DEME started another series of dredging activities in the access channel to the Port of Patimban, in Indonesia, which was part of the second phase of the terminal’s development. The works are being carried out in collaboration with Penta Ocean, Toyo Rinkai, PP, Wika and Jakon, the main contractor consortium.
“Following the successful deepening of the inner basin in 2024, the DEME team in Indonesia mobilized the trailing suction hopper dredger (TSHD) Brabo to deepen a three-kilometer stretch of the access channel to 14 meters below the lowest tide level. In combination with the previous works carried out in 2024 (which included the deepening of the inner basin), the total dredging volume has reached 5.5 million cubic meters,” explained Johny Van Acker, Area Manager of ALD for DEME Group.
Located approximately 145 kilometers east of Jakarta, the new port has been designed to alleviate congestion at the Port of Tanjung Priok and meet Indonesia’s growing export needs, particularly regarding automobile and container shipments.
Once completed, in 2027, the site will have a capacity of 7.5 million TEU, making it one of the largest ports in Indonesia.
“DEME started its first dredging project in Patimban at the end of August 2024. For us, this project represents a key milestone, as it not only enhances our operational capabilities but also reinforces our commitment to local community involvement. Furthermore, it represents a significant advancement for our team in Indonesia, particularly following the change of flag of our TSHD Brabo to the Indonesian flag,” stated DEME.
