Dredging activity at Indian ports is gaining momentum, driven by the need to deepen navigation channels, accommodate larger vessels, improve port efficiency and support new port development. Capacity expansion and capital dredging are generating sustained […]
India’s port sector is witnessing sustained activity in dredging, with major and non-major ports undertaking capital and maintenance projects to enhance navigational depths, accommodate larger vessels and improve operational efficiency. Recent developments span new capital […]
India’s maritime sector is a vital driver of economic growth. Nearly 95 per cent of the country’s trade by volume and 75 per cent by value moves through ports, highlighting the critical importance of efficient […]
Dredging in India is gradually shifting from a traditional waste disposal model towards a resource-reuse approach. Dredged material, historically disposed offshore or in confined facilities, is increasingly being recognised as a resource for infrastructure and […]
By Ayaz M. Vakil, Superintending Engineer Dredging, Gujarat Maritime Board The Gujarat Maritime Board (GMB) is pioneering the development of private ports and other maritime initiatives in the state. GMB’s footprint spans 48 non-major ports […]
India’s dredging sector is witnessing growing activity across inland waterways, ports, harbours and marine infrastructure projects. With the expansion of project opportunities, the sector is increasingly confronting challenges related to site conditions, geotechnical data, project […]
The global dredging market is currently valued at around $17 billion-$20 billion, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2 per cent to about $20 billion-$22 billion by 2034. The primary contributor to […]
In recent times, the drastic change in climatic conditions has moved the Indian government to focus on sustainable and efficient infrastructure development. To mitigate any potential impact on the environment and secure the marine ecosystem, […]
The Indian maritime sector is witnessing rapid expansion, with plans to increase port capacity to 10,000 million tonnes by 2047. This growth has increased the demand for dredging. However, despite the signing of new contracts, […]
With increasing economies of scale, the size of vessels is growing, transshipment hubs are being constructed and modernisation of infrastructure is taking place. This reflects a need to widen the depth of channels. The dredging […]
With Indian ports undergoing rapid expansion, there is an increasing dredging requirement in the country. Further, following the expansion of the global shipping fleet, in terms of size as well as capacity, Indian ports have […]
The Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) owns the lion’s share of the maintenance dredging business in the country, and provides dredging services to major ports. Given the rising dredging requirements on India’s east and west […]
Port digitalisation has become a popular buzzword in the maritime industry, and there is a growing awareness of how smart technologies may help a port operate more efficiently and sustainably. By incorporating digitalisation and improving […]
Dredging activities have a significant impact on the environment along the coasts and rivers. It includes changes in the coastal and river morphology, changes in currents and wave climate, changes in coastal defence, erosion along […]
To enhance inland water transport in the country, 111 waterways (five existing and 106 new) were notified as national waterways (NWs) under the National Waterways Act, 2016, with effect from April 12, 2016. According to […]
Indian ports are undergoing rapid expansion, and thereby increasing the dredging requirement. Following the expansion of the global shipping fleet, both in terms of size and capacity, Indian ports have realised the importance of deeper […]
The Dredging Guidelines, 2021 are a combination of various policies, guidelines and provisions, which provide a roadmap of dredging activities for the next 10 years. The guidelines promote sustainable dredging using modern dredging techniques. The […]
Dredging has emerged as a distinct industry over the years to increase the draught levels at Indian ports. While most of the major ports have a draught level of at least 14 metres, this is […]
Dredging is essential for smooth navigation at ports and harbours, development of port facilities, remediation, flood management and maintenance of the carrying capacity of marine and coastal systems. In recent times, dredged materials are increasingly […]
The Indian maritime sector offers a plethora of opportunities for dredging. Major ports are expected to deepen and widen their navigational channels in order to attract deep draft vessels. The Dredging Guidelines 2021 envisages dredging […]
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