KMEW Secures ₹28.32 Crore Dredging Contract for Pondicherry Port
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has been awarded a ₹28.32 crore contract by Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) for maintenance dredging at Pondicherry Port. The 3-month contract, with a possible 1-month extension, involves dredging approximately 2,00,000 cubic meters using a Shallow Draft Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger. This marks KMEW's eighth engagement with DCIL in four years and its first project at Pondicherry Port. KMEW plans to use existing fleet equipment for the project, emphasizing asset utilization and operational efficiency.
07Aug 25
KMEW Secures ₹80.69 Crore Shipbuilding Contract from IWAI, Marking Entry into Commercial Shipbuilding
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has won a ₹80.69 crore contract from the Inland Waterways Authority of India for designing, constructing, and supplying 6 work boats and 6 accommodation boats. The contract, to be executed over 20 months, marks KMEW's entry into commercial shipbuilding. CEO Sujay Kewalramani called it a landmark achievement, expanding the company's capabilities beyond ship repair and dredging. This B2G venture aligns with India's focus on enhancing port efficiency and inland waterway infrastructure.
07Aug 25
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Secures ₹81 Crore Contract from IWAI for Vessel Construction
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has secured a contract worth ₹80.69 crore from the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI). The contract involves designing, constructing, and supplying 12 vessels - 6 Work Boats and 6 Accommodation Boats - for the Capacity Augmentation of National Waterway-1 project. This marks KMEW's entry into the commercial shipbuilding sector, expanding from its existing services in ship repair and dredging. The contract will be executed over 20 months and is expected to open new revenue streams for the company.
06Aug 25
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Expands Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited (KMEW) has acquired stakes in three companies for a total investment of Rs. 197.84 lakhs. KMEW now fully owns Indian Ports Dredging Private Limited (IPDPL) and Knowledge Infra Ports Private Limited (KIPPL), and has a 51% stake in Kamal Marine & Engineering Works Private Limited (KMEWPL). These acquisitions aim to enhance KMEW's capabilities in dredging, marine operations, and shipbuilding sectors.
20May 25
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Secures ₹10.77 Crore Order
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd (KMEW) has announced a new order worth ₹10.77 crore. While specific details about the nature of the work and the client remain undisclosed, this significant order is expected to boost the company's business prospects. KMEW, known for its marine engineering services including dredging and port management, is likely to see a positive impact on its order book and potential future revenue streams from this development.