Fujairah Naval Base Breakwaters

Creating a protected harbour basin on the UAE’s East coast

BESIX successfully completed the design and construction of two breakwaters at the Fujairah Naval Base, forming a protected harbour basin of approximately 360,000 m². The project included extensive dredging and land reclamation works, enhancing the operational capacity and resilience of the naval base on the Gulf of Oman.

Project overview

Located on the eastern coast of the UAE, the Fujairah Naval Base required a secure and functional harbour basin to support naval operations. BESIX was tasked with constructing two breakwaters - measuring 1,100 metres and 600 metres respectively -and dredging the basin to depths of –10 meters (partly to –6 metres). The dredged material was reused to raise the onshore harbour platform by approximately 2 metres, optimizing both cost and environmental impact.

Scope of works

Design and construction of two breakwaters (1,100 m and 600 m)
Creation of a 360,000 m² harbour basin
Dredging to depths of –10 m and –6 m
Reuse of dredged material for land reclamation
Elevation of the onshore harbour platform by 2 metres

Key highlights

Integrated marine engineering: The project combined breakwater construction, dredging, and land reclamation into a cohesive marine infrastructure solution.
Efficient resource use: Dredged material was repurposed for platform elevation, reducing environmental impact and material transport costs.
Strategic infrastructure: The new harbour basin enhanced the operational readiness and maritime security capabilities of the Fujairah Naval Base.
Precision execution: The project required careful coordination of marine logistics and geotechnical expertise to meet performance and safety standards.