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SUPERYACHTS AROUND THE WORLD: M/Y OCTOPUS
SUMMARY
Octopus, a 126-metre superyacht, is owned by the estate of Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and cost US$200 million to build.
ABOUT
126-metre (414-feet) superyacht Octopus is owned by the estate of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. Octopus was designed by Espen Oino Naval Architects, with the interior designed by Jonathon Quinn Barnett of Seattle, and built in Germany. When it was launched it 2003, it was the largest superyacht in the world.
The boat can accommodate 26 guests and 57 crew members in its 41 suites, but it isn't just used for recreation. Octopus has been regularly loaned out for exploration projects and rescue missions and is fitted out with all the gear, including seven tenders, two helicopter pads on the main deck, a single pad on the bow, as well as a twin pad and hangers at the stern of the boat. Octopus also features two submarines, one of which was used for the “Explore the Ocean” project by Google Earth.
SUPERYATES EN TODO EL MUNDO: M/Y OCTOPUS
RESUMEN
El Octopus, un superyate de 126 metros, es propiedad de la herencia de Paul Allen, cofundador de Microsoft, y costó 200 millones de dólares construirlo.
ACERCA DE
El superyate Octopus de 126 metros (414 pies) es propiedad de la herencia de Paul Allen, el cofundador de Microsoft. El Octopus fue diseñado por Espen Oino Naval Architects, con interiores diseñados por Jonathon Quinn Barnett de Seattle, y construido en Alemania. Cuando se lanzó en 2003, era el superyate más grande del mundo.
El barco puede acomodar a 26 invitados y 57 miembros de la tripulación en sus 41 suites, pero no solo se utiliza para recreación. El Octopus ha sido prestado regularmente para proyectos de exploración y misiones de rescate y está equipado con todo el equipo, incluyendo siete botes auxiliares, dos plataformas para helicópteros en la cubierta principal, una plataforma única en la proa, así como una plataforma doble y hangares en la popa del barco. El Octopus también cuenta con dos submarinos, uno de los cuales fue utilizado para el proyecto "Explore the Ocean" de Google Earth.
SUPERYACHT IN TUTTO IL MONDO: M/Y OCTOPUS
RIASSUNTO
Octopus, un superyacht di 126 metri, è di proprietà del patrimonio di Paul Allen, co-fondatore di Microsoft, e ha costato 200 milioni di dollari per essere costruito.
A PROPOSITO
Il superyacht Octopus di 126 metri (414 piedi) è di proprietà del patrimonio di Paul Allen, il co-fondatore di Microsoft. Octopus è stato progettato da Espen Oino Naval Architects, con interni disegnati da Jonathon Quinn Barnett di Seattle, ed è stato costruito in Germania. Quando è stato lanciato nel 2003, era il superyacht più grande del mondo.
La barca può ospitare 26 ospiti e 57 membri dell'equipaggio nelle sue 41 suite, ma non è utilizzata solo per il tempo libero. Octopus è stata regolarmente prestata per progetti di esplorazione e missioni di soccorso ed è dotata di tutte le attrezzature, tra cui sette tender, due piattaforme per elicotteri sul ponte principale, una singola piattaforma a prua, oltre a una piattaforma doppia e hangar a poppa della barca. Octopus dispone anche di due sommergibili, uno dei quali è stato utilizzato per il progetto "Explore the Ocean" di Google Earth.
SUPERYACHTS DANS LE MONDE ENTIER: M/Y OCTOPUS
RÉSUMÉ
Octopus, un superyacht de 126 mètres, appartient à la succession de Paul Allen, co-fondateur de Microsoft, et a coûté 200 millions de dollars à construire.
À PROPOS
Le superyacht Octopus de 126 mètres (414 pieds) appartient à la succession de Paul Allen, le co-fondateur de Microsoft. Octopus a été conçu par Espen Oino Naval Architects, avec un intérieur conçu par Jonathon Quinn Barnett de Seattle, et construit en Allemagne. Lors de son lancement en 2003, il était le plus grand superyacht du monde.
Le bateau peut accueillir 26 invités et 57 membres d'équipage dans ses 41 suites, mais il n'est pas seulement utilisé pour la détente. Octopus a été régulièrement prêté pour des projets d'exploration et des missions de sauvetage et est équipé de tout le matériel, y compris sept annexes, deux plates-formes pour hélicoptères sur le pont principal, une seule plate-forme à la proue, ainsi qu'une plate-forme double et des hangars à l'arrière du bateau. Octopus dispose également de deux sous-marins, dont l'un a été utilisé pour le projet "Explore the Ocean" de Google Earth.
SUPERYACHTS AROUND THE WORLD: M/Y OCTOPUS
SUMMARY
Octopus, a 126-metre superyacht, is owned by the estate of Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, and cost US$200 million to build.
ABOUT
126-metre (414-feet) superyacht Octopus is owned by the estate of Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. Octopus was designed by Espen Oino Naval Architects, with the interior designed by Jonathon Quinn Barnett of Seattle, and built in Germany. When it was launched it 2003, it was the largest superyacht in the world.
The boat can accommodate 26 guests and 57 crew members in its 41 suites, but it isn't just used for recreation. Octopus has been regularly loaned out for exploration projects and rescue missions and is fitted out with all the gear, including seven tenders, two helicopter pads on the main deck, a single pad on the bow, as well as a twin pad and hangers at the stern of the boat. Octopus also features two submarines, one of which was used for the “Explore the Ocean” project by Google Earth.
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