An expensive watch, a car and an apartment are considered an obligatory attribute of a rich person. If the fortune exceeds millions (or billions), then it would be nice to get a yacht. Probably, some of the billionaires are not interested in any yachts, but the fact that such a cute accessory adds status to its owner cannot be denied either. Who wouldn't want the world's largest yacht to be theirs? But this pleasure is not cheap.
What can be called a yacht?
What are yachts like? What is this object on the sea-ocean? Why do the richest people on the planet want to own yachts too? Everything is pretty simple. A yacht is a vessel that has a high level of comfort. You can sit on it with the whole family, and invite guests, and at the same time go on a trip. Such vessels are divided into motor yachts (motor yachts) and sailing ones. According to the method of production, they are divided into 3 groups:
- Serial motor yachts. Production of suchcan be compared to the release of a car from the assembly line. The buyer can look at the models of interest, select the desired options, interior decoration. Someone will be interested in certain technical characteristics, for someone the color of the materials and the interior of the cabins become the determining factor. As they say, the master is the master. Manufacturers provide a wide choice.
- Semi-series yachts. Some manufacturers offer a "semi-finished product" - a copy in metal. In such a blank, the hull and equipment of the future yacht are already available. And then the buyer can design the interior decoration and design to his taste.
- Custom built yachts. In this case, each vessel is unique and produced for a specific customer. First, the yacht architect designs the structure, equipment, design, and only then construction begins. In addition, when the ship is ready, it will have to pass tests, because this is the only and unique copy.
The world's largest yacht
Of course, the largest yacht in the world is a unique build. This giant yacht Azzam, she has a length of 180 meters, was built in 2013, ahead of her closest competitor, a yacht of 163 meters. And Roman Abramovich ceased to be the owner of the largest vessel of this type. Who owns the largest yacht in the world? It was owned by the family of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cost of the ship is 600 million dollars, this money can support a small state for a year. It is known that the creation of Azzam took 4 years. 1 year developedproject, and the construction itself went on for 3 years. The largest yacht in the world of an Arab sheikh has the highest level of interior decoration. The famous French designer Christophe Leoni was invited to create it. The yacht was designed by the Italian company Nauta Yachts, and it was built in Germany, at the Lurssen shipyard. In addition, Azzam is not only the largest yacht in the world, but also the fastest in its class. She develops a speed of more than 30 knots (48 km/h), engine power - 94 thousand liters. s., and 50 crew members are needed to service the vessel. Here is such a record holder - the largest yacht in the world. 2015 did not change anything regarding her undoubted leadership.
The largest sailing yacht
White Pearl is the largest sailing yacht in the world. 2015 was the year when she was launched. The length of the super-yacht is 143 meters. This beauty was built for three years at the German shipyards by order of the Russian billionaire, co-owner of EuroChem, Andrey Melnichenko. 400 million dollars - that's the amount that cost the largest sailing yacht in the world. Her photo does not quite convey the true dimensions. It has the largest carbon fiber masts in the world, 93 meters long, which open sails of a huge area - about 4,500 square meters. This area is larger than the area of a football field. In total, the yacht has eight decks, there are elevators to move between them. There is also an underwater observation deck. You can travel on a yacht for a long time, feeling comfortable. Swimming pool, sauna, gym will not let you get bored. Two diesel, twoelectric motor and, of course, a huge sail allow you to reach speeds of 39 km / h. An interesting fact: originally the yacht had the name "A". Andrey Melnichenko likes to call his creations the first letter of the alphabet in order to be at the top of the lists of shipping registers. Melnichenko already had one motor mega-ship "A", now the world's largest yacht "Sailing Yacht A", or "White Pearl", has become the property of the Russian billionaire.
10 biggest yachts in the world
The right to be considered the owner of the largest ship passes from one billionaire to another. The current owner of the largest yacht in the world, Azzam, has taken the lead from Roman Abramovich, who has held the title of owner of the largest ship in the world for the past three years. Now he has a third place. The top three is closed by the yacht "Dubai", which is quite a bit behind the "silver". What does a kind of rating of the largest yachts look like? The top 10 can be found below.
1st place. Azzam 2013
The undisputed leader, we have already spoken about him above. Length 180 meters, width - 20.8 meters. It was launched in 2013 and belongs to the Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates. The result of the painstaking work of engineers and designers was the ultra-modern largest yacht in the world. It is not easy to find a photo of its interior decoration, because mere mortals have no access to the inside of the ship, everything is kept in the strictest confidence. It is known that the main salon of the yacht is 29 meters long and 18 meters wide, while it has a completely open area.
2nd place. Eclipse 2010
Second place- at the beautiful Eclipse. The yacht was built by order of Roman Abramovich, its length is 163 meters (17 meters less than the yacht of the Arab sheikh). Initially, the construction cost was supposed to be about $450 million, but this amount grew during the construction process, and in the end the yacht cost Abramovich 3 times more, $1.5 billion. For this money, the Russian billionaire became the owner of a luxurious vessel, on board of which 36 guests can rest, 96 people of the staff ensure their comfort. The ship has two helipads, 18 VIP cabins for guests, several jacuzzis, two swimming pools, a disco hall with the latest equipment. The owner paid special attention to the security system. The yacht has its own anti-missile system, as well as an underwater submarine capable of diving to a depth of 50 meters. The bulwarks of the promenade deck and the owner's cabin are armored, and the Illuminati have bulletproof glass. Roman Abramovich protected himself and his guests even from the paparazzi by installing a laser protection system from annoying lenses and close-ups of photographs. An unpleasant incident occurred with a megayacht on the French Cote d'Azur. Due to its huge size, there was no place for the ship on the pier in the "Bay of Millionaires", and he had to anchor far from the coast. After that, Roman Abramovich asked to build his own pier, but his request was rejected.
