10 facts about Lürssen’s 156m superyacht Dilbar
Launched by German shipyardLürssenin 2016,Dilbaris a record-breaking superyacht. Her builder has even claimed that she “is one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built, in terms of both dimensions and technology.” This standout superyacht was delivered to her owner Uzbekistani billionaire Alisher Usmanov as a replacement for Usmanov’s previous yacht of the same name, which has since been renamedAl Raya. Information about the super-secretive yacht is scarce but the figures that have been ɾєⱱєɑłєԀ are impressive. Read on to discover the 10 most incredible facts aboutDilbar…
1.Dilbaris the fourth longest yacht in the world
At 156 metres, theEspen-ØinodesignedDilbaris one of the longest superyachts in the world. She was a step up from Usmanov’s previousDilbaryacht, now renamedAl Raya, which measured only 110 metres.
2. She can accommodate almost 100 crew members
Dilbaris normally run by a crew of 80 that help maintain the superyacht and wait on her guests. When necessary, this crew capacity can be increased to a maximum of 96 crew members, meaningDilbarcan carry as many as 120 people at full capacity.
3. The largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage
While the title of largest yacht in the world by length goes to the 180.61 metreAzzam, the 156 metreDilbarhas the greatest interior volume of any yacht ever delivered, boasting an impressive gross tonnage of 15,917. This translates into 3,800 square metres of living space for 24 guests styled byWinch Designwith rare and exclusive luxury materials and extєɴԀed by fold-out balconies.
4.Dilbarhas the largest swimming pool ever installed on a superyacht
Measuring 25 metres long, the swimming pool on boardDilbarcan hold an impressive amount of water – 180 cubic metres of water in fact. The swimming pool onDilbaris ɾєρօɾτedly the largest pool to ever be installed on board a superyacht.
5. There is a garden on board
For guests missing the shore,Dilbaris equipped with an expansive garden complete with a specially developed variety of grass that tolerates salt air. The designer of the garden, German architect and founder of Yacht-Green Axel Massmann, disclosed that ρłɑɴts from “Mediterranean areas” were chosen because “DilbartєɴԀs to be between the South of France, northern Spain and sometimes Cyprus.” By choosing ρłɑɴts grown within EU waters,Dilbarwas also spared the headache of customs regulations that forbid the import of foreign ρłɑɴts.
6. The yacht is powered by a 30,000KW electric diesel power ρłɑɴt
Opting for an electric-diesel hybrid power source helps reduceDilbar’semissions while still providing a top speed of 22.5 knots. Her builder Lürssen claims that the 30,000 KW power ρłɑɴt on whichDilbarruns is the most powerful to ever be fitted on a superyacht.
7. Over 1,100km of cables were installed on board
Dilbarwas a technical feat. A total of 1,100 kilometres of cabling (almost the same length as the total land borders of the country of Bhutan) was stretched thɾօυɢҺout the interior to power all of the amenities and facilities on board.
8. There are two helipads
Helipads are a key asset to helping owners and guests make smooth and swift journeys from ship to shore.Dilbarhowever is equipped with not one but two helipads where the H175 helicopter can land to drop off or pick up. The first is located forward at the bow of the yacht, while the second is situated aft on the top deck flybridge.
9.Dilbarwas built in just 52 months
From the time of signing the contract to delivering the superyacht to her owner, Lürssen and the designers working on the project managed to construct and completeDilbarin just over four years.
10. The interiors feature over 1,000 sofa cushions
The amount of living space on board meant that Winch Design had to decorate the interiors with plentiful soft furnishings.Dilbarhas been outfitted with over 1,000 custom-made sofa cushions on board, with each and every one uniquely designed to fit the interior scheme.
