Events
EuDA Annual General Meeting Open-Part, at Sheraton Brussels Airport
'Threats and Opportunities from the Sea'
European Dredgers' contribution to some of the World's biggest Challenges
16 November 2011
Sea-Level Rise, threat of Natural Disasters, such as earthquakes, and further exploitation of Ocean Energy Sources are among the most important topics on the political agendas in Europe and around the world.
While most efforts are concentrating on the prevention of the causes of Climate Change, mainly on the anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gas emissions, little debate and attention is given to the adaptation to Sea-Level Rise.
Adding to this, our coasts can also be threatened by Natural Disasters, which can strike without warning.
What can the European Dredgers do to prevent or reduce the damaging effects of such events?
And what can they do after their occurrence?
Adding to this, our coasts can also be threatened by Natural Disasters, which can strike without warning.
What can the European Dredgers do to prevent or reduce the damaging effects of such events?
And what can they do after their occurrence?
Along with the reflection on how to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, the political debates on the international scene also focus on how to reduce fossil fuel dependence and on the search for sustainable alternative sources of energy.
Although covering the majority of the Earth's surface, the oceans host some of the most promising, often renewable, and largely underexploited energy sources.
Which are the possibilities of cooperation and project development between the European Dredgers and the ocean energy exploitation?
Although covering the majority of the Earth's surface, the oceans host some of the most promising, often renewable, and largely underexploited energy sources.
Which are the possibilities of cooperation and project development between the European Dredgers and the ocean energy exploitation?
After setting the scene, this conference will focus on the possible solutions the European Dredgers can offer to prevent or mitigate threats from the sea as well as to seize its opportunities.
The Open Part will have presentations on the Threats from the Sea by:
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Dr Ida Brøker
DHI, Head of department, Coastal & Estuarine Dynamics, presenting the threat of sea level rise on the coastal zones of North of Europe. -
Dr Erik Van Wellen
DEME, EuDA Environment & CO2 expert, presenting the threat of natural disasters on the coastal zones and dredging.
As well as presentations on the Opportunities from the Sea:
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Dr Karl Christian Strømsem
European Ocean Energy Association Director, presenting the opportunities to exploit renewable energy from the sea. -
Hendrik Postma
General Manager, Dredging Dep. & Hydrodynamic at Boskalis, wrapping up and presenting the dredging know how and experience with these key global challenges.
Belgian Presidency Event with EuDA
'The European Dredging Industry presented to the European Council Shipping Working Group',
Aalst (BE) & Heusden (NL).
15 December 2010
At the occasion of the Belgian Presidency of the EU the Shipping Working Group of the European Council was introduced to the (European) Dredging Industry, the Belgian Dredging Federation and EuDA.
The Group was then given a guided tour of the installations of Jan De Nul in Aalst and participated to the ship launch of DEME's Victor Horta.
The Group was then given a guided tour of the installations of Jan De Nul in Aalst and participated to the ship launch of DEME's Victor Horta.
- Event Programme
- Participants' List
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10.00
- Welcome by Géry Vandewalle, JDN
- Introduction to dredging by Philippe Matheï, Belgian Dredging Federation
- Short Films from JDN & DEME
- Messages from the dredgers to Europe by Paris Sansoglou, EuDA
- Visit of the JDN premises
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15.00
- Launch of Victor Horta
EuDA would like to thank Jan De Nul and DEME for their kind support and sponsoring of the event.
EuDA Annual General Meeting Open-Part, at Sheraton Brussels Airport
"Man & Nature" Key Sustainable Issues for the European Dredgers
16 November 2010
Sustainable Development is the 'development which meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs' ¹.
This translates into development strategies that support and respect the economy, the society and the environment.
This translates into development strategies that support and respect the economy, the society and the environment.
Note: ¹ UN Brundtland Report in 1987
The theme for 2010's Open Part of our Annual General Meeting is 'Man and Nature' and will elaborate on two of the pillars for the sustainability of dredging operations: the human and the environmental aspects. This also coincides with 2010 being declared "IMO year of the Seafarers" and "UN year of Biodiversity".
With regards to the social aspects and more particularly the working conditions onboard ships, the 'Maritime Labour Convention' will be presented along with some of its possible consequences for the dredgers.
Concerning the environmental aspects, two specific initiatives implementing the concept of 'Building with Nature' will be presented: ECOSHAPE in the Netherlands and 'Vlaamse Baaien 2100' in Belgium.
EuDA will present the conclusions of its workshop on 'Green Innovations keep the European Dredgers at Global Leading Edge' and the European dredgers' perspective on 'Building with Nature'.
