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Step on board the 162.5m Eclipse - the second largest superyacht in the world

Designer Terry Disdale talks us through the four and a half years, nine decks and 162.5 metres of the world’s second largest superyacht.

Terry Disdale didn’t set out to design the biggest superyacht in the world. “No one ever said to me, ‘I want a 160 metre boat’,” he says over breakfast near his office in Richmond, London. “When the yacht was still on the drawing board, there was a rumour going round that someone was building an even bigger boat, and the owner was asked if he knew about it. He said he didn’t, and that he didn’t care. Breaking records was the farthest thing from his mind.”

What he did care about was helicopters – he wanted to carry more than one; and the pool – it had to be big. There were also some early discussions about low bulwarks and big windows, and that was the totality of the brief for what would become Eclipse . “To be given free rein is actually a dreadful thing,” says Disdale.  “I asked myself what I wanted: something timeless. How do you design something timeless that’s still going to look good and not be anaemic? It’s so easy to get carried away, but you’ve got to be able to look at it in 20 years and decide it still looks OK.” But that’s the trick, isn’t it? And the measure of a designer.

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At least Disdale had some hooks on which to hang the design. “Part of what creates the yacht looking like that is you’ve got to land this huge helicopter on the front, so the superstructure is pushed back. The formation of the boat is built around helicopter usage. And we didn’t want the boat to look unbalanced when the helicopter is on the foredeck. Some boats have a foredeck that looks wrong whenever a helicopter sits there.”

The lines of the boat were dictated by another prerequisite: the two significant lifeboats demanded by Solas. The sheerline runs straight aft from the bow and steps up amidships, the high freeboard created giving visual support to the lifeboats. “If you’d had a different sheerline, the lifeboats wouldn’t have looked comfortable,” the designer says. This, plus the addition of a 15 metre pool aft on the main deck, meant that the overall length of Eclipse – 162.5 metres – was defined not by ego but by practicality.

“Everyone thinks that a boat starts with a sketch, some glamorous visual of the outside of the boat. But that’s not how things work in my office – we start with a plan, a general arrangement.” The project, from this first design stage to the boat’s launch at Blohm+Voss ’s Hamburg yard in 2009, took four and a half years – a remarkable achievement given the scale of the yacht, which was only overtaken as the world’s biggest in 2013 with the launch of 180 metre Azzam . 

Up to 20 engineers from Blue Ocean Yacht Management were present on site throughout the build, whipping it along to meet the aggressive delivery schedule. Disdale doesn’t recall any sleepless nights – “at least, no more than usual!” he laughs. The pressure of designing what was then the world’s top yacht – both inside and out – did obviously register, though. “It’s a huge responsibility building something of that magnitude, which is going to be under everyone’s magnifying glass. It’s not just ‘doing a job’, this thing is going to be scrutinised and analysed by everyone. There’s a responsibility to yourself as a designer.”

A decade from delivery, and more than 15 years from the moment Disdale first put pen to paper, he says he wouldn’t change a thing – and nor has the owner, who has kept Disdale’s designs largely unchanged. “For me, it’s more a clean piece of architecture than it is a piece of styling. The fact that you have a helipad on the front creates the superstructure to bow dimension, which is beautiful. If it wasn’t there, you wouldn’t have that length. And then when you get to the back of the boat, the swimming pool is dictating another piece of the story. I don’t know what I would change now. I don’t sit around saying, ‘I wish I did this or that’. Maybe I’d make the rear end look a bit more inviting, the way the staircases lead into the boat, but anti-piracy was a concern, plus there are a load of services and facilities back there. There’s a full-size pantry to serve the beach club, which very few boats have, and gull-wing doors with a pullout barbecue and pizza oven. There’s a lot you don’t see.”

Disdale’s long experience in the business means he is able to resist the temptation to force designs, or slavishly follow trends that flare and fade, leaving boats looking old before their time. “ Eclipse is a handsome boat, and it looks like a boat. It doesn’t make any pretence,” he says. “The key word is elegance. Very few boats can make that claim any more. Modern boats are purposeful, aggressive, macho, which has led to them all having snub noses. They look angry. You could paint them grey and stick a cannon on the front and it wouldn’t upset their stance at all. Eclipse is not like that.” It’s a familiar sermon from Disdale, who famously posts his 10 “design commandments” up round his office. “One of  the most important tools in your box is restraint. I can have complete freedom when designing a superstructure, but restraint is actually the most important thing – knowing when to stop gilding the lily. Don’t gild it! Use silver leaf.”

