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The world´s longest yacht, at 180.65 meters, with a top speed of over 30 knots, Azzam is a truly extraordinary luxury gigayacht. Her outstanding characteristics even include her exceptionally short building time of less than three years from keel laying to delivery, in 2013. Engineer and principal designer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi set out to build a large yacht with an innovative and timeless design that would be able to travel at high speed in warm and shallow waters. The bold and elegant exterior by Nauta Yachts incorporates many elements of visionary modern design. Renowned French designer Christophe Leoni conceived a sophisticated interior with luxurious décor inspired by the Empire style of the early 19th century.
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AZZAM Yacht – The World’s Biggest Superyacht is 180m Long
AZZAM yacht is the largest superyacht in the world, with an impressive length of 179.7 metres (590 ft), making her more than 15 metres longer than FULK AL SALAMAH, which is in second place on the list.
Azzam | |
180 metres | |
36 | |
60 | |
Nauta Yachts | |
Christophe Leoni | |
2013 | |
31 knots | |
MTU | |
13,136 ton | |
9740251 | |
US $600 million | |
US $50 – 75 million |
AZZAM yacht interior
The interior design of the AZZAM yacht is attributed to the French designer Christophe Leoni who is surprisingly not incredibly experienced in designing superyachts.
While exact details on the interior layout of the massive yacht have not been released to the public, it is known that Sheikh Khalifa requested a lot of wood furniture as well as intricate mother-of-pearl elements to be incorporated into all parts of the yacht.
More than a year’s worth of production of pearls was used in the interior design of AZZAM.
The interior has been described as being inspired by the Empire style reminiscent of the 19th century and incorporates numerous valuable artworks which are on display onboard AZZAM.
She can welcome an estimated 36 guests and over 80 crew members, which is one of the highest numbers in her size category.
The AZZAM yacht reportedly has 18 guest cabins with a massive owner’s suite that spans across several rooms.
According to rumors, the suite was constructed to be bulletproof, and there is a designated missile defense system installed onboard the AZZAM yacht although it is unclear whether this is accurate.
One of her most notable features is her custom-designed golf room which allows guests to practice their swings without even having to step foot outside.
She also has a large gym, a spa, several pools, jacuzzis, and a beauty salon on board.
Her main saloon is supposed to be one of a kind and one of the largest ever constructed on a private yacht. At 29 meters (95 ft) by 18 meters (59 ft), it is larger than a tennis court and offers unobstructed views of the outside due to its floor-to-ceiling windows.
There are no pillars to support the saloon, which gives it an open feel but requires additional ceiling beams and 7-centimeter thick custom-made windows.
A large and fast yacht-like AZZAM is bound to generate a lot of noise when underway.
To ensure a comfortable experience for guests onboard, engineers installed special software which keeps vibrations and engine sounds to a minimum.
This means that the large chandelier in the main saloon doesn’t rattle even when the yacht is underway.
Specifications
The AZZAM yacht might be the longest yacht in the world, but she is technically not the largest. DILBAR actually has a higher displacement and weight even though she is more than 23 meters (75 ft) shorter than AZZAM.
This impressive yacht was built by Luerssen in Bremen, Germany, and officially launched in November of 2013.
In March 2014, she briefly returned to Germany for some additional work. She has a 20.8-meter (68.3 ft) beam, a 4.5-meter (14.9 ft) draft, and a total weight of 13,136 tons.
AZZAM is powered by twin gas turbine engines and two additional diesel MTU engines and can carry more than 1 million liters of fuel onboard.
Despite her size, she can reach impressive top speeds of 30 knots which can be attributed to her relatively low draft, although her average cruising speed only lies at 12 knots.
The yacht has several cruising modes, including a sprint setting as well as a long-distance mode.
The exterior of the AZZAM yacht was developed by Nauta Yachts, which specializes in combining practical functions design with aesthetics and sleek yacht design. AZZAM is their largest and probably most well-known project.
The AZZAM yacht took more than four years, and 4,000 people collectively worked for 6 million hours to complete it.
The exterior is all-white with a streamlined design that is meant to make AZZAM appear smaller than she actually is when seen from further away.
On the bow, a large helipad is available for guests to arrive and depart in style and the yacht carries at least one helicopter at all times.
The aft is reserved for a spacious swimming platform, although AZZAM does not have a beach club in this location like many other vessels of her size category.
