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At 124 metres long, the yacht KATARA offers extraordinary volumes. She received an exterior design by Espen Øino and luxurious interior styling by Alberto Pinto. She grabbed headlines as one of the largest yachts in the world at her launch in 2010.

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Known as Project Crystal by her builder, this 124 metre yacht’s name was unveiled as Katara upon her launch. Katara, hull number 13656, was built by the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen and spent her first full season in the Caribbean. She has one helipad and carries both her tenders and her SOLAS rescue boats in davits port and starboard. She flies a Qatari flag and her home port is Doha, which means her name is more likely a translation of the word for “celebration” than a reference to the female waterbender in the film, Avatar, although that works, too. She likely belongs to the new young emir.

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KATARA is a 124.4 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2010.

Her top speed is 20.0 kn and her cruising speed is 15.0 kn and her power comes from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 34 guests, with 95 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 8010.0 GT and a 19.5 m beam.

She was designed by Espen Oeino International , who has designed 67 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Lurssen , who has architected 71 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Alberto Pinto , who has 25 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

KATARA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 0.16 kn above the average, and her volume 881.29 GT above the average.

KATARA is currently sailing under the Qatar flag (along with a total of other 31 yachts). She is currently located at the superyacht marina Port Vauban, in France, where she has been located for 1 week. For more information regarding KATARA's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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  • Name: KATARA
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Lurssen
  • Naval Architect: Lurssen
  • Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International
  • Interior Designer: Alberto Pinto
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At a length of 124 meters (408 ft) the KATARA yacht is currently considered the 23rd biggest yacht in the world.

However, if measured by volume she would rank even higher with space for somewhere between 28 to 35 guests as well as 60 to 90 crew members.

This stunning vessel represents one of the big mysteries of the yachting world as not much is known about her interior and exact specifications.

However, with the size of a small cruise ship the interior of this mega yacht is most likely filled with lavish luxuries.

Katara
124 meters (408ft)
28
60
Lurssen
Espen Oeino
Alberto Pinto
2010
20 knots
MTU
7,922 ton
US $400 million
US $25 – 40 million

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KATARA yacht interior

The exact setup and interior remain unknown to the public. However, she is rumored to have a large beach club, multiple gyms, a beauty salon, elevators, and several pools onboard.

Her main saloon appears to stretch across two floors and is thought to be the largest room on the vessel.

Fourteen cabins for an estimated of 28 to 35 guests are available on board although the exact layout and setup of the yacht remain unknown.

The small number of photos depicting the interior suggests it has a traditional design with classic charm.

High-end marble with golden accents is complemented by beige furnishings and warm wooden tones throughout the vessel.

The interior was composed by the Parisian interior designer Alberto Pinto who passed away only two years after the yacht set sail for the first time.

His work specialized in motor yachts, jets, and luxury hotels and the KATARA yacht became one of his most well-known projects.

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Specifications

The KATARA yacht has a length of 124 meters (408 ft) and an impressive 19-meter (62.5 ft) beam making her one of the largest superyachts in the world.

She is built from steel and aluminum and her name is thought to either stand for festivities or the Arabic name for a water droplet.

She sails under the Qatari flag and her home port lies in the capital Doha although she was built in Hamburg, Germany.

At 7922 gross tons, she is a very large vessel that would normally pass for a smaller cruise ship.

However, with space for only an estimated of 28 to 35 guests, there is a plethora of space on board for luxury facilities.

The four radar domes are arguably her most recognizable feature and she has been spotted in ports around the world including the United Kingdom, Montenegro, the Caribbean as well as the United States.

With speeds of up to 20 knots, she is by no means as slow as her impressive size might suggest. Powered by dynamic MTU engines she can reach a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles.

She has an estimated price tag of US $400 million with an additional $25 to 40 million in annual running costs.

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The exterior of the KATARA yacht was designed by Espen Øino one of the most well-known naval architects and superyacht designers of all time.

