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Inside the ‘Lady Moura,’ a Convention-Defying, 344-Foot Superyacht Built to Be a Mansion on the Water
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When it comes to superyachts with authentic pedigree, few have as much blue blood as the 344-foot Lady Moura . When she was delivered to her owners in 1990 by German shipyard Blohm+Voss, the levels of design innovation and onboard engineering were unprecedented. Built to be a private residence, the yacht has been cloaked in mystery to the outside world for three decades.
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Now that the yacht is for sale for the first time by her original owner, the veil has finally been lifted. Robb Report was one of the first outsiders to tour the yacht recently at a Monaco event hosted by Lady Moura’s broker, Camper & Nicholsons .
“The owner’s intention was to make an impact,” says Captain Matthias Bosse, who first joined the yacht as Staff Captain in 1992. “He wanted to build the biggest yacht, at the best shipyard, with the most advanced technology in the world.”
Bosse adds: “She was built to be a family home, not for cruising.”
The beach club, now commonplace, was a radical concept in 1990. Camper & Nicholsons
A family home indeed. Two fully equipped ICU units and a fulltime onboard doctor are not standard protocol on most superyachts. Neither are two galleys—one for the owner, the other for the crew—with up to six chefs and a separate bakery. And few superyachts that spend the majority of their time running between Monaco and Palma carry a permanent helicopter on board. Conforming to the conventions of the world, however, was never the owner’s priority.
Making statements in design and technology were. Well ahead of her time, Lady Moura has one of the first beach clubs on a superyacht , and an entire owner’s deck. The owners also wanted a clean exterior look, so all doors, flaps, roofs, gangways and cranes are hydraulically operated so they can be sealed tight against bulkheads or into floors. Most equipment is hidden behind integrated hydraulic doors, including the yacht’s tenders, anchors, and even a set of navigation lights designed for the sole purpose of traversing Egypt’s Suez Canal (but were sadly never used).
A helicopter permanently attached to a yacht based in Monaco was considered unusual, but Lady Moura’s owners wanted what they wanted. Camper & Nicholsons
The yacht has a range of more than 8,000 nautical miles at her full cruising speed of 17 knots. She was never run at full capacity. The farthest, in fact, she ever ventured from the Med was to the Caribbean in 1993. Lady Moura was a homebody.
What a home. Matching her 344-foot length is a huge internal volume of 6,359 gross tons across seven decks, including a deck for the owner’s family. She accommodates up to 26 guests, serviced by 72 crew and staff, and two crew elevators. Painstakingly preserved with regular maintenance and vigilant upkeep, Lady Moura is a museum piece adorned with Art Deco detailing and sumptuous styling.
The yacht was used as a permanent home by the owners, so areas like the formal dining room were rarely used. Camper & Nicholsons
Perhaps the most surprising element during our tour is Lady Moura’s immaculate condition. Thirty years after launch, she has all her original flooring, carpets, walls and staircases. The silk walls in the guest cabins look as new as they did in 1990. Not even a new coat of paint has been required to spruce up Luigi Sturchio’s original interior color scheme.
The simple reason for this unusually high level of preservation is that Lady Moura has barely been used, other than by immediate family. The formal 24-seater dining room has entertained guests just three times—the most recent being last month to announce her sale.
The spa was part of an elaborate beach club on the owner’s deck. Camper & Nicholsons
Despite her age, Lady Moura feels like a modern yacht. Her beach club was considered revolutionary three decades ago and stacks up well beside contemporary superyachts. Positioned amidships with balconies both port and starboard, the club transformed how the owner could access the yacht from the water. The indoor pool with its retractable roof, gym, spa with sauna, and cinema complete the full complement of entertainment amenities.
The owner’s deck was also a novel concept. Reserved exclusively for family living, the floor contains six guest cabins, and a full-beam master suite. Generous walk-in wardrobes and two en suites pair with enough space for the owner to comfortably remain within his private quarters (as he did when the yacht became his permanent residence in 2018). Below-deck cabins, including a full-beam VIP, are reserved for non-family guests.
