DCIL Launches World’s First 12,000 m³ Beagle Series Dredger at CSL, Setting Global Benchmark
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Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL), India’s premier dredging company under the consortium of four major ports — Visakhapatnam Port Authority, Paradip Port Authority, Deendayal Port Authority (Kandla), and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (Nhava Sheva) — on 18 October 2025 has made history with the launch of its latest vessel, Dredge Godavari, at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).
Dredge Godavari is the first-ever 12,000 m³ Beagle Series dredger constructed anywhere in the world, setting a new benchmark for the global dredging industry. Designed with cutting-edge technology and modern engineering features, the vessel represents the next generation of dredgers — delivering unmatched efficiency, precision, and environmental sustainability.
Constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited in collaboration with international design and technology partners, Dredge Godavari features advanced automation, highly efficient dredging mechanisms, and enhanced safety and environmental systems, exemplifying India’s growing shipbuilding expertise.
Speaking at the launch, Dr. Madhaiyaan Angamuthu, Chairman DCIL (VPA & Mumbai Port Authority), said: “The launch of Dredge Godavari is a proud moment for DCIL and for India’s maritime sector. This milestone reflects our commitment to advancing indigenous dredging capabilities, fostering innovation, and contributing to India’s emergence as a global maritime power.”
Currently, DCIL caters to approximately 60 million cubic meters of dredging out of a total 120 million cubic meters. With the addition of Dredge Godavari to its fleet, DCIL’s dredging capacity will increase to 80 million cubic meters, significantly augmenting existing capabilities.
This achievement reinforces DCIL’s mission to strengthen India’s dredging capacity, support port-led development, and contribute to sustainable maritime growth, in line with the Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
About Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL):
DCIL is India’s leading dredging company, providing dredging and allied services to major and minor ports, the Indian Navy, and other maritime organizations. Operating under the consortium of Visakhapatnam, Paradip, Deendayal (Kandla), and Jawaharlal Nehru Ports, DCIL plays a key role in maintaining navigable waterways and supporting India’s blue economy vision.
About Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL): Cochin Shipyard Limited, under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, is India’s premier shipbuilding and ship repair facility. CSL has delivered some of the most technologically advanced vessels in the country, contributing significantly to India’s shipbuilding capabilities and global maritime stature.
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