EUROPEAN DREDGING ASSOCIATION

EuDA is a non-profit industry organisation for dredging companies and related organisations. It represents the interests of the dredging industry, primarily at the European institutions.

The European dredging companies represent approximately 8.000 European employees "on land and on board of the vessels" (in direct employment) and more than 30.000 in indirect employment (supply and service companies). Approximately 750 seaworthy vessels with European flag are servicing the ports and maritime channels worldwide.

The Association: Will pursue its goals by endorsing polities to create fair and equitable conditions for competition; commits to respecting applicable national, European and international rules and regulations; commits to operating its fleet safely, effectively and responsibly.

Founded in 1993, the Association serves its members in all kind of requests related to dredging issues, presently strongly emphasizing on the Social and Environmental affairs. These issues are followed and organized by the Secretariat and executed by its specialised working groups existing out of experts from the member companies.