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Marine Drilling & Blasting Masterclass: Learn from Industry Experts

9 June 2026 by
Marine Drilling & Blasting Masterclass: Learn from Industry Experts
in2Dredging, Simon Burgmans
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in2Dredging's (i2D's) Marine Drilling & Blasting Masterclass provides, engineers, estimators, project managers and dredging professionals with practical knowledge of marine drilling and blasting operations, blast design, productivity estimating, environmental management and project risk assessment.


Building Expertise in Marine Drilling & Blasting

Marine Drilling & Blasting (D&B) projects demand far more than technical execution. Success requires accurate estimating, operational expertise, environmental awareness, risk management and effective stakeholder engagement.

With increasing industry demand and growing environmental scrutiny of marine construction projects, this intensive masterclass provides a unique opportunity to learn directly from some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

Join Greg Miller and Simon Burgmans, i2D's Principal Dredging Consultants, for a practical and engaging masterclass on marine D&B fundamentals. The session explores the methodologies and tools used to accurately estimate productivity, risks and operational performance.

Event Details

When:  Monday 29 June 2026
Time:  08:00 – 11:00
Where:  Online and in person at i2D’s offices
Registration:  Via the Drilling & Blasting (D&B) Masterclass registration page

i2D's Marine Drilling & Blasting masterclass is designed for engineers, estimators, project managers, contractors and commercial professionals involved in marine D&B activities. It delivers practical knowledge gained from decades of international dredging and blasting experience.

What You'll Learn

Participants will gain valuable insights into:

  • Marine Drilling & Blasting fundamentals
  • Blast design, equipment selection, risks and operational challenges
  • Geotechnical rock parameters and drill pattern development
  • Bench height, area and volume estimation techniques
  • Drilling, charging and blasting activity cycles
  • E4D&B estimating tool overview and sensitivity analyses
  • Environmental impacts including underwater noise, shock waves and marine fauna protection
  • Sustainable operations and maintaining a social licence to operate

The course also explores how predictive modelling and real-time analytics are transforming environmental management practices. These technologies are helping improve the sustainability of dredging and marine construction projects.

Meeting Today's Environmental and Stakeholder Expectations

Marine drilling and blasting projects continue to face increasing regulatory oversight and stakeholder expectations. This Marine Drilling & Blasting masterclass examines how proactive planning, transparency and effective environmental management can support operational success while maintaining community confidence and project approvals.

Secure Your Place Today

Whether attending in person or online, this is a rare opportunity to strengthen your understanding of marine D&B operations. You will have the opportunity to improve your estimating capabilities and learn from recognised industry leaders.

Download the Maring Drilling & Blasting masterclass course brochure and register now to avoid missing out.



 Require Further Information?

  Contact Grace Dennis via email at Grace.Dennis@in2Dredging.com or phone her on +61 (0) 413 689 377.


  Note that above course dates are subject to student numbers