Kleindienst Group signs MoU with RAK Ports to establish a maritime facility
Ras Al Khaimah will join the ranks of the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, as the fourth region of constructing giga-yachts.
A MoU has been signed between Kleindienst Group and RAK Ports to establish a maritime facility in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK). This state-of-the-art shipyard will comprise of four sections. The first section called the “Viking” will include the design and construction of a 144m giga-yacht, the first ever of its kind to be built outside of Europe.
With the construction of this giga-yacht, RAK will join the ranks of the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy, as the fourth region of constructing giga-yachts, and the first destination in the entire GCC region capable of building giga-yachts. It is worth noting that currently there are less than 100 giga-yachts across the entire world, said the statement.
Josef Kleindienst, Founder and Chairman of Kleindienst Group, stated, “We are extremely grateful to the UAE Rulers, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai; as well as, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, who have created a business-friendly ecosystem for the enhancement of extremely innovative maritime, tourism, and hospitality projects.”
“We are thrilled to partner with RAK Ports in this groundbreaking venture. This collaboration underscores our commitment to advancing the marine industry and fostering economic growth in the UAE. Ras Al Khaimah’s strategic location and conducive investment environment make it an ideal hub for our ambitious maritime and shipbuilding projects, he added.
The second section of the shipyard include a “Coral Garden” section, which focuses on the construction of The Heart of Europe’s first-of-its-kind underwater living experience in the form of the Floating Seahorse Villas, the Floating Venice resort, the Floating Lido hotel, floating solar systems, and – as the name indicates – coral gardens and reefs transported from The Heart of Europe project – a US $6bn six-island destination within The World Islands, located 6kms off the coast of Dubai.
The “Tug” section will handle the construction of barges, supply, and transportation vessels, with plans to more than double Kleindienst Group’s current fleet. Finally, the “Ferry” section will be dedicated to passenger transportation, fishing boats, as well as sailing and diving boats. With new reef areas in Dubai, the diving industry is set for significant growth. The initial overall scope of work planned includes approximately 200 boats.
Roy Anthony Cummins, CEO RAK Ports, stated, “We are pleased to welcome Kleindienst Group to Ras Al Khaimah. This partnership aligns with our vision to develop world-class infrastructure and attract leading global enterprises. The establishment of this maritime facility will bring significant economic and employment benefits to the region.”
Additionally, Kleindienst Group has also announced that the shipyard will host a Maritime Academy, partnering with ”best professionals in the industry”. Furthermore, to ensure the delivery of quality and expertise to the highest standards, Kleindienst Group has already established a Supervisory Board, with members who have experience and have completed multiple large scale and well-known projects all over the world, the statement concluded.
