Roman Abramovich loses 'world's biggest yacht owner' title to Emirati royals' £390m, 590ft super-yacht | Daily Mail Online comments The Emirati royal family now rule the waves after it was revealed they own the world's biggest mega-yacht, knocking Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's off the top spot. The Chelsea owner's vessel Eclipse had been the world's biggest yacht for the past three years, but it has now been usurped by Azzam which is 54ft (16.5m) longer - the length of a football field penalty area. The 590ft (180 metre) super-yacht is set to launch a new round of one-upmanship among the world's super-rich.

Scroll down for video Battle: The Emirati royal family now rule the waves after it was revealed they own the world's biggest mega-yacht, knocking Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's off the top spot Ownership of the £390million craft has been shrouded in secrecy, but Yachts France, which creates the annual mega yacht league table, revealed it belongs to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Longer than 12 double-decker buses, not only is Azzam the biggest superyacht, it is also expected to be one of the fastest. The 94,000 horsepower vessel could reach speeds of more than 30 knots, or 35mph.

Sailing into the record books: The Emirati Royal Family now rule the waves after it was revealed they own the world's biggest mega-yacht, knocking Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's off the top spot For the playboy who has everything: Azzam the £390m superyacht blows everything else out of the water Longer than some cruise ships: Azzam is described as the 'most complex and challenging yacht' ever built The size of superyachts has grown as billionaires compete to own the largest and its builders boast that Azzam, which means dedication in Arabic, is the 'most complex and challenging yacht that has ever been built'. It was designed by Nauta Yachts and constructed in Bremen by Lurssen - she was floated out in April. The firm's Peter Lurssen said: 'She truly represents another milestone in yachting history.' The yacht requires a staff of 50, and interior features include a 29ft salon and a stunning, open-plan interior.

Ownership of the £400million craft which is bigger than Roman Abramovich's superyacht has been shrouded in secrecy, but Yachts France, which creates the annual mega yacht league table, revealed it belongs to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi French interior designer Christophe Leoni was briefed to produce a sophisticated and yet timeless interior with a turn-of-the-century, Empire style. It is likely to match the luxury of Abraovich's Eclipse, which features an armour-plated master suite, two swimming pools, two helipads, a hall, a cinema, a mini-submarine and even its own missile defence system. Abramovich has owned Eclipse, which is valued at £740million, since it was launched in 2010.

You wouldn't want to turn around in a hurry: Azzam is 54ft longer than Abramovich's yacht Eclipse Abramovich's yacht Eclipse is smaller but boasts essentials such as two heliports,several jacuzzis and bulletproof glass It took the title of world's biggest private yacht from the 454ft Rising Sun, owned by American businessman Larry Ellison, which in turn took over from the 414ft Octopus, owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Azzam's design suggests it has been built for a buyer in the Middle East as it has about 50 suites but no large open spaces on deck, said TheYachtPhoto's Peter Seyfferth. 'I have never seen an Arab-owned yacht with big parties and girls round the pool like the Russians have,' he said. 'It is unlikely it will leave its dock very often. It is more of a question of prestige, to have the world's largest yacht.' Of the top 100 yachts featured in the list, 31 were owned by people from the Middle East, 19 were Russian owned, and 17 belonged to Americans.

Small fish: Giorgio Armani leaves his yacht Mariu measures 50 metres Small change: Tiger Woods' yacht Privacy which measures 47 metres AZZAM VS ECLIPSE: HOW DO THE TWO SUPER-YACHTS MEASURE UP? At 590.6ft long, Azzam is longer than 12 double-decker buses parked end-to-end. At her widest point, known as the beam, Azzam measures 68.2ft, while her hull is 15.8ft deep. She's heavier than Eclipse, too, with an estimated gross tonnage of 14,000GT - roughly equivalent to 1,750 adult African elephants. Powered by two gas turbines and two diesel engines, she will boast an impressive 94,000 horsepower and a top speed in excess of 30 knots. The world's largest super-yacht, Azzam, has been commissioned for a mystery owner and launched in Germany today Azzam's fuel tank can hold one million litres and she will have a top speed of in excess of 30 knots.

It took the world's top engineers one year to design Azzam and three years to build her - but this is considered super-quick in ship-building terms. Interior features will include a 29ft salon and a stunning, open-plan interior. French interior designer Christophe Leoni was briefed to produce a sophisticated and yet timeless interior with a turn-of-the-century, Empire style. Roman Abramovich's Eclipse is 533.1ft long and 72.2ft wide, and has an estimated gross tonnage of 13,500GT. Eclipse, owned by Abramovich, has been revered by yachting enthusiasts for years on account of her size She has four diesel engines and a maximum speed of 22 knots, which means Azzam will far outstrip her should the billionaire owners decide to have a race. The yacht can accommodate 36 guests in comfort, and boasts a cinema, conference facilities, children's playroom, beauty salon, dance floor, swimming pool and sauna. Built by Blohm +Voss Shipyards and designed inside and out by Terence Disdale, Eclipse was custom-made for the Chelsea oligarch in 2010.

Both ships are so huge, they would have trouble fitting into the majority of the world's marinas. Only a handful, including Monaco and Antibes on the Riviera would be large enough to accommodate them. However, despite Azzam eclipsing Eclipse today, neither of them comes close to the Titanic in terms of scale. Built in 1912, the ill-fated Titanic was 882ft long and 92ft wide. Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE — Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News Photos of the Largest Superyacht ECLIPSE June 14, 2010 Written by Mike Smith Here are some impressive photo images of the world’s largest superyacht ECLIPSE as sent in by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls. Klaus took these wonderful superyacht photographs of yacht ECLIPSE on the 18th of May-2010 in Hamburg Rüschpark. Superyacht ECLIPSE Owned by Roman Abramovich is the Largest Private Luxury Yacht in the world.

Yacht Eclipse - Photo image by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls The huge steel displacement superyacht ECLIPSE measures around 170 metres, making her the world’s largest (or longest) private mega yacht in the world. M/Y ECLIPSE was designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with interior designs by the very well know yacht designer Terrence Disdale. She was built by the Thyssenkrupp Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, which is a large industrial giant in Germany. The mega yacht has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes and superyacht Eclipse is slightly larger (around 36 ft longer) than the world’s previous longest private luxury yacht Dubai at 162 m, as owned by Sheikh Mohammed of Dubai. Summary of Motor Yacht Eclipse and her custom features: Yacht Eclipse is able to accommodate her guests in 11 staterooms and suites with 6,000 sq ft of living space and 600 doors.

