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Detailsof the 2010 Nigerian Dredging Summit and Exhibition holding at Calabar,
Cross River State, Nigeria.

THEMES:

(1) "The Role of Surveys in Dredging and Field Measurements"

(2) "Dredging for the Environment"

Request for Abstracts and Expression of interest...

4TH NIGERIAN DREDGING SUMMIT CALABAR 2010.

FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS AND EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Abstracts Committee of “The 4th Nigerian Dredging Summit Calabar 2010 would like to hereby invite all interested persons and organisations who wish to do so, to submit for consideration, papers, for inclusion in the summit presentations.

The presentations may have a focus on any of the various aspects of dredging and dredging technology, financing, field operations security, manpower and manpower development programmes, community and social responsibility priorities in agitated communities, remediation and eco-dredging. All other areas can be proposed for the healthy development of the sector in Nigeria..

Please note:

• Abstracts for both individual papers and symposia (up to four linked papers) will be considered.
• Both qualitative and quantitative papers containing graphics and animations, etc are encouraged.
• As much as possible, all presentations should be made subject to electronic display on a projector. A Laptop computer for this purpose shall be provided..

Checklist for submitting abstracts:

1. Clearly state your name, address, and email address and preference for oral/projector presentation.
2. Your paper may use a structured format like below or any other simple method:
   • Aim / objective
   • Main issues at stake
   • Analysis of main issues
   • Conclusion
3. Papers (including case studies/audits) may report findings if possible.
4. The presenting speaker should be named in bold letters.
5. Please also note in bold the theme or subject heading where you would like your paper considered for inclusion.
6. Papers must be typed in MS Word 97 or MS Word 2000, font 12 point, Times New Roman, word limit not more than 700 – 1,000 words.
7. Work presented at another conference may be eligible for consideration. Please contact the Committee for advice.
8. Email your abstract to dredgeskills@gmail.com;or editor@ddhmag.com
9. For any other questions about paper submission or the Summit, please contact us at: dredgeskills@gmail.com or editor@ddhmag.com

Presentation format
Individual presentations are likely to be 30 – 45 mins with 15 mins question time. Confirmation of presentation length will accompany feedback from the Abstract Committee. 

Abstract Review Committee:

• Prof P.C. Nwilo – University of Lagos, Nigeria, Department of Surveys and Geoinformatics.
• Dr Charles Asenime – Lagos State University, Nigeria, School of Transportation.
• Dr Ege Emmanuel - University of Lagos, Department of Geography.
• Dr Obed Ndikom – Tai Solarin University of Education, Ibadan, Nigeria, Dept of Geography and Environmental Management.
• Dr J M Akande – Federal University of Tech, Akure, Dept of Mining Engineering.
• Edmund Chilaka – Dredge Skills & Marine Training Centre, Lagos, Nigeria.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT.

NIGERIAN DREDGING SUMMIT AND EXHIBITION 2010:

PROFILE AT A GLANCE.

Holding at: Tinapa, Calabar, Cross River State.

Event: Dredging Summit and Booth Exhibition by Equipment Makers and Vendors, etc.

Date: September 22 – 24 2010 (Wednesday – Friday).

Time: 10 AM – 4 PM Daily

Special Exhibitors:
Italdraghe SpA, Italy; Pioneer Equipment USA; Anolgas Nigeria Ltd; Pioneer Equipment USA.; NIMASA; Elak Multi-Resources Nigeria.

This list will continue to be updated when the following confirm booking:
Cosben Ltd (Italy); Damen Dredging Equipment (Germany); CARES (UK); LCM (Nigeria); BCC (Nigeria); Nationwide Equipment USA;

Special Seminar Topics:

“The E nvironmental Interface between Dredging, Maritime and Oil Field Operations (Prof Akintonwa Alade)

“How Surveying Will Solve Calabar River Dredging Project” (Prof P C Nwilo)

“Training Profiles for the Marine Industry” (By Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron)

Other topics and lectures will be presented by other resource persons and Participating Agencies / Companies.

Special Tours:

45-minute Boat Tour to the Calabar River Dredging Site.

35-minute Group Visit by Boat to Maritime Academy of Nigeria Oron Campus.

Some of the Institutional Participants Expected :

Federal Ministry of Transport Abuja.

Nigerian Ports Authority and its Joint Ventures.

Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency

State Governments of Niger Delta.

Federal Ministry of Niger Delta.

Federal Ministry of Environment.

Niger Delta Development Commission.

Nigerian Content Regulatory Board.

National Oil Spill Response Agency.

Etc. Etc.

Attendance Fees:

Specialty Delegates: N75,000.00 each

Advantage Delegates: N120,000.00 each.

Group Delegates (up to 5 in group): N60,000.00 each.

(Advantage delegates will receive extra gifts like Nigerian Dredging Summit (NDS) Executive Table Clocks specially branded by Things Remembered (USA) for NDS. (Clocks available on first-come first served basis and can be picked up with order.) Plus, branded leather summit bags; special summit t-shirts; automatic free subscription, for 1 year to DDH Magazine, the trade magazine of the industry in Nigeria

 

Exhibition Opportunities
All organizations interested in mounting an exhibition are required to contact the organizers well in advance in view of management and preparation of the floor space. A floor plan will be made available closer to the time of the event. Each booth measures 3m x 3m (9 sq.m). Provided in each booth: 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 spotlights, 1 Faschia sign of occupant and power socket.

Cost of Booths for Exhibition : $750.00 per booth

 

Advertising and Sponsorship
There is provision for advertising in the Summit brochure or in Corporate sponsorship for the event. Aside from sending delegates to the summit, all interested organizations seeking partnership, marketing , advertising and sponsorship opportunities are welcomed to contact the organizers very early for possible areas of collaboration. (See contact details below).

Cost of Advertising in Summit Brochure: All adverts are in colour.

Outside Back Cover (OBC): N300,000.00

Inside Front Page: N250,000.00

Insdie Back page: N200,000.00

Full Page Colour : N175,000.00

Half Page: N100,000.00

Quarter Page: N60,000.00

GENERAL BUSINESS MESSAGES / DREDGER DISPLAY OR EQUIPMENT PROMOTION IN THE 4TH NIGERIAN DREDGING SUMMIT BROCHURE

Ranging from N25,000.00 for Quarter page.

For other page sizes please contact the organizers.

Mode of Payment
By cheque, made payable to DREDGE SKILLS AND MARINE T.C. LTD. Or by payment into our bank account from any part of the country or abroad. To get the bank details, please contact the organisers with the details below.

Room rate discounts at Partner Hotels.
Discount on room rates will apply to delegates who choose to stay at our Partner Hotels for the event during the duration of the Summit and within that week. To enjoy this discount, you will have to show that you have paid the attendance fees. Your bank payment slip will suffice for this. For other details of this arrangement and the amount of discount, please contact the organizers by phone or email.

Partner Hotels
Tinapa Business Resort, Calabar.
(More partner hotels will be added).

Contact Details
All inquiries for booths, adverts, sponsorship or partnership of any kinds are welcome and should be directed as follows:

via email: dredgeskills@gmail.com or editor@ddhamg.com

Or by phone: +234 1 7928166; +234 1 7914801; +234 (0)803 337 8735.

 

 

PARTICIPATION FORM

PROFILE AT A GLANCE