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RADIANT Yacht – Masterful $300M Superyacht

Delivered to her owner, businessman from the United Arab Emirates, in 2009, RADIANT yacht is a 110-metre (260.1 ft) luxury yacht.

She is currently the 38th largest yacht in the world, closely followed by KAOS, AL RAYA and ANNA, who have the same lengths.

RADIANT yacht interior

The interior of the RADIANT yacht was designed by Glen Pushelberg, who co-founded the high-profile studio Yabu Pushelberg.

Their portfolio mainly consists of boutiques and expensive hotels, although they have worked on several luxury yachts in recent years.

The interior layout and design of RADIANT have been kept a secret from the public although it is rumored to be very modern and tasteful with contemporary design choices rather than traditional.

The yacht can welcome twenty guests in ten cabins as well as 44 crew members. She has a cinema, an indoor pool, elevators, and a spa onboard.

Specifications

RADIANT was built by Luerssen at their Lemwerder shipyard in Germany. She was delivered in late 2009 and conducted her maiden voyage in February 2010.

RADIANT has a total length of 110 meters (260.1 ft), a beam of 16.3 meters (53.6 ft), and a draft of 4.68 meters (15.4 ft).

Her weight lies at 5,082 tons, making her a relatively heavy yacht. Her average cruising speed is 16 knots, although she can accelerate to a top speed of 22 knots if required using her twin diesel MTU engines .

Her water tanks can carry up to 100,000 liters of freshwater allowing her to take guests on longer trips. 

Tim Heywood and his renowned design studio worked on the exterior of RADIANT in collaboration with Luerssen.

The British designer specializes in large vessels and has worked on yachts like DILBAR and PELROUS in the past. RADIANT is one of his most notable design projects.

She has a somewhat unconventional exterior which isn’t all-white like most superyachts but features a light grey lower half. She has a helipad on the top deck, although it can only support smaller aircraft.

The bow, which is usually where a helipad would be placed on a large yacht, is instead a spacious sun deck with storage facilities for smaller tenders and water toys such as jet skis. The aft of the vessel has several decks with comfortable seating areas.

The RADIANT yacht was sold to the owner for an estimated price of US $300 million. She generates an additional US $20 to $30 million in annual running costs.

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Armed yacht of Emirate billionaire drops anchor in Dubrovnik

You might be forgiven for thinking that another cruise ship had dropped anchor in front of Dubrovnik this morning, no this massive yacht is the seventh most expensive private yacht ever built at a staggering $286 million.

Radiant is the plaything of one of the richest men in the world Abdulla Al Futtaim an Emirati billionaire, owner of Al-Futtaim Group. He earned his wealth through operations in the automotive field, as well as retail and real estate. In May 2017, his net worth was estimated at $4.1 billion.

And when he is sailing in the Adriatic he does so in considerable style. Radiant is an impressive 110 metres in length and features swimming pools, helicopter, cinema, numerous Jacuzzis and a gym.

It is also “armed” to keep away prying eyes. It has on board sonic guns that, according to BusinessInsider.com , would burst the eardrums of attackers as well as water cannons that would sink an approaching ship from 100 metres.

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A Closer Look at the $320 Million Superyacht "Radiant"

In the world of superyachts, one of the most expensive and lavish ships in the world is the Radiant. As of 2018, it was the sixth most expensive yacht in the world and it's one that is boardable by invitation only. If you're as intrigued as we are about this floating luxury vessel, here are the details about what makes the Radiant so highly valued .

The history of the Radiant

The Radiant was originally built as a commissioned vessel ordered by Boris Berezovsky, who is a Russian media magnate. His intention was to have a superyacht built that would outshine the yacht owned by his enemy Roman Abramovich, who was the owner of the Pelorus. This gives us the back story that inspired the specifications of the luxury yacht that was intended to be one of the most glorious yachts to float the seas. The construction code name for the yacht was Darius with the first name to replace the code name as Radiant. The naval architect and builder of the ship is the German shipbuilder Lurssen, and she was launched in 2009 under the Cayman Islands flag . The Radiant was sold by Berezovsky to its current owner, Abdulla Al Futtaim. He hails from the United Arab Emirates and made billions of dollars in the car dealership industry.

