To provide value addition to ports and marine establishments through holistic, innovative and environmentally sustainable solutions in the fields of Marine Engineering and Construction
To emerge as a global player in the field of marine services by maintaining professional standards with specialist knowledge of environmentally-friendly techniques, innovative approach and focus on health, safety and cost efficiency.
The Company has multifarious business segments:
India has a coastline of almost 7500 kilometres, encompassing one of the biggest peninsulas in the world.
According to the Ministry of Shipping, around 95% of India’s trading by volume and 70% by value is done
through maritime transport. It is serviced by 12 major ports and 200 notified minor and intermediate
ports. The total 200 non-major ports are in the following states: Maharashtra (48); Gujarat (42); Tamil
Nadu (15); Karnataka (10); Kerala (17); Andhra Pradesh (12); Odisha (13); Goa (5); West Bengal (1);
Daman and Diu (2); Lakshadweep (10); Pondicherry (2); and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (23).
Government of India (GoI) plans to modernize these ports and has approved a project called Sagarmala.
The ports and shipping industry in India plays a vital role in sustaining growth in the country’s trade
and commerce. The Indian Government has allowed Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) of up to 100% under the
automatic route for port and harbour construction and maintenance projects. The government has also
initiated the National Maritime Development Programme (NMDP), an initiative to develop the maritime
sector with a planned outlay of US $11.8 billion. Total number of vessels calling Indian Major Ports and
Minor Ports per annum exceeds 30,000 Ships.
Mr. Saurabh Daswani has done his Post-Graduation Diploma in Business Administration...
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Mrs. Kanak Kewalramani is a Company Secretary from the Institute of...
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Overall, 50 years of experience in Maritime Industry...
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Captain Shailesh Bhambhani is an experienced maritime professional...
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Mr. Ashish M Mohandas has completed Post Graduate Diploma in...
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Mrs. Sneha Devckar is an experienced businesswoman having...
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Mr. Sujay Kewalramani has completed his M.Sc. in Naval Architecture and...
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Mr. Dinesh Kewalramani has done his Bachelors in Marine Mechanical...
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Mr. Pinkesh Kewalramani has done his Bachelors in Mechanical...
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Mr. Avdhoot Kotwal is an Associate Member of the Institute...
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Bechu Vishwakarama having over 30 years’ Comprehensive Expertise...
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Kamlesh Kumar Prajapati having over 30 years of experience...
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Know MoreMr. Saurabh Daswani has done his Post-Graduation Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from Symbiosis with A+ Grade. He has completed his graduation from Gujarat University in the field of commerce. He is also an Inter CA and Inter CS. He has more than 8 years of hands-on experience in Overall Management of the Organization. His expertise lies in the field of Budgeting and Cost Control giving a most profitable scenario. His roll entails complete grasp over the P&L Account of the KMEW Group. His acumen includes placing strategic bids for various long-term government contracts, project financing, preparing and analyzing MIS. His judgement over capital expenditure and excellent vendor management has built strong and deep routed relationships benefits of which shall be reaped over the next decade by the Group.
Mrs. Kanak Kewalramani is a Company Secretary from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and obtained certification in the year 2008. She completed her bachelorette of law from State Law College, Bhopal (M.P.). She has done her Post-Graduation Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Finance from Symbiosis with A+ Grade. She has 14 years of experience in the field of compliance, law, finance and taxation of various listed and unlisted companies. She is also responsible for the entire accounts, finance, legal and compliances of the Company.She was honored by Dena Bank as a Young Women Entrepreneur on International Women’s Day 2019. She has raised capital for the group on timely basis to build an asset base of Rs. 30 crores in last five years. She has contributed in ensuring timely repayments building a strong credit history of the Group.
