Saudi Neom Receives Final Hybrid Diving Vessel in Series
2026-06-03 13:49
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Saudi Arabian city developer Neom has taken delivery of the last of four 16-meter hybrid diving vessels built by Spain's Moggaro Aluminium Yachts. The first vessel in the series was delivered in 2025 and is homeported at Neom's Sindalah Sports Complex. Moggaro stated after delivery that despite the latest challenges posed by ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the region, the vessel had fortunately arrived at its destination and was ready to begin operations.

Neom commissioned the design and construction of a specialized scuba diving tour and leisure activity vessel, requiring high standards of quality, comfort, and sustainability. The design focuses on versatility, accommodating both diving and touring activities, with particular attention to onboard accessibility to facilitate adaptive diving for individuals with limited mobility.

The vessel is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system, including two BlueNav 15kW electric outboard motors with retractable propellers, two Volvo D11 engines, and Hamilton HTX30 waterjet thrusters. This configuration enables a comfortable cruising speed of 25 knots and a top speed of 36 knots. The retractable design ensures minimal drag when not in use, and the transom-mounted installation simplifies maintenance and installation compared to traditional integrated systems.

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