en.Wedoany.com Reported - Belgian marine engineering and dredging company DEME Group NV was awarded a contract in June 2026 by India's Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL) to carry out deepening dredging works at the Ramayapatnam Deepwater Port in Andhra Pradesh, India, with a contract value of up to €50 million (approximately $58 million). Under the contract, DEME will execute deepening dredging of the entire harbor basin, including the turning circle and four berth pockets.

Founded in 1876 and headquartered in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, DEME Group is a global leader in dredging, offshore energy, and marine infrastructure engineering contracting, operating in over 90 countries. The year 2026 marks the company's 150th anniversary. Located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh on India's east coast, along the Bay of Bengal, Ramayapatnam Port is a greenfield deepwater port under development. Designed with a draft depth of approximately 15.5 meters, the port can accommodate large cargo vessels such as Panamax-class ships, aiming to enhance logistics efficiency in the surrounding hinterland.

This dredging project is a critical component of the Ramayapatnam Port development. Upon completion, it will improve the port's navigability and support the construction of this strategic maritime infrastructure. According to DEME, the dredging operations will utilize cutter suction dredgers, with the dredged material being pumped ashore for land reclamation to facilitate the construction of the port platform and related infrastructure.

Founded in 1986, NECL is a subsidiary of the Navayuga Group, headquartered in Hyderabad. It is a multidisciplinary engineering and construction company specializing in piling works, diaphragm walls, and marine structures such as jetties and berths. The company is one of the few construction firms in India with specialized equipment and technology for constructing bored cast-in-situ piles up to 3,000 mm in diameter and 75 meters in depth.

This contract further enriches DEME's portfolio of dredging and marine infrastructure projects in the Indian market, following previous dredging and reclamation works executed at ports such as Goa, Kakinada, Mumbai, and Paradip. The deepening dredging at Ramayapatnam Port will enhance the port's vessel reception capacity, providing critical infrastructure support for trade and industrial growth along India's east coast.

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