The premiere luxury yacht features incredible technology including heli facilities (with two helicopter pads), two swimming pools, several hot tubs, a disco hall, three launch boats and a mini-submarine capable of submerging up to 165ft. The Blohm & Voss built mega yacht reportedly has intruder detection alarms installed as well as an advanced missile defence system. Yacht ECLIPSE was built by the experienced yacht owner Roman Abramovich who has commissioned several motor yachts including Le Grand Bleu, Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea and now Eclipse. Perhaps the most complex private yacht ever built, yacht Eclipse had a preliminary launch back in late 2009 and her finishing and testing currently underway by Blohm & Voss in Germany and Norway. - Photo image by ship and yacht photographer Klaus Kehrls The yacht is also possibly equipped with an ‘anti-paparazzi shield’, as activated by camera flashlights, which prevents some photography when operating by using lasers aimed directly at the offending cameras to overexpose unwanted photographs. In addition some of the windows on megayacht ECLIPSE have bullet proof glass and other areas are armour-plated for ultimate security against increasing worldwide piracy attempts.

Yacht ECLIPSE was built by the yacht owner Mr. Roman Abramovich and had her preliminary launch back in late 2009 with finishing and testing still being carried out in Germany and Norway. Roman Abramovich the experienced owner has commissioned several motor yachts including Le Grand Bleu, Pelorus, Sussurro and Ecstasea and now Eclipse. Yacht Specifications for Yacht ECLIPSE: - LOA: 187.15 (614ft) Photos & Videos Of Super Yacht Eclipse : Bernews.com Photos: World’s Largest Yacht Docks In Bermuda January 29, 2013 [Updated with video] The world’s largest super yacht – which is estimated to be worth over a billion dollars — arrived in Bermuda this morning [Jan 29] and is presently docked in St George’s. The ‘Eclipse’ is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and features a staggering array of luxurious on-board amenities. Mr Abramovich — the owner of the English Premier League Chelsea football team — is said to have an estimated net worth exceeding $12 billion, and is is listed as the 68th richest person in the world by Forbes.

The superyacht is over 500 ft long and is reported to be the largest private mega yacht in the world. The Russian tycoon owns other yachts – the 377ft Pelorus, 282ft Ecstasea and 160ft Sussurro – and also owns the world’s biggest private jet, a Boeing 767. — The Eclipse is reported to have at least two helicopter pads, several jacuzzis, two swimming pools, steam room, disco hall, library, three larger tenders, a private submarine, six-foot movie screens in all guest cabins, 20 jet skis and some 6,000 sq ft of living space. There are numerous reports about the motor yacht’s various high tech security technology, which is said to include motion sensors, armour plating, a special missile detection defense system, and missile-proof windows. The yacht has been billed as a ‘floating fortress’, with the crew of 70 said to include former SAS and Special Boat Service personnel. The reported cost of the yacht varies from $500 million to $1.2 billion dollars, with various reports citing different values.

It appears possible to charter the yacht, that is assuming one has the $4 million per week price tag the service is listed at. It is unclear who is aboard the yacht — which is Bermuda-flagged — and how long it will be staying on the island. It arrived in St George’s at approximately 8am this morning, with Bermuda Yacht Services serving as the agents handling its arrival. Click to enlarge photos: Largest Yacht in the World - Eclipse | YachtPals.com Largest Yacht in the World - Eclipse Boating and Sailing News 31 Jan 2010 The gloomy economy hasn't stood in the way of Roman Abramovich, who is currently finishing his new mega yacht Eclipse. With an estimated 557 feet to brag about, Abramovich will soon snatch the title "owner of the world's largest yacht" away from the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and his yacht Dubai , which is just what people think this controversial oil man has had in mind. The ocean-going yacht Eclipse is currently in the finishing phase, and is reported to be costing the Russian nearly one billion US dollars after you add up all the new bells and whistles.

No, that's not a typo, that's $1 billion... BILLION! The mega yacht Eclipse was built at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, and being the largest yacht in the world isn't the only unique characteristic of this private ship. The Eclipse features armor plating, bullet-proof windows, two helicopter pads, three launches, and even a system for stopping the paparazzi. Yes, it seems that Roman Abramovich has added an anti-paparazzi laser shield to his new mega yacht to protect his privacy while he's cruising. The "shield" is able to scan for electronic light sensors used in digital cameras, and if it detects a camera nearby, it automatically shoots a high power laser that renders the camera unable to take a picture. How's that for camera shy? In addition to two swimming pools and several hot tubs, rumors are that this enormous mega yacht also has a submarine that can dive to a depth of 160 feet. For accommodations, it's said that Roman Abramovich will enjoy a 5,000 sq. foot master bedroom on Eclipse, while guests will stay in any of 11 guest cabins, each having six-foot movie screens.

The yacht will also be filled with expensive art, which this owner of the Chelsea football club has been buying to fill the walls of his new toy. This should please his girlfriend Daria Zhukova, the editor of British fashion magazine "Pop", who owns an art gallery herself. At night, the twosome and their guests can enjoy dancing in the "disco hall" on the Eclipse, but they won't be alone. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the mega yacht full time. The Eclipse is currently undergoing finishing in Denmark before being delivered to Roman Abramovich, which is expected to occur before July of 2010. This is months behind schedule, and over four years after Eclipse was originally commissioned. It has been reported that this is testing the Russian billionaire's patience, and he has allegedly threatened to withhold the final payment of the mega yacht until he's fully satisfied with its completion. But Abramovich, who is worth over 8.5 billion US dollars according to Forbes magazine, isn't going boatless in the meantime. He already owns a couple other mega yachts, including the 377 foot Pelorus, and the tiny little 160 foot yacht Sussurro.

His mega yacht fleet is estimated to cost him around $25 million a year just to maintain, but apparently this is no problem for the 51st richest person in the world, who says he plans to keep them all. You know how it is: Sometimes you want to take out the big boat, and sometimes you just want to putt around on the 160-footer. By Nick Riley for YachtPals.com Mega Yacht Eclipse Owner: Roman Abramovich Mega Yacht Eclipse Estimated Length: 557 feet Mega Yacht Eclipse Built: Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany Mega Yacht Eclipse Interior Designer: Terence Disdale Mega Yacht Eclipse Material: Steel Mega Yacht Eclipse Propulsion: Diesel Mega Yacht Eclipse Cruise Speed: 22 knots Mega Yacht Eclipse Maximum Speed: 25 knots Mega Yacht Eclipse Approx. Weight: 13,000 gross tons Largest Yacht in the World - Eclipse On January 28th, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: It is fun for me to see the photos of the biggest yachts in the world and I can't wait to see what's next!