Mr. Sujay Kewalramani has completed his M.Sc. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from
University of New Orleans and completed his B.E. in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from
State University of New York Maritime College. He has also completed his Post Graduation Diploma in
Business Management from Emeritus Institute of Management. Mr. Kewalramani has over 17 years of
experience in ship building, repairing, marine operations and dredging industry and has undertaken
capital dredging projects like deepening of Kandla Port, Cochin Port, Mumbai Port, and Maintenance
dredging of Mumbai Port, Goa port, New Mangalore Port, Paradip Port, Kolkata Port, Karikal Port and
Karwar Port.
Apart from dredging work he has 6 Months sailing Experience and Holder of USCG License for sailing
as 3rd Engineer for unlimited power steam, diesel and gas turbines. He also holds an Airplane Pilot
License for recreational purposes.
He has worked with companies like L&T Shipbuilding, Mercator Limited and Adani Ports and Special
Economic Zone Limited and has built an orderbook of Rs. 600 Cr for Mercator in 2015 and Rs. 500 Cr
for APSEZ in 2017. He was also responsible for Management of assets worth Rs. Rs. 400 Cr for
Mercator, Rs. 3000 Cr for APSEZ and lead a team of 150 employees for L&T Shipbuilding, 400 employees
for Mercator and 300 employees for APSEZ. Mr. Kewalramani has successfully executed 28 major
contracts in 15 years and secured three National Waterway 1 contracts on River Ganga for APSEZ. His
experience includes but not limited to successfully building 2 new dredgers and 12 conversions.
Mr. Kewalramani plays a Pivotal role in Incorporation and establishment of KMEW Group since 2013 and
has built an order book of Rs. 150 Cr. He is responsible for the management of assets worth Rs. 38
crores for KMEW Group and leads a team of 80 employees.
Mr. Biswas has in depth knowledge of Marine Industry and has an experience of more than 43 years in
Marine and Engineering field. After graduating from T.S. Rajendra, Mumbai in 1978, he cleared
Competency Examinationson Nautical Sciences from DG (Shipping), India. He also acquired Fellowship
in Hydrography from India and Pilot’s License for river Hugli.
Mr. Biswas is experienced in managing a large department of Kolkata Port Trust under Ministry of
Shipping, GOI comprising more than 200 Class-I Officers and 1000 employees. He has been managing a
fleet of about 50 vessels of Kolkata Port including hired vessels comprising Dredgers, Pilot and
survey vessels, tugs etc. He has the experience of handling many large value contracts ranging from
Rs. 30 crores to Rs. 1500 crores.
Mr. Biswas worked as Director, Marine Department, Kolkata Port Trust, primarily dealing with
Conservancy, Port operations, Pilotage, Dredging, Hydrographic Surveying, Marine Projects and allied
Legal matters. He was also in charge of General Administration Department including Estate Division,
Traffic Department and Hydraulic Study Department of Kolkata Port Trust.
Mr. Biswas has also acted as Director of (BSPL) BhorSagar Port Limited, KPIDCL (Kolkata Port
Infrastructure Development Corporation) and a Member of the West Bengal Maritime Board.
Mr. Biswas has also worked as Chief Hydrographer to Kolkata Port Trust, dealing with Hydrographic
Survey and Research Works, Depth and Draft forecast, Publication of Tide Tables and Hydrographic
Charts, Preparation of Electronic Navigational Charts etc.
Mr. Biswas also worked as Dy. Director. Marine Department, Kolkata Port Trust, primarily dealing
with Marine Operations and Marine Administration including tendering process and Legal matters.
Captain Shailesh Bhambhani is an experienced maritime professional with over 26 years in the shipping
industry. He is a part of various Management teams, which successfully run various ventures.
Presently he is engaged with a Maritime digital transformation company, which is revolutionizing the
shipping industry, as well as successfully running an offshore asset venture.
He has completed his MBA (PgdIB) in International Business from Welingkars Institute of Management
with an Executive program in Applied Finance from IIM Calcutta. He also holds a Certificate of
Competency as Master (Foreign Going) unlimited and The Sustainable development Goals certification.
