Dredging in India

In the past few years, dredging has emerged as a distinct industry in itself and is being driven by the growing dredging requirements at Indian ports and inland waterways. With a significant amount of dredging […]

The dredging industry has seen some positive developments in the past few years. The government has become more conscious about solving the long-pending issues of the industry with new policies and regulations, and programmes such […]

The Indian dredging market is serviced by both domestic and foreign players. Some of the major players are the Dredging Corporation of India (DCI), Mercator Limited, Jan De Nul Dredging, and Dharti Dredging and Infrastructure […]

Increasing focus on dredging in the country has resulted in the rapid growth of the dredging equipment market. At present, the equipment needs of the dredging market are met largely by foreign suppliers. These players […]

There is vast scope for the dredging industry in the country today. Developing and maintaining existing major ports, building new ports, exploring offshore resources, developing national waterways and catering to de- mand from the navy, […]

Dredging contracts in India lack standardisation and broadly rely on guidelines provided by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC). So far, contracts have mainly been tailor-made to suit the specific requirements of the employer […]

Dredging as an activity has grown in importance in the recent past due to the expansion of existing ports as well as the creation of new ones. Over the years, the industry has witnessed several […]

There exists huge potential for the development of inland water transport (IWT) as a competitive alternative mode of transport to road and rail. With the growth in traffic handled by national waterways (NWs), deepening and […]

Dredging activities can have adverse consequences for the environment. Typically, the responsibility for identifying a suitable disposal site and scientifically disposing of or reusing the material lies with the contractor. At present, large quantities of […]

In the past few years, dredging has emerged as a distinct industry in itself. It is being driven largely by the growing dredging requirements at Indian ports and inland waterways. During the five-year period 2011-12 […]

Incorporated in March 1976, the Dredging Corporation of India’s (DCI) main objective is to cater to the dredging requirements of major ports. Apart from the traditional dredging segments involving capital and maintenance dredging, DCI’s portfolio […]

The dredging industry has received increased government attention in the past one-two years. One of the major initiatives has been the new guidelines released by the Ministry of Shipping for dredging projects at major ports […]

Inland water transport (IWT) has become a key focus area of the government in recent times. Several initiatives are being undertaken to promote the growth of the sector, which, in turn have led to increased […]

The dredging industry in India has witnessed significant growth momentum in recent times. A well-defined contract with a clear allocation of risks and responsibilities for all stakeholders is a must for industry growth. In the […]

Survey and investigation works form an important component of a dredging project, both at ports and inland waterways. However, they are often overlooked by project implementing agencies. According to industry experts, not even 1 per […]

The dredging industry generates a large quantum of dredged material each year, which needs to be properly handled, treated and disposed of. This material can be disposed of in open waters, depending on its pollutant […]

The equipment needs of the Indian dredging market have largely been met by foreign suppliers. Netherlands-based IHC Merwede is a leading supplier of dredging equipment in the country. The company has supplied over 100 dredgers […]