Afcons Secures Rs 53.01 Billion Vadhvan Breakwater Contract

09 Jun 2026 CW Team

The contract marks a significant milestone for the marine infrastructure specialist and is expected to play a crucial role in the development of Vadhvan Port, envisaged as India's largest public port and one of the world's biggest container ports.

Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman, Afcons Infrastructure, said, "This award is a testament to Afcons’ proven expertise in delivering complex and large-scale marine infrastructure projects. The Vadhvan breakwater project will be a strategic enabler for India’s ambition to become a global maritime hub."

Mr S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, said, “It is a moment of immense pride for us to secure one of the world’s landmark marine projects. This project showcases India’s growing expertise in executing complex infrastructure on a global scale. We are confident that the successful completion of this project will further strengthen our Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.”

Afcons has delivered several landmark marine projects in India and overseas. Its international portfolio includes the Bulk Jetty at Port of Sohar in Oman, one of the world's deepest ports; the New Owendo International Port in Gabon, completed in 18 months and recognised as the fastest completed port project in West Africa; and the Sulphur Jetty in Kuwait, delivered as a comprehensive EPC berth facility.

The company has also been recognised by Engineering News-Record (ENR), USA, as the eighth largest marine and port facilities contractor globally.

Vadhvan Port is being developed with a handling capacity of 23.2 million TEUs, positioning India as a major player in global maritime trade and strengthening the country's port-led development ambitions.

Photo caption: (R-L: Gaurav Dayal, Chairman, VPPL; Kshitiz Bhasker, Director of Business Development, Afcons; Ravish Kumar Singh, Deputy Chairman, VPPL; Dr G Vaidyanathan, Director Project, VPPL; Gautam Kumar Das, Director Finance, VPPL)

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Afcons Infrastructure has received the Letter of Award from Vadhvan Port Project for the construction of a 10.14-km-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra. Valued at Rs 53.01 billion, the project will create what is set to become the second longest breakwater in the world upon completion.The contract marks a significant milestone for the marine infrastructure specialist and is expected to play a crucial role in the development of Vadhvan Port, envisaged as India's largest public port and one of the world's biggest container ports.Krishnamurthy Subramanian, Executive Chairman, Afcons Infrastructure, said, This award is a testament to Afcons’ proven expertise in delivering complex and large-scale marine infrastructure projects. The Vadhvan breakwater project will be a strategic enabler for India’s ambition to become a global maritime hub.Mr S Paramasivan, Managing Director, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, said, “It is a moment of immense pride for us to secure one of the world’s landmark marine projects. This project showcases India’s growing expertise in executing complex infrastructure on a global scale. We are confident that the successful completion of this project will further strengthen our Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat.”Afcons has delivered several landmark marine projects in India and overseas. Its international portfolio includes the Bulk Jetty at Port of Sohar in Oman, one of the world's deepest ports; the New Owendo International Port in Gabon, completed in 18 months and recognised as the fastest completed port project in West Africa; and the Sulphur Jetty in Kuwait, delivered as a comprehensive EPC berth facility.The company has also been recognised by Engineering News-Record (ENR), USA, as the eighth largest marine and port facilities contractor globally.Vadhvan Port is being developed with a handling capacity of 23.2 million TEUs, positioning India as a major player in global maritime trade and strengthening the country's port-led development ambitions.Photo caption: (R-L: Gaurav Dayal, Chairman, VPPL; Kshitiz Bhasker, Director of Business Development, Afcons; Ravish Kumar Singh, Deputy Chairman, VPPL; Dr G Vaidyanathan, Director Project, VPPL; Gautam Kumar Das, Director Finance, VPPL)

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