AZZAM
ID#
99
Build/code name(s):
Project Azzam
AZZAM
ID#
99
Build/code name(s):
Project Azzam
PRIVATE USE ONLY
PRESIDENTIAL/STATE OWNED
PRIVATE USE ONLY
PRESIDENTIAL/STATE OWNED
Length
180.61
m
/
592.4
ft
Beam
20.8
m
/
68.2
ft
Volume
13,136
GT
Guests sleeping
36
Cabins
18
Crew members
80
Main Specs
Length
180.61
m
/
592.4
ft
Beam
20.8
m
/
68.2
ft
Volume
13,136
GT
Guests sleeping
36
Cabins
18
Crew members
80
Estimated Build Cost
$600,000,000
Comment from the admin
“The longest super yacht on Earth”
Comment from the admin
“The longest super yacht on Earth”
Build
Shipyard
Lurssen
Year
2013
Hull Type
Mono-Hull
Full displacement
Hull Material
Steel
Superstructure Material
Aluminum
Last Refit
2020
Show more about refit(s)
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Design
Exterior
Nauta Yachts
Main Color
White
Interior
Christophe Leoni
Amenities
Indoor cinema room
Elevator
Tender garage
Spa
Sauna/Steam room/Hammam
Massage room
Gym
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Helipad
Build
Shipyard
Lurssen
Year
2013
Hull Type
Mono-Hull
Full displacement
Hull Material
Steel
Superstructure Material
Aluminum
Last Refit
2020
Show more about refit(s)
Design
Exterior
Nauta Yachts
Main Color
White
Interior
Christophe Leoni
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Amenities
Indoor cinema room
Elevator
Tender garage
Spa
Sauna/Steam room/Hammam
Massage room
Gym
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Helipad
Exterior Design
Exterior Design
Exterior Design
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Performance
Cruising Speed
12
kn
Max Speed
30
kn
Range
7,000
nm
/
1M
L
(fuel tanks)
Propulsion
Type
Diesel
Gas turbines
Motor yacht
Hybrid
Diesel-electric
Horse Power
97,000
HP
Engines info
Performance
Cruising Speed
12
kn
Max Speed
30
kn
Range
7,000
nm
/
1M
L
(fuel tanks)
Propulsion
Type
Diesel
Gas turbines
Motor yacht
Hybrid
Diesel-electric
Horse Power
97,000
HP
Engines info
Rumored Owner
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)
Nationality
Emirati 🇦🇪
Estimated Net Worth
$30B
See ownership history
Rumored Owner
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ)
Nationality
Emirati 🇦🇪
Estimated Net Worth
$30B
See ownership history
Fun Facts
🌍 THE WORLD’S LONGEST PRIVATE YACHT:
“AZZAM”, meaning ‘resolute’ in Arabic, holds the prestigious title of the world's longest private motor yacht at 180 meters / 590 feet.
Launched in 2013 at Lürssen Shipyard in Bremen, Germany, she eclipsed the previous record holder, Roman Abramovich's 162.5-meter “Eclipse”, by an impressive 17.2 meters.
The yacht maintained this title for six years until August 2019, when the research vessel “REV Ocean” was launched at 183 meters. However, “AZZAM” remains the world's longest privately-owned yacht dedicated to luxury rather than research purposes.
🏆 THE RECORD-BREAKING BUILD:
The construction of “AZZAM” represents one of the most impressive feats in yacht-building history. Steel cutting began in late 2009 and the yacht was transferred from her original 170-meter dock to a larger 220-meter dock in May 2012. Following just one year of engineering and three years of construction, she was launched on April 5, 2013. This timeline is astonishing for a vessel of her size and complexity (4 years).
An army of more than 4’000 people worked on the build over four years, clocking up six million man-hours before her launch in April 2013.
The builders humorously calculated that had the yacht been built by one person, work would have had to start in 1737 BC!!
🛡️ Bulletproof Master Suite:
The owner's suite is widely reported to be fully armor-plated with bulletproof glass. (+)
🔥 THE $600 MILLION SPEED DEMON:
Despite her massive size, “AZZAM” was never designed purely to be the world's largest yacht. The original brief was for a vessel that could reach the owner's private island off the coast of Abu Dhabi as quickly as possible.
Originally designed to be just 145 meters, the yacht grew to 180 meters during the ‘optimization’ process to accommodate all the owner's requirements while maintaining sleek proportions.
This makes her one of the world's fastest superyachts, with a top speed exceeding 32 knots - as fast as a Navy frigate! At full speed, she burns an eye-watering 13 tonnes of fuel per hour, enough to fill 309 average-sized cars.