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The obvious benefit of a single designer being responsible for the interior and exterior of a yacht is a seamless flow between the two, and that is absolutely true of Eclipse , whose interior conforms to another one of Disdale’s mantras: “ beach house not penthouse ”. “If you’ve got a dining room with satin on the chairs and gold braid around them, but you live in a T-shirt and shorts, then you’re not comfortable,” he says. 

The pool is a vast entertaining space, with 3.2 metre overheads and a retracting glass sunroof. “The ambience of the pool is as important as how it looks. You’ve got to want to sit by it.” Or dance on it: the blue granite bottom of the pool rises up to sit flush with the deck. It can also be lowered a touch to create a paddling pool.

The interior of any boat should be about “pure relaxation”, says Disdale. “People are on vacation, people are chilled.” He relates one story of an Arab client in the 1980s, who he dissuaded from fitting gold taps to his superyacht. “I told him he already had a 65 metre on the quay – he had already made his statement. It was a process of trying to quieten his ostentation.” You get the feeling no such effort was needed with the owner of Eclipse . “He had already owned three yachts to our design, so consequently was very familiar with my way of working and the habitat I create.” It’s impossible to miss the very deliberate warmth of that habitat and a design miracle that, despite using broadly the same colour palette throughout, nowhere do you tire of the ochre-like shades. 

This uniformity wasn’t applied to the lobbies between decks: different artists were tasked with creating unique works to give each lobby a flavour, so there is no confusion about what deck you’re on – a problem when you have nine. One of these pieces is a wooden sculpture made up of seven pieces, the design for which was hand drawn by Disdale and sent to Japan for manufacture. It’s a stunning work and symptomatic of the detail shown throughout – even in more mundane pieces, like the sideboards in the cabins that were designed in Europe and crafted in Chile.

With no clear-cut brief on the yacht’s layout, Disdale was forced to second-guess, “but that’s my job”, he says. “You have to work out how people will move around the boat.” The benefit of an LOA like Eclipse ’s is the owner can swallow serious acreage without impacting the guest experience. It’s not about avoiding guests, but being able to operate independently of them.

It would be easy to mistake the guest suites for the owner’s own quarters, such is their footprint. There are 18 guest cabins in total, served by 100 crew. From the moment the guests arrive by chopper, mainly on the top helideck, they’re absorbed in the comfort of the boat and have access to the main stairwell and elevator. It’s a transition of which Disdale is particularly proud. “It came from understanding how a boat is used. When you get out of the helicopter, you’re blown to pieces, and then where do you go?” The answer is an intimate lounge, where you can freshen up before entering the interior proper. It also gives pilots somewhere to conduct safety briefings, he points out. Eclipse is able to travel with multiple helicopters on board because one can be housed in the forward hangar, one above it on the retractable platform and another on the sundeck.

At the other extremity of the boat, the convenience continues with a huge bathing platform and staircases that fold down into the water for easy boarding – even for those wearing full dive gear. The beach club wasn’t maxed out, with a comfortable lounge along the centreline preferred to a big open area that is harder to secure. Beyond, though, the lower deck opens up into a huge 77 square metre gym and spa area, complete with massage room, beauty salon, sauna, shower areas and the yacht’s second plunge pool. Visual interest is added by banks of portholes with views into the swimming pool, which dapple light across this whole space. Choosing somewhere to relax on deck is slightly harder – where do you start? The options are endless but special mention has to be made of the wood-burning fire pit on the upper deck – perfect for nights on deck under the stars.

Disdale and his team were present in June 2009 when the boat appeared from the giant drydock in Hamburg. No butterflies – he claims to have been pretty zen about seeing her free of scaffolding and plastic. “Although you design every part of it and you see it being built, nothing prepares you for the feeling you get when you actually see it in the flesh. The tug pulled it out and there was the thickness of a mattress between the wing stations and the shed walls. Literally – they tied mattresses to the stations. When it appeared I was gobsmacked.” As was the owner, pleasingly for the man who’d dedicated nearly five years to the project.

