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King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services (Ras Al Khair)
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Project #64
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Ports, Terminals & Infrastructure
King Salman International Complex for Maritime Industries and Services (Ras Al Khair)
Phases 5 and 6 execution of the world-scale mega shipyard covering 4.3 square kilometers on the eastern coast.
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Client
Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Hyundai Heavy Industries & IMI
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Contractor
Jacobs / Multiple Global EPCs
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Location
Ras Al Khair Maritime Industrial City
schedule
Timeline
Phases 5 & 6 Construction Underway 2026
payments
Est. Value
$5.3+ Billion Mega Shipyard
description Project Overview
The largest combined shipyard complex in the Middle East and North Africa. Features seven dry docks, 17 outfitting piers, massive ship lift systems, and advanced fabrication halls capable of building VLCCs (Very Large Crude Carriers), offshore drilling jack-up rigs, and offshore support vessels locally.
engineering Technical Specifications
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area
4.3 km²
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dry docks
7
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outfitting piers
17
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annual capacity
4 VLCCs, 7 Rigs, 40+ Support Vessels
satellite_alt Survey & Geomatics Relevance
Projects of this scale and category typically require comprehensive surveying disciplines including:
- chevron_right Pre/Post Dredge Hydrographic Surveys
- chevron_right Navigation Channel Bathymetry (Chart Datum)
- chevron_right Structural Condition Surveys (Berths & Quays)
- chevron_right Sedimentation Monitoring & Volume Calculation
- chevron_right Tidal Benchmark Establishment
Project At a Glance
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Client
Saudi Aramco, Bahri, Hyundai Heavy Industries & IMI
construction
Contractor
Jacobs / Multiple Global EPCs
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Location
Ras Al Khair Maritime Industrial City
schedule
Timeline
Phases 5 & 6 Construction Underway 2026
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Category
Ports, Terminals & Infrastructure
payments
Value Estimate
$5.3+ Billion Mega Shipyard
Project Status
Under Construction
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