The tenth place in the rating of 200 world's longest yachts is taken by 141-meter Yas. It is owned by one of the UAE royal families. The yacht, expected to have accommodation for 60 guests and 56 crew members, was built using the steel hull of a 1978 Dutch-built navy frigate. Then, it was modified by ADM Shipyards.
The ninth place is occupied by a newcomer - Sailing Yacht A. The owner of the yacht is Chairman of the Strategy Committee of EuroChem Group AG Andrey Melnichenko. The vessel is 143 m in length. There are 100-meter carbon masts on it. The yacht was built in Germany by the Nobiskrug yard. It was designed by Philippe Starck who also created the first businessman's yacht - Motor Yacht A. In 2017 it was ready.
145-meter El Mahroussa is the oldest vessel launched in 1865. Originally built for the Ottoman governor of Egypt, she was presented at the opening ceremony of the Suez Canal in 1869. The yacht was rebuilt several times. The last major rebuild was in 1950. In 1976 she became a museum piece, and in the late twentieth century, a major effort was put into making her seaworthy again. Today, El Mahroussa serves as the Presidential Yacht usually berthed in Alexandria, where she is cared for by the Egyptian Navy.
Launched in 1984, the 147-meter Prince Abdulaziz was made on demand of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and after his death it is owned by the royal family. The ship for a long time had the title of the longest and most expensive yacht at a reported cost of $184 million. The large lobby on her main deck mimics the interior of Titanic. Her accommodation includes a mosque and a cinema. The yacht is manned by a crew of approximately 65.
The sixth place in the list goes to the Topaz yacht that is 25 cm longer than Prince Abdulaziz. She is the third largest yacht built at the Lürssen yard. The vessel was launched in 2012. Her design is created by Tim Heywood who also made Al Mirqab recognized the Best Yacht 2009 at the World Superyacht Awards.
155-meter vessel Al Saïd occupies the fifth place of the rating. The yacht is owned by Sultan Qaboos bin Sa'id Al Saïd of Oman. She displaces 15,800 tons and its top speed is around 25 knots. The yacht is equipped with a helipad, a cinema and a concert hall that can accommodate 50 musicians. There are also huge entertaining spaces for 65 guests.
The fourth place is awarded to 157-meter Dilbar. According to media she belongs to USM Holdings co-owner Alisher Usmanov. In 2016, Dilbar was recognized the best by World Superyacht Awards. Record-breaking features on board include her 180 cubic meter swimming pool (which is believed to be the largest on any yacht) and her 30,000KW electric diesel power plant. Media estimates the value of the yacht in $600 million. She can accommodate 40 guests and 80 crew members.
The world's third largest yacht, 162-meter Dubai, is now the royal yacht of Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum of Dubai. The accommodation is designed for 24 guests and comprises five VIP suites and six guest suites, all with open balconies. Other facilities include an owner's suite, swimming pool, barbecue area, cinema, disco, landing platform for helicopters, gym and garage for the submarine.
162.5-meter Eclipse was built by the Blohm + Voss yard on request of Roman Abramovich in 2010. Her interior boasts hundreds of custom finishes exclusively developed for the yacht. Her accommodation includes a deck of 56 meters in length, concert hall, three dining rooms, cinema, wine cellar, two helipads, two swimming pools (one of them is 16-meter long whose base can be raised to transform the area into a dance floor), as well as a submarine for 12 people. Eclipse was voted Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards in 2011. The crew of the yacht consists of 92 people.
Over the past five years, the 180-meter Azzam yacht is recognized as a record holder. According to media the vessel was built for the UAE royal family member. She has an impressive speed due to her innovative technologies. A staggering speed of 31.5+ knots makes her not only the longest but the fastest superyacht in the world. She is 17.5 meters longer than Eclipse.
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