“It’s like cars,” explains the car fanatic. “I was talking about Lamborghinis the other day. They used to have the Miura, a beautiful car. But they replaced it with the Countach, which looks like it was carved from cheese. One is ageless and one looks stuck in time. Elegance is the most important thing. The Miura is elegant, the Jaguar E-Type is elegant.” He’s too modest to say but Eclipse belongs in that league – beautiful for ever.

First published in the April 2016 edition of BOAT International. Get this magazine sent straight to your door, or subscribe and never miss an issue.

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162.5m  /  533'2 | blohm + voss | 2010 / 2015.

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Special Features:

• 15m swimming pool
• Three helipads
• Helicopter hangar
• Luxurious beach house-style interior for pure relaxation
• Wellness, spa and gym area
• Expansive master deck
• Accommodation for personal staff

The multi-award winning 162.5m/533'2" motor yacht 'Eclipse' was built by Blohm + Voss in Germany at their Hamburg shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in October 2010. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale and she was last refitted in 2015.

Guest Accommodation

Eclipse has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 suites comprising seventeen VIP cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 70 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include fireplace, beauty salon, movie theatre, beauty salon, elevator, underwater lights, beach club, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Eclipse is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel-electric Wartsila (VEM, synchron) 16-cylinder 8,717hp engines running at 180rpm, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 1,300,000 litre fuel tanks at 21 knots. Eclipse features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 150,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht (p) Mono G6, ✠ LMC UMS, PSMR -DP (AM), Ice Class 1D, EP classification society rules.

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Eclipse Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000GT and above (approximately 85m+) Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Motor Yacht of the Year Joint Winner

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Eclipse – The World’s Most Expensive Private Yacht

In the world of soccer, Roman Abramovich is a popular figure as he owns the leading English club, Chelsea. The Russian businessman helped the Blues become a big spender in the transfer market, bringing brilliant players like Arjen Robben, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres, etc. to offer the beautiful game to club supporters across the world.

In addition to the Chelsea football team, which is a beauty on soccer fields, Abramovich owns another marvel: a private yacht named Eclipse.

The 162.5m-long beauty Eclipse is the world’s second-largest and one of the most expensive superyachts. Its estimated cost is 590 million (€340 million), and its current owner has owned it since December 2010.

A synonym for luxury, this superyacht is best suited for all adventure and water sports activities and provides splendid trips to cultural and historical destinations.

Built by renowned German shipbuilder Blohm + Voss, the Eclipse was launched in June 2009 after five years of design, development, and testing. Before its final delivery, several sea trials were conducted starting in May 2009 at Kristiansand, Norway.

When delivered, Eclipse won the spot for the largest superyacht in the world, beating the 162m-long M/Y Dubai of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Eclipse retained the title until the arrival of the 180m-long Azzam, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s private yacht in 2013. Currently managed by Blue Ocean Yacht Management, Eclipse was selected as the Motor Yacht of the Year in 2011 at the World Superyacht Awards.

Specifications of Eclipse Yacht

As mentioned earlier, this tremendous superyacht measures 162.5m (533’1″ft) in length, 22.00m (72’2″ft) in width and 5.90m (19’4″ft) in the draft, offering a vast area for luxurious leisure activities. The Bermuda-flagged Lloyds Register class yacht has a Gross Tonnage of 13000 tonnes.

Eclipse is powered by a diesel-electric, dual propulsion system with four MTU 20V 1163 TB93 marine diesel engines, offering the latest propulsion technology for maximum speed performance. These engines power the rotating Azipod drives, giving the yacht a maximum speed of 25 knots and a cruise speed of 22. Featuring 1,000,000 litres of fuel tanks, Eclipse can travel up to 6,000 nautical miles at 21 knots before refuelling. The boat also can store about 150,000 litres of freshwater abroad.

Interior and Exterior Design

While Blohm + Voss provided the naval architecture, Terence Disdale Design carried out the superstructure design of the Eclipse. The UK-based award-winning firm was also responsible for interior design, deck layouts, and construction supervision.

Incidentally, the vessel’s construction was performed with great secrecy, and due to this reason, the project was named Project Luxury Yacht M 147 throughout the construction period. However, the details of the technical design and construction of the yacht have not been revealed to the public; the design and layout are available for people to marvel at.

