Dredging Corporation of India Ltd (DCIL) has signed 22 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of ₹17,645 crore with 16 organisations during India Maritime Week 2025, held in Mumbai from October 27–31, 2025, according to the company’s stock exchange filing.
The agreements encompass a wide range of collaborations in dredging operations, vessel construction, fuel supply, and training initiatives, reinforcing DCIL’s role in advancing India’s maritime infrastructure.
Key Partnerships with Major Ports
DCIL entered into MoUs with several major ports, including Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Jawaharlal Nehru (JNPT), Deendayal, Cochin, Chennai, Mumbai, and Shyama Prasad Mukherjee ports.
These partnerships will cater to dredging requirements at these locations for the next 2 to 5 years, ensuring efficient port operations and navigational depth.
The company also formalised an agreement with Hindustan Shipyard Ltd for dredger repairs and maintenance, aimed at enhancing fleet reliability and operational uptime.
Boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat
Supporting the government’s Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative, DCIL signed an MoU with Cochin Shipyard Ltd for dredger construction and repair, promoting domestic shipbuilding capabilities.
Another collaboration with Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) focuses on indigenising dredger spares and developing inland dredgers, reducing dependency on imports.
Additionally, a tie-up with IHC will enable modernisation of existing dredgers and enhance their operational capacity.
Technology and Training Initiatives
To strengthen technical expertise, DCIL signed an MoU with the National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts (NTCPWC) at IIT Chennai.
This collaboration will include bathymetric surveys, training module development, and capacity-building programmes to create a skilled workforce for upcoming dredging projects.
Furthermore, DCIL’s partnership with Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) ensures a steady supply of fuel and lubricants for its fleet operations.
Operational Snapshot
DCIL operates under a consortium of four major ports—Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Deendayal—under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.
The company currently manages 10 Trailer Suction Hopper Dredgers with a combined hopper capacity of 60,000 cubic meters, handling about 50–60 million cubic meters of dredging annually—approximately 55% of India’s total dredging requirement.
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