Moderated by
- John Richardson
(former head of the European Maritime Policy Task Force),
the Open Part will have presentations on the social aspects by:
- Natalie Shaw
ISF Director of Employment Affairs, presenting the MLC, its process and the issues for the shipowners. - Henry Bleker
EuDA Social Committee, presenting the issues for the dredgers and the findings of the EuDA Survey.
as well as presentations on the environmental aspects by:
- Huib de Vriend
Building with Nature Programme Director, presenting ECOSHAPE. - Bart Verboomen
Vlaamse Baaien 2100 Board member, presenting Vlaamse Baaien 2100. - Eugen Jansen
Chairman Environment Committee, presenting the conclusions of EuDA's Workshop on "Green Innovations keep the European Dredgers at Global Leading Edge".
Workshop on Green Innovations keep the European Dredgers at global leading edge,
Brussels, Silken Hotel.
3 November 2010
This one-day workshop was organised by EuDA to gather the views of the European Commission and the different stakeholders on the subject of the European Dredgers' initiatives stimulating "Green Innovations".
From its traditional image in the public, European dredging has evolved in the last decades into the key activity in new land and waterways creation, in protecting and strengthening of sandy coastal areas and in maintaining the depth of waterways with relatively clean bottoms. As more and more clients and stakeholders consider sustainable development as increasingly important, environmental and ecological aspects of dredging activities have become strategic issues of paramount importance to keep a leading edge over foreign competitors. European dredging companies are therefore taking the lead in behaving responsibly and contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable (marine) environment.
The workshop ambitions to provide useful insight to the following questions:
- How to economically apply the ecosystem's approach in marine coastal management?
- How can forces of nature be put to use in shaping coastal structures and works?
- Can industry create a win-win-win situation with positive economical, societal and environmental impacts?.
- EuDA Workshop Programme
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Speakers' presentations :
Workshop overall presentation- EuDA Environment Committee: Mr Eugen Jansen,
"Green Innovations keep the European Dredgers at global leading edge"
Setting the scene- Antwerp University: Prof. Patrick Meire, "Ecosystems in marine environments"
- European Commission: Mrs Birgit Snoeren, DG Environment, "EU environmental policy context marine and coastal areas"
Integrated Coastal Zone Management:- THE NETHERLANDS: Mr Stefan Aarninkhof, ECOSHAPE, "Building with Nature: Motivation - Concept - Program"
- BELGIUM: Mr Bart Verboomen, Vlaamse Baaien 2100, "Flanders Bays Safe, natural, attractive, sustainable, developing"
Example Cases of Innovations in Dredging Operations:- Port of Rotterdam: Mr Tiedo Vellinga, "MAASVLAKTE 2 Monitoring and Evaluation"
- BMAPA: Mr Mark Russell
MALSF: Mr Richard Newell, "Marine Aggregate Levy Sustainability Fund (MALSF), Green Innovations"
- EuDA Environment Committee: Mr Eugen Jansen,
Workshop on Dredged Material and the Implementation of the new EU Waste Directive,
Brussels, EuDA offices.
29 April 2010
This one-day workshop was jointly organised by CEDA, EuDA and ESPO.
The aim was gathering the views of the European Commission, the Member States and the different stakeholders on the subject of EU Waste Directive with reference to dredged material.
More specifically the workshop ambitions were to exchange best practices and knowledge on the subject of ecotoxicity (H14) for which guidance is not expected before the end of 2011.
The aim was gathering the views of the European Commission, the Member States and the different stakeholders on the subject of EU Waste Directive with reference to dredged material.
More specifically the workshop ambitions were to exchange best practices and knowledge on the subject of ecotoxicity (H14) for which guidance is not expected before the end of 2011.
- CEDA, EuDA & ESPO Workshop Programme
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Speakers' presentations :
Setting the scene- EUROPEAN COMMISSION: Mr. Gunther Wolff, D.-G. Environment, "The Waste Framework Directive and the list of Waste"
- Additional EuDA background information: "The new Waste Framework Directive Philosophy"
Best practices in EU Members States:- BELGIUM: Mr. Frederik Roose, Ministry of Flemish Community, "Common practice on DM management in Belgium"
- GERMANY: Mr. Axel Netzband, Hamburg Port Authority, "Dredged Material and Waste, the German perspective"
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UNITED-KINGDOM:
Mr. Chris Vivian, CEFAS, "Dredged Material Assessment in England and Wales"
Mr. Paul Beckwith, British Waterways and Mr. Phil Studds, Ramboll, "Classification of British Waterways Dredged Material" -
THE NETHERLANDS:
Mr. Pieter de Boer, Ministry of Transport, Public Works & Water Manangement "Legislation and dredged material in the Netherlands"
Mr. Cor Schipper, Deltares, "Assessment of effects of chemical contaminants in dredged material on marine ecosystems and human health"
Sediment issues:- Mr. Axel Netzband, SedNet, "Sediments in European River Basin Management Plans"
- Quick Questionnaire:
- Minutes of the Workshop on Dredged Material and the Implementation of the new EU Waste Directive
EuDA Annual General Assembly : Future Developments concerning State Aid to EU Maritime Transport, in the light of the rising threat from China
2009
The current European Commission Guidelines on State Aid to Maritime Transport date from January 2004 and should be revised within 7 years of publication (2011).
