🚢 The Katara Yacht: A Journey into Opulence and Splendor on the High Seas! 🌊
Embark on Luxury: 👉 Name: Katara 📏 Length: 124m (408ft)
👥 Guests: 28 in 14 cabins 👤 Crew: 60 in 30 cabins
🛠 Builder: Lurssen 🎨 Designer: Espen Oeino 💼 Interior Designer: Alberto Pinto
📅 Year: 2010 ⚙️ Speed: 20 knots 🚢 Gross Tonnes: 7,922 💰
Price: $400 million 📆 Annual Cost: $25-40 million
👑 Owner: HH Hamad bin Khalifa al Thani
A Beacon of Luxury:
- The Katara Yacht, crafted by Lurssen and designed by Espen Oeino and Alberto Pinto, stands among the world’s largest yachts.
- With a length of 124m, it’s the 14th largest globally but ranks higher by volume, boasting a colossal gross tonnage of 7,922.
- Powered by robust MTU engines, Katara cruises at 16 knots, reaching a top speed of 20 knots, with an impressive range of over 5,000 nautical miles.
- Valued at approximately $400 million, registered in Doha, Qatar, the Katara is owned by Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar.
Interior Opulence:
- While details of Katara’s lavish interior remain private, glimpses reveal a double-deck height in the main saloon, showcasing unparalleled grandeur.
- The yacht’s substantial volume elevates its ranking, offering a luxurious experience beyond its impressive size.
Impressive Specifications:
- With a gross tonnage of 7,922t, Katara reaches a top speed of 20 knots, cruising comfortably at 16 knots, featuring an impressive range of over 5,000 nautical miles.
Katara II: The Companion Vessel:
- Accompanying Katara is the remarkable 24m chase boat, Katara II, built by Baia Yachts.
Test of Durability: The Engine Room Fire:
- In 2016, Katara faced an engine room fire in Porto Montenegro, extinguished swiftly. A subsequent refit at Lurssen in Hamburg ensured its continued magnificence.
Ownership: A Symbol of Qatari Royalty:
- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar, owns Katara. Post his abdication, his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, took the reins.
Estimated Value:
- Valued at $400 million, Katara’s annual running costs are estimated around $40 million, reflecting its unparalleled luxury and technological advancements.
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Name: KATARA
General vessel type: Pleasure Craft
Detailed vessel type: Yacht
Navigational Status: Active
MMSI: 466066000
Call sign: A7WD
Flag: Qatar [QA]
Gross Tonnage: 7922
Summer DWT: –
Length Overall x Breadth Extreme: 124.35 x 19.45 m
Year built: 2010
Port of registry: DOHA