Dredging Corporation of India bags Rs 156.5cr contract for Cochin Port maintenance

Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has been awarded a significant annual maintenance dredging contract by the Cochin Port Authority. Valued at Rs 156.5 crores for the fiscal year 2024-25, with an option to extend for an additional year, this contract highlights DCIL’s continued leadership in the dredging industry and its pivotal role in supporting India’s maritime infrastructure.

The awarded contract entails comprehensive maintenance dredging of the Cochin Port’s crucial navigational channels, including the outer channel, approach channel, International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT) Basin, LNG Basin Channels (Erankulam Channel & Mattancherry Channel), and other significant areas of the port. This operation is essential to ensure the port remains navigable for vessels of varying sizes, thereby facilitating seamless and efficient maritime trade activities.

Dr. Madhaiyaan Angamuthu, IAS, Chairman of VPA/DCIL, expressed pride in securing the contract: “We are honored to have been selected by the Cochin Port Authority for this significant project. This contract is a testament to DCIL’s capabilities and our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality dredging services. We look forward to contributing to the continued safety and operational efficiency of Cochin Port.”

Dredging Corporation of India Limited, renowned for its precise and efficient execution of large-scale dredging projects, reinforces the Cochin Port Authority’s commitment to maintaining high standards of maritime infrastructure. This contract underscores the strategic importance of regular maintenance dredging in supporting the port’s functionality and its critical role in the broader logistics and transportation network that sustains India’s trade ecosystem.