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The world's longest yacht, at 180.65 metres, with a top speed of over 30 knots, AZZAM is a truly extraordinary luxury superyacht. 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 Design 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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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. Under his instruction and leadership Azzam was developed from her original concept with the overall requirements in regard to general layout, performance, size and exterior style.
The brief was to build a luxurious large yacht which featured a timeless and innovative design that could travel at high speed even in warm and shallow waters while still providing sophisticated and luxurious accommodation for its guests.
Under Eng. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi's guidance, Azzam's technical engineering was developed by Lurssen, her exterior design by Nauta Yachts and her interior styling by Christophe Leoni, creating what is, undoubtedly, the most challenging and complex yacht ever built.
Azzam breaks new ground in many ways, in terms of her technology, dimensions and performance. As well as being the largest yacht in the world at an unprecedented 180 metres and still being able to reach top speeds of over 30 knots, she also adds another record in regards to building time having spent a mere three years in build following one year of engineering.
Azzam truly represents a milestone in not only Lurssen's history but yachting history as well.
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A Look at Azzam, the World’s Largest Superyacht
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.
She was not only costly to build , the yearly maintenance cost of the vessel is reported to be around $65 million. Needless to say, only one of the richest people on this planet can afford such a personal toy. This one was owned, not so surprisingly perhaps, by the late President of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The beautiful exterior design of Azzam comes from Milan-based studio Nauta Design. Construction began at the Lürssen yard in 2010 and was completed in 2013. Reportedly some 4000 people were involved in the build.
She has a beam of 20.8 meters (68.2’), draft of 4.3 meters (14.1’), and weighs 13,136 GT. She reportedly can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 cabins and a crew of 60 to 80.
She has an onboard golf training facility in addition to a gym and swimming pool.
Azzam was designed to be one of the fastest superyachts in the world, with a reported top speed of 32 knots.
She’s powered by an astonishing 97,000 horsepower generated by two monster gasoline engines and two huge diesels driving four jet pumps. At full bore, she is said to burn 13 tons of fuel per hour—no report on her fuel capacity but it must be massive!
The interior of Azzam is predictably opulent, as well, with vast entertainment areas taking full advantage of her broad beam.
Elevators , as well as stairways , provide guests passage between the many decks of the superyacht.
The two conventional diesel engines are for long-distance voyaging and extended range and are efficient enough to allow Azzam to cross the Atlantic without refueling, per the builder.
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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 draft of 4.3 m (14 ft 1 in).
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.
Feb 27, 2022 · 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 The world's longest yacht, at 180.65 metres, with a top speed of over 30 knots, AZZAM is a truly extraordinary luxury superyacht. Her outstanding characteristics even include her exceptionally short building time of less than three years from keel laying to delivery, in 2013.
Apr 11, 2013 · Hold onto your hats: Here’s Azzam, the world’s largest private yacht. 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 is the longest yacht in the world, and in the top 10% by speed. She is one of 71 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 14.33 kn above the average, and her volume 5877.05 GT above the average.
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.
Nov 24, 2021 · The goal was never to deliver the longest yacht in the world, so the initial length of Azzam, on paper, was 145 meters (476 feet). Photo: Superyacht Times Engineer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi oversaw ...
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. Priced at $605 million, it is also believed to be the most expensive superyacht ever constructed.
Motor yacht Lurssen Yachts Azzam 180 length metres The shipyard Lurssen Yachts rolled off the slipway 2013 in year. The yacht can accommodate up to 36 guests and is maintained and operated by 20 crew members. Studio Nauta Yachts was responsible for her appearance. The interior designer was Christophe Leoni.