Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works (KMEW) has secured a new dredging order worth over ₹300 crore from New Mangalore Port Authority.

In a statement, KMEW said it emerged as the lowest bidder, with its bid approximately 10.16 per cent below the bid submitted by the competitors.

The company has "secured its largest-ever dredging order worth ₹303.17 crore at New Mangalore Port Authority", the statement said on Saturday.

The project encompasses maintenance dredging across the outer approach channel, lagoon, dock areas, turning circle, designated berth faces and pump-house areas.

It involves deployment of a suitable Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger (TSHD), along with specialised equipment for berth-face and pump-house dredging.

Published on November 1, 2026