As is to be expected for such a high-profile superyacht, AZZAM does not have a lot of open-air deck space and is designed to protect the privacy of its owners.
There are no visible pools or much seating, which suggests that the spacious interior of AZZAM is reserved for entertainment and common spaces.
Total price of US $600 million for the luxury AZZAM yacht.
Her annual running costs of US $50 to 75 million are not surprising, considering she is the largest private yacht in the world.
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180.65m / 592'8 | lurssen | 2013.
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- Guest elevator
- Premium beauty and wellness amenities, including spa and beauty salon
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- Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Motor yacht ERS, ✠ MC AUT classification
- Up to 80 crew
The 180.65m/592'8" motor yacht 'Azzam' was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house Christophe Leoni and she was delivered to her owner in November 2013. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Nauta Yachts.
Guest Accommodation
Azzam has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 suites. Additionally, there are 30 staff cabins aboard. She is also capable of carrying up to 80 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
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Her features include a beauty salon, spa, elevator, gym and air conditioning.
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Azzam is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin gas turbine General Electric (LM2500 +G4) 40,200hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 34 knots. Azzam features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 100,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Motor yacht ERS, ✠ MC AUT classification society rules.
Length | 180.65m / 592'8 |
Beam | 20.8m / 68'3 |
Draft | 4.5m / 14'9 |
Gross Tonnage | 13,136 GT |
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Builder | Lurssen |
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Interior Design | Christophe Leoni |
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Length | 180.65m / 592'8 |
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Built | Refit | 2013 |
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Cruising Speed | 12 Knots |
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The Ultimate Guide to Azzam Yacht: Specs, Design, and More
The Azzam was launched in 2013. She quickly became world famous for her incredible design and unheard of size. Even years later the Azzam remains the biggest yacht in the world. The designer has surpassed calling it a superyacht or even a mega yacht and has settled on the term gigayacht.
Who is the Azzam Yacht Owner?
Azzam was owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. He was the second president of the United Arab Emirates until his death in 2022. He had a family fortune of $150 billion and was one of the richest people in the world. His assets were estimated by Forbes to be in the range of $830 billion which is almost unbelievable.
Since his death it is unclear who the current owner of Azzam might be since he had eight children and a wife. The yacht may still be in the family or they may have sold it.
How Much Did Yacht Azzam Cost?
It’s believed that the yacht came with an initial price tag, back in 2013, of $605 million. Though obviously reflecting the size of the yacht, the price is also believed to be elevated due to how it was built. After the initial design, the yacht was built in just three years which is an exceptionally short building time for a project of this size. Rumor has it that 4,000 people worked on the speed build and so some of that money went into ensuring it was built not just to standard but quickly as well.
For a truly mind-blowing bit of trivia, someone took the time to determine the number of man hours that went into the building and did the math on how long it would have took one person by themselves to build the yacht. For it to have been delivered to the owner at the same time in 2013, the builder would have had to start making the yacht back in the year 1737 BC. That’s 3,750 years.
Can You Charter the Azzam
Interestingly enough you can probably find charter listings for the Azzam on the internet. If you can, you’ll also see that there are no available dates. The Azzam seems to have been listed as a charter yacht as something of a trick to avoid certain taxes. In Europe, charter yachts are exempt from a number of taxes so as long as it’s listed as a charter it’s cheaper to operate, even if no one is ever really allowed to charter it.
How Big is the Azzam Yacht?
Azzam holds the title of the longest yacht in the world as of 2023, a title it has held since it was launched back in 2013. In fact, it was only surpassed in length in 2019 by a research and exploration vessel called REV Ocean which straddles the line between a yacht and something else and isn’t, strictly speaking, classified as a private yacht.
Azzam clocks in at 180 meters in length which works out to an astounding 590 feet. The displacement is 13,136 gross tons. The beam is 68 feet but it only has a 14 feet draft. For a yacht its size, the Azzam was able to navigate some relatively shallow waters.
How Fast is Azzam and What Engines Does it Use
The Azzam superyacht has a top speed listed at an impressive 32 knots, something you might not expect from such a large vessel. It’s powered by 2 Diesel 17,524 kW (23,500 hp) engines and 2 Gas Turbine engines with an output of 17,524 kW (23,500 hp).That’s a total of about 47,000 horsepower that was forced out through two Wartsila axial flow Modular waterjets and two boosters. It’s designed to easily travel warm and shallow waters
One source says it’s actually pulling 97,000 hp and that, at top speed, she can burn through 13 tonnes of fuel per hour. In any event, she’s able to cross an entire ocean without worrying about needing to refuel.
