Building the people behind Africa's dredging industry.
Professional training. Technical expertise. International partnerships. Strengthening capacity for a safer, more efficient and sustainable dredging industry.
Building the people behind Africa's dredging industry.
Professional training. Technical expertise. International partnerships. Strengthening capacity for a safer, more efficient and sustainable dredging industry.
Global expertise.
Local application.
International Dredging Support Services (IDSS) was established to develop competence, deliver practical support and connect African professionals and organizations to global dredging knowledge and industry best practices.
Our parent company, Dredging Engineering Works Ltd, is a Nigerian dredging and marine engineering company and local contractor to Ellicott Dredges of Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
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Professional Training
Industry-focused training programmes that develop practical competence across dredging operations, equipment, safety, surveying, project management and more.
Technical & Corporate Support
Operational planning, equipment guidance, technical advisory, project supervision and customized corporate training programmes for organizations.
Industry Development & Partnerships
Connecting industry, government, academia and international partners to strengthen the dredging ecosystem and develop the next generation of professionals.
Work from the field.
Capsize recoveries, dockyard assemblies, screening plants and factory missions, documented from active dredging sites.
From knowledge
to competence.
Training at IDSS goes beyond the classroom. We develop the ability to understand, operate, manage, troubleshoot, supervise and improve.
Explore Training ProgrammesLearn
Build a strong foundation of knowledge.
Practice
Gain hands-on experience and skills.
Apply
Use knowledge to solve real industry tasks.
Improve
Enhance performance and operational value.
Excel
Consistently deliver excellence and lead the industry.
Learn
Build a strong foundation of knowledge.
Practice
Gain hands-on experience and skills.
Apply
Use knowledge to solve real industry tasks.
Improve
Enhance performance and operational value.
Excel
Consistently deliver excellence and lead the industry.
Companies
Dredging contractors, operators and marine service providers.
Government
Government agencies, regulators and public sector institutions.
Professionals
Engineers, operators, technicians and industry professionals.
Academia
Universities, training institutions and research organizations.
International Partners
Global companies, manufacturers and industry bodies.
The people building African dredging competence.
Ambassador Priscilla Otuya
Founder and Executive Chairperson
Priscilla N. Otuya
Executive Director, Business Development and Government Relations
Jehoshua A. Otuya
Executive Director, Office of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships
Marvel I. Otuya
Commercial and Operations Manager, IDSS / Dredge QuartersAmbassador Priscilla Otuya
Founder and Executive ChairpersonPriscilla N. Otuya
Executive Director, Business Development and Government RelationsJehoshua A. Otuya
Executive Director, Office of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships