Topaz
Topaz (May, 2012)
History
OwnerMansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan[1]
Port of registryHamilton, Bermuda
BuilderLürssen
Cost€400 million (approx. $527 million.)
Launched15 May 2012[2]
StatusIn service
Notes
General characteristics
TypeMotor yacht
Tonnage12,532 GT
Displacement900 tonnes
Length147 m (482 ft)
Beam21.50 m (70.5 ft)
Draft5.50 m (18.0 ft)

M/Y A+, previously named Topaz,[3] is a luxury motor yacht constructed by Lürssen in Bremen, Germany.[4]

History

Topaz was launched in May 2012.[5]

Topaz was partially acquired with funds from the 1MDB investment fund, this embroiled the yacht in controversy as part of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.[6]

Design

The yacht's interior was designed by Terence Disdale Design and the exterior designed by Tim Heywood.[5] It yacht has a swimming pool.

Description

The yacht, with a length of 147 metres (482 ft) and beam of 21.50 m (70.5 ft), measures 11,589 gross tons.[5] 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.[5] 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

The main engines are twin Pielstick diesel engines, each with power of 7990 hp. This is enough power for the yacht to reach a service speed of 22.9 knots, while the maximum speed is over 25.5 knots. 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.

Interior

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.

See also

References

  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. ↑ "Lurssen delivers the 147m luxury yacht TOPAZ". Charter World. 16 August 2012. Archived from the original on 23 August 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  3. ↑ 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.
  4. ↑ "Superyacht Topaz Launched by Lürssen Yachts". superyacht.com. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Topaz". Superyacht Times. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  6. ↑ JACKSON, RORY. "'Topaz' embroiled in the 1MDB asset recovery operation". superyachtnews.com. Superyacht Times. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
  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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