Posted on September 9, 2025
In a collaboration between DE Klop, and MSA, and Controllab, last week five advanced dredging simulators were officially inaugurated at the Shipping and Transport College (STC) in Rotterdam.
Thanks to an investment from the O&O Fund Waterbouw and the commitment of the maritime education institutes, the group is taking a major step forward for vocational training and the future of the dredging industry.
With these simulators, the collaboration has brought real-life practice into the classroom: students can simulate realistic dredging situations in a safe, sustainable, and instructive environment. This way, we optimally prepare the next generation of dredging professionals for the challenges of tomorrow.
Key highlights:
· 3 fixed simulators and 1 mobile simulator for STC in Rotterdam
· 1 fixed simulator for Nova College (IJmuiden/Beverwijk)
· The mobile simulator is available to all maritime education institutes in the Netherlands
· Developed by Dutch Dredging Simulators (DDS): Controllab, DE Klop B.V., and MSA-Service
This milestone has been made possible through close collaboration between education, industry, and sector organizations. Together we invest in education, innovation, and partnership – building a strong, agile, and future-proof dredging sector.
During the inauguration, Sven Tump (STC) and André Kik (on behalf of CEDA) shared their vision of the future: well-trained professionals are the key to meeting the challenges and seizing the opportunities ahead.
DE Klop on behalf of the development team said they were proud to present this smart collaboration for smart education – and for a sustainable future in dredging.
