Smarter Operations
We help contractors optimise performance, cut risks and drive efficiency with tailored programmes that deliver real results.
Programme Management for Contractors
Extensive operational experience combined with academic expertise gives i2D a level of operational proficiency that is unique to the dredging industry. Our dredging consultants have developed programmes that can be tailored to your individual needs, such as:
- Market definition for new dredge
- Operational excellence
- Innovation fitness
- Equipment upgrade
- Equipment life cycle improvement
We have designed, enhanced and implemented programmes across various organisations that have demonstrated their value in producing business results.
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Operational Objectives
Our dredging consultants possess extensive field experience in operational support. i2D has developed and implemented programmes for contractors in order to allow them to optimise their business performance, by:
- Monitoring operational performance
- Coaching crew and staff on operational excellence
- Reducing operational risk using robust estimates and schedules
- Increasing production rates, which minimise project cost and duration
- Increasing operational hours
- Reducing wear and tear, resulting in lower maintenance and repair costs
- Lowering fuel consumption and emissions
- Improving safety to ensure steady state performance
- Minimising environmental impact
- Using innovative technology and work methods
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Dredging Projects Front End Engineering Design (FEED)
To ensure a thorough and effective FEED approach, i2D:
- Use geohistorical, geophysical and technical data to create soil models
- Determine workability based on metocean data
- Calculate soil volumes
- Estimate accurate production levels and robust project costs
- Prepare Invitations to Tender (ITTs)
- Establish realistic schedules
- Perform detailed feasibility studies
- Perform environmental monitoring studies and impact assessments
- Prepare clear and concise tender documents
- Evaluate tenders
- Inform stakeholders
- Identify risks and opportunities

Dredging Projects Execution
Our services ensure seamless project management and delivery, addressing the following critical aspects:
- Managing contractors
- Representing owners
- Raising safety awareness and delivering safety programmes
- Administering and conducting initial evaluations of claims
- Optimising productivity and efficiency
- Reviewing permit compliancy
- Administering contracts and providing resolutions
- Monitoring, recording and reviewing contractor progress
- Verifying realised designs