A Closer Look at the $527 Million Superyacht Topaz
“If I were rich, I would …” is a thought that crosses everyone’s mind because let’s face it; nobody loves being poor. Christians may say that their Bible teaches against the love of money for it is the root of all evil, but how many have you seen turn down a bag of cash to avoid going against their faith? Although there is truth in the warning since most crimes are money-motivated, we all would want to have enough pair shoes and matching clothes or maybe take a vacation to whichever part of the world we have always wanted to go. For some, they have traveled the world and do not just own cars and multiple homes; they own football clubs. We are talking about the likes of Roman Abramovich who owns Chelsea Football Club and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, the owner of Manchester City Football Club. As if that is not enough, they go ahead to acquire the most expensive yachts in the world. Most of us would retire if we had such wealth, but usually, when you get to the top, the view is too good to leave, and the only way to ensure staying there is making more money. That said, let’s focus on Sheikh Mansour’s yacht named Topaz and see what we can learn about it as Wikipedia highlights .
Features of Topaz
Topaz boasts of a length of 482 feet with a beam that is 70.5 feet long. When the project of building Topaz started, it was in a 554 feet dry dock, but given the length of the boat, the builders had to take it to a larger dock to complete its sides. It, therefore, ended up in a 720 feet dock allowing its completion and launching in 2012. For such a large boat, you would think that the speed would be compromised but thanks to the twin Pielstick diesel-fuel engines that produce a horsepower of 7,990 hp each, the boat can cruise at 22.9 knots and reach a maximum speed of at least 25.5 knots. Getting lost at sea is impossible since the navigation equipment is topnotch and is powered not just by the diesel generators, but by another emergency diesel generator. You are also guaranteed of comfort even when the boat is anchored in rough waters because of the generators power stabilizers as well as all other amenities on the boat.
Accommodation on the boat is large enough for 62 guests housed in 26 cabins while the crew members can be as many as 79. Keeping fit while on board is enabled by the swimming pools and the fully-equipped gym that comes with the latest in sports technology. When in the mood to relax, you can opt to either unwind in the two Jacuzzis or catch a movie in the movie theater. Those who love water sports have their needs well addressed through the jet-ski, and inflatable boats. Enjoying the open seas is facilitated by the catamaran while a little underwater adventure is possible through the mini-submarine. With the owner being a businessman, he had to have a conference room on the boat so that it is not all pleasure while cruising the seas. Of course also with so much on his plate, Sheikh Mansour is bound to get emergencies and if he is on the boat, then getting to the location where his attention is required is made possible by flying him away on a helicopter since the boat has double helicopter landing pads. Additionally, when the temperatures rise beyond the comfort of the guests, then the air conditioning unit helps to keep them comfortable.
Who is responsible for Topaz’s interior design?
A yacht is supposed to be like a home in the seas, and therefore you can only entrust an expert who can meet every specification that suits your needs. Topaz’s interior design was, like most renowned yachts, done by Terence Disdale, and he admits that designing and building a yacht is a challenging process that can take four years. Terence is responsible for designing Roman’s Eclipse, and other yachts that are in his portfolio include Montkaj, Ecstacea and Al Salamah. His expertise does not need any advertisements; usually, his clients are those who have been guests in a boat he designed or have chartered one of them and were impressed. For a person who has won more than 30 international design awards, it is no wonder that multibillionaires entrust their money to him.
The man behind Topaz’s exterior design
Human beings are advised to be as beautiful on the inside as they attempt to be on the outside, and Topaz is the ideal definition of both interior and exterior beauty. Tim Heywood is a man who has been in the design industry for over 40 years and who draws his inspiration from everything around him; it could be transportation, nature, architecture, or engineering. He also does not limit his design to specific times; whether it is ancient Egyptian or contemporary, Tim is ready to incorporate whatever he finds suitable. So excellent is his work that his creations have achieved many awards. For instance, when he designed the Al Mirqab , it ended up being termed as the “Motor Yacht of the Year” during the 2009 world Superyacht awards. Also, another yacht that defined his career has to be Pelorus, which was voted among the most beautiful yachts ever to grace the seas.
More about the owner of Topaz
Obviously for anyone to afford a superyacht, money must not be an issue, and for Sheikh Mansour it is not given that he is among the lucky few to be born into a family with a net worth of more than $1 trillion. However, he still has fortunes of his own and does not depend on the wealth of his family. Sheikh Mansour’s Manchester City is valued at least $1.92 billion, and he owns a 9.1% stake in Daimler AG, which makes him the biggest shareholder. By owning Topaz, Sheikh Mansour also made history since the yacht is now the seventh largest superyacht worldwide. Although it set him back $527 million, he still does not mind spending $6 million on fuel alone.
