Yacht experts divide the larger ones into two categories. The largest category ships, superyachts, are at least 70 feet long. The richest people in the world seem to be competing for the privilege of having the largest yacht on the oceans. Indeed, only billionaires can afford these ships. Several have price tags over $ 500 million. Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and the richest man in the world, is building a superyacht that will cost about that much.
The largest yacht in the world is called Azzam (“resolved” or “determined” in English). Launched in October 2013, it measures just over 180 meters, or over 590 feet. The largest warships in the United States Navy, the Ford-class aircraft carriers, are almost 1,100 feet in length. It is the largest warship in the world.
According to International boat, Azzam can accommodate 36 guests and nearly 80 crew members. It was built for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family. Sheikh Khalifa is President of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. The United Arab Emirates is located in one of the richest oil regions in the world. Forbes claims its extended family is worth $ 150 billion.
Azzam’s dual water jet engines can propel it to an extremely fast top speed of 31 knots per hour. The ship weighs over 13,000 tonnes. It was built by the German shipyard Lürssen, which builds both yachts and naval vessels. It is one of the oldest such facilities in the world, founded in 1875.
With the growing number of billionaires around the world, the race to own the world’s largest yacht is not over. It can be assumed that Azzam will be overtaken in the next decade. It’s the city in every state with the most billionaires.
To determine the largest yachts in the world, 24/7 Tempo examined yacht length data from superyacht magazine. International boat. The yachts have been classified according to their total length, from the tip of the bow to the stern. Data on year of construction, country of origin and gross tonnage also come from Boat International.
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