Inside the Azzam: Design and Features
Azzam was built by German shipyard Lurssen, builders of many of the world’s biggest superyachts. The bold and elegant exterior design is courtesy of Nauta Yachts while the interior, described as an innovative and timeless design, was handled by Christopher Leoni. It’s said he focused on luxurious décor inspired by the Empire style.
There’s a 95 footlong main salon in the yacht that has a totally open design and no pillars. This room also features a chandelier that was designed such that, even at full speed, it won’t rattle. The furniture on board features marquetry in mother of pearl. Word is it used an entire year’s production worth of it.
There is room for 36 guests on board plus an owner’s suite. A crew of 60 maintain the yacht while it’s underway.
You have to assume a yacht of this size has a lot going for it. The sheer size of the Azzam ensured it had room for a lot of features, including stuff you’d not see on many yachts. Some of the known features of the Azzam include:
- An on-board submarine
- An on-board golf training room
- Fully equipped gym
- A large tender garage
- Swimming pool
- An entire missile defense system that can be deployed if the yacht is attacked
- An entirely bulletproof master suite
These are just a few of the known features. As you can imagine, a motor yacht with a bulletproof master suite and a missile defense system is one that was also built with privacy and security in mind. As such there are only limited details about what is available inside and very few photos of it as well.
The Bottom Line
The mega yacht known as Azzam was owned by the president of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan until his death in 2022. It is currently unknown who has possession of the vessel. Despite being built in 2013, the yacht remains the longest yacht in the world at an astounding 590 feet.
It was never built to be the largest on purpose and, in fact, designers had to add considerable length in the production process to make sure everything fit and functioned properly which boosted it to the size it is now.
At a price of over $600 million, it’s also one of the most expensive yachts ever build. The details of the interior are limited but it’s known to have remarkable defensive capabilities including a missile defense system.
One of the most remarkable features of the interior layout is a 95 foot long lounge area that has no support pillars as part of a visionary modern design. The beams in the ceiling are a meter thick as a result and the large, glass windows/walls were built to handle extreme stress with 7 cm thick glass.
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Azzam Superyacht
Azzam Superyacht, delivered in October 2013, replaced the Eclipse Superyacht as the largest superyacht in the world.
Constructor
Fr. Lurssen Werft
Exterior Designer
Nauta Design
Interior Designer
Christophe Leoni
Length of Azzam
October 2013
Two diesel engines rated at 23,000HP
Azzam was launched at Lurssen Shipyard in Bremen, Germany, in April 2013. Upon delivery to its owner in October 2013, the yacht created a significant landmark in yacht building, involving less than three years of construction and one year of engineering activities.
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The owner of the yacht is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The yacht’s construction cost more than $600m. The name of the yacht, Azzam, means determination in Arabic.
The exterior design of the yacht was provided by Nauta Design, while interior design was by Christophe Leoni. Fr. Lurssen Werft was responsible for the engineering and construction of the Azzam superyacht. Technical engineering activities were carried out under the leadership of Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi.
Development of the world’s largest superyacht
The yacht was transferred from her original dock at Lurssen Shipyard, measuring 170m, to a larger dock, measuring 220m, in May 2012. Steel cutting for the yacht was held in late 2009.
The yacht successfully completed sea trials in June 2013, prior to its commissioning.
Dimensions of the superyacht
The Azzam measures 180m long, and has a beam of 20.8m and a maximum draft of 4.3m. The hull of the world’s larget yacht is made of steel.
The yacht is larger than the Eclipse by 17.2m. The Eclipse, which was commissioned in 2010, is owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich.
Azzam superyacht has a gross tonnage capacity of approximately 14,000t and features a fuel tank with a capacity of one million litres.
Its main salon measures 29m in length, with its beam measuring 18m. The salon on-board the yacht has an open space featuring no support pillars. The yacht features approximately 50 suites with no large open spaces on the deck, with the interior design of the vessel incorporating the Empire Style.
Azzam superyacht layout and facilities
The interior design of the yacht is highly confidential, but initial photo releases suggest that it features six decks. The rear view of the vessel also suggests that it is powered by jets.
