DCIL wins Rs 156.5 crore contract from Cochin Port

Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) has successfully secured a significant contract for the annual maintenance dredging of Cochin Port, valued at Rs 156.50 crore for the fiscal year 2024-25, with an option for extension. This contract encompasses dredging operations in critical areas such as the outer channel, approach channel, ICTT Basin, LNG Basin Channels (Erankulam Channel & Mattancherry Channel), and other key zones within Cochin Port. These dredging activities are essential to ensure smooth navigation for vessels of varying sizes, thereby supporting uninterrupted maritime trade operations.

DCIL's expertise in executing large-scale dredging projects with precision underscores its pivotal role in enhancing India's maritime infrastructure. The company's track record in delivering such critical projects with efficiency reinforces its commitment to maritime excellence. The award of this contract by the Cochin Port Authority reflects their confidence in DCIL's capabilities to maintain and improve the port's operational efficiency and navigability.

This contract award not only highlights DCIL's leadership in the dredging sector but also underscores the Cochin Port Authority's dedication to upholding superior standards in maritime infrastructure management.

News by Rahul Yelligetti