3rd place. Dubbai 2006
Third place - the yacht "Dubai". Its length is 162 meters,width - 22.4 meters. Thus, it concedes to the second place less than a meter. The third largest yacht in the world is owned by the Sheikh of the Emirate of Dubai. The grand ship has several decks, and there are three elevators to move between them. In the central part there is a huge glass atrium, and around it there are pools with sun loungers. Sheikh's guests (and there can be 72 of them) can enjoy the sun and swim on any deck. Other attributes of luxurious life on a yacht include a cinema hall, a gym, a dance floor, a squash court, a heliport, a small submarine and several small speed boats.
4th place. Al Said 2007
Behind the top three was the yacht Al Said, 155 meters long. It is owned by the Sultan of Oman Kabusu. The width of the yacht is 24 meters. When she was first launched, she was the second largest in the world, second only to the Dubai. Now she has 4th place, but the supership is still the heaviest yacht in the world, with the largest displacement. The vessel can provide comfortable rest for 70 guests, the crew of the ship - up to 154 people.
5th place. Topaz 2012
Yacht "Topaz" - a luxurious vessel, 147 meters long, 21.5 meters wide. The mega vessel has 8 decks, elevators, jacuzzi, two helipads, a swimming platform, a swimming pool, a fitness room, a conference room and even a cinema room. It is noteworthy that Topaz shares fifth place with another yacht, their length is absolutely the same - 147meters.
6th place. Prince Abdulaziz 1984
The megayacht Prince Abdulaziz, a huge custom built yacht built in Denmark in 1984, is the same length as the Topaz, 147 meters. Its width is 18.3 meters. The appearance of the yacht is considered by many to be ambiguous due to its blue pipes. But, as they say, the taste and color … The ship is over 30 years old, and in 2005 it was completely renovated and modernized. The yacht has a unique stabilization system that compensates for the action of the waves and makes the course of the vessel very smooth. It is designed for 64 guests and 65 team members. The yacht has 30 luxurious cabins, a cinema hall, a helipad, a swimming pool and even a mosque. The supership was built for $186 million.
7th place. El Horriya, 1865
The megaship is almost 146 meters long and 13 meters wide. The original name of the yacht is Mahroussa. She was originally a royal yacht that served the Egyptian royal family until 1951. It was built at the shipyard of the River Thames for Ismail Pasha. In 1869, the ship became famous as the first ship to pass through the newly built Suez Canal, participating in the opening ceremony. The yacht was handed over to the Egyptian government, which uses it as a naval training vessel. Throughout its existence, the ship has undergone 2 major reconstructions, each of which made it longer.
8th place. Yas 2011
This yacht is 141 meters long and 15 meters wide. They launched her from the shipyard in Abu Dhabi, turning her from a harsh military vessel into a luxurious oriental beauty. Before the ship served in the Navy of the Netherlands. Now it is one of the most beautiful and stylish yachts in the world, which can accommodate 60 guests and 56 crew members. On board are the attributes of a beautiful holiday familiar to megaships: a swimming pool, a cinema, lounges, a gym, a garage for water toys, a helicopter pad that also serves as a deck for walking.
9th place. Yacht Al Salamah, 1999
The 139m long yacht belonged to the late Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. While the construction was going on, the mega-ship was the third in the world in length, in 2009 it was already the fifth, and now it occupies only the ninth place. This is a completely private yacht that belongs to the royal family and does not operate any charter flights. It is worth noting that this is the second ship owned by this royal family. The first - Prince Abdulaziz - ranks fifth or sixth in this ranking. According to experts, the cost of the ship is more than 200 million dollars. There is a cinema, a library, a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, and a full-fledged on-board hospital. The megayacht can accommodate 40 guests and 153 staff on board.
10th place. Yacht Rising Sun, 2004
Its length is 138 meters. The yacht was built inGermany, specially commissioned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation (an American software corporation, the second in the world after Microsoft). Since 2007, it has been owned by David Geffen, an American producer, director and philanthropist, after he bought it (though only half). The construction of the yacht cost Larry Ellison $200 million. For this money, he received a luxurious ship with 82 different rooms, which are located on 5 decks. The total area of all residential premises on the megayacht is more than 8,000 square meters. 16 people can comfortably relax here, and a crew of 45 people will create comfort for them. Guests have at their disposal a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, spa, cinema with a huge screen, a helipad that can serve as a basketball court, as well as a large wine cellar. It is worth noting that the surface of all pools and jacuzzis on the yacht is made of onyx.
This is a kind of rating of the largest ships in the world, which is headed by the largest yacht in the world (2015 still confirms its status) - the Azzam yacht.
