Prince Abdulaziz (yacht)

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Prince Abdulaziz in Malta in Sep 2006.

Prince Abdulaziz is one of the Royal Yachts of the Saudi Royal family and is one of the largest motor yachts in the world.[1]

History

She was with a length of 147 meters (482'3") at delivery the longest and tallest motor yacht in the world and retained this status for 22 years, so that she is regarded today as the largest luxury yacht of the 20th century.[2] She was designed by Maierform and built in 1984 by Helsingør Værft in Denmark. The first owner was the King of Saudi Arabia Fahd of Saudi Arabia. After his death in 2005 ownership passed to his half brother Abdullah ibn Abd al-Aziz

The 147 meter long ship has a beam of 18.3 meters and a draught of 4,9 meters. She is propelled by two 5,816 kW Pielstick diesel generator sets. Cruising speed is set at 18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph), but it can be raised to 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph).[3] At full capacity, the yacht requires a 60-65 man crew.[4][5] The interior designer was David Nightingale Hicks.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Prince Abdulaziz (ex Abdulaziz). Yachtspotter.com.
  2. ↑ http://besten.welt.de/Motor/Yachten/Prince-Abdul-Aziz
  3. ↑ http://www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-3536/prince-abdulaziz-specification.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.yachtspotter.com/ysp2_ycard.php?foo=20070305
  5. ↑ http://www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-3536/prince-abdulaziz-specification.htm
  6. ↑ http://www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-3536/prince-abdulaziz-specification.htm


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