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First unveiled in autumn 2022, the 146.35m mega yacht OPERA was built in Germany by the renowned luxury yacht builder Lurssen and represents one of the largest yachts on the water today. Both the exterior lines and the interior of this impressive vessel were designed by well-known Terence Disdale Design studio while her naval architecture is by the yard’s professional in-house team of architects.

mega yacht OPERA by Lurssen - photo © DrDuu

mega yacht OPERA by Lurssen – photo © DrDuu

As yachts of this calibre are always extremely secretive, there have been very few details unveiled about OPERA. Judging by the photographs, we can tell that some of her main features include massive deck spaces, both in and out, two helipads, at least two swimming pools, numerous dining and lounging areas on various decks and a huge beach platform at transom. She is expected to have a large variety of water toys, including tenders, jet skis, inflatable toys and much, much more.

Lurssen mega yacht OPERA - photo © DrDuu

Lurssen mega yacht OPERA – photo © DrDuu

At this stage, it is unknown whether she will ever be available for charter, however, she would certainly satisfy even the most discerning of guests, with a great equipage of crew at service 24/7.

OPERA yacht - photo © DrDuu

OPERA yacht – photo © DrDuu

The yacht was pictured leaving for her maiden voyage by yachting enthusiast and photographer DrDuu.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lürssen's 146m superyacht Project Opera breaks cover

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By Mairead Finlay   16 April 2021

The technical launch of Lürssen's latest superyacht Project Opera  has taken place at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg this morning. Due for delivery next year, she is believed to be a replacement for the 146m motor yacht SASSI, which was unfortunately destroyed in a fire at Lürssen's German shipyard in 2018. She's been moved to a floating dock before departing to Bremen shortly where she will begin outfitting and prepare for sea trials.

Project OPERA believed to be a direct replacement of destroyed vessel

As typical of Lürssen projects (such as motor yacht NORD ), superyacht Project Opera's build was shrouded in secrecy and completed in record time too: given that she is reportedly the exact same staggering length as luxury yacht SASSI. 

According to our exclusive images of Project Opera at the Hamburg shipyard, she appears to be a direct replacement of the destroyed vessel, with similar porthole window designs. We can see she has generous outdoor spaces, including a Jacuzzi on the sundeck and a large swimming pool on the main deck aft. The photos also reveal she has an ample beach club, swimming platform and tender garages.

Technical launch of Lurssen's motor yacht OPERA

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As one would expect of a superyacht of this size and calibre, Project Opera will almost certainly have the finest facilities for her owner and guests to enjoy. In terms of convenience and the least intrusion possible, this will likely include an elevator, a separate crew passageway and an owner's study. For the ultimate indulgence, a variety of pampering facilities such as a sauna, spa, massage room and hammam are also anticipated to be featured, providing guests with their own reinvigorating private paradise. Other probable amenities include a cinema and a gym.

As for her expected exterior features, she will likely have 2 helipads, including one on the bow — which has become the new standard for superyachts over 100m. 

Superyacht Lurssen's Project Opera at Blohm and Voss shipyard

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It is believed that Project Opera will be a private yacht and will not become available for  superyacht charters once delivered.

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Last night onlookers were left stunned as one of the world's biggest superyachts sailed into Portsmouth Harbour. The moment was captured on video (above) as The Opera arrived for a brief stay and crew change.

The incredible vessel accommodates 48 guests across 24 staterooms. It arrived on Sunday evening (March 5) and left first thing Monday (March 6).

According to SuperYachtFan , the owner is Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is the son of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, reports Hampshire Live .

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It can hold 2,500 passengers in total, with a crew of 646. It features a beautiful central Theatrium, as well as a nude sunbathing area at the rear.

The AIS tracker has not specified where the vessel goes next, with a route set ending at Portland as of 9am today (March 7). The ship is owned by German company AIDA Cruises, but is currently registered at Genoa, Italy.

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Five Oceans will now assist Allen with his company Five Oceans Global Solutions – an organisation dedicated to marine conservation, resource management and safe, responsible deep-sea exploration.

" Five Oceans will be used to research life below the surface of our oceans, a topic and cause central to Mr. Allen's operations and an important vision that we are honoured to be contributing to with this Yacht Support platform," said Jan van Hogerwou, commercial executive at Damen Yachting.

Construction on Five Oceans began in December 2022 after two years of design and development. The YS 53  series is an evolution of the YS 5009 , which was originally based on Damen's commercial platforms. Highlights include a vast aft deck across a nine-metre beam for carrying toys and tenders with a 15-tonne deck crane for launch and recovery.

