Mammoet, a global leader in engineered heavy lifting and transport, has announced the successful completion of its scope for the Sheybarah Island resort, in collaboration with Red Sea Global. 

 

Its scope of work involved the transportation of 73 prefabricated villa orbs from Sharjah to Sheybarah Island in the Saudi Red Sea as well as the installation. 

 

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, said the company in a statement.

 

The project, a crucial element of the world's most ambitious regenerative tourism endeavour - 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.

 

From the initial contract award, Mammoet said it had 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 the company’s dedication to executing complex projects, it stated. 

 

The use of tailor-made solutions, including the deployment of a 650 tonne capacity Demag CC3800 crawler crane on Mammoet’s modified barge, ALE 250, underscores Mammoet’s commitment to minimizing environmental impact, it added. 

 

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."   

 

Explaining the successful operation, Brink said: "The shallow draft of the barge, coupled with a retrofitted 300 tonne 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," he stated.

 

The Red Sea, a key giga project announced as part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, spans 28,000 sq km 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, he added.-TradeArabia News Service