The superyacht had an overhaul for seven months in 2017 at Blohm+Voss, and her 2018/19 refit focused on rebuilding the generators and engines, installing new teak decks and refurbishing crew and technical spaces. Captain Bosse, who is obviously partial, believes that Lady Moura represents excellent value, given her condition and design. He calls it “the steal of the century.”
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LADY MOURA is a 104.85 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Blohm & Voss and delivered in 1990.
Her top speed is 22.0 kn and her cruising speed is 20.0 kn and her power comes from two Deutz-MWM diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 30 guests, with 61 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 6539.0 GT and a 19.0 m beam.
She was designed by Paolo Scanu , who has designed 22 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.
The naval architecture was developed by Blohm & Voss (8 other superyachts architected) and Luigi Sturchio , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Luigi Sturchio , who has 11 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium and Steel superstructure.
LADY MOURA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 4.09 kn above the average, and her top speed 2.3 kn above the average.
LADY MOURA is currently sailing under the Bahamas flag (along with a total of other 47 yachts). She is currently located at the superyacht marina Port Tarraco, in Spain, where she has been located for 1 week. For more information regarding LADY MOURA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .
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- Name: LADY MOURA
- Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
- Builder: Blohm & Voss
- Naval Architect: Luigi Sturchio , Blohm & Voss
- Exterior Designer: Paolo Scanu
- Interior Designer: Luigi Sturchio
- Refits: 1990,2022,2023,2024
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Lady Moura, the superyacht sold in-house
The original yachting company sells the original superyacht in an in-house deal. This sale represents the fastest known brokerage sale of a 100+ metre vessel in the last 10 years, as well as the largest yacht sale recorded by a brokerage house since 2019.
Camper & Nicholsons announced the in-house sale of Lady Moura, the legendary 105m motor yacht delivered by Blohm+Voss in 1990 , with Sales Brokers Arne Ploch and Andrew LeBuhn representing the seller and Fernando Nicholson representing the buyer.
Listed exclusively on the market with Camper & Nicholsons for 554 days , the asking price was USD 125,000,000.
Lady Moura was presented to the market for the first time since her delivery. Built to host royalty and dignitaries, she became a point of reference in Monaco’s Port Hercules. Until her listing, she had never welcomed brokers or charter guests on board. Much detail about her Luigi Sturchio -styled interiors had remained a mystery.
The original superyacht
Her features at launch were anticipatory of what would later become a must for superyachts : the beach club, the hydraulic fold-out balcony and the tender garage were among her pioneering features. The incredible interior volumes — her beam is 18.5m — and a seven-deck arrangement are just two of her stand-out features.
“I am extremely pleased we achieved such a result and the timeframe in which we achieved it makes it even more exceptional. I would like to thank all the people involved, across our Marketing, CRM, Legal, Brokerage and Management departments as this was a truly joint effort that makes me so very proud to work for this company, with every single team member we have today,” comments Camper & Nicholsons CEO Paolo Casani .
“Lady Moura was sold in an incredible team effort with our full, in-house legal support which played a huge role in the process,” comment Sales Brokers, Arne Ploch and Andrew LeBuhn.
“An iconic vessel that defines the world of gigayachting has been sold in-house and three very senior and experienced yacht brokers have been able to achieve one of the great successes in yachting in 2021 thanks to the dedication and organization of all the departments of C&N, starting from the CEO down. This remarkable sale is thanks to truly solid and experienced teamwork,” comments Senior Sales Broker Fernando Nicholson .
(Lady Moura, the superyacht sold in-house – barchemagazine.com – June 2021)
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The yacht LADY MOURA was one of the stars at the first Monaco Yacht Show in 1991. She was delivered the year before in 1990 and shrouded in secrecy. With 115 metres of length and 19 metres of beam she offers spectacular spaces designed both in the interior and on the exterior by Luigi Sturchio. She is the first yacht featuring hull doors to launch tenders and set the trend for large beach clubs with fold down hydraulic platforms. LADY MOURA is a living legend. More than 30 years later, she is still in excellent technical condition.