Perhaps we'll see a 1000 footer or maybe longer? Wouldn't that be neat! Oh and yes, these men that own these yachts did not steal them, nor do they have slaves. They had great ideas and employ lots of people who can feed their families. Most of them are philanthropists, if you know what that means? Yacht Eclipse - Largest Yacht in the World On February 3rd, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: We were on the Royal Caribbean Adventure of the Seas, Jan. 23-30 and the Eclipse seemed to be following us to every island we visited. On the island of St. Lucia they lowered their dingy and came ashore. It looked like the hired help, but they were not very friendly. I should have stowed away on the dingy and checked out the inside of the Eclipse.

On April 4th, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: the ship docked on april 2 right in front of the KATARA Eclipse yacht in st maarten On April 10th, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: The yacht was docked in St Maarten April 5th, opposite the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Got a few good pictures, we raced the Americas Cup yachts just outside the Eclipse berth! The Eclipse is in Gibraltar On June 2nd, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: It docked next to the Disney Magic in Gibraltar on May 25th. What a beautiful yacht. On May 30th there was workman welding something next to or on a huge fuel tank and there was an explosion and huge fire. This was right next to where the Eclipse was docked. The Independence of the Seas was where the Disney ship was and people on the ship were injured. The Eclipse wasn't mentioned so it must have moved on.

On August 23rd, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: never be able to hide where u are in the world,with a yacht like that Eclipse Yacht On September 19th, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: Was in Gibraltar on Grandeur of the Seas on 15th Sept. Woke up, opened curtains and there moored opposite up was Eclipse. Could not believe my eyes. It was the most magnificent yacht I have ever seen. Eclipse Yacht On November 24th, 2011 Sailor (anonymous) says: Both "Luna" and "Eclipse" are in Valencia or at least they were a couple of weeks ago, we also saw Georgio Armanis awesome vessel the "Main" in La Spezia. Eclipse Yacht On February 3rd, 2012 Sailor (anonymous) says: Spotted the "Eclipse" last weekend in St Thomas. Got a nice close up of this beautifull Yacht. My God 1 Billion dollars!!!!!!!

RICH PEOPLE On April 7th, 2012 Sailor (anonymous) says: Just to think that there are people out there that can provide some assistance to the ones who are less fortunate. And by some assistance, I mean food and clean water, but instead they spend 1 Billion dollars on a piece of metal. Mr. Abramovich, please help me to provide school supplies to 3000 children in the Dominican Republic. They really need it!! Admiral Abramovich launches his £300million mega-yachtski: The world's biggest (and it even has its own submarine) | Daily Mail Online Admiral Abramovich launches his £300million mega-yachtski: The world's biggest (and it even has its own submarine) It is the biggest private yacht in existence and comes with a missile-detection system, two helipads, a luxury spa, swimming pool and a miniature submarine. But when you're Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, only the most ostentatious displays of wealth will do. His latest baby is the Eclipse, a 557-footer reported to have cost a staggering £300million.

Enlarge Eclipsing the opposition: Roman Abramovich's new yacht slides out of the ship-yard in Hamburg, Germany. It comes with a raft of features including two heli-pads, a pool and a missile-detection system As it glided out of the Blohm & Voss shipyard, in Hamburg, Germany, it was so breathtaking that many stopped to watch, barely able to believe their eyes. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share To keep the oligarch safe, the Eclipse has a military-grade missile defence system, armour-plating around Abramovich's master suite and bullet-proof windows. Eyeing record: Roman Abramovich is building a yacht that will become the largest privately owned yacht in the world There is also a private submarine, which doubles as an escape pod. The project has been shrouded in such secrecy that at one point the shipbuilders would only say that a yacht called Eclipse was being built somewhere in Germany. Needless to say, they would not confirm who had bought it. But there is little doubt that 40-year-old Abramovich who already owns four luxury vessels, is the proud owner.

According to industry experts, the Eclipse has been specifically designed to overshadow the world's current largest private yacht, a 525-footer owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Abramovich's new toy is due to be delivered in 2010 and will join the rest of his fleet. None of his ships - the Pelorus (377ft), the Ecstasea ( 282ft) and the Sussurro (161ft) - are insubstantial but the Eclipse will dwarf them all. The oil magnate, who is the 11th richest man in the world according to Forbes, uses his yachts for very specific purposes. Originally built for a Saudi sheikh, the Pelorus is used for entertaining and boasts room for 22 guests and 40 staff. It has two helipads, an indoor pool and a steam room. He uses the Ecstasea, which comes complete with Chinese-themed interior, for cruising and the Sussuro for short journeys and to loan to friends.

Annual overhead for the boats is more than £15million, and it costs him £73,000 just to fill up the tanks of his current largest boat, Pelorus. The son of Jewish parents, Abramovich began his business career selling plastic ducks from a grim Moscow apartment but, within a few years, his vast wealth spread from oil conglomerates to pig farms. Russia's richest man has flourished under president Vladimir Putin, with critics saying he used his government ties to take over former state-owned assests and reap the profits for personal use. Outside of Russia, the 41-year-old is known as owner of the Chelsea Football Club. He is also known to entertain players and British financiers on his yachts. Abramovich reportedly lost up to £13billion in the global financial crisis, but he was already in the process of having his biggest-ever yacht built. Biggest yacht in the world: The Eclipse has been deliberately designed as the ultimate status symbol The Largest Private Boat – ECLIPSE the Superyacht – Superyachts News, Luxury Yachts, Charter & Yachts for Sale.

The Largest Private Boat – ECLIPSE the Superyacht July 26, 2009 by Octopus Motor boat ECLIPSE is the largest and newest superyacht in the world. This boat is causing quite a stir amongst yachting enthusiasts and media, who have so far been starved of details regarding the superyacht. There are no new images or photos of yacht ECLIPSE. Please upload them to the site if you have any. When further details of the yacht are published, motor boat ECLIPSE is sure to bring further interest and media attention. There is already much interest from yachting enthusiasts as to what the yacht looks like inside. Photographs of the yacht’s interior or even deck images are not in existence as yet and the building and finishing is not even completed. Yacht ECLIPSE will certainly feature in the ‘World Superyacht Awards 2010’ and be on the front page of most superyacht magazines, both online and hard copy, when and if further details are released.