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Top 100 Lurssen Yacht Topaz Renamed A+
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Currently the world’s seventh largest superyacht at a staggering 147.25m, and the 4th largest at her time of building, 2012 Lurssen launch Topaz has changed its name to A+ , prompting speculation that she has a new owner.
The German-built colossus ranks highly in the Top 100 listings, and boasts a star-studded team behind her build befitting of a yacht her size. She features a magnificent exterior from Terence Disdale and interiors crafted by the celebrated Tim Heywood Design. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the formidable yacht spent four years in construction at the Lurssen shipyard.
Like most Top 100 vessels owned by royalty, not much is known about the newly christened A+ other than her basic specifications. We know that she accommodates an incredible 62 guests and up to 79 crew members, and that she cruises at 19.5 with a maximum speed of 22 knots - an impressive rate for a boat of her size.
We also know that this eight-deck megayacht leads the world records in terms of volume, with a monumental gross tonnage of 12,532 GT. She was most recently spotted in Abu Dhabi, after a stay in the Lurssen shipyard at the end of last year for a refit or maintenance work.
Despite speculation that this name change hints that the 147.25m has changed hands from Emirati royalty, deputy prime minister of the UAE and Manchester City Football Club owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahnan, there is no other indication of this. Topaz/A+ has never been listed for sale, and may have only been renamed at this moment in time.
A+ is in good company within the Lurssen ranks. The shipyard have made a name for themself in the construction of gigayachts, with 136m Flying Fox having recently entered the charter market , and 142m Redwood having been spotted at the yard prior to her delivery date. Watch this space for updates!
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Mega yacht topaz, one of the greatest luxury kings that cruises oceans.
By Walter Raymond
July 15, 2018
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Meet mega yacht Topaz one of the greatest luxury kings of the oceans, with a length of over 482 feet, the Topaz is among the largest private luxury yachts in the world. It’s owned by billionaire Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan , Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and member of the Abu Dhabi royal family.
The stunning yacht excels not only for its monumental size but is also one of the most luxurious and comfortable we have seen (along with Azzam and Lady Moura ) It is equipped with a gym, swimming pool, two hot tubs, a conference room, movie theater and lift, as well as two heliports. Its interior was custom designed by Terence Disdale and the exterior by the renowned team of Tim Heywood Design. The skillful engineers from Lurssen Yachts shipyards in Bremen-Vegesack, Germany were responsible for the construction of this beautiful vessel.
The Topaz has a steel hull with aluminum superstructure and is powered by two Pelstick diesel engines that produce 7,990 hp each. Her cruising speed is 22.9 knots and the maximum speed is estimated to be around 25.5 knots. She also has special stabilizers to ensure comfort on board when the yacht is anchored, especially in rough water.
With a length of over 482 feet, the Topaz is among the largest private luxury yachts in the world .
Since a member of the royal family owns the yacht, its manufacturers and designers have not disclosed details of its interior. However, it is known that Disdale— responsible for the interior design— arranged and furnished it as a “beach house”, a design concept for luxury yachts that favors a relaxed and functional style and offers the experience of sailing without the excessively formal and severe environments of a family mansion.
Disdale placed the Jacuzzis in the aft deck next to the pool, which at night is illuminated with colored light beams through a system of underwater lighting. The eight decks are connected by a lift that provides access to the helicopter and swimming platforms, and to a fully equipped gym with the latest in sports technology.
The mega yacht is also equipped with auxiliary boats that can be reached from both sides of the ship, or through the stern, where there is a terrace and a large deck with stairs to provide access to the water as well as a variety of water toys stored in the hold: jet skis, inflatable boats, a small catamaran… and even a mini-submarine! The spectacular Topaz— with its futuristic styling and functional design— is also one of the most-expensive luxury super yachts: in 2012, its owner Sheikh Mansour paid $527 million for it. ■
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The magnificent 147-metre luxury yacht Topaz was captured by another one of our readers on the 21st August. Ian Bugby has sent us a a number of night shot showing Topaz superyacht and her impressive lighting as well as cruising during the day time. She was photographed in Nice , French Riviera , in the Mediterranean .
