The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus” : The Worlds Largest Privately Owned Yacht “Octopus” In 2003, the launch of Paul Allen's 127m (416ft) "Octopus" secured its number one position as the world's largest yacht. Microsoft's "accidental billionaire" Paul Allen - worth US$20 billion according to Forbes, the third richest man in America and 7th in the world - owns two other monsters yachts such as Tatoosh ranked 3rd in the World in 2003. Octopus cost Allen over US$200 million and has Permanent crew of 60, including several former Navy Seals. It has two helicopters, seven boats, a 10 man submarine and a remote controlled vehicle for crawling on the Ocean floor. The submarine has the capacity to sleep eight for up to two weeks underwater. On average, owners must spend a minimum of 10 percent of the purchase price every year to keep these yachts in good working condition and cover crew salaries. Therefore “Octopus” which cost Allen US$200 million requires a US$20 million annual budget.


Statistics: Statistics Launched: 01 Aug 2003, First Movement: 01 Jan 2004 Managed: Fraser Yachts, Fort Lauderdale Crew: 60 permanent crew Submarine: 40ft, 10 man Olympic - Submarine Technologies Seattle, WA. Main Tender: 63ft "Man of War" Vikal International - Perth, Western Australia Tenders: 7 x of various sizes Dimensions: LOA: 126.187m (414 feet) Beam: 21m (68.90ft) Draught: 5.85m (19.20ft) Breadth Mould: 21m Depth: 12.5 Net Tonnage: 2,979 mt Deadweight: 1570 mt Gross Registered Tonnage: 9,932 mt Fuel: 849,446 litres (224,400 gls) Water: 174,886 llitres (46,200 gls) Range: 8,000 nm Max speed: 20 knots Engines: Eight x 2,400 hp Mercedes-Benz diesels + Two x 6 MW ABB electric motors Design Details: Builder: Lurssen, Howaldtswerke - Deutsche Werft Kiel, Germany, Yard No : 370 Built: 2003 Construction: Steel Naval Architects: Espen Oeino, Antibes Interior Designers: Jonathan Quinn Barnett, Christian Grevstad Naval Architect: Lurssen Werft Flag: Cayman Islands (British), Georgetown Class: Lloyd's Register


Slide3: Antibes


Docking at Antibes: Docking at Antibes


Slide5: Hangar & Basketball Court


Basketball Court: Basketball Court


Bow Thrusters: Bow Thrusters


Forward Chopper: Forward Chopper


Bow Chopper Landing: Bow Chopper Landing


Chopper x 2 Hangar: Chopper x 2 Hangar


Chopper x 2 Hangar: Chopper x 2 Hangar


Aft Chopper Take off: Aft Chopper Take off


Aft Chopper Landing: Aft Chopper Landing


At Anchor: At Anchor


Aft Chopper : Aft Chopper


Choppers x 2 : Choppers x 2


Aerial View: Aerial View


At Port in the Med: At Port in the Med


Mast Helm: Mast Helm


Tender Storage: Tender Storage


Man of War - Launching: Man of War - Launching


Man of War - 63ft Tender: Man of War - 63ft Tender


Man of War - Tender: Man of War - Tender


Night View: Night View


Night View: Night View


Night View: Night View


Night View: Night View


Pool at Night: Pool at Night


Top View of Spa & Pool: Top View of Spa & Pool


Pool & Spa: Pool & Spa


Bow & Tender View: Bow & Tender View


Cruising: Cruising


Cruising: Cruising


In Port: In Port


In Port: In Port


In Port: In Port


Tenders at Anchor: Tenders at Anchor


Aft Starboard Hatches: Aft Starboard Hatches


Craft Dock, Spa & Bar : Craft Dock, Spa & Bar


Starboard Bar & Spa: Starboard Bar & Spa


Craft Dock, Spa & Bar: Craft Dock, Spa & Bar


Starboard Bridge: Starboard Bridge


Aft View: Aft View


Aft View: Aft View


Aft View : Aft View


Sub: Sub


Sub Storage : Sub Storage


Sub in Docking Station: Sub in Docking Station


Sub Approach : Sub Approach


Port Tender Launching: Port Tender Launching


Tender Launching : Tender Launching


Venice Harbour: Venice Harbour


Spain : Spain


Spain : Spain