The Mega-Yacht Wars Are Escalating

Mystery Billionaire Builds World's Largest Yacht -- CNBC

The mega-yacht wars have escalated, with a Middle-Eastern billionaire building a 590-foot ship that's expected to be the largest yacht in the world when it launches next year.

The ship, called Azzam, is under construction at a shipyard in Germany, according to SuperYachtTimes.com. It's expected to measure 180 meters, or around 590 feet - or the size one-and-a half football fields, plus a basketball court.

That length would surpass the world's current largest yacht, the 546-foot Eclipse, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

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My Comment: Some people have too much money.

Superyacht Project Azzam Will Measure A Staggering 590ft (180m) When Completed

Move Over Roman, My Yacht's Going To Be Bigger Than Yours! Battle Of The Billionaires Heats Up As £400MILLION Super-Boat Is Spotted For First Time -- Daily Mail

* Identity of 'Project Azzam' owner has not yet been revealed, but some say it's been commissioned by Saudi Royals
* Will be a staggering 590ft long - longer than some cruise ships

Roman Abramovich is about to lose his title as the owner of the world's largest private yacht - after this incredible vessel was spotted for the first time.

The £400million mega-yacht, known only as Project Azzam, will measure a staggering 590ft (180m) - longer than some cruise ships - when it is completed.

This will make the super-secretive yacht around 54ft (17.5m) longer than the Eclipse, which is Chelsea-owning oligarch Abramovich's current flagship vessel.

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My Comment: I can now easily visualize a 700 foot yacht .... but at that length we are now talking RIDICULOUS.

The New Largest Yacht In The World?

On 24 May 2012 Lürssen launched the world's largest yacht: AZZAM has an estimated lenght of 180m+ and will be delivered in 2013. Video by Carl Groll / TheYachtPhoto.com. The HD version of this video can be purchased at www.theyachtphoto.com. We have the largest choice of professional photos of AZZAM.

This Is The First Photo Of The New Largest Yacht In The World -- Business Insider

Currently, Roman Abramovich's Eclipse is the largest yacht in the world at a staggering 538 feet long.

That is about to change.

Superyachts.com just sent us information on Project Azzam, which will hit the water at a length of at least 590 feet. That means it could actually be longer!

That's more than a football field and a half long. An Airbus A380 is 239 feet long. This ship is massive.

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My Comment: For more info and pictures of this yacht, go here.