The SCMBC is a partnership between the SCA and the South Red Sea Shipyard Company. This initiative is in implementation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives to localize the maritime industry in Egypt.
The yacht is 37 meters long and 8.2 meters wide, weighing
135 tons. It features a distinctive Sport Fisherman design with 2600 hp MTU engines
and comprises a master suite, four annexes, and four crew cabins.
The yacht is equipped with two forward hydraulic units for
operating a multi-purpose forward winch, as well as a stern hydraulic unit for
operating a dedicated swimming platform.
The hull is of a unique design by the American office Fryco
Yachts, with interiors by global designer Georges Vafiadis. Construction is
supervised by the Italian Classification Society RINA.
Rabie stated that the SCMBC presents an ambitious new vision
to boost the localization of the maritime industry under the slogan "Made
in Egypt" with world-class quality, positioning it for regional
competition and foreign export.
He added that work is accelerating at SCMBC to complete the
equipment for the fiberglass factories in the company's designated industrial
zone in Safaga, parallel to starting several company projects to build yachts
and excursion boats for tourism purposes.
Mustafa Al-Degheishy, CEO of SCMBC, confirmed that the
company has initiated several parallel projects to serve the marine tourism
sector, including:
Building another tourist yacht of 18 meters.
Preparing a fiberglass mold to produce multiple copies of
the yacht once the factory is operational.
Constructing two 17-meter, 15-passenger excursion boats for
the SCA's use.
Building a Nile Taxi unit with a capacity of 25 passengers
for Nile tourism.
During his visit, Rabie inspected the ongoing construction of new tugboats, with the delivery of the two tugs, "Azm 3" and "Azm 4," scheduled for the end of next December. He also followed up on the pipe installation and mechanical works for the two fishing vessels, "Rizk 1" and "Rizk 2."
On the sidelines of his visit, Rabie met with a delegation
from the global company Svitzer, which specializes in towing, salvage, and
tugboat operations, to discuss avenues for joint cooperation.
The SCA head concluded his tour by inspecting the new tourist yacht factory belonging to SCMBC to monitor progress and check on the status of new marine unit construction.