Belgian maritime and environmental engineering company DEME Group has been awarded a contract by Navayuga Engineering Company Limited (NECL) to carry out capital deepening works for the development of Ramayapatnam Port, a deep-sea greenfield port located in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Under the contract, DEME will execute the capital deepening of the entire harbor basin, including the turning circle and four berth pockets.

As per an official release from Deme, the works will enhance port accessibility and support the development of this strategic maritime infrastructure.

Ramayapatnam Port, currently under development on the eastern coast of India in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh, is strategically located along the Bay of Bengal and is set to become a key maritime gateway supporting regional trade and industrial growth.

Designed as a deep-sea port, the facility will be capable of accommodating large cargo vessels, with a draft depth of approximately 15.5 meters, enabling the handling of Panamax-class ships and enhancing logistical efficiency for the surrounding hinterland.

The dredging activities will be carried out using a cutter suction dredger. The dredged material will be pumped onshore and used for reclamation purposes, contributing to the construction of the port platform and associated infrastructure.

This project highlights DEME’s expertise in delivering large scale capital dredging and land reclamation works for port developments, combining technical knowhow with efficient project execution.

The contract further reinforces DEME’s presence in India, where the group has built a solid track record in dredging, land reclamation and marine infrastructure, with recent work at various ports such as Goa, Kakinada, Mumbai and Paradip.

About Deme

DEME (Euronext Brussels: DEME) is a leading contractor in the fields of offshore energy, dredging and marine infrastructure, and environmental remediation.

DEME also engages in concessions activities in offshore wind, marine infrastructure, green hydrogen, and deep-sea mineral harvesting.