The support yacht is powered by two Rolls Royce MTU engines delivering a combined total of 6,000hp and a top speed of 19 knots. The vessel is also fully IMO Tier III compliant, reducing harmful emissions by 70 per cent for full-range operations with a 5,000 nautical-mile range. According to the shipyard, Five Oceans is "strongly focused on highly demanding performance, efficiency and comfort."

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (KABC) -- The owner of a luxury yacht that erupted in flames and sank in Marina del Rey said 1,000 rounds of "unspent ammunition and fireworks" were onboard the vessel, according to fire officials.

The Los Angeles County Fire Department provided an update on the incident in a social media post Thursday morning.

The fire was reported shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 211 Basin A, where flames engulfed the multi-level, 100-foot boat, the agency said.

Residents in the area said they heard multiple explosions resonating throughout the harbor as yacht was consumed by flames. Fire officials said two people were able to get off the boat uninjured.

Fire crews poured water onto the burning vessel, which later sank into the harbor.

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An environmental hazard team was expected to arrive in Marina del Rey Thursday to assist with the cleanup of the burned vessel.

A United States Coast Guard Incident Management Team from Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach is monitoring the cleanup efforts, according to the Coast Guard, which said that the yacht "caught fire and discharged red-dye diesel."

"The fire did not appear to damage any other vessels in the harbor," the USCG said in a statement Thursday. "The Coast Guard is working with Patriot Environmental Services and Clean Harbors organizations to contain and recover the discharge from the yacht."

The yacht's fuel capacity was reported to be 6,000 gallons, according to the Coast Guard. Crews from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Office of Spill Prevention and Response and the L.A. County Sheriff's Department are also assisting in the efforts.

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The 257’ superyacht Amaryllis apparently owned by exiled Russian oligarch Andrey Borodin was towed past Palm Beach, FL on Friday morning, according to a visual account by CorpGov .

The yacht, whose owner is frequently cited as Mr. Borodin by enthusiast publications, moved slowly through the Lake Worth lagoon where bridges were raised for its passage. A towboat with flashing lights about 150 feet ahead pulled the Amaryllis , built by German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen in 2011.

While CorpGov could not officially confirm Mr. Borodin as the owner of the vessel, his wife, socialite Tatiana Korsakova, has posted dozens of Instagram photos and videos aboard the Amaryllis. A yacht broker interviewed by CorpGov confirmed that Ms. Korsakova is indeed aboard the Amaryllis in the photos and videos.

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The sighting comes as billions of dollars in Russian-owned yachts have been seized around the world as a result of international sanctions. CNN has published an extensive list of seized vessels, which were taken in harbor cities including Mallorca, Spain and London.

However, it is unclear if the Amaryllis was being seized or voluntarily towed. Very large yachts often choose to be towed because bridges are required to raise for them, according to the yacht broker.

The former Bank of Moscow chief was granted political asylum in the UK in February 2013 after fleeing what he alleged to be politically-motivated fraud and embezzlement charges. Mr. Borodin would go on to be tried and convicted in abstentia in Russian Court in 2018, but not before managing to enlist a number of prominent American lawmakers to lobby Washington for a U.S. visa. Despite Russian extradition requests to the UK government, Borodin’s controversial attempts to make large donations to the NHS, and the uncovering of an assassination plot against his life, the fugitive banker remains overseas, having been granted access to his Swiss bank accounts and having made several notable London real estate purchases during his time in exile.

Mr. Borodin is widely listed as a billionaire, but his total wealth remains difficult to confirm accurately, with the governments of Switzerland and the Bahamas having been asked to help the Russian government in its legal case. In 2012, Borodin purchased the UK’s then-most expensive home, an 80-hectare 18th-century estate in Oxfordshire, for upwards of $217 million. In 2017 he was granted access to personal Swiss accounts holding a reported $378 million. The Amaryllis was purchased for a reported $120 million.

Mr. Borodin did not immediately respond to an emailed query from CorpGov , while the FBI declined to comment. An emailed query to The Department of Homeland Security was not returned.

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  3. Lurssen shipyard hands over 146m mega yacht OPERA to her proud owners

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  4. OPERA Yacht • Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan $450M Superyacht

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  5. Who Owns Superyacht Opera? (Unveiling the Mystery)

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  1. Superyacht Opera in Rada a Positano

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  5. visiting superyacht blue, a+, opera, Alesund, m2 support vessels and the little yachts by efoil

  6. Megayacht "Project "Opera/Sassi Blohm & Voss Dock 10 to Lurssen Yard Conveyance

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  1. OPERA Yacht • Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan $450M Superyacht

    The Opera yacht is a magnificent vessel built by Lurssen yachts and designed by Terence Disdale.This superyacht is one of the largest in the world and boasts an impressive range of features and facilities. Disdale is also responsible for the elegant interior of the yacht. Although there is no confirmed data available, it is believed that the Opera yacht can accommodate up to 48 guests in 24 ...