Although she wasn’t his largest vessel when considering length, she was one of the largest in volume at 7922 gross tons.

Despite her size, she has a distinct lack of outdoor space with most of her decks being covered, possibly for privacy reasons.

The bow is one of the few spaces on her with an open-air deck that includes seating and dining areas but no pool.

While rumored to have several pools and jacuzzis on board all of them appear to be located either inside or in covered areas.

Only on the upper deck, a small jacuzzi can be seen which is located under a large awning.

On the stern of the vessel, a large helipad is located which is serviced by a Eurocopter with the registration A7-HMD.

Depending on the configuration this aircraft can carry up to 13 passengers plus crew. This version of the Eurocopter 155 was specially modified for performance in hot climates and high altitudes.

This gorgeous vessel is equipped with a high-end underwater lighting system making her an even more impressive sight at night.

Toys and equipment

As is the case with the interior not much is known about the exact equipment and toys that this yacht carries. She is said to have at least five jet skis as well as several water bobs.

She carries at least four small tenders as well as being accompanied by a larger chase boat named KATARA II.

This vessel is estimated to have a length of 20 m with three guest cabins which are able to host a further six guests plus two crew. Her top speed is 40 knots.

She is equipped with a modern stabilizer system which provides her guests with high levels of comfort when at anchor or at sea.

Due to the large helipad on board, her owners are able to board with complete privacy which appears to be one of her most appreciated features.

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Additional information

When she was launched in 2010 she was one of the largest superyachts in the world. During her construction with Lurssen Yachts in Hamburg, she was known under the secretive name Project Crystal .

Over the course of the past eleven years, she has slipped in the rankings but remains one of the 65 yachts in the world over 100 meters in length that are in operation today.

In 2016 there was a small fire in the engine room while she was in port in Montenegro. While the fire was minor and could be extinguished in less than 15 minutes she was still sent to Lurssen Yachts in Hamburg for renovation works on the interior.

This vessel is currently in private ownership and is therefore not available for sale or charter.

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Yard : Lurssen
Type : Motor yacht
Guests : 34
Crew : 95
Cabins : 17
Length : 124.4 m / 408′2″
Beam : 19.5 m / 64′0″
Draft : 5.3 m / 17′5″
Year of build : 2010
Classification : GL
Displacement : Full displacement
Type of engine : Diesel
Brand : MTU
Model : 20V 1163 TB73L
Engine power : 8837 hp
Total power : 17674 hp
Maximum speed : 20 knots
Cruising speed : 15 knots
Gross tonage : 8010
Hull : Steel
Superstructure : Aluminium
Decking : Teak
Decks : 5
Interior designer : Albert Pinto
Exterior designer : Espen Oeino

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Little is known about superyacht katara, as it is shrouded in secrecy. it is rumored to feature a beach club with sea-terraces (most probably like lady moura or pelorus), helipad & cinema., katara (formerly project crystal) is a 124.40m motor yacht, custom built in 2010 by lurssen yachts..

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The Superyacht Katara (ex-project Crystal) By Lurssen

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Project Crystal, hull number 13656, launched at the end of April by Lurssen has now been christened Katara .

Katara is one of the world’s largest yachts, she measures 124,4 metres and has a beam of 18 metres. The naval architecture of the superyacht was designed by Lurssen in-house naval architects and Espen Oeino International (Monaco) created her exterior design.

Katara has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. As her name suggest, she flies the Qatar flag.

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Length Overall: 124.40 m/408.14 ft Beam: 18.00 m/59.06 ft Hull Material: Steel Superstructure: Aluminium Naval Architect: Lürssen Yachts Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino International

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Yacht KATARA is a  Lurssen built 124.4 metre (408’14”) superyacht, which is about the tenth largest private luxury yacht ever launched to date. Her impressive naval architecture was designed by the Lurssen in-house naval architects, and she features exterior design by the celebrated design team  Espen Oeino  International based in Monaco.

