Scope of work:

The development of Dhamra port on the east coast of India, Orissa State, close to Paradip, includes dredging of the new port of 19 kms long access channel, turning berths and berthing areas as well reclamation and consolidation of the berth area and for infrastructure building. Contract is awarded for the project of Euro 85 million for the total quantity of 65 million m³ consisting of total engineering of dredging, reclamation, consolidation and surcharge. The project is scheduled to be completed by march 2010.

Material dredged

Sand, soft to medium Clay, silt

Contractor:

Dhamra Port Company Limited, Dhamra, India

Duration of the project:

Scheduled to be completed by March 2010

Equipments deployed:

Trailer Suction Hopper Dredger “Pacifique, Orwell, Antigoon, Vlaanderen XX and Pallieter”
Cutter Suction Dredger “Kaveri”
Survey boat “Kingfisher”