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Azzam Mega Yacht Eclipses Abramovich’s Record

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The German-built 180-meter (590 foot) superyacht Azzam was launched last week, grabbing the title of the largest motor yacht in the world from Roman Abramovich’s 164-meter (536-foot) Eclipse.

The German-built 180-meter (590 foot) superyacht Azzam was launched last week, grabbing the title of the largest motor yacht in the world from Roman Abramovich’s 164-meter (536-foot) Eclipse.

© Photo : Lürssen/FacebookThe German-built 180-meter (590 foot) superyacht Azzam was launched last week, grabbing the title of the largest motor yacht in the world from Roman Abramovich’s 164-meter (536-foot) Eclipse.
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The German-built 180-meter (590 foot) superyacht Azzam was launched last week, grabbing the title of the largest motor yacht in the world from Roman Abramovich’s 164-meter (536-foot) Eclipse.
© Photo : Lürssen/FacebookThe $609 million yacht, which is almost two football fields long, was designed by Nauta Yachts in Italy and built by German company Lürssen Yachts.
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The $609 million yacht, which is almost two football fields long, was designed by Nauta Yachts in Italy and built by German company Lürssen Yachts.
© Photo : Lürssen/FacebookThe yacht is able to travel at speeds of more than 30 knots, powered by a combination of two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a total 94,000 horse power.
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The yacht is able to travel at speeds of more than 30 knots, powered by a combination of two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a total 94,000 horse power.
© Photo : Lürssen/FacebookAfter a year of engineering, the record-breaking yacht was built in just three years. The luxurious interior was designed by renowned French designer Christophe Leoni.
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After a year of engineering, the record-breaking yacht was built in just three years. The luxurious interior was designed by renowned French designer Christophe Leoni.
© Photo : Lürssen/FacebookThe owner of the Azzam has yet to be identified, media reports speculate the owner is likely a member of the Saudi royal family.
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The owner of the Azzam has yet to be identified, media reports speculate the owner is likely a member of the Saudi royal family.
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