Samaco Marine strengthens its integrated marine services and marina operations in Saudi Arabia
With over 50 years of industry expertise, Samaco Marine is broadening its service portfolio, strengthening its marina operations and pursuing strategic partnerships to support its next phase of growth across the region.
Expanding its marine services portfolio
Samaco Marine is taking steps to strengthen its presence in Saudi Arabia’s growing marine industry by bringing a wider range of services under one integrated business model. Its expanding portfolio connects marina management, boat sales, vessel maintenance and after-sales support, offering customers a more comprehensive approach to marine ownership and operations.
Building on more than five decades of industry experience, the company is evolving beyond its original private marina operations to serve a wider customer base, including individual boat owners and commercial marine businesses.
Announced on 26 October 2026, this development reflects Samaco Marine’s ambition to establish a more connected service platform that addresses different stages of the marine customer journey. Its existing operations include private and commercial marina management, supported by three marina projects in Jeddah.
Creating a connected customer experience
A central part of Samaco Marine’s strategy is to bring essential marine services together through a single operating platform. By connecting vessel purchases, marina facilities, technical workshops and ongoing maintenance, the company aims to simplify the experience for customers while improving access to specialist support.
This integrated approach allows boat owners and marine businesses to access several related services through one provider. From purchasing a vessel to arranging maintenance and securing marina facilities, customers can benefit from a more coordinated service experience.
The model also reflects the company’s focus on developing long-term customer relationships rather than limiting its role to individual transactions. By strengthening its after-sales capabilities and technical support, Samaco Marine is positioning itself to address the continuing operational needs of the marine community.
Strengthening its presence in Jeddah
Jeddah continues to serve as a significant base for Samaco Marine’s activities. With three marina projects within its existing portfolio, the company has established an operational foundation in both private and commercial marina management.
Its experience in managing these facilities provides valuable expertise as Saudi Arabia develops its coastal infrastructure and marine leisure sector. The company intends to build on this foundation by expanding the range of services available to customers and exploring opportunities that complement its existing operations.
Ryanah Alghamdi, Deputy General Manager of Samaco, highlighted the company’s broader vision, explaining that its ambition extends beyond marina management. The objective is to support customers throughout their marine journey, bringing together boat sales, after-sales services and marina facilities while contributing to the development of Saudi Arabia’s marine industry.
Exploring strategic partnerships across the region
Beyond its domestic operations, Samaco Marine is also assessing potential partnerships across the wider region. These collaborations could help strengthen its service capabilities, create new commercial opportunities and establish relationships with businesses operating across different areas of the marine industry.
Regional partnerships form an important part of the company’s longer-term development approach. By working with complementary industry players, Samaco Marine aims to explore opportunities that support its integrated business model and extend the value it delivers to customers.
Alghamdi emphasised the importance of developing a connected marine services ecosystem that can serve individual customers, commercial organisations and the wider industry. Building the right capabilities and partnerships will remain central to advancing this vision.
Although the company has not announced specific partnership agreements or additional development locations, its regional ambitions indicate an interest in exploring opportunities beyond its established Saudi Arabian operations.
Contributing to the growth of Saudi Arabia’s marine sector
Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in coastal tourism, leisure destinations and maritime infrastructure is creating opportunities for businesses involved in marine services. As the sector develops, demand for professionally managed marinas, vessel maintenance, technical assistance and specialist boating services is expected to become increasingly important.
Within this changing landscape, Samaco Marine is focused on strengthening the operational capabilities needed to serve both recreational and commercial customers. Its combination of industry experience, marina management and expanding technical services provides a foundation for participating in the sector’s next stage of development.
Rather than pursuing growth through individual service offerings alone, the company is working towards a more integrated model that connects customers, facilities and specialist support.
For now, its priorities remain centred on developing its existing portfolio, strengthening customer services and identifying suitable regional partnerships. With more than five decades of experience behind it, Samaco Marine is looking to build on its established position and contribute to the evolving marine services landscape in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
