Azzam (2013 yacht)

Azzam docked at the port of Cádiz (Spain), 24 August 2020
History
Abu Dhabi
NameAzzam
OwnerLate Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (–2022)
BuilderLürssen Yachts
CostUS$600 million
Launched5 April 2013
In service2013
Identification
StatusActive
General characteristics
Class and typeSuper yacht
TypeMotor yacht
Tonnage13,136 GT
Length180 m (590 ft)
Beam20.8 m (68 ft)
Draft4.3 m (14 ft 1 in)
Propulsion
  • 2 Diesel 17,524 kW (23,500 hp)
  • 2 Gas Turbine 17,524 kW (23,500 hp)
Speed32 knots (59 km/h; 37 mph)
Boats & landing
craft carried
1 mini-submarine

Azzam (Arabic: عزام, literally "Resolute") is a private superyacht built by German shipyard Lürssen Yachts. Azzam was launched on 5 April 2013. At 180 metres (590 ft) in length, she is the longest private motor yacht in the world.[1] She has a beam of 20.8 metres (68 ft) and an unusually shallow draft of 4.3 m (14 ft 1 in).[2][3] The yacht was delivered on 9 September 2013.

  1. ^ Daniel Fisher (5 April 2012). "German Shipyard Launches World's Largest Private Yacht at 591 Feet". Forbes. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Azzam Yacht Specifications". SuperYachts.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Azzam, World's Largest Yacht, Reappears at Lürssen". MegaYacht News. 5 April 2013. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2014.