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Lady Moura – Superyacht Royalty
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Arguably one of the most iconic motor yachts on the water and superyacht royalty, this 105m statement of success was the most expensive superyacht in the world at the time of her launch, and the ninth largest.
Lady Moura was commissioned by an experienced owner who paid meticulous attention to every detail. Now, offered for sale by her original owner and on the market for the first time, Camper & Nicholsons invited us to Monaco to take a tour of this truly standout superyacht.
As her 24-carat-gold-plated name badge suggests, Lady Moura bears only the finest finishes, the most luxurious of lifestyle features, and exudes extravagance.
The vessel, which has served as a private family property, was built by Blohm & Voss to Lloyds Classification and delivered in 1991. This incredible yacht of 6,359GT underwent significant mechanical refits in 2018/19 and also has an advanced remote monitoring system installed, which allows for condition-based maintenance, real0time troubleshooting and support, enabling an extremely low operating expense for a yacht of her stature.
Lady Moura lead the way for many innovative developments in design. Her balconies, two off the beach club and two side boarding platforms, were an engineering first at the time of her launch and transformed the way an owner could access both the vessel and the water. Lady Moura has a phenomenal 8,000nm range, easily surpassing that of many modern superyachts regardless of their size.
Conceived specifically as a haven for the family to spend time together, but also to serve as a platform for select social engagements, Lady Moura dedicates one of her seven decks exclusively to family living. Along with the opulent full beam owner’s suite on this deck, are six cabins exclusively for use by family members, culminating in a total of 2,600sq.m of private chambers. Lady Moura can accommodate up to 26 guests in total and provides quarters for a complement of 74 crew – a highly desirable crew to guest ratio for a new owner seeking the ultimate levels of service and comfort.
Lady Moura’s resplendent interior was designed by the Italian-born Luigi Sturchio. From inviting lounges with deep cushioned sofas to regal dining rooms and palatial staterooms with en suites finished in marble, every aspect of the design uses indulgently tactile finishes.
Lady Moura boasts a helipad, movie theatre, DJ room, indoor pool, spa with sauna, gym, owner’s study and medical suites amongst her onboard amenities. She has two galleys, one for the owner and one for the crew, a bakery and separate owner/crew laundry facilities.
The beach club also deserves a special mention. Positioned midships with balconies both port and starboard, this lounge at the water’s edge allows for effortless disembarkation from the tenders and easy access to and from the ocean. In addition to this, Lady Moura has six hydraulic gangways, ensuring a safe and seamless transition from tender to mother ship in any sea condition.
Lady Moura is a unique purchase proposition and the significant position she holds in the timeline of launched superyachts has afforded her a status of superyacht royalty that is assured for years to come. Her new owner will not only be acquiring a superyacht of premium pedigree, but be continuing a legacy of luxury and splendour.
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The 38th largest superyacht in the world, LADY MOURA is a superb 105-metre luxury vessel built by Blohm & Voss in 1990.
Lady Moura during the Monaco Yacht Show in 2017. Photo credit Julien Hubert
Upon her launch over 28 years ago, she was surrounded by rumours and secrecy, as was the ninth largest yacht. Back in the days a 100+ luxury yacht created an enormous amount of discussions. A while after her launch some official informaiton had been released, which created another buzz. At 105 metres LADY MOURA has a beam of 18.5 metres, which allows accommodating 30 guests and 61 crew. Another wow feature unveiled that time was her logos and name plates being plated with 24 karat gold and her owner being Nasser Al-Rashid, a businessman from Saudi Arabia.
Spotted in Monaco in October 2017. Photo by @guillaume_conti_photography
LADY MOURA was refitted in 2007 and has since been maintained to the highest standard, which allows her to retain her status of being one of the most expensive yachts in the world. Her estimated net worth is currently US $250 million.
Lady Moura spotted with Atlantis 2, Madame Gu and Ace. Photo credit @boat_man_33
Imposing Lady Loura among other luxury yachts in Monaco. Photo by @jager_bomb_mc
Nowadays, LADY MOURA is one of the highly admired yachts in the industry and is a real celebrity on the Social Media. Spotted in the finest cruising grounds of the Mediterranean together with other luxury superyachts, LADY MOURA always attracted attention and a large number of yachting enthusiasts dreaming of stepping onboard this privately owned yacht. Unfortunately, very little information is available regarding the interior styling and the exact layout of the yacht.