In the context of the current global financial and economic crisis, China’s approach to international trade (including its financing practices) is often distorting competition and creating unfair advantages in the field of dredging works in Africa and South America.
The key actors from the Commission as well as Business Europe’s specialist on China will make presentations on these issues.
A panel discussion moderated by Prof. dr. Filip Tuytschaever, Lawyer specialised in European & Business Law, will take place and conclude the open part.
In the context of the current global financial and economic crisis, China’s approach to international trade (including its financing practices) is often distorting competition and creating unfair advantages in the field of dredging works in Africa and South America.
The key actors from the Commission as well as Business Europe’s specialist on China will make presentations on these issues.
A panel discussion moderated by Prof. dr. Filip Tuytschaever, Lawyer specialised in European & Business Law, will take place and conclude the open part.
- EuDA AGM Open-Part Programme "Future developments concerning State Aid to EU Maritime Transport, in the light of the rising threat from China"
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Keynote speakers’ presentations:
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Mr. Dimitrios THEOLOGITIS, Head of Unit for Maritime transport & Ports policy; Maritime Security - DG Energy & Transport, European Commission
"Next revision of the Guidelines on State Aid to EU Maritime Transport" -
Mr. Mihail MILEV, Case Handler for State Aid to Maritime Transport, Unit for “Internal Market and Competition” – DG Energy & Transport, European Commission
"The 2004 Guidelines on State aid to Maritime Transport and their recent application by the Commission" -
Mr. Carsten DANNHOL, Senior Adviser on International Relations, specialist of China – BusinessEurope
"The EU-China relations"
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Mr. Dimitrios THEOLOGITIS, Head of Unit for Maritime transport & Ports policy; Maritime Security - DG Energy & Transport, European Commission
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Mr. Marc STORDIAU, Chairman, European Dredging Association
"Reflection points, trade issues with China and impact of the Guidelines on Dredging Fleet" -
Mr. Paris SANSOGLOU, Secretary General, European Dredging Association
"The European Dredging Industry, a maritime success story"
The 32nd IADC International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation will take place,
in Delft, the Netherlands
15 -19 June 2009
For (future) decision makers and their advisors in governments, port and harbour authorities, off-shore companies and other organisations involved with dredging projects, the International Association of Dredging Companies in co-operation with UNESCO-IHE is organising its well-respected International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation at UNESCO-IHE, Delft, The Netherlands in June 2009.
EuDA Workshop 'Emissions' Presentations, Brussels, Belgium
6 November 2008
- Programme Workshop
- List of Participants
- ISF Presentation nr 1, David Tongue
- ISF Presentation nr 2, David Tongue
- INTEREL Cabinet Stewart, Erik Mink
- ESPO, Herwig Ranner
- EUROPIA, Chris Beddoes
- WÄRTSILÄ, Paolo Tremuli
- D.-G. Environment - European Commission, Mark Major
- EuDA Environment Committee, Wouter Dirks - Presentation at the AGM Open Part
30th International Seminar on Dredging and Reclamation, Delft, The Netherlands
16 - 20 June 2008
Black Sea Coastal Association Varna, Bulgaria
25 - 27 September 2007
Seminar on Ports and Habitats
20 March 2003
The papers on the seminar have been published on the PIANC website www.pianc-aipcn.org/seminar
Workshop "Waterways of Tomorrow"
09 December 2003
On 9 December 2003 a workshop on the "Waterways of Tomorrow" took place at the European Parliament in Brussels.
To read the different papers, please clic here below :
- Conclusions By Mr. J. Dhaene, MEP
Ecological aspects of waterways
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Working with Nature
By Mr. W. van Gils, Bond Beter Leefmilieu -
Integrated water management
By Mr. J. Bal, Waterways & Maritime Affairs, Ministry of Flemish Community -
Sustainable development of waterways
By Mr. H. Blöch, EC, DG Environment
The Danube, a vital corridor
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Navigability between Straubing and Vilshofen
By Mr. H.H. Witte, Bundessanstalt für Wasserbau -
How to respect the water environment
By Mr. U. Eichelmann, World Wildlife Fund -
A pan-European corridor
By Mr. Z. Kazatsay, Secretary of State, Hungary
Linking France to the European waterway network
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Ecological protection of rivers and canals
By Mr. B. Deleu, Voies Navigables de France -
Nature protection and navigation
By Mr. E. Vivier, France Nature Environnement -
A European look at network integration
By Mr. E. Thielmann, EC, DG TREN