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The pictures taken of the Lurrsen yacht KATARA above and below shows her cruising into the harbour of the idyllic island of  St Martin in the  Caribbean , on the 22 nd of February. The photos were taken by Michael Kocinski.

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Megayacht KATARA  was launched in April 2010. She features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and she is carrying the hull number 13656.  The motor yacht Katara is flying a Qatar flag.

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Katara superyacht owned by Qatar royal family arrives in Falmouth

Built by Lurssen in 2010, the superyacht, named 'Katara' is a 124-metre luxury motor vessel

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A superyacht reportedly owned by the Qatar royal family - and reportedly worth over £200 million - has arrived in Cornwall.

Built by Lurssen in 2010, the superyacht, named 'Katara' is a 124-metre luxury motor vessel and it has just arrived in Falmouth.

Featuring a helipad and two life rafts on her upper decks, it is speculated that the yacht has a two-deck-high main saloon.

Katara was built for the previous Emir of Qatar, father of the current Emir.

She flies under the Qatari flag and her home port is Doha, according to superyachtfan.com.

The luxurious vessel is reportedly one of the world’s largest yachts, and can travel at a top speed of around 20 knots, but generally cruises at a comfortable 15 .

According to the Super Yacht Fan website, the impressive megayacht has a length of 124 meters (408 ft) - which would make her the 14th largest yacht in the world, says superyachtfan.com .

Katara is set to leave Cornwall's shores on August 6, according to the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners' website.

Just some of the plush amenities aboard the Katara include a lift, helipad, beach club, swimming platform, a gym, spa, on-deck jacuzzi and a swimming pool.

According to Yachtcharterfleet.com , Katara offers accommodation for up to 34 guests, and is also capable of carrying up to 95 crew onboard.

Built by Lurssen in 2010, the superyacht, named 'Katara' is a 124 meter luxury motor yacht, and it has arrived in Falmouth

The website says: "The 124.4m custom motor yacht motor yacht 'Katara' was built by Lurssen in Germany at their Lemwerder shipyard, she was delivered to her owner in 2010. The yacht's interior has been designed by Alberto Pinto."

Charterworld.com says: "KATARA motoryacht was built at the German shipyard Lurssen, who are the largest high quality builder of large mega yachts, such as this formerly called project Crystal.

"Her impressive naval architecture was designed by the Lurssen in-house naval architects, with the exterior design by the world renowned designer Espen Oeino.

"Katara megayacht was launched in April 2010. She features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, carrying the hull number 13656.

"As her name suggests, the motor yacht Katara is flying a Qatar flag."

Also currently docked in Falmouth is The World, a residential cruise ship which has been in the port since May. There are no passengers onboard.

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DARREN MARK GOODWIN

MOTOR YACHT KATARA

    I joined motor yacht Katara in May 2010, a few months before the official launch date. I was handed the task of setting up and equipping two large galleys and setting up the working and cleaning rostas, stock and order systems and standards for running a 7 day a week galley to feed up to 70 crew, 365 days a year. This was set up with a team of 6 chefs, with 1 or 2 on rotation depending on the time of year.

    The galleys were set up and prepared for owners trips of up to 130 guests, staff and crew. A phenomenal operation which took a lot of organization and hard work to maintain a high standard of food and hygiene throughout the entire operation.

    Through two yard periods I managed to push through several improvements and built up one of the best pastry galleys on the ocean with large bread mixers, blast chillers, fresh gelato & ice-cream, homemade chocolates and confections, smoking machine for various smoked foods and more.

    I also used my time on Katara to build on my knowledge and skill base with several courses from bread and pastry to chocolatier and gastronomy courses.

    We cruised with guests in the East & West Mediterranean and around the Caribbean.

    I enjoyed my time onboard M/Y Katara and have chosen to move on to the next challenge. I would like to either take on a new project from the yard or head back into some busy and challenging charter work.

Contact: Captain Richard David

            +33 6 13 98 34 96

            [email protected]

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