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DSC Dredge Short Courses 

Fees: $250 for each course.  (Dredging Summit & Expo registration is mandatory to enroll in these courses)

When:
Tues., June 25th & Wed. June 26th
Time:
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM (lunch break at noon)

Where:
JW Marriott Tampa
510 Water Street
Tampa, FL 33602

 

 

 

 

General Course Overview:  

  • Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 10 AM to 4 PM (lunch break around noon)
    • Dredging Deconstructed: Explore Dredge Types, Applications, and Operational Strategies
      • Attendees will gain both an understanding and learn about the various types, applications, and operational strategies available in the Dredging world.
      • Fee: $250
      • Instructors:
        • Ancil Taylor, Bob Wetta, Damon Gonzales & Charlie Johnson
      • Room: Pasco - 4th floor JW Marriott
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2024, from 10 AM to 3 PM (lunch break around noon)
    • Navigating the Waters: Best Practices and Pitfalls in Dredge Operations
      • This session will be led by experts in the field as they explain the intricacies of dredge operations, dredging project design, building a dredge, and project cost drivers. At the end, participants will understand and learn about the industry's best practices while gaining insights into avoiding common pitfalls, all against the backdrop of learning about cutting-edge advancements that assist dredging.
      • Fee: $250
      • Instructors:
        • Mike Kerns, Robert Ramsdell, Leia Wilson, Kathryn Thomas, Travis Merritts, Maxie McGuire, Greg Smith
      • Room: Pasco - 4th floor JW Marriott

PDH's
These courses each qualify for 4 Professional Development Hours (PDHs). Certificates will be issued via email after the Dredging Summit & Expo.

Who Should Attend?

  • Dredging Deconstructed: Explore Dredge Types, Applications, and Operational Strategies
    • The Dredging Deconstructed course gives the layman an overview of the different types of dredges and the best-suited applications for the dredge types. But it also provides information for dredging companies that may not have a certain type of dredge that would benefit their fleet. It will talk about new technologies for dredges and the benefits and challenges with “green” equipment. I would think the seasoned dredge professional with +20 years of experience can learn from this session.
  • Navigating the Waters: Best Practices and Pitfalls in Dredge Operations
    • The Navigating the Waters course is designed to be open to anyone who could possibly touch a dredging project. From the design to equipment build, to operations to understanding how costs are affected….everyone has an opportunity to learn. In fact, the speakers will teach each other because of the wide spectrum of the discussions.

About the Instructors:

  • Dredging Deconstructed: Explore Dredge Types, Applications, and Operational Strategies
    • Ancil Taylor (Dredging Consulting)
    • Bob Wetta (DSC Dredge)
    • Damon Gonzales (DSC Dredge)
    • Charlie Johnson (DSC Dredge)
  • Navigating the Waters: Best Practices and Pitfalls in Dredge Operations
    • Kathryn Thomas (ANAMAR Environmental Consulting)
    • Greg Smith (JF Brennan)
    • Mike Kerns (Muddy Water)
    • Robert Ramsdell (Dredging Resources) / Leia Wilson (Port of Houston)
    • Maxie McGuire (Callan Marine)
    • Travis Merritts (Anchor QEA)

Registration:
WEDA is offering these short courses as part of our mission to share knowledge and information about dredging. The DSC Dredge short courses registration is on the Dredging Summit & Expo registration page. The course can be added to your registration or purchased separately. Dredging Summit & Expo registration is mandatory to participate in these courses.

All participants: $250 each course

If you have any questions or need assistance registering, please contact us at info@westerndredging.org.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you in Tampa!