COURSE OVERVIEW:

The Dredging Project Planning, Production and Cost Control course is a specialized management program designed for the complexities of underwater excavation and land reclamation. This course examines the lifecycle of a dredging project, from initial soil investigation and equipment selection to the final volumetric surveys. It provides a technical foundation in how different soil types interact with dredging machinery and how these interactions dictate the commercial success of a maritime project.

The scope of this training involves a rigorous analysis of production rate calculations for various types of dredgers, including Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers (TSHD), Cutter Suction Dredgers (CSD), and mechanical grab dredgers. Participants will explore the variables that affect cycle times, such as pumping distance, soil density, and environmental constraints. The program emphasizes the importance of accurate geotechnical data in predicting wear on components and overall fuel consumption, which are the primary drivers of dredging costs.

Coverage includes the financial aspects of dredging, focusing on cost estimation, bid preparation, and project tracking. The course addresses the critical role of survey technology in verifying production and ensuring that design depths are met without excessive "over-dredging." By integrating engineering production models with project control techniques, this course equips professionals to manage dredging contracts effectively and maintain profitability in a high-risk maritime sector.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Identify the appropriate dredger type for specific soil and site conditions.
2. Interpret geotechnical site investigation reports for dredging purposes.
3. Calculate theoretical production rates for TSHD and CSD operations.
4. Plan the logistics of dredging cycles, including sailing and discharge times.
5. Estimate project costs including mobilization, fuel, labor, and maintenance.
6. Manage the environmental impacts and turbidity monitoring requirements.
7. Utilize bathymetric survey data to calculate dredging volumes.
8. Implement cost control measures to track daily production against the budget.
9. Evaluate the impact of weather and sea states on dredging downtime.
10. Manage the disposal and beneficial reuse of dredged materials.
11. Prepare technical and commercial bids for international dredging tenders.
12. Navigate the complexities of dredging contracts and dispute resolution.
13. Optimize the wear-and-tear replacement cycles for cutters and pumps.

TARGET AUDIENCE:  

Dredging Project Managers, Port Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Contract Administrators, and Marine Superintendents.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.