Dredge masterclasses
We bring the classroom to Europort 2023
The IHC Training Institute brings the classroom to Europort 2023 with three dredge masterclasses!
Expand your knowledge and gain clear insight in dredging and dredging technology by following one or more masterclasses.
Our dredge masterclasses
| Wednesday 8 November | 10:00 - 14:00 | Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger |
| Thursday 9 November | 10:00 - 14:00 | Soil Characteristics |
| Friday 10 November | 10:00 - 14:00 | Cutter Suction Dredger |
Masterclass Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger
- Deployment; relevant projects
- Basic operation - dredge cycle
- Main parts and function
- Limitations and constraints
- Production improvement
Masterclass Soil characteristics
- Soil types and laboratory tests
- Relevance of soil investigation in relation to dredging
- Soil types and implications on the dredging process
- Grains and pores; bulking and compaction
Masterclass Cutter Suction Dredger
- Deployment; relevant projects
- Basic operation
- Box cut -, bulk - and slope dredging
- Limitations: vacuum, cutting and gathering
Other info
| Interesting for | Both experienced as non-experienced professionals |
| Masterclass fee | €250 (excluding VAT) |
| Catering | Lunch, coffee, tea and snacks are included |
| Note | Free Europort 2023 registration is mandatory to participate in a Royal IHC dredge masterclass. You can register here |