What is known about motor boat ECLIPSE: - There has been no official public confirmation as yet regarding the superyacht’s size or specific features - Motor yacht ECLIPSE is believed to be the biggest private yacht in the world, more of a ‘gigayacht’ than a ‘megayacht’ or superyacht. - She is approximately 170 metres (560 ft) long (LOA. length overall) - The second largest superyacht is the UAE royal yacht DUBAI and she just over 162 meters long - It could be argued that motor yacht DUBAI is a ‘state’ yacht and not really private anyway.

- the private luxury boat ECLIPSE was built around 4 years by Germany shipbuilders Blohm & Voss - Blohm & Voss is part of Thyssenkrupp, a giant industrial construction company based in Hamburg - Roman Abramovich commissioned the construction of the yacht and he is the owner - The Owner of ECLIPSE is of Russian / UK nationality - She was launched on the 12th of June 2009 in Germany - She will be delivered to the owner entirely completed at the end of 2009 or early 2010 - Naval architecture was by Blom + Voss and Terence Disdale - Hermidas Atabeyki was the yacht designer as well as famous superyacht designer Terrence Disdale - Interior design was by Terrence Disdale and Greenline Yacht Interiors - The boat has a gross tonnage of around 13,000 tonnes - Boat Eclipse has two helicopter pads - There are 11 guest cabins with private ensuites - She boasts two swimming pools on deck - She has several hot outdoor tubs - There is a disco hall - The boat has several internal lifts - 3 launchable smaller boats called tenders - The supery

acht has a mini-submarine capable of a depth of 50 meters - As well as various high tech security technology, such as motion sensors and armor plating - There is around 70 full time yacht crew and staff including bodyguards - she is fitted with an intruder detection systems - she has a German built missile defense system - bullet proof glass in key areas such as Mr Ambamovich’s master suite - Roman Abramovich’s owns four other motor yachts which are positioned strategically around the world - Ambromovich’s other superyachts are called Pelorus (the 15th largest yacht at 110m LOA), Ecstasea (the world’s 32nd largest yacht at 85.95M) Sussurro (161ft).

- in June of 2006 Abramovich gifted one of his environmentally friendly explorer motor yacht “Le Grand Bleu” to his associate and friend Eugene Shvidler - motor yacht “Le Grand Bleu” is currently the 14 largest yacht at 113m - Eclipse’s Hull material is Steel and her hull number is 988 - Superstructure material is Steel - Several diesel engines propel the huge boat to a cruise speed of 22 knots and a Maximum speed is 25 knots - The yacht is Flagged in Bermuda - ECLIPSE’s official Port of registry is Hamilton What is not know about motor yacht ECLIPSE - The exact price of the yacht or the total cost to build ECLIPSE - The interior design details and photos of the interior - Plans of the yacht’s interior layout - How many submarines the yacht has - Whether there is a secret clandestine escape submarine so Abramovich can escape the yacht should it become compromised - The exact capabilities of the sophisticated security devices and electronics - Whether the yacht was delivered on time and on budget. Image credit: geenstijl.nl LiveYachting will bring you further details of motor boat Eclipse as they come to hand, so please stay tuned.

Also, if you are award of any interior images and new details concerning the superyacht please upload them onto the website. The Worlds Biggest Yacht | ClickPress The Worlds Biggest Yacht Russian billionaire finally reveals the world's biggest yacht. [ClickPress, Wed Apr 28 2010] Roman Abramovich, 44, Russian billionaire, boasts owning not only the world's largest aeroplane, the Bandit, a Boeing 767-33A/ER, but he now also owns the world's largest yacht: a 557-foot mega-boat called the Eclipse. Abramovich runs three other large yachts, Pelorus (377 ft), Sussurro (282 ft) and Ecstasea (161 ft). Estimated cost of building the Eclipse has varied from $400 million to $1.2 billion. The luxury liner has more than a few high-tech amenities, with a missile defense system, bullet-proof glass, a submarine and an anti-paparazzi laser shield. The goal was to make the Eclipse pirate-proof.

The laser shield is created by infrared lasers, known as charge-coupled devices, which sense the electronic light sensors in nearby cameras. When the system locks on, it fires a focused beam of light at the camera, disrupting its ability to record a digital image. If security guards spot a photographer loitering they can also manually activate the beams. The luxury yacht also has two helipads, a military-grade missile-detection system, a luxury spa, swimming pool and a miniature submarine. It has bullet-proof windows and also sports armour-plating around Abramovich's master suite. The mini sub doubles as an escape pod. Abramovich, with his own 40 personnel army, is one of the highest protected businessmen in the world. According to industry specialists, the Eclipse has been purpose built to overshadow the world's current largest private yacht, a 525-footer owned by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Pelorus, costs 73,000 pounds just to fill up the fuel tanks. With its cabins for 22 guests and 40 staff it is used for entertaining.

Abramovich uses Ecstasea, his Chinese-themed boat, for cruising and the shorter Sussuro for loaning to friends, or short trips. He started off selling plastic ducks from a Moscow apartment, before he made his fortune in oil and commodities such as nickel and aluminum, as well as other investments, including pig farms. He is the owner of Chelsea Football Club. According to Forbes, he is the 50th wealthiest man in the world. He admits to having paid billions of dollars for political favours and protection fees, in order to get hold of a large share of Russiaï¿½s aluminium and oil assets. He was apprehended for stealing government property in 1992. The charges were dropped after the oil production factory was paid back. There were also allegations of loan fraud. In the global financial crisis Abramovich lost 13 billion pounds. About Run Down House Conceals Spanish Fortune For more information: ### Dr Wendy Stenberg-Tendys and her husband are CEO's of YouMe Support Foundation ( provide high school education grants for children who are without hope.

You can help in this really great project by taking a few minutes to check out the Sponsor a Student program at Win a Resort ( It really will change your life and the life of some really needy kids. Company: YouMe Support Foundation & Child Trust Fund with Win a Resort Contact Name: LynThomas Roman Abramovich Yacht Roman Abramovich Yacht Posted on April 28, 2012 by admin The world of the sea is nothing without the presence of yachts. Maritime history is filled with countless ships sailing the seas, travelling the world (and around); the sea is the part of the world as it has changed many courses of history. It has been more than 60 years since battles were fought at sea in World War Two, now the seas are filled with “jewels” that change the course of luxurious history – The Yachts. When the words ‘luxury’ and ‘yachts’ are combined in a sentence, the paragraph that uses them must also mention the name of Roman Abramoivch and his yachts. This Russian business billionaire changes the course in history at sea with a different manner than his countryman decades ago.