147m Mega Yacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby
Luxury superyacht topaz in Nice - Photo credit Ian Bugby
Topaz was designed by renowned Tim Heywood and built at Lurssen in Germany . She is at number four amongst the largest superyachts in the world and the second largest mega yacht constructed by Lurssen, following the 155-metre Al Said yacht , to date. This is to change soon however, as Lurssen is currently building their largest vessel ever, the 180m mega yacht AZZAM project , which will become the largest luxury yacht in the world once launched, taking over from Eclipse superyacht .
Luxury Yacht TOPAZ - Photo Ian Bugby
Mega Yacht TOPAZ on the French Riviera - Photo Ian Bugby
TOPAZ yacht features a full displacement steel hull coupled with a lighter aluminium superstructure. In addition, she has a helicopter landing platform, tender garages and swimming pools. She can presumably accommodated up to 12 guests in 6 luxurious cabins, although this is not confirmed as yet.
Lurssen mega yacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby
Lurssen superyacht Topaz - Photo by Ian Bugby
Lurssen superyacht Topaz in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby
Enjoying the view of Topaz yacht in Nice - Photo Ian Bugby
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There is a new yachting beauty in town! The $624 million Topaz is touted to be one of the largest and most expensive yachts ever built. The yacht measuring 147 meters is the fourth-longest yacht ever built, and it happens to be only 15 meters shorter than the Roman Abramovich’s Eclipse . The boat weighs more than 12,000 tonnes, and the Lurssen, the boat’s manufacturer, is unwilling to disclose the name of the billionaire customer who is bagging this beauty. The yacht, the brainchild of British designer Tim Heywood, is also rumored to be commissioned by the Saudi Royal Family. The Topaz yacht, minus the bow section, was hauled out of Lurssen’s yard as “it had become too large,” giving Roman Abramovich a run for his money. Owing to the vessel’s size, its price tag is gauged by experts to be in the range of £300 million – £400 million.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Throws Private Party on Superyacht TOPAZ
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By Editorial Team 30 May 2014
Superyacht fan and A-List superstar Leonardo DiCaprio was one of a lucky few people in the world allowed to charter the 147m/482 TOPAZ in which he hosted a lavish party on board last month.
As reported on the New York Daily News website, the 80’s-themed party which is thought to have been held in New York in mid-April with around 100 guests welcomed aboard including actor’s Jamie Foxx and Orlando Bloom.
A crew of more than 80 are said to have been on-hand to serve an undoubtedly impressive spread of fine food, champagne and cocktails whilst the VIP part-goers were entertained into the early hours. ‘Leo wore a velour pantsuit to the ’80s-themed party’, said one insider, adding that DiCaprio hired additional ‘deejays, decor, designers and extra security’ especially for the event.
The 2012-launched superyacht TOPAZ was built by Lürssen to a design by Tim Heywood and is currently ranked 5th amongst the largest superyachts in the world. A spectacular setting for any event, she has very occasionally been made available for rent by her UAE-based Owner to a hand-selected elite few but is not officially available on the global charter fleet.
DiCaprio is no stranger to superyachts, having shot a number of scenes for ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ on board the 44m/144’ MY LADY M and is regularly seen enjoying time on board charter yachts during prestigious events such as the Cannes Film Festival .
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We were the first to mention the existence of this project in our latest Global Order Book, and now Topaz becomes a reality with her first photos taken this weekend.
Little is known at the moment about Topaz except her length of 147m, making her the second largest Lürssen ever built. Built using in steel and aluminium, the construction of this seven deck yacht started last autumn. With hull and superstructure now finished, Topaz was transferred from the yard to a floating shed to be fitted out.