Divided into nine decks, the top deck of Eclipse is taken up by the helicopters and garage. The swimming pool and sundeck go on level eight, while level seven features a pool, atrium and an open deck. The salon, main dining hall and a 40ft X 60ft full-beam loggia are located on the sixth level, and the fourth floor features the main entrance of the yacht. While the next level of the yacht divides the cabins and suites of the owner, guests and crew, the second deck of the vessel acts as a docking port for the submarine. Level one accommodates the engine room, machinery, and a small disco club.

The superyacht with a displacement steel hull has an aluminium superstructure, while its decks become magnificent, featuring teak woods. To offer a smooth cruising experience, the yacht features an ultra-modern stabilization system that minimises the roll motion effect and is equipped with ‘at anchor stabilisers’ to increase comfort when the boat is stationary. Featuring the Art Deco interior design, with an innovative, technology-rich environment and the use of soft metallic fabrics, Eclipse offers a splendid living experience for its owner. With diverse facilities across the decks, the yacht meets the optimum standard of offering a leisure time platform.

The entire yacht has been bejewelled with features to make it more luxurious. Spread across many decks, Eclipse facilities abroad include a gym, dance floor, underwater lights, beach club, wifi connection, beauty salon, tender, garage, deck jacuzzi, etc. Further, the Eclipse holds two helipads and a 16 m swimming pool that can be converted into a dance floor. This motor yacht can accommodate three helicopters, two on both helipads and the third one in a storage hangar below the foredeck. Moreover, Eclipse also flaunts internal lifts, six tenders and an exterior fireplace on-board. The boat also features a place for a three-person private submarine that can go up to a depth of 160ft.

Eclipse is also one of the most technologically advanced yachts around the world.  The boat boasts the latest technology safety features, including motion sensors, bulletproof glass and antiballistic missile defence.  In fact, each cabin in the yacht comes with a private 6ft home cinema screen, a Jacuzzi, a spa and specialized security systems. According to reports, Eclipse has an anti-paparazzi system that detects the use of digital cameras to click photographs of the boat. Using lasers, the system detects digital cameras and disrupts a potential picture of the yacht, as those infrared lights can make it unstable.

Accommodation

The yacht has 11 staterooms and suites, totalling 6000 square feet. With this facility, Eclipse can house 30 guests and a 92-member staff crew abroad. The master suite, located on level five of the yacht, is 5000 square feet alone. In addition, the boat also has a pilothouse on level seven.

With all these facilities incorporated, maintaining the Eclipse is not a less expensive matter. An annual expense of over $60 million is reportedly required to maintain this luxury boat. According to media reports, Abramovich charges its customers around £ 175,000 to rent the vessel for a day.

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LUXURIOUS YACHT - Abramovich spends million euros on fuel in Dubrovnik

The Eclipse yacht owned by Roman Abramovich came to the Port of Gruz to fill up on fuel. It seems that around 750 tons were ordered, which is more than a half of the capacity of the fuel tank. The cost – around million euros – reports Dubrovacki.hr . Meaning that by the time the Russian's yacht was half full Croatia had earned 250,000 Euros in VAT. 

The super-long yacht of 163 meters worth 340 million euros was purchased by the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea FC in 2010. It weights around 13 thousand tons, width is 21 meters and the annual maintenance costs are around 30 million euros. Yes, you need deep pockets for this kind of nautical pleasure. 

The yacht can host 62 guests and 70 crew members and it has swimming pools, saunas, movie theaters, jewelleries, hairdressing centers, kindergartens, restaurants, clubs and even a hospital.

Additional equipment includes two helicopters, submarines, rocket radars, rescue boats and many other insurance systems. It would seem that Abramovich didn't cut any corners when fitting out his favourite super yacht. 

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Keeping Roman Abramovich safe on his $590 million megayacht is an onboard anti-missile defense system, a futuristic laser shield, an escape pod, a submarine, and three helicopters.

To understand how rich Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich truly is, take a look at his ultra-expensive toys! We are giving our readers a blow-by-blow account of the Russian businessman’s nearly 550 feet long Eclipse superyacht which continues to be one of the world’s largest superyachts . The Chelsea F.C. owner boasts an envious collection of rich-boy things like an $80 million private jet with gold fittings, a banquet hall, an anti-missile system, and more. Then there is the $610 million megayacht, Solaris, which also flaunts state-of-the-art security, including a radar-controlled missile detection system, bulletproof windows, and armored protection. The Eclipse mega yacht, however, will always be known for unparalleled elegance, best-in-class features, and robust design features:

Eclipse yacht: It is safe to say the Eclipse yacht is so grand and impressive that it does eclipse other similar sea-farers. Designed by Terry Disdale over four and half years, the only brief given was enough space for helicopters, large windows, and a big pool. Other than these guidelines, the designer was given free rein.

