Deals18 Aug 2025, 12:35 pm
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd. Receives Work Order from Dredging Corporation of India for Maintenance Dredging at Pondicherry Port
AI Summary
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has been awarded a work order by Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCI) for the chartering of the Shallow Draft Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD) for maintenance dredging at Pondicherry Port during 2024-25. The contract, valued at ~28,32,00,000/- inclusive of GST, is to be executed over a period of 3 months and can be extended by one month. This contract marks KMEW's maiden engagement at Pondicherry Port and further expands their operational footprint across India’s maritime infrastructure.
Key Highlights
- KMEW received a work order from Dredging Corporation of India Limited for maintenance dredging at Pondicherry Port during 2024-25.
- The contract is valued at ~28,32,00,000/- inclusive of GST and is to be executed over a period of 3 months with a possible extension by one month.
- This is KMEW's maiden engagement at Pondicherry Port, expanding their operational footprint across India’s maritime infrastructure.
- KMEW will deploy dredger from its existing fleet for this project.
- This contract marks KMEW's 8th contract from Dredging Corporation of India in the last 4 years.