Afcons Infrastructure received the Letter of Award today from the Vadhvan Port Project Limited (VPPL) for the construction of a 10.14 km-long breakwater at the upcoming Vadhvan Port in Maharashtra.
When completed, this will be the second longest breakwater in the world.
Commenting the news, Mr Krishnamurthy Subramanian , Executive Chairman, Afcons Infrastructure Ltd, 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, added: “ 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 .”
In India, Afcons has delivered several landmark marine projects. Internationally, the company has executed several complex marine projects, including: