Al Mirqab (yacht) explained

Al Mirqab is owned by Qatar's former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.^[1] The yacht was built at Peters Schiffbau Wewelsfleth yard in Germany. The yacht's architect was Tim Heywood,^[2] while the interior design was done by Andrew Winch Designs. During construction, the yacht was known as Project May.

Design

The Al Mirqab was completed in 2008.^[3] The yacht has a length of 133 meters and a beam of 19 meters.^[4] The summer deadweight of the yacht is 1,440 DWT, while the gross tonnage is 9,518 GT. She is built of steel and can cruise at 21 knots with a maximum speed of 23 knots. The yacht spends most of the year around the Faliro coastal area of Athens, Greece.

Interior and entertainment

The yacht can accommodate 24 guests in 10 guest suites with two VIP suites for the yacht owner. The suites are large; each with their own bathroom, living room and double bedroom. The yacht has a crew of 60.

The amenities on board include a cinema, outside bars, inside swimming pool and outside jacuzzi and a helicopter pad.

See also

• List of motor yachts by length

Notes and References

1. Web site: 11: Al Mirqab. 2020-09-11. Yachts International. en.
2. Web site: 4 January 2012. Tim Heywood designed superyachts Al Mirqab and Cakewalk off Saint Tropez. 2020-09-11. Super Yacht Times. en.
3. Web site: 2019-09-30. The $300 Million Luxury Yacht, Al Mirqab. 2020-09-11. Emporium-Magazine. en-US.
4. Web site: Hanson. Dana. 2019-06-21. A Closer Look at the $250 Million Superyacht Al Mirqab. 2020-09-11. Money Inc. en-US.