Conference Day 2: Wednesday, 7th May

May 6 - 7 2008, The Qatar International Exhibition Centre, Doha, Qatar.

0800�Refreshment

Session 4: Case Studies
Chairman � Jos, Claessens, Ministry of Flemish Community, Belgium

0900�Mega reclamations: Challenges for dredging and reclamation
Jan Schaart, Dredging and Marine Contractors, The Netherlands

0930�The realisation of the Ras Laffan port expansion project. The clients� perspective
Captain Feisal Saad, QP-Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar

1000�The realisation of the Ras Laffan port expansion project � The contractor�s perspective
Jaap Wiersma, Boskalis International, The Netherlands

1030�Coffee

Session 5: Case Studies (cont�d) and Closing Keynote
Chairman � Gerard van Raalte, Hydronamic, The Netherlands

1100�Technical Challenges of the Marine and Reclamation Works at The Pearl, Qatar
Hedwig Vanlishout, Project Director Marine Works �The Pearl Qatar�, Middle East Dredging Company (MEDCO), Qatar

1130�� Dredging for energy
No�l Pille, Jan De Nul, Belgium

1200�Closing Keynote: Where to obtain dredging and reclamation guidance advice
Nick Bray, Dredging Research, United Kingdom

1230�Close of Conference

1245�Lunch

1345�Technical visit�or opportunity to visit the Exhibition

Please note: The organisers reserve the right to adjust or change the programme as necessary. A final programme will be provided to each registrant upon arrival.

Last update: 6 October 2009