The yacht is capable of providing accommodation facilities for at least 50 professional crew members. Similar to other yachts constructed by Lurssen, Azzam is environment-friendly with decreased carbon dioxide, noise and soot emissions, as well as enhanced fuel-efficiency.
Azzam is also believed to include facilities to use waste heat from the engine to operate the yacht’s desalination system for drinking water. Lurssen has been lauded for being the first yacht-builder to implement this system.
Engine details
The yacht features two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a rated power output of 23,500hp. The yacht can sail at a maximum speed of 30k.
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The world's largest private yacht cost $600 million to build and has held the record for more than 5 years — but it might soon be dethroned
- The largest motor yacht in the world is a staggering 590 feet long and cost $600 million to build.
- At its launch in 2013, the Azzam beat out Eclipse, the superyacht that previously held the title of world's largest, by a full 57 feet.
- Azzam still holds its record more than five years later — but that might be about to change.
At 590 feet long, the Azzam is known to be the largest superyacht in the world.
Although there is no strict definition, a superyacht is generally understood to be a yacht that is at least 78 feet long , according to Warsash Superyacht Academy.
When it was launched in 2013, the yacht broke the record previously held by the Eclipse, a 533-foot yacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.
"[The Azzam] truly represents another milestone in not only our history, but yachting history as well," Lürssen Yachts managing partner, Peter Lürssen, said in a press release when the Azzam was launched .
Here's a look at the massive yacht.
The 590-foot yacht was finished in April 2013 and belongs to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates.
Source: CNBC
It dethroned Eclipse, the 533-foot superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, which previously held the record for largest yacht in the world.
Source: Business Insider
The Azzam cost an estimated $600 million to build and was constructed over the course of four years.
It was built by Lürssen Yachts with exterior design by Nauta Yachts and interior design by French designer Christophe Leoni.
Source: Lürssen Yachts
A representative for Lürssen Yachts said the boat was "without a doubt the most challenging yacht that has ever been built."
Source: International Business Times
The Azzam can move quickly for its size. With its 94,000 horsepower, the boat has hit a speed of 31.5 knots, or about 37 miles per hour, which is believed to the fastest speed for a yacht longer than 300 feet.
Although no interior photos have been made available, the boat is rumored to have a 6,000-square-foot lounge, up to 50 suites, and a 95-foot salon.
But the Azzam might not hold its record for much longer. In 2017, a Norwegian billionaire ordered the construction of a high-tech yacht called the REV that is supposed to be 597 feet long, which would be longer than the Azzam by seven feet.
Source: Business Insider Nordic
REV Ocean announced in August 2018 that REV had just gotten its four main generators installed, which will power the main propulsion motors. It's expected to be finished in 2020.
Source: REV Ocean
Liz O'Connor contributed to an earlier version of this article.
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Ever wanted to have one's very own superyacht? While the vast majority of people will never be able to afford a superyacht, a few may be able to rent one for very special occasions. Groups can charter superyachts for a few hundred thousand dollars for a week. But how big can they get? The largest private motorized yacht in the world is thought to be the massive Azzam yacht - she is as big as this opulent part of the market gets.
It is many people's dream to travel around the world by superyacht . But while that may be the exclusive domain of the super-rich, it is still possible for many people to travel around the world by cruise ship or by sailing around the world. There is something magical about the freedom of being on a ship on the high seas or exploring the stunning islands of the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
The largest superyacht in this world is really big. The Azzam is a whopping 180 meters or 590 feet long with a beam of 20.8 meters or 68 feet. To put that in perspective, no one agrees on how big a yacht needs to be until it's considered a superyacht, but it's generally about 40 meters or 130 feet in length.
- Length: 180 Meters or 590 Feet
- Beam: 20.8 Meters or 68 Feet
- Longest: Private Motor Yacht In The World
- Built: In 2013 By German Shipyard Lürssen Yachts
- Name: Means Resolute In English
She was delivered by Lürssen Yachts in Bremen in Germany in 2013. It is also known she was refitted in 2021.
The Azzam has a shallow draft and the ability to travel at high speed in shallow waters. She has a top speed of over 32 knots (37 mph) and carries 1 million liters of fuel. Her range is not known, but it is likely thousands of nautical miles.
