Mr. Ramage joined IRI’s London office in March 2002 and was appointed Managing Director in January 2003. He was instrumental in the establishment of offices in Hamburg (2007), Roosendaal (2008), Mumbai (2008), and Dubai (2009) where he continues to have a management role. In 2009 Mr. Ramage accepted the title of Director, Worldwide Business Operations whereby he was responsible for IRI’s global network of offices. A resident of the
United Kingdom, Mr. Ramage was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of IRI in April of 2011 and continues to be responsible for operations of all worldwide offices, including IRI’s headquarters in Washington, DC/Reston. Mr. Ramage has an extensive background at sea having sailed with BP Tankers, Mobil Shipping, and Maersk Line. He spent 14 years in the ship management industry, predominantly in Hong Kong with Denholm Ship Management and Eurasia Ship Management where he rose to Vice President, managing a fleet of 50 vessels. Mr. Ramage holds a Master Mariners Certificate and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Edinburgh as well as a Bachelor of Science Honours in Nautical Studies from Liverpool Polytechnic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dredging is the process of removing sediment, sand, rocks or debris from the bottom of rivers, ports and seabeds to maintain or increase water depth. It helps keep shipping channels and harbour areas navigable for vessels and supports the safe movement of maritime traffic.
Dredging is essential for maintaining port access and ensuring ships can safely enter and leave harbours. By deepening navigation channels and berths, dredging allows larger vessels to operate efficiently and helps ports handle increasing global trade volumes.
The two main types of dredging are capital dredging and maintenance dredging. Capital dredging is carried out to create new ports, deepen channels, or expand maritime infrastructure, while maintenance dredging is performed regularly to maintain the required water depth by removing accumulated sediment.
Dredging is often used to supply sand and other materials for land reclamation, beach nourishment, and coastal protection projects. These activities help expand port infrastructure, build new coastal developments, and protect shorelines from erosion.
You can find the latest dredging news, port deepening projects, and industry insights on The Maritime Standard’s Dredging category page, which provides updates on global dredging activities, maritime infrastructure developments, and innovations in dredging technology.