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Eclipse Specifications

• Name Eclipse
• Model Custom
• Flag Bermuda
• Class Lloyds Register
• Hull NB 978
• Hull Colour -
• Naval Architect Blohm + Voss
• Exterior Designer Terence Disdale
• Interior Designer Terence Disdale
• Length Overall 162.5m
• Length at Waterline -
• Draft (min) -
• Draft (max) 5.9m
• Gross Tonnage 13000
• Cabins Total 18
• Cabins 1 Master / 17 VIP
• Hull Configuration Displacement
• Hull Material Steel
• Superstructure -
• Deck Material -
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Manufacturer -
• Model 20V 1163 TB93
• Total Power -
• Propulsion Triple Screw
• Max Speed 25 Kn
• Cruising Speed 22 Kn
• Fuel Capacity -
• Water Capacity -
• Generator -
• Stabilizers -
• Thrusters -
• Amenities -
• Yacht Builder Blohm + Voss No profile available
• Naval Architect Blohm + Voss No profile available
• Exterior Designer Terence Disdale View profile
• Interior Designer Terence Disdale View profile

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ECLIPSE Yacht – Epic $600M Superyacht

The ECLIPSE yacht was once the largest yacht in the world at an impressive length of 162.5 metres (533 ft) but currently ranks in second place after AZZAM.

Though she is known as the billion-dollar yacht, it is estimated that her true value lies between US $500 – $700 million.

The vessel can host 36 guests and is even rumored to feature a state-of-the-art anti-paparazzi system to protect the privacy of those on board.

ECLIPSE yacht interior

The interior (and the exterior) was designed by Terence Disdale , who has become one of the top names in the industry despite having no formal design education.

ECLIPSE was his largest project to date, and he also worked on prominent vessels such as A+ and AL SALAMAH. The interior of ECLIPSE is classically designed in a style that is to be expected from one of the largest yachts in the world.

The upholstery and furniture follow a beige and crème color palette with wooden accents.

The yacht’s 18 cabins can welcome 36 guests as well as 70 crew members, which is an unusually large number even for a vessel of this size.

A large dance floor, several fireplaces, two swimming pools, and two helipads are also included onboard.

The ECLIPSE yacht interior is so large that there is even a cinema dedicated exclusively to crew members. In 2015 the interior of ECLIPSE was refitted by Blohm and Voss in Hamburg.

Specifications

The ECLIPSE yacht is the second-largest yacht in the world with a length of 162.5 meters (533 ft), a beam of 22 meters (72.2 ft), and a draft of 5.9 meters (19.4 ft).

She was built by the German shipyard Blohm & Voss and delivered to her owner in 2010.

Four MTU engines power ECLIPSE and allow her to reach top speeds of 25 knots, although her average cruising speed lies at 22 knots.

Her total volume lies at 13564 tons making her not only one of the longest but also the heaviest yachts in the world.

Like the interior of ECLIPSE, the interior was designed by Terence Disdale. According to rumors, Abramovich fitted her with an anti-paparazzi system that detects electronic light sensors from digital cameras.

However, there is no proof of this, although many newspapers report its existence.

On deck are several swimming pools and jacuzzis, and the aft of the vessel features a sizeable beach club. The yacht has a sleek design that attests to Terence Disdale’s classical style.

ECLIPSE came to fame as being the most expensive yacht ever built at the time for an approximate price of US $500 million.

She has seen further improvements since her purchase by Abramovich in 2010 and it is often widely reported that she is worth US $1.2 – $1.5 billion.

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How it works: all about a yacht’s fuel system

• Callum Smedley
• October 27, 2023

Diesels Afloat co-author Callum Smedley takes a detailed look at the workings of a yacht's fuel system

A yacht’s fuel system comprises everything from the boat’s fuel tank to the engine’s fuel injector or injectors. There are two distinct parts of the fuel system: that installed by the boatbuilder and that attached to the engine. The tank, primary filter and all the pipework to and from the engine are designed and installed by the boatbuilder. From the lift pump onwards, it’s a complete unit from the engine manufacturer.

