Amadea (yacht)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 Cayman Islands[1] | |
| Name | Amadea |
| Owner | Abbas Sajwani[2][3][4][5] |
| Builder | Lürssen |
| Launched | 2016[6] |
| Completed | 2017 |
| In service | 2017[6] |
| Identification | |
| Status | In service; acquired via auction in 2025 |
| General characteristics [7][6] | |
| Class & type | Motor yacht |
| Tonnage | 4,402 GT |
| Length | 106.1 m (348 ft 1 in) |
| Beam | 17.86 m (58 ft 7 in) |
| Draught | 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in) |
| Propulsion | 2 × 5,766 hp (4,300 kW) MTU (20V 4000 M93L) diesel engines |
| Speed | 20 knots (37 km/h) (maximum) |
| Capacity | 16 passengers |
| Crew | 36 |
| Notes | Range 8,000 nmi (15,000 km; 9,200 mi) at 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) |
The superyacht Amadea was delivered in 2017 by Lürssen of Germany. Since 2025, it has been owned by Emirati real estate developer Abbas Sajwani.[3][2][4][5]
Design
The yacht's exterior design is from Espen Øino (Oeino) while Zuretti Design was responsible for the interior design.[7] The length is 106.1 m (348 ft 1 in), beam is 17.86 m (58 ft 7 in) and draught is 4.1 m (13 ft 5 in). The hull is built out of steel with a superstructure made out of aluminium with five decks.[7] The yacht is flagged in the Cayman Islands.[1]
Amenities
The ship has many amenities: zero speed stabilizers, gym, elevator, 10 m (33 ft) infinity pool, movie theatre, tender garage, swimming platform, air conditioning, BBQ, beach club, spa room, jacuzzi, beauty salon. There is also one helicopter landing pad.[7] On the main deck, the interior holds a hand-painted Pleyel piano inlaid with 24-karat gold.[8] Art deco decorations were created in cooperation with Willem Lenssinck who also designed the five-ton Albatross figure at the bow.[8][9]
Performance
Propulsion is supplied by twin 7,512 hp MTU (20V 1163 M84) diesel engines. The engines drive two propellers, which in turn propel the ship to a top speed of 20 knots (37 km/h). At a cruising speed of 13 knots (24 km/h), her maximum range is 8,000 nmi (15,000 km).[7]
Ownership
Amadea was formerly owned by Suleyman Kerimov. In 2022, it was seized by the US government in Fiji and brought to the United States. Following a forfeiture order, the vessel was auctioned off on September 10, 2025, in a sealed-bid auction conducted by the U.S. Marshals Service.
The winner of the auction was Beyond Holdings Group (formerly AHS Four Company), a firm controlled by Emirati real estate developer Abbas Sajwani.[3][2][4][5] Prior to the sale, the Russian oligarch Eduard Khudaynatov contested the auction, but a U.S. federal judge rejected his ownership claims in 2025, clearing the way for the title transfer to the Sajwani family.[10][9]
See also
References
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- 1 2 3 "Abbas Sajwani". Forbes. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Russian Billionaire's Seized Superyacht Sold to Family of Trump-Linked Dubai Tycoon – Vyorstka". The Moscow Times. 2025-10-31. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- 1 2 3 "AMADEA Yacht". SuperYachtFan. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Dubai billionaire reportedly bought the seized $300 million Amadea superyacht from the U.S. government". Luxurylaunches. 2025-11-05. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
- 1 2 3 NN. "Amadea". Lurssen. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Amadea Yacht". SuperYacht Times. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- 1 2 NN (2020-02-12). "Inside Amadea the 106-meter Lürssen super-yacht". Yacht Harbour. Retrieved 2026-01-13.
- 1 2 Michel, O; Margerrison, H (2025-08-25). "Amadea: 10 facts about Lürssen's 106m superyacht – now up for auction". Boat International. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Berg, M. (2025-10-15). "Seized Russian superyacht Amadea has been sold — but it's not smooth sailing yet". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-01-11.