Mammoet recently announced the successful completion of its scope for the Sheybarah Island resort, in collaboration with Red Sea Global.
The project, a crucial element of the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism endeavor The Red Sea destination – has achieved a significant milestone with the installation of the last villa on Sheybarah Island. This marks the conclusion of a transformative journey that commenced with the signing of the contract in May 2022.
Mammoet’s scope involved the transportation and installation of 73 prefabricated villa orbs from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Sheybarah Island in the Saudi Red Sea. The resort, featuring a hyper-luxury hotel designed by Killa Design, with uniquely shaped overwater and beach villas, front-of-house, and F&B buildings, now stands as a testament to Mammoet’s commitment to precision and excellence in engineered heavy lifting.
From the initial contract award, Mammoet demonstrated its expertise by overseeing the complete factory-to-foundation process and ensuring a seamless integration of these architectural marvels into the pristine landscape of Sheybarah Island—a habitat rich in mangroves, white sand dunes, and vibrant coral reefs.
The installation of the last villa is a momentous occasion that reflects Mammoet’s dedication to executing complex projects. The use of tailor-made solutions, including the deployment of a 650t capacity Demag CC3800 crawler crane on Mammoet’s modified barge, ALE 250, underscores Mammoet’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact.
The shallow draft of the barge, coupled with a retrofitted 300t spud jacking system from Mammoet’s partner Combifloat, ensured minimal disruption to the delicate marine environment during the installation process. Precision engineering, hyper-accurate GPS systems, and locally controlled jacking mechanisms contributed to the flawless placement of the overwater villas onto their foundations.
The Red Sea, a key giga project announced as part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, spans 28,000 square kilometers and is expected to provide a significant boost to the country’s GDP, supporting economic diversification and generating employment opportunities. The completion of the installation of all orbs on Sheybarah Island Resort marks a pivotal moment in the realization of this visionary project.
Jack van den Brink, Managing Director for Mammoet Middle East and Africa, expressed his excitement, stating: “We are proud to have played a pivotal role in bringing RSG’s vision to life. We remain committed to delivering excellence in every project, in this case contributing to the creation of the world’s most spectacular and sustainable hotels.”