Dredging & Outstanding Contribution Award 2026

2026-10-26

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 (Capital and Coastal Division
                         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    Belfast Harbour D3 Quay and Deepwater Berth
                         Jan-Willem van Leijen (Van Oord)
16.25 - 16.50    EuroReefs project, an oyster restoration initiative
                         Tomas Sterckx (Innovation - DEME Group)
16.50 - 17.20    Outstanding Contribution Awards 2026
17.20 - 20.00    Networking reception with drinks and canapés

Full programme and registration details can be found on our website.