On older boats, you may find modifications to this part of the system, so investigate yours thoroughly to see if you need to bring it up to scratch. One of the biggest problems is leaking pipes, usually caused by vibration. Generally, however, apart from routine servicing and wear and tear, there should be little trouble from the fuel system. The main job is to simply supply the engine with clean and water-free fuel.

The fuel itself is a hydrocarbon that mainly comes from crude oil. We usually call it diesel oil or ‘red diesel’ (with no duty to pay), but its proper name is marine gas oil. Apart from having red dye added to it, to identify that it is duty-free, marine fuel is very similar to road diesel fuel, often called ‘white diesel’ (on which duty must be paid), used in cars, lorries and buses.

Your boat’s diesel engine will run perfectly fine on either fuel, but white diesel contains biodiesel which can clean out your fuel system due to its higher solvent content. Cleaning out the fuel system may sound good, but the dirt released has to go somewhere, so it ends up in the fuel filters. The fuel filters will remove the dirt effectively but it means they will have to be changed much more often. In any case, it’s always a good idea to carry extra filters on board.

Copper pipework

The pipework in a yacht’s fuel system is most often made from copper. However, over time it can become hardened and brittle, especially if it isn’t supported or clipped properly to the vessel, making it much more likely to crack, which, in turn, can lead to a loss of fuel into the bilges or the pipework failing completely. Fuel in the bilges is never a good idea, because of fire and pollution. If the fuel piping was to fail completely the engine would stop, and it shouldn’t be re-started until a full repair is carried out with the system completely bled of air – one reason why commercial vessels are now starting to use stainless steel pipes.

Flexible pipework

When an engine is mounted on flexible mounts, flexible fuel pipework (hoses) should be used, and it’s vital that the correct grade of hose is used. The suitable grades are;

BS EN 853 rubber covered wire braided reinforced hydraulic type BS EN 856 rubber covered spiral wire reinforced hydraulic type ISO 7840 fire-resistant flexible oil fuel hose.

Normally, there will be text on the hose indicating that it is suitable for fuel.

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The 533.14ft /162.5m Custom motor yacht 'Eclipse' was built in 2010 by Blohm + Voss. Terence Disdale is responsible for her beautiful exterior and interior design.

Eclipse's interior layout sleeps up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, 17 VIP staterooms. She is also capable of carrying up to 92 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

She is built with steel hull and aluminium superstructure This custom displacement yacht is equipped with an ultra-modern stabilization system which reduces roll motion effect and results in a smoother more enjoyable cruising experience. She features ‘at anchor stabilisers’ which work at zero speed to increase onboard comfort at anchor and on rough waters. With a cruising speed of 20 knots, a maximum speed of 21.5 knots and a range of 6000nm from her 1000000litre fuel tanks, she is the perfect combination of performance and luxury.

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Azzam Superyacht

Azzam Superyacht, delivered in October 2013, replaced the Eclipse Superyacht as the largest superyacht in the world.

Constructor

Fr. Lurssen Werft

Exterior Designer

Nauta Design

Interior Designer

Christophe Leoni

Length of Azzam

October 2013

Two diesel engines rated at 23,000HP

Azzam was launched at Lurssen Shipyard in Bremen, Germany, in April 2013. Upon delivery to its owner in October 2013, the yacht created a significant landmark in yacht building, involving less than three years of construction and one year of engineering activities.

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The owner of the yacht is Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The yacht’s construction cost more than $600m. The name of the yacht, Azzam, means determination in Arabic.

The exterior design of the yacht was provided by Nauta Design, while interior design was by Christophe Leoni. Fr. Lurssen Werft was responsible for the engineering and construction of the Azzam superyacht. Technical engineering activities were carried out under the leadership of Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi.

Development of the world’s largest superyacht

The yacht was transferred from her original dock at Lurssen Shipyard, measuring 170m, to a larger dock, measuring 220m, in May 2012. Steel cutting for the yacht was held in late 2009.

The yacht successfully completed sea trials in June 2013, prior to its commissioning.