It is believed to have cost over $600 million - around $100 million more than the famous superyacht - the Eclipse.
- Cost: Over $600 Million
- Tonnage: 13,136 Gross Tons
- Number of Decks: 5 Decks
- Cabins: 18 Guest Cabins
One thing is for sure, she is large enough for any sized party one would like to have.
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Just as the Azzam is exceptional on the outside, so too is it on the inside. Its main salon has a length of 29 meters or 95 feet with an open plan and no pillars.
Her exteriors were designed by Nauta Yachts S.r.l. and her interiors by Creation Line Decoration.
While many superyachts only have accommodation for up to 12 guests (besides crew), the Azzam has accommodation for up to 36 guests - besides her 60 crew members.
Accommodation:
- Guests: 36 Guests
- Crew: 60 Crew Members
Undoubtedly she will have all the comforts and features of other superyachts. In general, superyachts come with a gym, swimming pool, theater, disco, ballroom, massage room, treatment rooms, sauna, a helicopter landing pad, and other features. They also normally have a full range of water toys including jet skis, scuba diving gear, tenders, kayaks, wakeboards, waterskis, and more.
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The owner of the Azzam is a bit of a mystery and a little complicated (as it often is in the superyacht world). Her ower is shown in SYT iQ but that information is exclusively available to subscribers. But it seems she was sold in 2009 - according to Superyachttimes.com she was one of the 295 yachts sold in that year.
- Sold: She Was Sold In 2009
If one would like to buy her, as of the time of writing (June 2022) she is not for sale. However, there are over 2000 other yachts for sale around the world with some costing as much as $180 million. There are also older and smaller yachts for "only" the low millions of dollars.
Anyone with enough money can buy a superyacht - although buying the yacht is only the first expense. The next is paying for the enormous upkeep costs.
Go to renowned ports in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean and one will see plenty of the world's superyachts in the ports - especially in the microstate of Monaco.
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Azzam (2013 yacht) Azzam. (2013 yacht) Azzam (Arabic: عزام, literally "Resolute") is a private superyacht built by German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. Azzam was launched on 5 April 2013. At 180 metres (590 ft) in length, she is the longest private motor yacht in the world. [1] She has a beam of 20.8 metres (68 ft) and an unusually shallow ...
For six years from her launch in April 2013, the superyacht Azzam stood as the world's largest private yacht. At 180m overall, Azzam was eclipsed only in 2019 when the research and expedition vessel REV Ocean was unveiled - and then by only three metres. To Azzam' s owner - and exterior designer Nauta Design - size was never the ...
Azzam is the world's longest yacht, measuring a remarkable 180 meters in length. It was built by the illustrious luxury yacht builder, Lurssen, and designed by Nauta Yachts. The yacht features a bullet-proof master suite and a sophisticated missile defense system. The Azzam yacht can accommodate 36 guests and a crew of 60.
The world´s longest yacht, at 180.65 meters, with a top speed of over 30 knots, Azzam is a truly extraordinary luxury gigayacht. Her outstanding characteristics even include her exceptionally short building time of less than three years from keel laying to delivery, in 2013. Engineer and principal designer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi set out to ...
Click to view the full table of specifications for Azzam superyacht, including accommodation, performance, equipment and amenities. ... Length Overall. 180.6m Length at Waterline - Beam. 20.8m Draft (min) - Draft (max) ... Yacht Builder Lurssen Yachts View profile . Naval Architect Lurssen Yachts View profile ...
AZZAM is a 180.61m superyacht built by Lurssen in Germany and delivered in 2013. Explore her photos and specifications here. ... LENGTH. 180.61 m. TOP SPEED. 31.5 kn. GT. 13136. CREW. 80. DELIVERED. 2013. BEAM. 20 m. ... AZZAM is the longest yacht in the world, and in the top 30% by speed. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and ...
In October 2013, Lürssen delivered the largest privately owned superyacht in the world in the form Azzam. Originally, she was designed to be 145 meters, but in the process of optimisation grew to 180 meters. Other stunning facts about Azzam's impressive design include her staggering 13,000 GT and accommodation for 36 guests and as many as 80 ...
Jun 24, 2024. With an overall length of 180 meters (590.6'), Azzam is the world's largest private yacht. Priced at $605 million, it is also believed to be the most expensive superyacht ever constructed. Credit | Lürssen. She was not only costly to build, the yearly maintenance cost of the vessel is reported to be around $65 million.
