Al Said is a luxury yacht owned by the Sultan of Oman. The yacht was ordered to be made in 2006, by Lürssen.[1] The ship was code named Project Sunflower during its construction. Al Said was launched by the Lürssen Shipyard in September 2007 and at the time of her launch she was the world's second longest yacht. The yacht was completed in the following months and delivered to her owners in 2008.[2]

Al-Said docked at Muttrah Harbor, Muscat
History
Oman
NameAl Said
OperatorSultan of Oman
Ordered2006
BuilderLürssen
Launched10 September 2007
Notes
General characteristics
Class and typeYacht
Tonnage15,850 GT
Length155.00 m (508.53 ft)
Beam24.00 m (78.74 ft)
Draft5.20 m (17.1 ft)
PropulsionDiesel 16,500kW (21,992hp)
Speed
  • 25.2 knots (47 km/h) (maximum)
  • 14.5 knots (27 km/h) (cruising)

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References edit

  1. ^ "#2: Al Said". Power & Motoryacht. Archived from the original on 29 January 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-16.
  2. ^ "Al Said launched by Lürssen". SuperYachtTimes.com. 2007-09-20. Archived from the original on 2020-06-29. Retrieved 2011-02-23.