Specifications of the Radiant

The Radiant was built with an aluminum superstructure and a strong steel hull. The total length is 360 feet and 10 inches which qualifies it as a superyacht. the beam is 53 ft and 5 inches and the draft is 14 ft 9 inches. The deck material is teak wood. The exterior of the Radiant was designed by Tim Heywood with the intention of making the beam large to provide for an ultra spacious luxury interior. The interior design is provided by Glen pushelberg of Terence Disdale Design. The ship launched in April of 2009 and was delivered to its Russian owner in 2010.

Power of this motor yacht

The tonnage of the Radiant is 5027 tonnes. She is powered by an 8715 horsepower MTU, 16 V 1163 TB73L diesel engine. The maximum speed of the ship is 21 knots. She is also equipped with zero speed stabilizers for the ultimate in guest comfort when the ship is docked, even in rough seas.

The amenities and equipment of the Radiant

We attempted to discover how many cabins were built into the Radiant, but this information is not readily available. It is our assumption that the configuration of the interior may have changed from one owner to another as it is standard practice to make changes to suit the personal tastes and preferences when it changes hands. When it comes to passenger capacity, the Radiant has accepted between 16 to 20 guests aboard. We also assume that there is a crew size of approximately 44 hands for the daily maintenance and operational needs of a craft this size. What we do know is that there are some sweet amenities on board. The Radiant features a helipad so guests and VIPs can easily gain access or leave the vessel, and this also comes in handy in the event of a medical emergency. There is also a cinema for the entertainment of guests, a gymnasium, a spa and jacuzzi for relaxation and a garage to store the tenders. There is also a swimming platform, swimming pools, a beach club, air conditioning and a massage room on board.

Safety equipment

The Radiant is equipped with a state of the art personal protection and security system that is unlike most other defense systems. The comprehensive system includes a barrage of sonic guns that have the capacity to burst the eardrums of any unwelcomed guests such as hijackers or other types of attackers. The yacht is also armed with a series of water cannons that can hurl jets of water that could sink a smaller boat form up to 100 yards from the vessel. A special escape pod has been designed with a speedboat to carry the occupants of the boat to safety if all other measures of protection and security fail. (www.businessinsider.com/most-expensive-yachts-2014-9#6-radiant-is-worth-320-million-5). These safety and protection measures were instituted at the insistence of Berezovsky and the speedboat can reach 75 knots or better. The man who commissioned the building of the Radiant was taking no chances when it came to his personal safety and that of his guests.

Final thoughts

The Radiant remains one of the most expensive and lavish luxury yachts in the world today. It's the sister of the Dilbar, another highly ranking vessel in the collection and the ship was initially built to go one better and deliver a yacht which was superior to the yacht of the commissioning owner's rival, which was the Pelorus. One-upmanship was the passion that was behind the design and ultimate building of this $320 million dollar superyacht, which commands the attention of onlookers at whatever port it is docked. If you're fortunate enough to be one of the invited guests out of the 16 or 20 the ship is intended to accommodate, you will be aboard one of the safest and most secure yacht on the seas and there are a couple of different ways for you to escape if an emergency takes place. From the teak decks to the lavish design features of the interior of this seaworthy paradise, the Radiant is among the most expensive and admired vessels in the world today. Of course, both owners just happen to be billionaires several times over, but it's nice, sometimes, to see how the other half lives.

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Radiant , is a motor yacht built in 2009 by Lürssen . With an overall length of 110.00 m (360.89 ft) and a beam of 16.00 m (52.49 ft), she is owned by Emirati billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim. [3]

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Radiant' s exterior was designed by Tim Heywood and her interior by Glen Pushelburg. The hull is built of steel and the superstructure is made of aluminium , with teak laid decks. The yacht is registered in the Cayman Islands . [4]

Zero speed stabilizers, elevator, swimming pool, beach club, helicopter landing pad on the top deck, massage room, swimming platform, tender garage with tender , air conditioning, on deck jacuzzi, gym, and movie theatre.

She is powered by twin 8,715 hp MTU 16V 1163 TB73L diesel engines. She has 360,000 L (95,000 US gal) fuel tanks.

