A+ (yacht)


A+ is a luxury superyacht built in 2012 as Topaz by Lürssen Werft in Bremen, Germany. She was renamed A+ in 2019.

History

Topaz was launched on 16 May 2012.
Topaz was partially acquired with funds from the 1MDB investment fund, which embroiled the yacht in controversy as part of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal.

Design

The yacht's interior was designed by Terence Disdale Design and the exterior designed by Tim Heywood.

Description

The yacht, with a length of and beam of, measures 11,589 gross tons. Topaz was built in the same German shipyard as the Azzam, the world's largest private yacht.
The vessel features a steel displacement hull, an aluminium superstructure and consists of eight decks. This yacht was originally being built in a dry dock but to complete the project, the yacht had to be taken to a dock to be built alongside. When launched in 2012, Topaz was the world's fourth-largest luxury yacht.

Engineering

The main engines are twin Pielstick diesel engines, each with power of. This is enough power for the yacht to reach a service speed of, while the maximum speed is over.

Interior

A+ is equipped with zero-speed stabilisers, Jacuzzi, double helicopter landing pads, swimming pool, tender garage, swimming platform, air conditioning, underwater lights. There is also a fitness hall, cinema and a large conference room.