JALMANTHAN DREDGING

Transforming India's waterscapes with premier dredging services for efficient, safer navigation.

About us

JALMANTHAN DREDGING (JMD) is established to meet the global, particularly Indian, surge in demand for dredging, offshore, and subsea services. India’s remarkable economic expansion has fuelled growth in all sectors, including Ports and Offshore Services, which are advancing at a robust two-digit Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR). Despite this growth, there is a noticeable shortage of adequate tools, equipment, and services, in this field.

For over three decades, the JMD team has honed a distinctive set of skills in operating and maintaining both inland and ocean-going dredgers, which stands as our Unique Selling Proposition (USP). These specialized and scarce competencies are highly sought after and are anticipated to be a cornerstone of our success.

Currently, JMD is focusing on the burgeoning need in the Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) sector. In Andhra Pradesh, there is an anticipated requirement for dredging 100 million cubic meters over the next three years, with CSD Dredgers expected to undertake 60% of this volume.

To cater to this significant demand, JMD has strategically chartered two dredgers and is responsible for the manning and management of two additional dredgers, bringing our current fleet to four.

Our esteemed mentor, Mr. R.R.K Raju  who has over thirty years of experience in this domain, is currently providing oversight and guidance to our team in carrying out these operations. With the guidance of our mentor and the strength of our adept team, JMD has successfully secured engagements for our fleet of dredgers.

Dredging activities @Ramayyapatnam Port

Our Board of Directors

Our CEO Mr. R R K Raju

Our CEO Mr. R R K Raju

Our CEO Mr. R.R.K. Raju, a veteran engineer with an impressive career exceeding several decades, is a trailblazer in India's dredging industry. Leveraging his extensive knowledge of marine equipment and a proven track record of successful projects for both government and private entities, he has established himself as a leading figure in the industry.

Designated Partner Mr. K Sudhakar

Designated Partner Mr. K Sudhakar

A scholar in Management & Environmental Sciences with over 25 years in marketing and trading petroleum products. A dynamic leader, specialising in marine bunker fuels, known for advocating innovative, intelligent and technology-driven solutions to complex business challenges. 

Consultant & Partner         Mr. K Muralidharan

Consultant & Partner Mr. K Muralidharan

Mr. K Muralidharan is acknowledged as one of the India's national level leaders in port businesses. He has held various key roles including chief executive officer and advisor of the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board, this position was created specifically to oversee the building of three new ports and nine fishing harbours in Andhra Pradesh. 

400 MLD DESALINATION PROJECT, PERUR, CHENNAI   

June,2025: Dredging and Trenching by CSD SICAL PORTOFINO & CSD JMD-1 for approx. 2000 mtrs of Intake and Outfall Pipeline

IHC 5014 in action at KGPL Port, Kakinada

Update as on June 2025: IHC 5014 has dredged approximately 730,000 cubic meters of sand for dredging and reclamation works over the past eight months.

Dredgers in Action @ Ramayyapatnam Port

Completed Construction of Load Out Jetty @ KGPL, Kakinada.....Dredging to start soon

Riverbed Maintenance
Canal Desilting Services

Dredgers Undergoing Dry Dock Services

Riverbed Maintenance
Canal Desilting Services

Allied Services

Pontoons are the workhorses of the marine industry, providing stable platforms for a variety of crucial applications. From workboats and floating docks to barges and aquaculture farms, their versatility and buoyancy are indispensable. Building pontoons for the marine industry requires a blend of robust materials, skilled engineering, and adherence to regulations. These floating platforms are the foundation for countless commercial activities, ensuring safe and efficient operations on the water

Our Fleet of Dredgers

CSD 750 Auro Krishnaveni

CSD 750 Auro Krishnaveni

CSD 850 SICAL PORTOFINO

CSD 850 SICAL PORTOFINO

CSD 650 Dharti IX

CSD 650 Dharti IX

CSD 500 IHC 5014

CSD 500 IHC 5014

CSD 300 JMD-1

CSD 300 JMD-1

Pontoon with Toyo Pump & Generator

Pontoon with Toyo Pump & Generator

Dredging Services

Lone man collecting seaweed from seaweed strewn beach with blue grey ocean and dredge on background.

Deepening and widening waterways

May 1973: Dredging, Dundalk Marine Terminal (Jim Pickerell / Documerica)

Coastal protection and beach nourishment

Port maintenance and silt removal

Port maintenance and silt removal

Small dredger clearing weed growth in the moat of Caerphilly Castle

Land reclamation and dredged material disposal

Environmental dredging and habitat restoration

Environmental dredging and habitat restoration

Dredging for industrial and commercial projects

Dredging for industrial and commercial projects

The Companies We Work With

Leading companies in India's dredging industry trust our comprehensive processes and state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring precision and reliability in every project executed.
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