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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, a 180.61 m Motor Yacht built in Germany and delivered in 2013, is the flagship of Lurssen .
Her top speed is 31.5 kn and her cruising speed is 12.0 kn. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 80 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 13136.0 GT and a 20.0 m beam.
She was designed by Nauta Design , who has designed 47 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.
The naval architecture was developed by Lurssen , who has architected 71 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Christophe Leoni - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.
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, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 12.05 kn above the average, and her volume 5907.39 GT above the average.
AZZAM is registered under the United Arab Emirates flag (along with a total of other 58 yachts)
Specifications
- Name: AZZAM
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Yacht Subtype: Displacement
- Builder: Lurssen
- Naval Architect: Lurssen
- Exterior Designer: Nauta Design
- Interior Designer: Christophe Leoni
- Refits: 2020
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Discover the extravagant details of Azzam, the world's longest yacht, boasting impressive specifications and luxurious interiors, all the brainchild of Lurssen and Nauta Yachts, and currently owned by Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi.
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).
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.
Azzam is a 180.65-meter luxury yacht with a top speed of over 30 knots, delivered in 2013. She features a bold and elegant exterior by Nauta Yachts and a sophisticated interior by Christophe Leoni, inspired by the Empire style.
Azzam is a 180-metre luxury motor yacht launched in 2013 by Lurssen, the world's leading shipyard for large yachts. She features a timeless and innovative design by Nauta and Christophe Leoni, and can reach speeds of over 30 knots.
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 .
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan was the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE until his death in May 2022. He owned the world’s longest privately-owned yacht, Azzam. Sheikh Khalifa was one of the world’s wealthiest monarchs, with a net worth of US$ 15 billion.
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.
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.
AZZAM, a 180.61 m Motor Yacht built in Germany and delivered in 2013, is the flagship of Lurssen. Her top speed is 31.5 kn and her cruising speed is 12.0 kn. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 80 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 13136.0 GT and a 20.0 m beam.