  2. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: A Prominent Figure in the UAE's

    Abdullah is the owner of the Lurssen yacht OPERA. She is based on Project Sassi, which was destroyed in a fire in 2018. We believe they rebuilt the hull. Design and Builder: Built by Lurssen Yachts and designed by Terence Disdale, the Opera yacht is a prominent figure in the world of luxury superyachts.

  3. While his brother owns the world's largest superyacht

    The majestic superyacht Opera has gigantic proportions owing to a gross tonnage of 11999.0 GT and a 20.0 m beam. Via ... It looks like owning gigantic yachts is a hobby that runs in the family as the President is also the proud owner of the gigantic Azzam yacht. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al Nahyan resides as the Chairman of the Board of ...

  4. OPERA yacht (Lurssen, 146.35m, 2023)

    2023. BEAM. 20 m. OPERA is a 146.35 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2023. Her power comes from a diesel electric engine. She has a gross tonnage of 12518.0 GT and a 20.0 m beam. She was designed by Terence Disdale, who also designed the interior. Terence Disdale has designed 41 yachts and designed the interior of 78 ...

  5. Lurssen shipyard hands over 146m mega yacht OPERA to her proud owners

    First unveiled in autumn 2022, the 146.35m mega yacht OPERA was built in Germany by the renowned luxury yacht builder Lurssen and represents one of the largest yachts on the water today. Both the exterior lines and the interior of this impressive vessel were designed by well-known Terence Disdale Design studio while her naval architecture is by the yard's professional in-house team of ...

  6. 146m Lürssen superyacht Opera delivered

    The 146-metre superyacht Opera has been delivered after leaving Lürssen's Bremen site in northern Germany. The tenth-largest privately owned yacht in the world undertook her maiden voyage to Portsmouth Harbour in the UK where she arrived yesterday (5 March). Terence Disdale is responsible for both the exterior and interior of the yacht, which ...

  7. OPERA Yacht

    The 146.35m/480'2" motor yacht 'Opera' was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in February 2023. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale.

  8. Opera Yacht

    Opera has a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure. She is powered by 6 Wärtsilä engines, which give her a top speed of . kn. In the world rankings for largest yachts, the superyacht, Opera, is listed at number 10. She is the 6th-largest yacht built by Lürssen Yachts. Opera's owner is shown in SYT iQ and is exclusively available to ...

  9. OPERA Yacht • Lurssen • 2022 • Owner Abdullah bin Zayed ...

    Entering Portsmouth Harbour on 05/03/2023The 146-metre superyacht Opera has been delivered after leaving Lürssen's Bremen site in northern Germany. The tenth...

  10. OPERA

    With a length of 146.35 metres, OPERA is one of the largest yachts in the world. OPERA runs on a diesel-electric propulsion system and is characterised by contemporary exterior lines and an extravagant interior, both the work of Terence Disdale Design. OPERA has a 21.5-metre beam and offers palatial space for the owner and guests across all ...

  11. Lürssen Delivers 146m Superyacht Opera

    The tenth largest superyacht in the world, 146m (480ft) Opera, has been delivered to her owners.The yacht left Lürssen's Bremen site in northern Germany on her maiden voyage and arrived at Portsmouth Harbour in the UK on March 5. She will soon continue to her home berth in the Mediterranean or Middle East.

  12. Exclusive: Launch of new Lürssen 146m superyacht OPERA

    By Nina Done 19 September 2022. The newest addition to the prestigious Lürssen fleet has just been launched from their Bremen facilities in Germany. The majestic 146m (479ft) superyacht OPERA was unveiled this morning, where onlookers were wowed by her vast proportions. As ever, details about this Lürssen superyacht remain shrouded in secrecy.

  13. EXCLUSIVE: Lürssen's 146m superyacht Project Opera breaks cover

    The technical launch of Lürssen's latest superyacht Project Opera has taken place at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg this morning. Due for delivery next year, she is believed to be a replacement for the 146m motor yacht SASSI, which was unfortunately destroyed in a fire at Lürssen's German shipyard in 2018. She's been moved to a floating dock before departing to Bremen shortly where she ...