He now owns the largest yacht to ever sail the big waters, and her name is Eclipse. The Eclipse is 557 ft. long which makes there the largest yacht in the world. She is estimated at £ 8.4 billion capable of accommodating 62 guests along with the 50 crew members. 25 knots are her maximum speed and 22 knots are cruise speed. The Eclipse has two helicopter pads, two swimming pools, a steam room, several hot tubs, a mini submarine and a disco hall. To fight the ’army’ of paparazzi photographers, The Eclipse has Anti-paparazzi shield installed with lasers that are capable of blocking the camera lenses when they try to take a snap shot inside. Nothing strange about the paparazzi attempts when you are cruising into town. Another interesting thing about protection is that The Eclipse has its own missile defense system along with bullet-proof windows. It is absurd to thing that a luxurious yacht will start a conflict, but it seems that defense is its strong attributes. The Eclipse was built by Blohm + Voss from Germany. The exterior design belongs to Hermidas Atabeyki and the interior design to Terrence Disdale.

Finished in 2009, it took a whole year for it to be delivered to Roman Abramovich. The sea trials were thorough in their testing as they wouldn’t accept nothing but ‘Perfect’ from the world’s largest yacht. So, how does a Roman Abramovich’s yacht should anchor instead of dock as it is supposed to be? Well, the answer is simple; it is too big for it to dock. This happened in the south-east of France when The Eclipse was unable to dock and it was forced to anchor at the coast of Antibes, which is near Nice. This will definitely deserve a big ‘Wow’. Now the question comes, is this limit of yachts? Is a Yacht truly a yacht if it isn’t able to dock? Because it its anchored all the time than it will be a cruising boat rather than a yacht, would it? Anchoring the yacht near a cost would never happen to his former yachts. The Sussurro yacht, for example, is 162 foot long (50 meters) with lots of space capable of accommodating 12 people and 11 crew members.

With the Jacuzzi, swimming pool and other luxuries ‘gadgets’ it is capable of reaching maximum speed of 46 knots. The Eclipse has half its speed but The Sussurro (also designed by Terrence Disdale) has nothing on Eclipse’s luxury. 337 feet (115 meters) is the Luna Yacht, designed by Stahlbau Nord Shipyards and Lloyd Werft has two helipads, a deck with sunbathing areas and swimming pool, and an open luxury leisure area. The Ecstasea yacht was build in the Royal van Lent shipyard in 2004. When it was commissioned, it was the largest luxury yachts ever build. Terrence Disdale, along with De Voogt Naval Architects, put a lot of effort in this baby too. What makes this yacht capable of sea traveling is four MTU engines that reaches 12.616 hp. This combined with a General Electric LM 2500 gas turbine reaches a total of 30,843 hp. Maximum speed is more than 30 knots.

Perolus of 377 feet (115 meters) and Le Grand Bleu of 367 feet (112 meters) are also part of the Roman Abramovich yacht lifestyle. Now, when a yacht is anchored, it doesn’t have to mean that it cannot dock as a normal yacht. Maybe anchoring is part of a big luxurious party, privacy, protection or whatever. No matter the reasons, the beauty of the Eclipse, or any other luxurious yacht, is meant for sailing the seas. Anchored or docked, the Eclipse will remain the largest yacht, until Roman Abramovich decides to make a bigger one. Yacht Sussurro - Roman Abramovich Material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without a link to the original content. Disclaimer The details about superyacht ownership as stated on this site are mostly based on rumors. In almost no case actual yacht ownership by the private individuals mentioned can be confirmed. This site is for entertainment purposes only. This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how visitors use the site.

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Sussurro is more or less permanently docked in Antibes. Sussurro is powered by twin Textron Lycoming TF40 gas turbines of 4,000HP per gas turbine, and can reach a top speed of 46 knots. Her interior design is done by Terence Disdale . There are some rumors that Sussurro is now owned by Abramovich’s ex wife, as part of a divorce settlement. The yacht Sussurro is not available for charter, but enquire for your ultimate charter experience on other yachts . Roman Abramovich Roman Abramovich is the 12th richest Russian with an estimated net worth of USD 8 billion. In 1988 he and his wife set up a company making dolls, which was an immediate success. Within a few years he also started investing in other businesses. From 1992 to 1995, Abramovich founded five companies that conducted resale, produced consumer goods, and acted as intermediaries, specializing in the trading of oil and oil products.

Abramovich set up and liquidated at least 20 companies during the early 1990s, in sectors as diverse as tire retreading and bodyguard recruitment. In 1995, Abramovich and Boris Berezovsky, an associate of President Boris Yeltsin, acquired the controlling interest in the large oil company Sibneft. Each partner paid USD 100 million for half of the company and rapidly turned it into billions. Abramovich sold his stake in Russian Aluminum to billionaire Oleg Deripaska and his stake in Sibneft to Gazprom for USD 13 billion in 2005. It made him one of the richest people on earth. Abramovich owns the worlds largest yacht Eclipse and owned 115 meter motor yacht Luna , which he sold to billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov. Top 100 Yachts | Superyachts.com Top 100 Yachts Top 100 World's Largest Yachts Browse our comprehensive listing of the world’s largest superyachts. Whether you wish to discover the incredible amenities aboard the world's largest luxury yachts, or find out which leading shipyards built these remarkable vessels.

Our top 100 luxury yachts listing offers a wealth of information, with sophisticated search tools to make browsing even easier. Filter Results: This 164-metre (538ft) superyacht was built in Italy by Mariotti Yachts and now sits in the Omani capital as part of the royal fleet. Builder: Mariotti Yachts.. Eclipse Roman Abramovich's yacht Eclipse has received a huge amount of industry attention, not just for its size but for the celebrity of its owner. Eclipse is the largest and most expensive superyacht ever built. When initially ordered she was estimated to cost approximately £330million, by the time she was delivered however, her overall costs were closer to the £1billion mark due to the extra luxury fittings and security measures required by her owner. With a crew of up to 60, Eclipse is a giant of the sea. She was the fourth superyacht comissioned by Abramovich. Dubai This magnificent yacht was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei.

