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Dabaa marine port

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Executive Summary

In 2019, the Egyptian Navy commissioned the development of a strategic naval port and base in Dabaa, Matrouh, Egypt, to reinforce maritime operations and coastal defense in the western region.

Covering an area of 1,100 hectares with a built-up space of 80,000 m², the project integrated advanced marine and structural works, including quay walls, breakwaters, dredging, and heavy infrastructure.

Dabaa Naval Port and Base Project
Dabaa Naval Port Marine Construction Works
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Project Description

Key scope elements included:

  • Gravity Block Quay Wall
    • Length: 300 m
    • Draught: 8 m
  • Main Breakwater
    • Length: 1,250 m
    • Armor: 24t Tetrapods
    • Depth: –18 m
  • Secondary Breakwater
    • Length: 565 m
  • Dredging Works
    • Quantity: 1 million m³
  • Daily Capacity: 1,000 CuM concrete and 15,000 tons rock supply
  • Use of approximately 2,000 tons of steel for marine and structural works.
  • Activities included concrete, steel, marine, piling, soil improvement, and building works.
  • Specialized equipment including 600-ton and 1,200-ton cranes supported the execution of large-scale marine and structural elements.
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Client Challenge

The Egyptian Navy faced the challenge of delivering a multi-purpose naval base in a demanding marine environment while addressing: Construction of deep and long breakwaters designed to withstand high wave energy using heavy tetrapod armor. Managing large-scale dredging operations and continuous rock/concrete production to meet schedule targets. Coordinating simultaneous activities across a vast 1,100-hectare area, including marine, structural, and utility works. Ensuring infrastructure resilience to support both naval operations and future port expansion. Through advanced engineering, efficient logistics, and deployment of heavy-duty construction equipment, the Dabaa naval base project was successfully executed, strengthening Egypt’s western maritime defense infrastructure.