  14. 146m Lürssen superyacht Opera delivered

    The 146.35m Lürssen superyacht Opera has been delivered to her owners. Fleet Updates 146m Lürssen superyacht Opera delivered. Written by Samantha Malin. Mon, 06 Mar 2023 | 13:45. ... SuperYacht Times is the authority in yachting. News, yachts for sale & charter and superyacht intelligence. SuperYacht Times is the authority in yachting. News ...

  15. A member of Abu Dhabi's royal family has taken delivery of a shiny new

    Let's inspect the newest songbird of the high seas, $500 million Opera, closely-Via Youtube / @Lurssen Yachts Opulent, elite, and sumptuous the Opera megayacht - Megayachts are the ultimate status symbols, and the 479-footer Opera is an imposing, luxurious, and befitting representation of its regal owner. Details are scarce at this point ...

  16. Opera: 'One of the world's largest superyachts' valued at ...

    A luxury superyacht which is considered one of the world's biggest has dropped anchor in Portsmouth. Opera arrived at Portsmouth Harbour from Bremen, northern Germany, on Sunday. The 479ft long ...

  17. Huge $450million superyacht, The Opera, pulls into Portsmouth Harbour

    Last night onlookers were left stunned as one of the world's biggest superyachts sailed into Portsmouth Harbour. The moment was captured on video (above) as The Opera arrived for a brief stay and crew change. The incredible vessel accommodates 48 guests across 24 staterooms. It arrived on Sunday evening (March 5) and left first thing Monday ...

  18. 53m Damen Yachting support vessel Five Oceans delivered to her owner

    Dutch yard Damen Yachting has delivered its second 53.3-metre support vessel, Five Oceans. This follows her launch in March 2024, which was completed in the presence of her "delighted owner" Tommy Allen. According to BOATPro, she is currently anchored in Nice, France ahead of her debut at this year's Monaco Yacht Show.. Five Oceans will now assist Allen with his company Five Oceans Global ...

  19. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan: A Prominent Figure in the UAE's

    Abdullah is the owner of the Lurssen yacht OPERA.She is based on Project Sassi, which was destroyed in a fire in 2018. We believe they rebuilt the hull. ਡਿਜ਼ਾਈਨ ਅਤੇ ਬਿਲਡਰ: Built by ਲੂਰਸੇਨ Yachts and designed by ਟੇਰੇਂਸ ਡਿਸਡੇਲ, ਦ ਓਪੇਰਾ ਯਾਟ is a prominent figure in the world of luxury superyachts.

  20. Marina del Rey yacht fire: 1,000 rounds of ammunition, fireworks were

    MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (KABC) -- The owner of a luxury yacht that erupted in flames and sank in Marina del Rey said 1,000 rounds of "unspent ammunition and fireworks" were onboard the vessel ...

  21. OPERA Yacht • Lurssen • 2022 • Photos & Video

    Yacht OPERA Photos & Video. DrDuu. Yacht Owner Photos Location For Sale & Charter News. Name: OPERA: Length: 146 m (479 ft) Builder: Lurssen: Year: 2022: Price: $450 million: Owner: ... culminating in the Super Yacht Owners Register—a meticulously compiled database featuring over 1,500 yacht owners.

  22. Russia superyacht symbolises challenge of seizing assets

    A legal battle over who owns a luxury superyacht symbolises the difficulties of seizing Russian assets since the war in Ukraine started. When BBC reporters investigated the case of the £54m Alfa ...

  23. Inside the capture of a Russian oligarch's superyacht

    He is also the named owner of a $700m yacht linked to Putin, which has been frozen by Italian authorities. But the US claims he is a "straw man" - intended to conceal the identity of the true owners.

  24. SilverYachts 85m superyacht Bold for sale and ready to view in Monaco

    The 85m SilverYachts superyacht Bold is on the market and ready to view in Monaco. New to Market SilverYachts 85m superyacht Bold for sale and ready to view in Monaco. Written by Francesca Webster. Tue, 17 Sept 2024 | 11:45. Silver Yachts. Broker visits and inquiries are most welcome, please contact Captain Paul Verry:

  25. Exiled Russian Oligarch's 257' Superyacht Amaryllis Seen Towed Through

    The 257' superyacht Amaryllis apparently owned by exiled Russian oligarch Andrey Borodin was towed past Palm Beach, FL on Friday morning, according to a visual account by CorpGov. The yacht ...

  26. Net Worth $2 Billion • House • Yacht

    The yacht is designed by Espen Øino. It has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. She is powered by 2 MTU engines. AIS data show a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. But we think she is capable of higher speeds. The Flying Fox yacht, built by Lurssen Yachts, is one of the world's largest and most luxurious superyachts.