Posted on October 1, 2025
This summer, DEME began another series of capital dredging activities in the access channel to the Port of Patimban (Indonesia). This formed part of the second phase of the port’s development. The works are being carried out in collaboration with Penta Ocean–Toyo Rinkai–PP–Wika–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 3 km section of the access channel to -14 m below the lowest tide level. Combined with earlier works that took place in 2024 (which involved deepening the inner basin), the total dredging volume has reached 5.5 million m³,” explained Johny Van Acker (Area Manager, ALD).
Situated approximately 145 kilometers east of Jakarta, the new port has been designed to both alleviate congestion at the Port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta and support Indonesia’s growing export needs, particularly in relation to automotive and container shipments. Once it is fully completed in 2027, the port will have a capacity of 7.5 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), making it one of the largest ports in Indonesia.
DEME started its first dredging project in Patimban at the end of August 2024. For DEME, this project represents a key milestone as it not only enhances our operational capabilities but also strengthens our commitment to local community engagement. Furthermore, it marks a notable step forward for our team in Indonesia, particularly following the reflagging of our TSHD Brabo to the Indonesian flag.