”AZZAM” 's extraordinary speed comes from her massive propulsion system. She is powered by two gas turbines and two MTU diesel engines producing a combined output of 94’000-97’000 horsepower (35,048 kW). This power is delivered through four pump-jets. Two fixed round water outlets in the center of the stern and two with thrust vectoring capabilities using movable duct outlets positioned on either side.
The yacht also features a dual-mode propulsion system: the gas turbines and high-performance diesels for ‘sprint mode’ to reach 32+ knots, plus two conventional 9’000kW MTU diesel engines for long-range cruising at 18 knots. This allows her to cross the Atlantic without refueling.
🧠 THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THE PROJECT:
Engineer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi was the visionary who assembled and personally directed the world-class team behind “AZZAM”.
His brief was to create a large luxury yacht with an innovative, timeless design capable of traveling at high speed in warm, shallow waters while providing luxurious accommodation.
Under his leadership, the technical engineering was developed by Lürssen, exterior design by Nauta Yachts and interior design by Christophe Leoni.
🌍 THE WORLD’S LONGEST PRIVATE YACHT:
“AZZAM”, meaning ‘resolute’ in Arabic, holds the prestigious title of the world's longest private motor yacht at 180 meters / 590 feet.
Launched in 2013 at Lürssen Shipyard in Bremen, Germany, she eclipsed the previous record holder, Roman Abramovich's 162.5-meter “Eclipse”, by an impressive 17.2 meters.
The yacht maintained this title for six years until August 2019, when the research vessel “REV Ocean” was launched at 183 meters. However, “AZZAM” remains the world's longest privately-owned yacht dedicated to luxury rather than research purposes.
🔥 THE $600 MILLION SPEED DEMON:
Despite her massive size, “AZZAM” was never designed purely to be the world's largest yacht. The original brief was for a vessel that could reach the owner's private island off the coast of Abu Dhabi as quickly as possible.
Originally designed to be just 145 meters, the yacht grew to 180 meters during the ‘optimization’ process to accommodate all the owner's requirements while maintaining sleek proportions.
This makes her one of the world's fastest superyachts, with a top speed exceeding 32 knots - as fast as a Navy frigate! At full speed, she burns an eye-watering 13 tonnes of fuel per hour, enough to fill 309 average-sized cars.
”AZZAM” 's extraordinary speed comes from her massive propulsion system. She is powered by two gas turbines and two MTU diesel engines producing a combined output of 94’000-97’000 horsepower (35,048 kW). This power is delivered through four pump-jets. Two fixed round water outlets in the center of the stern and two with thrust vectoring capabilities using movable duct outlets positioned on either side.
The yacht also features a dual-mode propulsion system: the gas turbines and high-performance diesels for ‘sprint mode’ to reach 32+ knots, plus two conventional 9’000kW MTU diesel engines for long-range cruising at 18 knots. This allows her to cross the Atlantic without refueling.
🏆 THE RECORD-BREAKING BUILD:
The construction of “AZZAM” represents one of the most impressive feats in yacht-building history. Steel cutting began in late 2009 and the yacht was transferred from her original 170-meter dock to a larger 220-meter dock in May 2012. Following just one year of engineering and three years of construction, she was launched on April 5, 2013. This timeline is astonishing for a vessel of her size and complexity (4 years).
An army of more than 4’000 people worked on the build over four years, clocking up six million man-hours before her launch in April 2013.
The builders humorously calculated that had the yacht been built by one person, work would have had to start in 1737 BC!!
🧠 THE MASTERMIND BEHIND THE PROJECT:
Engineer Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi was the visionary who assembled and personally directed the world-class team behind “AZZAM”.
His brief was to create a large luxury yacht with an innovative, timeless design capable of traveling at high speed in warm, shallow waters while providing luxurious accommodation.
Under his leadership, the technical engineering was developed by Lürssen, exterior design by Nauta Yachts and interior design by Christophe Leoni.
🛡️ Bulletproof Master Suite:
The owner's suite is widely reported to be fully armor-plated with bulletproof glass. (+)
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All media not captured by this website remain the sole property of their respective owners, as credited. No licenses, copyrights, or other usage rights are granted to users of this site. All rights are reserved by the original creators.
Majority of the pictures displayed on this website are AI-generated illustrations used for visual representation purposes only. Not real pictures, unless explicitly stated otherwise. The appearance of the actual yacht may differ from those shown in the illustrations.
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal listing for sale or charter. I am not the manager, owner, nor representative of this vessel. While the data provided is gathered from publicly available sources, I cannot guarantee that all information is accurate, complete, or up to date at all times.
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