Construction was suspended in 1998 and the vessel left unfinished until HH Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum secured the rumoured $300 million project. Platinum Yachts took the mega yacht to completion and in 2006 launched Dubai to become the world’s largest private yacht. Today however, Dubai is the second largest privately owned yacht in the world. Builder: Platinum Yachts.. Al Said Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, a giant mega yacht formerly codenamed "Project Sunflower". She was delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht of the same name. At a stunning 155m, Al Said consists of six large decks and features striking exterior and interior design by Espen Oeino International, the same company that designed the stunning 127m mega yacht Octopus. According to reports, Al Said is said to accommodate as many as 70 guests and 154 professional crew, as well as featuring a concert room capable of accommodating a 50 piece orchestra.

Topaz When construction of Topaz first began she was forecast to be the 4th largest yacht in the world and to measure approximately 147m (482’3’’ft). Having just left her floating shed at the Lürssen shipyard located in Bremen, Germany, she is now ready to claim that mantle and undergo the final phases of construction. Prince Abdulaziz As one of the yachts of the Saudi Royal Family, Prince Abdulaziz is used to conduct official business as well as for pleasure. The largest yacht built in the 20th century, the interior alone took 15 months to complete. Originally built for the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who named the yacht after his son, it is now owned by his brother Abddullah. Builder: Helsingor Vaerft.. El Mahrousa This Egyptian presidential yacht is not only one of the world’s largest but also one of the oldest. Built in 1865 in London, the yacht was intended for the King of Egypt. Originally named Mahroussa, El Horriya was extended in 1872 and again in 1905.

Nowadays she is berthed in Alexandria and is listed as a training ship by the Egyptian Navy. Builder: Samuda Bros... Yas The 141m superyacht Swift141, now christened 'Yas', was successfully launched by ADMShipyards in November 2011; entering the record books as both the largest launch of 2011 and most significant superyacht in recent history. ADMShipyards, members of Privinvest, has proudly announced the launch of their first superyacht. At 141 meters, this stunning private yacht ranks as the sixth largest superyacht in the world. Builder: ADMShipyards.. Al Salamah Code named as Mipos (short for Mission Possible) during her construction, Al Salamah belongs to Saudi Arabian Defence Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Kept a great secret, rumours tell that she has over 80 rooms, a helipad, and an indoor swimming pool complete with glass roof. A real working wonder, this yacht was completed in 1999 after only two years.

Rising Sun Owned by media bigwig David Geffen, Rising Sun is rumoured to have been commissioned by Ellison specifically to be larger than Paul Allen’s Octopus. This 2004 yacht is spread over five decks and is equipped with everything from Jacuzzi bathrooms and wine cellars to a top deck basketball court. Serene Built by Fincantieri Yachts and designed by Espen Oeino, the 134 metre Fincantieri was launched in 2010. Key features include, among others, two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine able to reach a depth of more than 100 metres, an indoor sea water pool that can be also used for tender docking and 2,700 square metres of luxury interior space designed by Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design. Al Mirqab Owned by the Emir of Qatar, this diesel-electric powered yacht was constructed as a successor to the owner’s 95 metre Oceanco yacht.

Launched in 2008, Al Mirqab was once known as Project May, and while little technical information is known, the yacht has the incredible combined power output of 140,000kw Octopus With a permanent berth in the International Yacht Club Marina in Antibes, this giant is owned by Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen. With a full-time crew of 60 including former Navy Seals, maintenance and salaries on the ship cost a rumoured $200 million. Octopus is well-known for hosting famous faces onboard its well-equipped decks, serviced only by world leaders in their fields. Designed by H2 Yacht Design, this elegant Greek-built superyacht is one of the best kept secrets in the Top 100 having kept its secrecy since launch. Builder: Neorion Elefsis Shi.. Alexander Originally purchased by Greek shipping tycoon, the late John S. Latsis, and converted from passenger vessel into a sleek mega yacht by Hapaq-Lloyd in 1985 (-1987).

Alexander remains in the Latsis family, headed by Spiro Latsis, and boasts a wealth of amenities such as a disco bar, 27-seat cinema and beauty salon as well as a wide range of tenders. Builder: Lubecker Flender We.. A Code named Project Sigma, this top-secret superyacht was built in 2008 at German shipyard Blohm & Voss GmbH for Russian entrepreneur Andrey Melnichenko. Formed of an extraordinary conceptual design by Philippe Starck, this stunning megayacht has minimal deck space but features an open-plan owner’s ‘loft apartment’ among its litany of unique amenities. Turama Built in 1990 by Finnish shipyard Rauma as a passenger vessel, this 43 cabin megayacht was converted by the Latsis family’s SETE Yachts in 2003 (-2004) to function as a charter vessel, and is classed to Lloyd’s highest standard with full SOLAS certification. Remaining in the ownership of the Latsis family, this mammoth yacht boasts a heli pad, sauna, disco, mini hospital and much more. Builder: Rauma Shipyard..

The second and largest explorer in the remarkable Kleven range, the Kleven 370 is now the largest explorer yacht on the water. Builder: Kleven.. Designer: Marin Teknikk.. H2 Yacht Design.. 116m Atlantis II Built for Greek shipping tycoon Stavros Niarchos by Greek shipyard Hellenic in 1981 as a bid to outdo rival Aristotle Onassis, it is the near sistership to the Saudi Royal ship Issham Al Behar. Boasting a helicopter, hangar and a swimming pool which converts to a disco, Atlantis II is owned by the Niarchos family and is a fixture in Monaco’s Port Hercule. Builder: Hellenic Shipyards .. Issham Al Baher Originally named Atlantis, this sister ship to Atlantis II was given to the late King Fahd by Stavros Niarchos. Due to the crossover between state and private funds among the Saudi Arabian government, it is unclear whether the Issham Al-Baher is a state-funded vessel. Currently undergoing an extensive refit in Greece, it remains in the possession of the Saudi royal family. Builder: Hellenic Shipyards ..

Pelorus Just one of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s completed yachts, Pelorus was originally commissioned for a Saudi entrepreneur. With a ‘beach-side villa’ inspired interior and a ‘Lips-stick’ system allowing precision manoeuvring from a single joystick, Pelorus is a study in limitless cruising possibilities in a relaxed and stylish environment. Launched in 2009 and delivered in 2010, superyacht LUNA was jointly built by the Lloydwerft and Stahlbau Nord Shipyards. The 115m explorer motor yacht is designed for long range expeditions in the world’s most unexplored and remote areas. Builder: Lloyd Werft.. Le Grand Bleu Largely used as an exploration yacht, Le Grand Bleu was built for US telecommunications baron John McCaw then sold to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich who had the industrious megayacht refitted twice before giving it to close friend Eugene Shvidler, a Russian oil tycoon, who remains in possession. Builder: Bremer Vulkan..

