It provides an independent forum for people involved in activities related to dredging and marine construction in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East, and aims to generate and disseminate impartial knowledge and information about dredging in these regions.
[2] Its British section is a learned 'Associated Society' of the UK Institution of Civil Engineers.
By 2008 its membership (predominantly scientists, academics, engineers and practitioners) had grown to represent over 40 countries.
[5][6] CEDA organises events including international conferences, seminars and technical meetings, site visits and training courses; in November 2013, it organised the CEDA Forum in Rotterdam.
[7] It also produces publications including conference proceedings with peer-reviewed papers, and provides technical and scientific advice.