Length 180.6m. Year2013. Azzam. 2013. |. Motor Yacht. M/Y Azzam, the largest Superyacht in the world at 180 metres, was launched by Lurssen, the world's leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building. A world-class team was personally assembled and directed in all areas of development of this sophisticated project by Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi.
Azzam is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Lürssen Yachts from Germany, who launched Azzam in 2013. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Azzam features exterior design by Nauta Yachts S.r.l. and interior design by Creation Line Decoration. Up to 36 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, Azzam, and she also has ...
AZZAM yacht is the largest superyacht in the world, with an impressive length of 179.7 metres (590 ft), making her more than 15 metres longer than FULK AL SALAMAH, which is in second place on the list.
AZZAM is a 181m luxury motor mega yacht built in 2013 by Lurssen Yachts. View similar yachts for Charter around the world. ... Length: 180.65m / 592'8: Beam: 20.8m / 68'3: Draft: 4.5m / 14'9: Gross Tonnage: 13,136 GT Cruising Speed: 12 Knots Built: 2013. Builder: Lurssen: Model ...
Updated: April 5, 2016. Lürssen said the project has taken over 28 months since the initial steel was cut. Courtesy Lurssen. Multiple news reports indicate that the cost to build Azzam is $620 million. Courtesy Lurssen. The Azzam would span the length of more than two city blocks in most parts of Manhattan.
In October 2013, Lürssen shipyard delivered the largest privately owned superyacht in the world, 180 metre Azzam. With a staggering 13,000GT (approx), the all-white yacht has held its title unchallenged for nearly seven years. Although this reign will come to an end with the delivery of 183 metre REV, it is a project that has captured the attention and imagination of those who have laid eyes ...
Azzam arriving and docking in the port of Gibraltar, 5/9/2021, you will also see Superyacht Nord departinghttps://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht/azzam/
Azzam clocks in at 180 meters in length which works out to an astounding 590 feet. The displacement is 13,136 gross tons. The beam is 68 feet but it only has a 14 feet draft. For a yacht its size, the Azzam was able to navigate some relatively shallow waters.
Measuring an incredible 180 meters (that's just 10 feet shy of 600 feet overall), Azzam emerged on April 5 at the facilities of Germany-based Lürssen. She's still several months from completion, but she's already got people talking. Azzam 's sheer size is impressive enough, but when you consider she's over 17 meters longer than ...
As well as its prodigious length, the yacht also travels at a record-breaking pace. With a top speed of over 30 knots (around 34 mph), the Azzam is considered to be the fastest superyacht on the sea.
Azzam superyacht has a gross tonnage capacity of approximately 14,000t and features a fuel tank with a capacity of one million litres. Its main salon measures 29m in length, with its beam measuring 18m. The salon on-board the yacht has an open space featuring no support pillars.
The world's largest yacht is the Azzam, measuring in at 590 feet long and owned by the president of the UAE. Built over the course of four years and finished in 2013, the superyacht is rumored to ...
Crew: 70-80. Engines: 2x 26MW gas turbines, 2x 9MW MTU diesel engines. Top speed: 33 knots. Builder: Lürssen. Designer (ext): Nauta Yachts. Designer (int): Christophe Leoni. At the time of her launch in 2013, the 180m Azzam was both the longest and biggest yacht in the world - a crown she was to wear for six years.
The largest superyacht in this world is really big. The Azzam is a whopping 180 meters or 590 feet long with a beam of 20.8 meters or 68 feet. To put that in perspective, no one agrees on how big a yacht needs to be until it's considered a superyacht, but it's generally about 40 meters or 130 feet in length. Length: 180 Meters or 590 Feet.
The 162.5-meter Eclipse superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich topped the list of the world's largest superyachts till it was eclipsed in 2013 by a gargantuan luxury vessel named Azzam. With an overall length of 180 meters, Azzam has held on to that title for the last 9 years, duly justifying its name which means 'lion' in Arabic.
Azzam is the world's longest yacht, measuring a remarkable 180 meters in length. It was built by the illustrious luxury yacht builder, Lurssen, and designed by Nauta Yachts. The yacht features a bullet-proof master suite and a sophisticated missile defense system. The Azzam yacht can accommodate 36 guests and a crew of 60.