Ona Originally code named Project Opal, this megayacht was delivered from its German shipyard and naval architect Lurssen six weeks ahead of schedule and touted as a green engine concept. Owned by Russian entrepreneur Alisher Usmanov, who named the sleek megayacht after his mother, Dilbar is the first yacht in the world with a particle filter on the main engine exhausts. Radiant Motor yacht Radiant was originally known by the moniker Darius when she was launched by Lurssen in early 2009 with few details leaked about her bound-to-be superlative amenities. Subtle style emanates from the grey hull and white superstructure of this distinctive vessel whose Tim Heywood design cuts an impressive figure on the water. Sea Cloud Sea Cloud is a 109.50m (359.25ft) sail yacht built by Krupp Germaniawerft and launched in 1931. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Cox & Stevens. Her exterior is styled by the in-house Cox & Stevens team who are also responsible for the entire engineering package. She was last refitted in 1978.

Builder: Krupp Germaniawerft.. The first explorer yacht to emerge from Kleven, Ulysses is a superyacht widely considered one of the finest adventure yachts on the water. Builder: Kleven.. Designer: Marin Teknikk.. Oscar Mike.. 107m Lady Moura Owned by Saudi businessman and advisor to the royal family, Nasser Al-Rashid, this spacious vessel, one of the highest volume yachts afloat, was built in 1990 by German shipyard Blohm & Voss GmbH who completed the necessary repairs after Lady Moura crashed into a cruise ship in an Ibizan harbour. Loaloat Al Behar A mega yacht of many titles, Loaloat Al Behar was given its present name when the new 155m megayacht of owner Sultan Qaboos of Oman was completed, taking on the former name of Al Said. Due to this demotion, Loaloat Al Behar has ceased to be part of the Omani Royal Squadron and now functions solely as a privately owned yacht. Builder: Picchiotti..

Attessa IV Purchased in 2007 by American businessman and avid yachtsman Dennis Washington, this Japanese ship was originally known as Evergreen, having been built for Evergreen chairman Yung-Fa Chang in 1999. Attessa IV is currently undergoing a complete rebuild, extending her LOA and restyling both her exterior and interior layout. Builder: Evergreen Shipyard.. Designer: Diana Yacht Design.. Felix Buytendijk Ya.. 100m Christina O One of the most famous society venues of the mid 20th century, the Christina O was launched in 1943 as a naval vessel by shipyard Canadian Vickers. Converted for Aristotle Onassis in 1954 by HDW, it was a hotbed of celebrity pleasures until Onassis’ death in 1975. Sold in 1998 to Greek shipowner John Paul Papanicolaou, it was then sent to Croatia for an extensive refit in 1999 (-2001), though many original features remain, such as the swimming pool’s copy of a Minoan mosaic from Knossos. Builder: Canadian Vickers..

Feadship De Vries Makkum 1004 is a 99m motor yacht, launched in 2013 from Feadship in Makkum (Netherlands). This luxury vessel's sophisticated interior has been designed by Winch Design and features exterior styling by De Voogt Naval Architects. Builder: Feadship.. Designer: De Voogt Naval Arch.. 99m Carinthia VII Showing that women are no stranger to the yachting world, this sleek and elegant yacht was commissioned by Austrian retail heiress Heidi Horten. Few outsiders have seen the interior of this 2002 creation, arriving 30 years after her predecessor to proudly transport her owner to various vacation homes around the world from her home berth in the IYCA. Limitless Owned by Limited Brands CEO Les Wexner, Limitless will always remain the largest yacht to fly the American flag after a special act of Congress was made in its honour. The 1997 yacht was at the time, and continues to be, technologically advanced; becoming the first yacht purpose-built for diesel-electric propulsion, and the first to feature Dynamic Positioning technology.

Vava II Vava II (previously known as Project 55) is a beautifully designed 96m (314.96ft) motor yacht which was launched in 2011 by Devonport Yachts UK. The yacht's interior has been designed by Remi Tessier. Currently under construction, this 96m fully SOLAS yacht is guaranteed to turn heads wherever she is seen thanks to the striking designs of Redman Whiteley Dixon. The yacht has an array of features including large tender garages aft and forward, fold-down beach club and variable depth swimming pool. Upon launch she will be the largest ever private motor yacht to be built in the UK. She is due to launch end of 2011. Builder: Devonport Yachts.. Palladium Palladium (previously known as Orca) is a 96m motor yacht from Blohm and Voss, and was launched in 2010. Orca features a futuristic exoskeletal curving superstructure, aggressive lines and innovative glazing. Its enormous entertaining and private spaces will feature bespoke furniture from British firm Silverlining, with each piece handmade by a single craftsman and stamped with their signature silver hallmark.

Kismet Superyacht Kismet was designed to offer the very best in exclusivity and experience on the water. Purpose-built to cater for sophisticated charter clients, this 95.20 metre superyacht holds everything an owner or guest could possibly desire when cruising the Mediterranean or Caribbean. Indian Empress With a hull from South Africa and a body from Holland, this yacht was made for the Qatari Royal Family in 2000 under the name of Al Mirqab before being sold to Indian businessman Vijay Mallya in 2006 and renamed the Indian Empress. She is well known for her celebrity-studded parties, and for hosting the unusual space of a garage; holding two Mercedes. EOS Subject to a publicity blackout since her launch in July 2006, limited information has been released on this luxury sailing yacht currently owned by media mogul Barry Diller. Equipped with both cruising and racing sails and the latest navigational equipment, EOS can accommodate up to ten guests. Tatoosh Another yacht owned by Paul Allen, Tatoosh is easily recognisable by her sailboat tenders on one side and custom Hinckley power cruiser on the other, tucked high and outboard.