He is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Ship Brokers, London (since 2008) / Associate Fellow of
the Nautical Institute, London (Since 2011) / Member of the Indian Council of Arbitration (Since
2018) / Member Company of Master Mariners of India (Since 2007) He also works with some of the
biggest shipowners / charters in the world, providing them a roadmap to transform their organization
towards digitalization. Chartering and Operations were his past expertise. Additional experiences
are in bio-diesel, plant-based enzyme fuel additive distribution and polymer trading via stock and
sale model.
Mr. Ashish M Mohandas has completed Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing from Tolani Institute of Management Studies, Kutch and Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Mr. Mohandas has more than 12 years of experience in the department of Marketing & sales of MNCs across various states in India.
Mrs. Sneha Devckar is an experienced businesswoman having experience of more than 29 years in the field of Insurance and Financial Consultancy. She has completed her BSC in Botany from Mumbai University, Maharashtra.
Mr. Dinesh Kewalramani has done his Bachelors in Marine Mechanical Engineering from Suny Maritime University of New York and has completed his Masters in Marine Mechanical Engineering from the university of New Orleans. He has wide experience of 14 years in the field of Dredging at various major ports of India and had been a part of teams executing Dredging contracts worth more than 1000 Crores in last 12 years. With his vide range of experience and expertise in the operations of marine crafts he is looking after the complete operations of the business which has helped the Company to reduce the down time of all the crafts to zero or negligible.
Mr. Pinkesh Kewalramani has done his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Indus Engineering of Technology & Engineering, Ahmedabad. Mr. Kewalramani has over 8 years of experience in the field of ship building, repairing, refitting, testing, docking & dock-planning of Marine crafts. With his vide range of experience and expertise in the technical field, he is looking after the new construction, day to day repairs and maintenance of fleet, monitors fuel and vessels efficiency, analysis technical problems, asses feasibility and devises new approaches and alternative solutions, coordinates work with project manager and guides junior staff and technical personnel.
2 years of Post qualification experience in the field of secretarial and legal matters.
Associate Member of the ICSI and Law Graduate and completed masters and in commerce.
Has experience in dealing with matters relating to Companies Act, Listing Regulations and allied laws.
Overall, 50 years of experience in Maritime Industry.
Retired Deputy Conservator at Kandla Port Trust.
Handled Various Emergencies and Accidents of various types of categories such as Fire, Collusion, Towages.
Has piloting experience in Major Ports in India.
Bechu Vishwakarama having over 30 years’ Comprehensive Expertise in Marine Engineering with specialization in Deck and Engine Room Construction, Underwater Technical Maintenance. His hands-on technical mastery, combined with decades of on-site experience, has established him as a trusted specialist in Ship Building, Ship Repairing and Ship Maintenance.
Bechu’s leadership is defined by his ability to mentor teams, foster collaboration, and inspire innovation, ensuring that every project not only meets but exceeds industry standards. His deep understanding of marine engineering dynamics, combined with a commitment to quality and safety, has earned him respect among peers and clients.
He continues to explore new technologies, methodologies, and sustainable practices that shape the future of Marine Engineering.
Kamlesh Kumar Prajapati having over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry, specializing in technical operations, fabrication, refurbishment, and Ship repair.
Over the period he has gain expertise in Techno-commercial procurement and Building Hull and Superstructure of the Ship.
He has a strong track record of leading complex marine engineering projects and managing large teams.
Kamlesh currently oversees a team of More than 40 skilled marine engineers, ensuring high-quality workmanship, operational efficiency, and adherence to safety standards across all projects.
Experienced Master Mariner and Head of Operations with over 15 years of command experience across container, bulk, Ro-Ro, VLOC, and general cargo vessels.
Proven expertise in vessel operations, safety compliance, audits, port captaincy, maintenance management, risk management, marine inspections, coordinating with port authorities and regulatory bodies.