Dimensions of the superyacht

The Azzam measures 180m long, and has a beam of 20.8m and a maximum draft of 4.3m. The hull of the world’s larget yacht is made of steel.

The yacht is larger than the Eclipse by 17.2m. The Eclipse, which was commissioned in 2010, is owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich.

Azzam superyacht has a gross tonnage capacity of approximately 14,000t and features a fuel tank with a capacity of one million litres.

Its main salon measures 29m in length, with its beam measuring 18m. The salon on-board the yacht has an open space featuring no support pillars. The yacht features approximately 50 suites with no large open spaces on the deck, with the interior design of the vessel incorporating the Empire Style.

Azzam superyacht layout and facilities

The interior design of the yacht is highly confidential, but initial photo releases suggest that it features six decks. The rear view of the vessel also suggests that it is powered by jets.

The yacht is capable of providing accommodation facilities for at least 50 professional crew members. Similar to other yachts constructed by Lurssen, Azzam is environment-friendly with decreased carbon dioxide, noise and soot emissions, as well as enhanced fuel-efficiency.

Azzam is also believed to include facilities to use waste heat from the engine to operate the yacht’s desalination system for drinking water. Lurssen has been lauded for being the first yacht-builder to implement this system.

Engine details

The yacht features two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a rated power output of 23,500hp. The yacht can sail at a maximum speed of 30k.

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The Eclipse 550 costs only $2.995MM in it’s standard configuration (the only twin-engine jet in the world under $3MM). And the Eclipse 550 is the least expensive twin-engine jet on the planet to own and operate.

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The Eclipse 550 is the right jet to fly if you are concerned about budget. And who isn’t? Why fly a large, fuel-guzzling plane full of empty seats? Be efficient. Fly the Eclipse 550.

Go 400mph at Just Twice the Fuel Burn of Your SUV

The Eclipse 550 is the most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet on the planet, consuming a mere 48-59 gallons of fuel per hour in flight while at cruise. This amazing performance indicator means that you can fly 430 mph at only twice the fuel burn as a large SUV traveling on the interstate.

Only Twice the Fuel Burn of an SUV

A large SUV gets only 16 miles per gallon. Traveling at 70 mph, that’s 4.375 gallons per hour. In order to go 1,125 nm (1,295 statute miles) it would take the SUV 18.5 hours. Time multiplied by burn equals 81 gallons of fuel burned. The Eclipse 550 will get you there in 3 hours and will only burn 144 gallons of fuel. Impressive.

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Fly in pressurized comfort above the weather and avoid the obstacles to your journey. Fly the Eclipse 550. Get there.

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According to the National Business Aviation Association, 70% of all private flights are fewer than 750 nautical miles and carry three or fewer passengers, a mission profile that suits the Eclipse 550 perfectly. Rather than wasting money flying empty seats from one meeting to the next, the Eclipse 550 maximizes dollars spent on corporate travel.

Fly 1,125 nm Without Slowing Down

The Eclipse 550 fits most missions. Want to see if it fits yours? Take a look at Range Maps and the Eclipse Mission Profiler through the links below.

When Getting There Quickly Matters

Powered by two P&WC 610F engines, each producing 900 lbs of thrust (1,800 lbs total), the Eclipse 550 can maintain a maximum cruise speed of 375 ktas (430 mph).

What does 430 mph mean to you?

It means that you can get in your jet and fly where you need to go quickly, knowing that your jet has the power to get you there in time.

The Eclipse 500 Special Edition costs only $2.195MM in it’s standard configuration. And the Eclipse Jet is the least expensive twin-engine jet on the planet to own and operate.

The Eclipse Jet is the most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet on the planet, consuming a mere 48-59 gallons of fuel per hour in flight while at cruise. This amazing performance indicator means that you can fly 430 mph at only twice the fuel burn as a large SUV traveling on the interstate.

Fly Safely Above the Weather

Flying your jet at 41,000 ft keeps you above the weather: above clouds, rain, icing and other detriments to safety and efficiency while flying. Increased altitude also saves fuel as it increases the range of your Eclipse Jet.

70% of all GA flights are fewer than 750 nm and carry three or fewer passengers (according to the NBAA and GAMA), a mission profile that suits the Eclipse Jet perfectly. Rather than wasting money flying empty seats from one meeting to the next, the Eclipse Jet maximizes dollars spent on corporate travel.