{"id":26306,"date":"2013-12-29T13:09:04","date_gmt":"2013-12-29T11:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=26306"},"modified":"2014-02-19T13:49:36","modified_gmt":"2014-02-19T11:49:36","slug":"the-biggest-news-of-2013-delivery-of-180-metre-super-yacht-azzam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2013\/12\/29\/the-biggest-news-of-2013-delivery-of-180-metre-super-yacht-azzam\/","title":{"rendered":"The Biggest News of 2013 \u2013 Delivery of 180 metre Super Yacht AZZAM"},"content":{"rendered":"

Literally the biggest news of 2013, AZZAM has changed the world of\u00a0Luxury Super Yachts<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0forever. With figures to the tune of 590 feet, \u00a3400 million and a rumoured crew of 50 she astounds on every level. AZZAM is about breaking records, competitive spirit and efficient design. Her owner, who is said to be a member of the Saudi Royal family commissioned esteemed builders\u00a0Lurssen<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0who executed the huge design in just over three years.<\/p>\n

\"AZZAM1\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Delivered! The World\u2019s Largest Super Yacht AZZAM at 180 metres<\/p>\n

Her performance speaks for itself too \u2013 180 metres, 94,000 horsepower, 1,000,000 litre fuel tank and a top speed said to be over 30 knots she\u2019s truly awe-inspiring and game-changing in the yachting world. This sees Russian oil tycoon and football enthusiast Roman Abramovich\u2019s ECLIPSE finally dwarfed at 164 metres.<\/p>\n

\"ECLIPSE\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Knocked off the top spot \u2013 ECLIPSE is now the second largest yacht by 16 metres<\/p>\n

The interior is still shrouded with secrecy but French interior designer Christophe Leoni is thought to have been briefed to create a sophisticated and timeless interior. Features are also currently unconfirmed but AZZAM is fully expected to have the bullet proof master suite, submarine, rocket defence system and vast deck spaces including swimming pools and hot tubs.<\/p>\n

\"AZZAM\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Astounding \u2013 One year in design and three in the making, AZZAM has changed the world of super yachts forever.<\/p>\n

AZZAM translates as \u2018dedication\u2019 in Arabic, and true dedication has been put in by AZZAM\u2019s very proud but very discreet owner to create a truly magnificent ship.<\/p>\n

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