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Many of the designs that came out of the Monk Office during the late 1960s and early 1970s were drawn by Ed Monk Jr. One of these was Topaz , modelled on the traditional lines of Puget Pride , an earlier design. Built for Jim and Sandy Howell of Bainbridge Island, Topaz was launched from the McQueen yard in 1971. In 1979 Topaz was bought by Ken and Donna Shields and kept at the Queen City Yacht Club [Seattle]. Previously, Ken and Donna had owned and restored Ann Saunders , Monk's first boat. The interior of Topaz had a bright, clean austerity characteristic of Monk designs. Rounded corners, bras handholds, and oiled mahogany panelling were reminders that even though the owners lived aboard, this was a cruising boat. From the stern, a transom door led into a partially covered cockpit well suited to a rainly climate. The main living area was in the aft cabin, with generous seating, low tables, and a U-shaped galley with an oil stove on the starboard side. Two passageways led off from the port side: four steps down to the lower level, and four steps up to the pilothouse with the navigation and steering station, and a built-in dinette with excellent visibility. Forward, stairs curved down to the guest cabin and head with shower; the master stateroom with its queen-size, walk-around bed, was below the pilothouse. The hull on Topaz was maintained so perfectly, it appeared to be illuminated from within. The owners discovered that such a finely finished vessel had a magnetic draw: a large sailboat dragging anchor in a midnight south-easter left a deep gouge along the bulwarks; a raft of poorly anchored power boats swung against one side of Topaz , then the other side; and a 27-foot runabout attempting a high speed turn in tight quarters drove up onto their swim grid. smashing the monogrammed teak stern. Fortunately, these and other incidents did not deter them from leaving the dock, and they spent many summers cruising the northwest.
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La nave TOPAZ (IMO 9551454, MMSI 319054000) è una nave Yacht costruita nel 2012 che naviga attualmente sotto bandiera della Cayman Islands.
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| Pescaggio attuale | 5.6 m |
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| IMO / MMSI | 9551454 / 319054000 |
| Callsign | ZGBL4 |
| Bandiera | Cayman Islands |
| Lunghezza / Larghezza massima | 147 / 22 m |
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| Numero IMO | 9551454 |
| Nome dell'imbarcazione | A |
| Tipo di imbarcazione | Yacht |
| Bandiera | Cayman Islands |
| Anno di costruzione | 2012 |
| Lunghezza complessiva | 147.25 |
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| Larghezza massima | 22.00 |
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| GT | 12532 |
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The A+ Yacht, formerly named Topaz, stands as a testament to the combination of exceptional design, expert craftsmanship, and ultimate luxury.This floating fortress, one of the largest superyachts in the world, was meticulously crafted by the esteemed Lurssen Yachts and was delivered to her privileged owner in 2012. Enveloped in a captivating design by celebrated yacht designer Tim Heywood and ...
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 ...
Lurssen-built A+, formerly dubbed Topaz, has held the attention of the yachting industry ever since its launch in May 2012. A+ is the fourth largest yacht to be launched by the German shipyard and belongs to a member of the UAE elite- Sheikh Mansour. As with most ships belonging to private billionaires and royalty, few details are available ...
Twenty-six cabins. The 147.25m/483'1" motor yacht 'A+' (ex. Topaz) was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Bremen shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in August 2012. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Tim Heywood Design.
Luxury Mega Yacht TOPAZ. Launched in 2012, TOPAZ (147.25m, 483ft) is a custom-built luxury motor yacht constructed by Lürssen in Bremen, Germany, estimated to have cost £400 million to build - around US$527 million. TOPAZ is among the largest private luxury yachts in the world and is owned by billionaire Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al ...
IL Yacht A+, precedentemente chiamato Topaz, è una testimonianza della combinazione di design eccezionale, maestria artigianale e lusso estremo.Questa fortezza galleggiante, uno dei più grandi superyacht del mondo, è stata meticolosamente realizzata da stimati Lussen Yacht ed è stato consegnato al suo privilegiato armatore nel 2012. Avvolto in un design accattivante dal celebre yacht ...
Length 147.3m. Year2012. A+. 2012. |. Motor Yacht. At an incredible 147.25 metres in length, it is no surprise that A+ (formerly named Topaz), a 2012 launch by German yacht-building giant Lurssen, ranks strongly in the Top 10 largest yachts in the world. She features magnificent Disdale exterior designing and exquisite interiors crafted by the ...
A+ is a 147.25 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2012. Her top speed is 22.9 kn and her cruising speed is 19.5 kn and her power comes from four MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 62 guests in 26 staterooms, with 79 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 12532.0 GT and a 21.5 m beam.
Sheikh Mansour's Manchester City is valued at least $1.92 billion, and he owns a 9.1% stake in Daimler AG, which makes him the biggest shareholder. By owning Topaz, Sheikh Mansour also made history since the yacht is now the seventh largest superyacht worldwide. Although it set him back $527 million, he still does not mind spending $6 million ...
The German-built colossus ranks highly in the Top 100 listings, and boasts a star-studded team behind her build befitting of a yacht her size. She features a magnificent exterior from Terence Disdale and interiors crafted by the celebrated Tim Heywood Design. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the formidable yacht spent four years in construction at the Lurssen shipyard.