After her delivery there was a lawsuit against the previous owner who sold the yacht to Abdulla Al Futtaim in 2008. He failed to pay a commission fee to the broker, Edmiston. The judge ruled in favour of Edmiston, ruling that the yacht owner should pay Edmiston their commission. [5]

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• ↑ "Lürssen launches 110m superyacht project Darius" . SuperYacht Times . https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/lurssen-launches-110m-superyacht-darius . Retrieved 2018-07-30 .  
• ↑ "Superyacht Radiant by Lürssen" . SuperYacht Times . https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-radiant-by-lurssen . Retrieved 2018-07-30 .  
• ↑ "Radiant specifications" . SuperYacht Times . https://www.superyachttimes.com/superyachts/radiant/specifications . Retrieved 2018-07-30 .  
• ↑ "Ship RADIANT (Yacht)" (in en) . https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:384330/mmsi:319012900/imo:9571105/vessel:RADIANT .  
• ↑ "Edmiston has success in high court 110m superyacht sale" . SuperYacht Times . https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/edmiston-has-success-in-high-court-110m-superyacht-sale . Retrieved 2018-07-30 .  
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Dubai’s ruler has appointed a judicial committee to resolve a family dispute among the heirs of the late Majid Al Futtaim, founder of one of the emirate’s largest private companies.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s intervention is designed to oversee the transition of ownership of the Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) retail and leisure empire after the eponymous founder’s death in December. The company is a pillar of the Gulf state’s economy. There have been reports of discord among the founder’s ten heirs, seven people in Dubai briefed on the developments said.

The people said the committee’s role is to mediate among the shareholders and protect both the interests of the company and Dubai’s economy as the tourism and financial hub swings out of the coronavirus pandemic with surging growth. “MAF is too important to Dubai for the government not to keep an eye and help,” said one of the people briefed on the matter.

The committee’s role is “to adjudicate potential legal disputes related to Mr Majid’s estate and inheritance issues,” the company told the Financial Times. MAF said the committee would not oversee the company or its business. “As we work through this transition, our businesses are continuing their operations as normal,” it said.

With $16bn of assets worldwide, MAF is a mainstay of the Gulf’s tourist and commercial centre. The retail and leisure empire operates 29 malls, including Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates, and built the region’s first indoor ski slope.

Judicial committees, usually chaired by an executive or technocrat, are set up by the ruler when internal disputes threaten to disrupt family-owned businesses, which account for around 40 per cent of the United Arab Emirates’ economic output and are big employers.

“Splits often occur in families across the Gulf,” said Michael Field, author of  The Merchants , which chronicled the rise of the region’s trading elites. “Family businesses can face paralysis if poor relations between cousins or siblings frustrate those with ambitions.”

MAF is a regional champion for professional management and governance structures, but future ownership will be subject to inheritance provisions enshrined in Islamic law.

“With a transparent governance structure and robust processes, we assure all our stakeholders that business at Majid Al Futtaim continues to operate normally and in line with our strategic plans,” the company said.

Chaired by Sir Michael Rake, former president of the CBI business group, the board also includes Lord Stuart Rose, the former chair of Marks and Spencer. Tariq Al Futtaim, Majid’s surviving son, is a non-executive director.

This is not the first time Sheikh Mohammed has intervened in the affairs of Al Futtaim, one of the richest families in the United Arab Emirates.

In the late 1990s, he mediated in a dispute between Majid and his cousin Abdulla. Sheikh Mohammed, then crown prince, oversaw the corporate divorce that saw Abdulla buy out Majid from lucrative exclusive representation agreements for brands including Toyota and Ikea. Abdulla’s Al Futtaim Group remains a leading diversified conglomerate.

Majid used the large cash settlement to finance the growth of MAF into today’s retail behemoth. The group is renowned locally for its successful move into international markets. MAF operates Carrefour supermarkets across 17 countries in the Middle East and beyond.

Like many Dubai-based businesses, MAF was hit by the lockdowns and restrictions imposed to deal with coronavirus in 2020. But the emirate’s successful handling of the pandemic — combining protective measures with keeping the economy as open as possible — and its hosting of the delayed Expo 2020 world fair from last October has sparked an economic rebound.

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