View document text
KNOWLEDGE MARINE & ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED
Ship Builders, Repairers, Charterers and Marine Contractors
CIN: L74120MH2015PLC269596
Ref: KMEW/SE/Reg-30/2026-27/13 Date: June 21, 2026
Listing Department Listing & Compliance Department
BSE Limited The National Stock Exchange of India Limited
P. J. Towers, Exchange Plaza, C-1 Block G,
Dalal Street, Fort Bandra Kurla Complex,
Mumbai- 400001 Bandra (E), Mumbai – 400051
Scrip Code Symbol ISIN
543273 KMEW INE0CJD01029
Sub: Outcome of the Investor Meet
In terms of Regulation 30 read with Schedule III of Securities and Exchange
Board of India (Listing Obligation and Disclosure Requirement) Regulation, 2015,
as amended, please find attached herewith the outcome of Investor Meet –
“Samruddhi Season 3 – Nav-Bharat ka Caravan”, organized by Hem Securities
Ltd. held on 19th June, 2026 for all the stakeholders of the Company and the
same is available on the Company’s website at https://www.kmew.in/investor-
information.html
Kindly take the above on record and oblige.
Thanking You,
Yours Faithfully,
For Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited
Avdhoot Kotwal
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Encl.: a/a
Regd. Office: Unit No. 706-707, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway,
BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071
Phone: 022 – 35374606 | E-mail: info@kmew.in | Website: www.kmew.in
Listed on BSE & NSE exchange (KMEW | 543273 | INE0CJD01029)
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd.
Investor Meet – Formal Meeting Summary
Hosted by: HEM Securities
Company Overview
Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Ltd. (KMEW) is an integrated maritime
infrastructure company engaged in dredging, charter hire, shipbuilding, vessel
repair and marine engineering services. Since its incorporation in 2015, the
company has evolved into a diversified maritime solutions provider focused on
ports, inland waterways and green maritime infrastructure.
Meeting Highlights
1. Business Verticals
The company operates through three key segments:
• Dredging Services – Capital, maintenance and river dredging along with
sand mining projects.
• Charter Hire – Pilot boats, mooring boats, speed patrol boats, service
vessels and Green Tug operations.
• Shipbuilding – Construction of specialized vessels, work boats,
accommodation boats and cutter suction dredgers.
2. Strategic Positioning
• Integrated marine solutions platform with diversified capabilities.
• Focus on government and central government clients.
• Expanding presence in green maritime infrastructure and shipbuilding
through the upcoming Safale Shipyard.
3. Industry Opportunity
Management highlighted strong sector growth supported by government
initiatives.
• Indian dredging industry is expected to grow at ~8.4% CAGR.
• Capital dredging demand is projected to increase significantly by 2030.
• Charter hire market continues to offer substantial vessel deployment
opportunities across major ports.
4. Green Maritime Initiative
The Green Tug program remains a key long-term growth driver.
• KMEW has secured two Green Tug contracts, among the first in India.
• Each Green Tug costs approximately ₹90 crore to construct and carries
a 15-year contract tenure.
• The company also benefits from a 20% shipbuilding subsidy on Green
Tug projects.
5. Shipyard Expansion
The company has acquired 15 acres at Saphale (Palghar) near Vadhavan Port.
• Planned CAPEX of ~₹300 crore across three phases in ~2.5-3 years plan.
• Phase-I is expected to be operational next year.
• The facility will support Green Tug construction and future shipbuilding
orders.
6. Order Book & Revenue Mix
Current Order Book
Segment Contract Value
Dredging ~₹500 crore
Charter Hire ~₹900 crore
Shipbuilding ~₹233 crore
Revenue Mix
• Dredging – 70%
• Shipbuilding – 21%
• Charter Hire & Ancillary – 7%
Management confirmed 100% utilization across dredging and charter hire
assets.
7. Fleet Strength
KMEW operates a diversified fleet comprising:
• Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers
• Cutter Suction Dredgers
• Hopper Barges
• Self-Propelled Backhoe Dredgers
• Self-Propelled Grab Dredger
• 27+ Port Ancillary Vessels
The company also owns River Pearl 47, India's largest self-propelled backhoe
dredger.
8. Competitive Advantage
Key differentiators highlighted by management include:
• Proprietary seabed survey data and technical expertise.
• Cost-efficient vessel acquisition strategy.
• Strong capabilities in shallow draft dredging.
• Integrated operations spanning dredging, chartering and shipbuilding.
9. Growth & CapEx Plans
For FY27, the company plans to acquire:
• Bigger Hopper Capacity Trailing Suction Hopper Dredgers,
• Bigger capacity Cutter Suction Dredgers, and,
• Green and Conventional Tugs
These investments are expected to strengthen execution capabilities for larger
projects.
10. Bid Pipeline
Management disclosed a ₹3,000 crore bid pipeline across dredging, charter
hire, Green Tug and shipbuilding projects expected from Inland Waterways
Authority of India and Dredging Corporation of India Limited.
11. Fund Raising
Following the ₹285 crore preferential allotment, the company is evaluating an
additional ₹150–200 crore fund raise to finance fleet expansion and larger
dredger acquisitions.
12. Management Outlook
Management remains optimistic on India's maritime sector, supported by
Maritime Vision 2047 and inland waterway development initiatives. The focus
will remain on expanding the fleet, strengthening shipbuilding capabilities and
capitalizing on government-led infrastructure opportunities.
Key Takeaways
• Diversified maritime infrastructure platform with strong government
exposure.
• Healthy order book and 100% fleet utilization support earnings
visibility.
• Green Tug projects and the Safale shipyard provide long-term growth
drivers.
• ₹3,000 crore bid pipeline and planned fleet expansion position the
company for sustained growth in the coming years.