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The Topaz has a steel hull with aluminum superstructure and is powered by two Pelstick diesel engines that produce 7,990 hp each. Her cruising speed is 22.9 knots and the maximum speed is estimated to be around 25.5 knots. She also has special stabilizers to ensure comfort on board when the yacht is anchored, especially in rough water. With a ...
The magnificent 147-metre luxury yacht Topaz was captured by another one of our readers on the 21st August. Ian Bugby has sent us a a number of night shot showing Topaz superyacht and her impressive lighting as well as cruising during the day time. She was photographed in Nice, French Riviera, in the Mediterranean. Topaz was designed by ...
There is a new yachting beauty in town! The $624 million Topaz is touted to be one of the largest and most expensive yachts ever built. The yacht measuring 147 meters is the fourth-longest yacht ever built, and it happens to be only 15 meters shorter than the Roman Abramovich's Eclipse.The boat weighs more than 12,000 tonnes, and the Lurssen, the boat's manufacturer, is unwilling to ...
Valued at around $527 million, Topaz is another luxury yacht owned by a member of the Abu Dhabi royal family. This 482-foot vessel is equipped with all the amenities expected from a high-end yacht, including a swimming pool, gym, and cinema. Topaz can accommodate up to 62 guests in opulent comfort, with interiors designed to impress even the ...
By Editorial Team 30 May 2014. Superyacht fan and A-List superstar Leonardo DiCaprio was one of a lucky few people in the world allowed to charter the 147m/482 TOPAZ in which he hosted a lavish party on board last month. As reported on the New York Daily News website, the 80's-themed party which is thought to have been held in New York in mid ...
Little is known at the moment about Topaz except her length of 147m, making her the second largest Lürssen ever built. Built using in steel and aluminium, the construction of this seven deck yacht started last autumn. With hull and superstructure now finished, Topaz was transferred from the yard to a floating shed to be fitted out.
One of these was Topaz, modelled on the traditional lines of Puget Pride, an earlier design. Built for Jim and Sandy Howell of Bainbridge Island, Topaz was launched from the McQueen yard in 1971. In 1979 Topaz was bought by Ken and Donna Shields and kept at the Queen City Yacht Club [Seattle]. Previously, Ken and Donna had owned and restored ...
La nave TOPAZ (IMO 9551454, MMSI 319054000) è una nave Yacht costruita nel 2012 che naviga attualmente sotto bandiera della Cayman Islands. Carta Navi FOTO Porti Containers Notizie. ... Proprietario registrato: Owner Address: Owner Website-Owner Email-Manager: Manager Address: Manager Website:
Full name of the organization: OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "TOPAZ 2000" TIN: 5406174656 KPP: 540601001 PSRN: 1125476220726 Location: 630007, Novosibirsk Oblast, Novosibirsk, ul. Serebrennikovskaia, 23. Organization status: Commercial, termination of the activities of a legal entity in connection with the exclusion from the Unified State Register of Legal Entities on the basis ...
Full name of the organization: OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "TOPAZ" TIN: 5406628405 KPP: 540601001 PSRN: 1175476001799 Location: 630005, Novosibirsk Oblast, Novosibirsk, ul. Gogolia, 38, et. 1. Line of business: Wholesale of timber, building materials and sanitary equipment (OKVED code 46.73) Organization status: Commercial, exclusion from the Unified State Register of Legal ...
Full name of the organization: TOVARISHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "TOPAZ" TIN: 5401103281 KPP: 540101001 PSRN: 1085401021914 Location: 630124, Novosibirsk Oblast, Novosibirsk, ul. Tolbukhina, 4. Line of business: Wholesale trade of food products, including drinks, and tobacco products (OKVED-1 code 51.3) Organization status: termination of the activities of a legal entity in ...
Embarcação transportava 22 pessoas (10 tripulantes e 12 passageiros) e foi atingida por uma tromba d'água de madrugada, quando estava ancorado em frente a Porticello
Full name of the organization: OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOI OTVETSTVENNOSTIU "TOPAZ" TIN: 5405270413 KPP: 540501001 PSRN: 1045401912599 Location: 630008, Novosibirsk Oblast, Novosibirsk, ul. Nikitina, 62. Line of business: Wholesale trade of other non-food consumer goods (OKVED-1 code 51.47) Organization status: Commercial, termination of the activities of a legal entity in connection with the ...
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