Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, NEOM, September 28, 2023 — In an exciting development, NEOM, the visionary project in Saudi Arabia, has joined forces with the renowned superyacht maintenance company, MB92 Group, to establish a cutting-edge yacht repair facility spanning an impressive 10,000 square meters. This state-of-the-art facility is set to be situated on NEOM's luxurious island and yachting haven, Sindalah, located along the picturesque Red Sea coastline.
This strategic partnership comes in perfect synchrony with the eagerly anticipated opening of Sindalah in 2024. It marks the inception of a series of yacht repair centers planned for NEOM, strategically positioned to cater to the projected surge in visiting and resident yachts in the region over the forthcoming years.
The novel repair facility is poised to offer yacht owners traversing the Red Sea access to MB92 Group's wealth of experience in tending to the intricate repair needs of yachts and superyachts. More importantly, this venture closely aligns with NEOM's overarching vision of creating a maritime paradise in the region. Both NEOM and MB92 Group share a steadfast commitment to providing reliable, efficient, and sustainable solutions for yacht maintenance and repair requirements. Consequently, the construction of this new facility will place a paramount emphasis on sustainable development, permeating its design, operational processes, and equipment.
Antoni Vives, Chief Urban Planning and Islands Officer at NEOM, underscored the significance of this collaboration, stating, "Teaming up with MB92 Group reflects our commitment to becoming a distinctive yachting destination. This venture embodies our dedication to delivering world-class infrastructure and services to support yachts visiting the Red Sea."
Pepe García-Aubert, Chairman of MB92 Group, expressed similar enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, "We are extremely excited to be a part of the remarkable NEOM project and embrace the opportunity that this partnership represents. We envision this as merely the beginning of a lasting and meaningful collaboration, allowing us to provide the local yachting community with a world-class refit and repair service in this incredibly beautiful region with so much to offer."
The repair center is poised to commence its operations with an extensive array of services, encompassing onboard electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic system repairs. Moreover, it will be fully equipped to accommodate yachts of all sizes for in-water works. Additionally, the center will extend its expertise to vessels measuring up to 40 meters in length for drydock operations.
With this remarkable collaboration and the forthcoming establishment of the yacht repair facility, NEOM is solidifying its status as a premier yachting destination in the making, promising impeccable services and sustainable practices. For those seeking more information about Sindalah and its exciting developments, please visit https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/sindalah.
