To meet the ambitions of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is building at extraordinary speed. KAUST Beacon Development (KBD) was engaged to ensure that growth advances with environmental and social stewardship. We provided independent, science-based policy and strategy advice—turning principles into practical frameworks that protect nature, respect communities, and keep delivery on schedule.
KBD delivers a complete, science-led safety system that organisations can adopt immediately.
Advanced dive & marine safety training: Led by our in-house DAN-certified instructor—oxygen administration, first aid for diving injuries, emergency action planning, and incident management.
Rapid marine incident response (SAR): Stand-by teams, defined activation, and coordinated shoreline, near-shore, and offshore deployments—integrating surface, subsurface, and aerial assets.
HSE programme design & delivery: Bespoke programmes for vessel crews, field teams, and research divers aligned with international best practice and KAUST requirements.
Man-Overboard (MOB) drills & marine safety courses: Scenario-based evolutions (including night/low-vis), recovery techniques, comms protocols, and corrective-action debriefs.
Search & recovery operations: Grid/drift searches, evidence handling, and multi-agency coordination with clear reporting.
Preparedness: SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure), checklists, and pre-deployment briefs that keep teams aligned.
Capability: On-water assets, dive-ready kits, oxygen and first-aid equipment, casualty-handling gear, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) support when required.
Integration: Seamless work with KAUST Security, coastal authorities, and partners for unified command.
Assurance: Training records, competency matrices, and after-action reviews for continuous improvement.
The client operates with a clearer, more reliable safety system. Teams respond faster, agencies coordinate smoothly, and leaders have confidence in trained staff and proven procedures. Ongoing records ensure improvements stick.
A proven, integrated safety system—certified training, rehearsed drills, and unified response—turns standards into practice, reduces operational risk, satisfies HSE obligations, and gives leaders the confidence to approve work on the water.
Curriculum developed after an on-site facility assessment.
Skills Under PressureHands-on scenarios with specialised wound and burn simulators.
Coordinated ResponseTeam roles and communication rehearsed for high-risk events.
With a multidisciplinary team of over 150 professionals KBD combines local talent with global experts under one roof. Our mission is to drive transformative change and help achieve the nation’s Vision 2030 by providing strategic, science-backed solutions.
