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Topaz
Topaz at Gibraltar in October 2012
History
OwnerMansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan[1]
Port of registryHamilton, Bermuda
BuilderLürssen
Cost400 million (approx. $527 million.)
Launched16 May 2012[2]
StatusIn service
Notes
General characteristics
TypeMotor yacht
Tonnage12,532 GT
Displacement900 tonnes
Length147 m (482 ft 3 in)
Beam21.50 m (70 ft 6 in)
Draft5.50 m (18 ft 1 in)

A+ is a luxury superyacht built in 2012 as Topaz by Lürssen Werft in Bremen, Germany.[3] She was renamed A+ in 2019.[4]

History

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Topaz was launched on 16 May 2012.[2]

Topaz was partially acquired with funds from the 1MDB investment fund, which embroiled the yacht in controversy as part of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.[5]

Design

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The yacht's interior was designed by Terence Disdale Design and the exterior designed by Tim Heywood.[6] It yacht has a swimming pool.[citation needed]

Description

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The yacht, with a length of 147 metres (482 ft 3 in) and beam of 21.50 m (70 ft 6 in), measures 11,589 gross tons.[6] Topaz was built in the same German shipyard as the Azzam, the world's largest private yacht.[7]

The vessel features a steel displacement hull, an aluminium superstructure and consists of eight decks.[6] This yacht was originally being built in a 169 m (554 ft) dry dock but to complete the project, the yacht had to be taken to a 220 m (720 ft) dock to be built alongside.[8] When launched in 2012, Topaz was the world's fourth-largest luxury yacht.[9]

Engineering

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The main engines are twin Pielstick diesel engines, each with power of 7,990 horsepower (5,960 kW). This is enough power for the yacht to reach a service speed of 22.9 knots (42.4 km/h; 26.4 mph), while the maximum speed is over 25.5 knots (47.2 km/h; 29.3 mph). The yacht is also equipped with two diesel generators and an emergency diesel generator. These aggregates provide power to the stabilisers, navigation equipment and all the facilities on board.[citation needed]

Interior

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A+ is equipped with zero-speed stabilisers, Jacuzzi (on deck), double helicopter landing pads, swimming pool, tender garage, swimming platform, air conditioning, underwater lights. There is also a fitness hall, cinema and a large conference room.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mohammed bin Salman vs Sheikh Mansour: As Saudi Prince is linked with Man Utd, how does he compare to Man City owner?". Fox Sports. 18 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b Fischbacher, Martin. "World Exclusive: 147m superyacht Topaz launched". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
  3. ^ "Superyacht Topaz Launched by Lürssen Yachts". superyacht.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  4. ^ de Waard, Merijn (13 May 2019). "Fleet update: 147m Lürssen yacht Topaz renamed A+". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 2019-05-23.
  5. ^ JACKSON, RORY. "'Topaz' embroiled in the 1MDB asset recovery operation". superyachtnews.com. Superyacht Times. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  6. ^ a b c "Topaz". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  7. ^ "World's Largest Motor Yacht Project Azzam by Lurssen". Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  8. ^ Joseph O'Dell; Morgan Giordano; Paul Toscano (30 July 2012). "The World's Largest Yachts 2012". Yahoo Canada Finance. Archived from the original on 8 August 2012. Retrieved 27 December 2012.
  9. ^ "The World's Largest Yachts—2012". Retrieved 27 December 2012.
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