Al Mirqab (yacht)
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| 300px Al Mirqab, IMO 1009223 | |
| Career | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Al Mirqab |
| Owner: | Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani |
| Builder: | Peters Schiffbau Wewelsfleth, Germany |
| Yard number: | 681 |
| Launched: | 2008 |
| Status: | Currently in service |
| Notes: |
Call sign: ZCTS4 IMO Number: 1009223 MMSI: 319361000 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type: | yacht |
| Displacement: |
1,440 DWT(summer deadweight) 5,000 GRT(gross tonnage) |
| Length: | 133.00 meters |
| Beam: | 18.00 meters |
| Speed: |
20.3 knots (maximum) 18.7 knots (cruising) |
| Capacity: | 10 |
| Crew: | 21 |
Al Mirqab is one of the largest yachts ever built. The yacht belongs to Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister - Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. The yacht was built at Peters Schiffbau Wewelsfleth yard in Germany. The yacht's architect was Tim Heywood, while the interior design was done by Andrew Winch. During construction the project was known as Project May. They gave the vision of the 2nd most beautiful yachts of the world for 2008, according to Forbes Magazine.
Design
The Al Mirqab was finished in 2008. The yacht has a length of 133.00 meters and a beam of 18.00 meters. The summer deadweight of the yacht is 1,440 DWT, while the gross tonnage is 5,000 GRT. The yacht Al Mirqab is one of the most beautiful and largest yachts in the world. She is built of steel and can cruise at 18.7 knots with a maximum speed of 20.3 knots.
Interior and Entertainment
The yacht Al Mirqab offers great comfort for all guests. The yacht can accommodate 10 guests in 5 guest apartments with one VIP suite for the yacht owner. The apartments are large; each with their own bathroom, living room and double bedroom. The yacht has a crew of 60, who have their own small rooms. Some of the amenities on board include: a cinema, outside bars, inside and outside jacuzzi, sunbathing places and a helicopter pad. The yacht also has all the usual equipment for watersport entertainment.
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