Originally built for mobile phone mogul Craig McCaw in 2000, Allen purchased her in 2001 for a reported $100 million. Spread over five decks, Tatoosh’s observation lounge is claimed to be her highlight. Designer: Studio Yacht.. Kusch Yachts.. 92.42m Mayan Queen IV Code-named Project Safari, this German-built yacht was delivered to her owner, Mexican mining magnate Alberto Baillères, in 2008. Replacing his smaller feeder ship, Mayan Queen IV boasts a distinctive two-toned hull structure, though very little is known about her interior or performance capabilities. Nahlin This steam yacht was built as a private cruiser for jute millionaire Lady Yule in 1930 before being sold to the Romanian government in 1937. Renamed Luceafarul, she served as a passenger ship, and later as a restaurant on the River Danube where, now named Libertatea, she began to fall into disrepair. Fortunately, head of Edmiston & Co.

Nicholas Edmiston and yachting historian William Collier joined forces in 1999 to bring Nahlin back into UK waters and begin restoring her to glory. Builder: John Brown & Compan.. Moonlight II Sistership to Delma, both of which were constructed for the late Greek billionaire Andreas Liveras who owned a large fleet of super yachts charted under his Liveras Yachts management. Luxurious, popular and extremely successful as a charter vessel, Alysia boasts, among other amenities, a large Jacuzzi, two outside bars, a cinema and a fast speed boat made specifically for diving away from the yacht. Builder: Neorion Shipyards S.. Dubawi Dubawi is an 88.30m (289.70ft) luxury Motor yacht which was built in 1989 by Cantiere Navale Ferrari with the interior styling created by Platinum Yachts Exterior design by Platinum Yachts. Dubawi is a steel displacement hull superyacht propelled by 2 MAN Diesel engines which produce a cruise speed of 14 knots. Builder: Cantiere Navale Fer..

Nero Based on a design from the classic 1930 motor yacht Corsair IV, this 2007 yacht was built in China for a British owner. Featuring a massive promenade deck with multiple exterior seating and dining areas, Nero also boasts a 5.5 metre side hatch from which to swim and dive. Builder: Corsair Yachts.. Ice Originally launched as Air in 2005 and owned by Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, Ice was created to be one of the most environmentally friendly yachts of her time. Incorporating the latest in noise- and vibration-reducing technology along with exhaust emission control systems, this stunning mega yacht boasts a colour-coordinating Eurocopter and immense main deck swimming pool. Benetti’s largest superyacht project to date, the elegant and flowing lines of Lionheart are infinitely complex while maintaining the builder’s classic Italian style. Builder: Benetti.. Athena Owned by the American entrepreneur Jim Clarke, founder of Netscape, Athena is the largest private sailing yacht in the world.

This luxurious three-masted schooner was built in the Netherlands in 2004 and boasts a decadent interior with a media lounge, extensive library and commercial grade kitchen along with litany of other plush amenities. Builder: Royal Huisman .. Lauren L Formerly named Sun Bay I then Constellation, Lauren L started life as a 100-passenger cruise vessel. She was purchased by Russian oil magnate Mikhail Khodorkovsky to be used, though she never was, as a floating headquarters. The late Andreas Liveras re-named her Lauren L and completely converted her adding a large master suite and spa as well as moving the helicopter pad to the fore deck so that tenders could be stored on the bridge deck aft. Builder: Cassens-Werft.. Nirvana The construction of Y707, the seventh Oceanco new generation superyacht, began in July 2008 with the keel laying of the vessel at the hull-building facility in Zwijinenburg. This 87m superyacht with a 14.20m beam and a bulbous bow is scheduled for delivery in 2011.

She will feature six decks each with a private exterior area, a 7.5m swimming pool, as well as a helicopter landing pad on the sundeck. Asean Lady Code named Proa 2000, this intriguing vessel is owned by Brian Chang whose Singapore shipyard designed and built her while his wife styled the interior with traditional Chinese art and wood carvings. Asean Lady’s eccentric configuration of a high-volume main hull and smaller outrigger hull allows for huge deck space as well as giving her an incredible range of 10,000nm at a cruising speed of 12 knots. Builder: Yantai Raffles.. Maltese Falcon Owned by US venture capitalist Tom Perkins and one of the largest private sailing yachts in the world, Maltese Falcon is a ground-breaking vessel with the ability to shatter speed records. Her three free-standing, rotating carbon fibre masts store fifteen square sails which, when deployed, leave no open gaps enabling each sail plan to work as a single sail. Her luxurious interior is as rich and contemporary as her technology is esoteric and cutting-edge.

Fountainhead Fountainhead (formerly Feadship 1003) is a 87.87m (288.29ft) motor yacht, custom built in 2011 by Feadship. This luxury vessel's sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of De Voogt Naval Architects. The yacht's interior has been designed by Sinot Yacht Design and has exterior styling by De Voogt Naval Architects. Builder: Feadship.. Designer: De Voogt Naval Arch.. 87.78m Musashi is an aluminium hulled 87.78m (287.99ft) Feadship motor yacht which was launched in 2011. This luxury vessel's exterior design and engineering are the work of De Voogt. The yacht's interior has been designed by Sinot Yacht Design. Builder: Feadship.. Designer: De Voogt Naval Arch.. 87.78m Arctic P This ice-classed super yacht is one of the world’s largest tugs and underwent an extensive conversion in Malta for the late Australian media baron, Kerry Packer, in 1995.

Currently owned by the Packer family, this incredible vessel boasts extensive luxury accommodations along with a massive observation lounge, cinema, Jacuzzi and much more. Builder: Schichau Unterwesse.. Chakra Currently berthed in Palma, Mallorca, Salem began her career in 1963 as Cumulus, an ocean weather ship of the Dutch government, and later for the British defence ministry. In 1998 however, she was sold into Saudi Arabian ownership and underwent extensive refitting, including a rare layout of self contained decks on which men and women are accommodated separately. She was on the market for resale in 2007 before her owner change his mind. Builder: Scheepswerf Gebr. v.. Kingdom 5KR Originally built for Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi under the name of Nabila, this super yacht has enjoyed an illustrious past: Starring in the Bond film ‘Never Say Never Again’ as the villain’s mobile HQ as well as inspiring the track Kashoggi’s Ship on Queen’s 1989 The Miracle album, she was then sold to the Sultan of Brunei in 1988.

He sold her to Donald Trump, who renamed her Trump Princess before selling her in 1991 to Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal, where she remains as Kingdom 5KR, which stems from a combination of the name of the Prince’s company, his lucky number and his children’s initials. Builder: Benetti..

Question: Who owns the world's largest private yacht 'Eclipse' and three other yachts `Pelorus', Ecstasea' and `Sussurro'?
Answer: ROMAN ABRAMOVICH