Skilled in leading large marine teams, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring adherence to ISM/ISPS/MLC, classification, and statutory regulations.
Seasoned Naval Architect and completed Engineering in Shipbuilding along with over 29 years of experience in the offshore and marine industry.
Expertise spans shipbuilding engineering and offshore platform design, encompassing all stages of ship design—from conceptual and detailed design to advanced calculations, hull modeling, drawing preparation, stability and motion analysis, weight management, and structural evaluation.
Formerly known as Kamal Marine & Engineering Works Private Limited has been changed to Knowledge Shipyard Private Limited. ...
KSPL was incorporated on 2013, as a Private Company under the provisions of Companies Act, 1956 with the Registrar of Companies, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The corporate identification number of KSPL is U74999MH2017PTC291379. Recently the registered office of KSPL is being shifted from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Mumbai, Maharashtra. The Registered and Corporate office of KSPL is situated at Unit No. 708, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071.
KSPL is a Subsidiary Company of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
KSPL is engaged in the business of business of Ship building, Ship Repairing and Refitting of the ships.
IPDPL was incorporated on March 20, 2017, as a private company under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai.
The Corporate Identification Number of IPDPL is U74999MH2017PTC292712....
The registered office of IPDPL is situated at Unit No. 708, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071.
IPDPL is a Wholly-owned Subsidiary Company of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
IPDPL is engaged in the business of business of Dredging. In 2024, the Company has successfully executed [●]
KIPPL was incorporated on April 15, 2019, as a private company under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai.
The corporate identification number of KIPPL is U74999MH2019PTC324093....
The registered office of KIPPL is situated at Unit No. 708, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071.
KIPPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary Company of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
KIPPL is engaged in the business of business of Dredging. In 2025, the Company has successfully executed [●]
KOPL was incorporated on February 17, 2017, as a private company under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai.
The corporate identification number of IPDPL is U74999MH2017PTC291379. ...
The registered office of KOPL is situated at Unit No. 708, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071.
The KOPL is a 50:50 Joint Venture of Knowledge Shipyard Private Limited (Previously Kamal Marine & Engineering Works Private Limited and Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
KOPL is engaged in the business of business of Owning, Operating and Chartering of Port Ancillary Crafts. In 2025, the Company has successfully executed [●]
KIPPL was incorporated on April 15, 2019, as a private company under the provisions of Companies Act, 2013 and registered with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra at Mumbai.
The corporate identification number of KIPPL is U74999MH2019PTC324093....
The registered office of KIPPL is situated at Unit No. 708, The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg, Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony, Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur East, Mumbai – 400 071.
KIPPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary Company of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
KIPPL is engaged in the business of business of Dredging. In 2025, the Company has successfully executed [●]
KDCW was incorporated on August 08, 2023, as limited liability company in accordance with Decree law No. (27) for the year 2015 of the Commercial Registration in the Kingdom Bahrain. ...
The Registration number of KDCW is CR 166850-1. The registered office of KDCW is situated at Building No. 1321, Road No. 114, Block No. 101, Hidd, Bahrain.
KDCW is a subsidiary Company of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited. KMCW is engaged in the business of querying and sand mining*.
*At present the operations of KMCW and KDCW are on Hold as Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger from Bahrain is currently deployed in India for the execution of projects of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works Limited.
Kolkata
Visakhapatnam
Vadinar
Kandla
Sahibganj, Jharkhand
Patna
Paradip
Tuticorin
New Mangalore
Goa
Mumbai
Sittwe
Myanmar
Bahrain
The Company specializes in dredging operations that are crucial for the development and maintenance of maritime and inland waterway infrastructure.
Unit No 706-707,
The Epicentre, W. T. Patil Marg,
Off Eastern Freeway, BEST Colony,
Near Shivaji Chowk, Chembur,
Mumbai - 400 071.
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