Afcons Infrastructure has become the lowest bidder for the Vadhvan Port breakwater construction contract, offering a bid of ₹5,301 crore. Once awarded, this contract will represent the largest single marine civil infrastructure project in India’s port sector, marking the official start of construction at the long-planned site after years of environmental assessments and land acquisitions.
As part of the Shapoorji Pallonji Group, Afcons is well-regarded for its expertise in marine infrastructure, having a robust portfolio that includes complex projects like breakwater construction and dredging. Its experience positions it effectively to handle the significant technical challenges posed by the Vadhvan breakwater, imperative for ensuring safe port operations amid harsh coastal conditions.
The breakwater is vital for creating a secure harbor at Vadhvan, designed to withstand severe wave conditions while enabling safe vessel berthing and cargo operations. The contract’s value reflects the engineering complexity and extensive scale of the required structure.
Meanwhile, Knowledge Marine and Engineering Works’ recent acquisition of waterfront land adjacent to Vadhvan port positions it strategically to benefit from the upcoming construction activities, likely spurring demand for marine support services over the next few years.
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