Eclipse (yacht)

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M/Y Eclipse is a 482,6 feet / 147 m long and 70.5 feet wide luxury yacht under construction by Blohm & Voss in Hamburg, Germany. The yacht is expected to be delivered to Roman Abramovich in 2008 and is billed to be the world's largest private yacht (as the world's largest megayacht, M/Y Dubai is not private) with a price tag over $300,000,000.

When Eclipse is launched, Abramovich's private "navy" will consist of four motoryachts; the Eclipse itself, Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea. Previously owned "Le Grand Bleu" was presented to Abramovich's associate and friend Eugene Shvidler in June 2006.

The nine level Eclipse will have at least two helipads, several hot tubs, one pool, three or four launch boats, 20 jet skis and a private submarine. The sub exits the hull through the bottom, allowing the owner to come and go in complete privacy.

Privacy served as the essence of the design concept of Eclipse that opened a new development direction compared to previous yacht concepts. The foyer is located in the very center of the ship and has a key role in separating the owner, the guests and the shipping crew from one another. There are flashlight sensors installed against Paparazzi cameras.

For security, the yacht will be fitted with motion sensors and a special missile-detection system. The yacht was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki[1].

The Eclipse (Also Known as: Project M-147) is equipped with an onboard swimming pool on the upper deck plus a cinema and a disco. Its six guest suites can accommodate 24 people. In addition to the mentioned "guestrooms" five VIP suites and an owner's cabin can be found. The yacht's design also features an innovative full-beam loggia, or open area two levels below the bridge deck linking the saloon forward with the main dining area aft. In the stern there is a round shaped room that has a glass front providing an impressive 270° panorama view.
The boat will have a cruise speed of 25 knots in spite of its gigantic size.

The premises by floors are the followings:
Floor 9: helicopter pad and garage enabling to store 2 helicopters in a closed area. Helicopter elevators also installed.
Floor 8: Sundeck, swimming pool, bar
Floor 7: The pool trunk/atrium, the pilothouse forward and an open deck area aft that can be used asa an open-air disco, an observation lounge, or a casual dining area for guests
Floor 6: Saloon (front), main dining room (aft). Between the dining area and saloon is the loggia, 40 by 60 feet and open to either side but sheltered from weather by the two decks above.
Floor 5: Owner’s suite (5,000 sq. feet) with a private garden area (foredeck) spanning Decks 4 and 5. Six VIP suites with private balconies.
Floor 4: Six guestrooms just aft of the main entry foyer.
Floor 3: Theater and exhibition room.
Floor 2: Docking port for the specially designed 12-person submarine.
Floor 1: Engine room and machinery space.