Dredging and reclamation deal at Vadhavan Port
A joint venture between Jan De Nul and DEME has inked a deal with ITD Cementation, an Indian engineering and construction company, for dredging and reclamation works at Vadhavan Port, located on India’s west coast in Maharashtra.
The project involves nearshore reclamation and shore protection for the greenfield port, which will span 200 hectares.
This reclamation will support the construction of breakbulk and liquid cargo handling facilities, a key part of the Indian government’s plan to position Vadhavan as one of the world’s top ten container ports by 2040.
Jan De Nul and DEME will serve as subcontractors to ITD Cementation for this phase of the development, set to begin in the third quarter of 2025, post-monsoon. For the dredging work, the joint venture will use two of their larger trailing suction hopper dredgers.
Jan De Nul has over 30 years of experience in dredging operations across India, with past projects including Kamarajar Port, Project Varsha and the ports of Mumbai and Tuticorin.
“We remain an active player in the Indian dredging sector,” said Wim Cosaert, area manager at Jan De Nul.
“Our experience and diverse fleet allow us to tailor solutions for our clients’ diverse projects, such as land reclamation and bringing waterways to depth.”
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