Lady Moura showing off her gold platted name plate
Lady Moura in Monaco. Photo credit @pikeykey
Her classic white exterior design was created by Luigi Sturchio , who also designed the interior spaces. The naval architecture is by the Blohm & Voss in-house team. The automated gates and locks, which allows lowering of her tenders and boats and access way for the guests and crew members. Guests can arrive by helicopter, which lands on a helipad specifically designed by easy take-offs and arrivals in style.
The yacht is equipped with a nightclub, casino, spa centre and vast lounges. The upper deck is dedicated to the enormous swimming pool with the slide-open roof.
Lady Moura is powered by two 6,868 hp Deutz-MWM TBD510BV12 Diesel engines, which allows her to reach a top speed of 22 knots.
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By Anna Solomon
The 104-metre Lady Moura blazed a trail for superyachts back in 1990, and now her owner has put her on the market.
As I relinquish my shoes and totter up the gangway, a sign of what is to come glints in the enviably strong sun: the letters on the back of the boat – LADY MOURA – are plated in real gold.
By far the largest yacht in Port Hercules, Monaco, Lady Moura is a 7,700-tonne colossus stretching 104 metres. Built by the German shipyard Blohm+Voss (the same yard that built the Bismarck), Lady Moura celebrates her 30th birthday in 2020. And having had just one owner in all that time, she’s now up for sale.
Lady Moura’ s interior, curated by Italian designer Luigi Sturchio (who created the astonishing 85-metre Nabila for Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi), is luxury by numbers. Gold and cream abound, dark wood surfaces are buffed to within an inch of their lives, and the carpet is so thick that you’re almost wading. You would never guess that 8,400kg of machinery chugs and whirs below.
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Among its splendours, the yacht has a 35-cubic-metre indoor swimming pool with a retractable roof. It also boasts a fully functional intensive care unit and a helipad large enough to accommodate any helicopter in the world. Naturally this includes Lady Mour a’s own Sikorsky S76C+, although this isn’t for sale. The vessel does, however, come loaded with two sea-faring tenders, including a stunning Venetian.
With a 6,400 gross tonnage volume, Lady Moura is seriously big (even the Royal Yacht Britannia was just 5,769 tonnes). In her dining room I discover two ancient Egypt-inspired mosaics; the gleaming dining table is a staggering eight metres long and has been used only three times in 30 years. In the palatial cabins, super-king-size beds are dwarfed by the sheer volume of acreage around them. There is a walk-in safe in one of the suites.
During my tour, I peer seven storeys down a stairwell, discovering that below deck is just as cavernous as the sleeping quarters. Labyrinthine corridors lead to cabins for 60 crew, offering a staff:guest ratio of two to one. On my way to the bakery I walk through a deafeningly loud room packed floor to ceiling with machinery. An engineer tells us that Lady Moura ’s two 6,868-horsepower engines could take us from Monaco to Singapore without stopping – that’s a range of 8,000 nautical miles at 17 knots.
Her pre-eminence in the yachting world back in the early Nineties soon becomes apparent. Today Lady Moura is widely considered to be the first superyacht, partly because of her magnitude but also because of the countless ‘firsts’ found on board.
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She is one of the first yachts to have beach clubs that open up on the ship’s sides (or indeed to have beach clubs at all), as well as one of the first to include boat garages, extendable bridge wings and numerous gangways.
Lady Moura has been maintained with regular small upgrades rather than any major refits, with her longest yard period to date being a seven-month stay at Blohm+Voss in Hamburg in 2017. She is in impeccable condition considering, and her iconic reputation makes Lady Moura ’s ‘for sale’ status a big deal in floaty circles. She is rumoured to have cost more than $200 million to build, and one Monaco-based brokerage has hinted that yachts of Lady Moura ’s stature ‘usually retain their value’.
Another source, however, has floated $150 million, considering her 30 years of wear and tear and particular style: Saudi-owned yachts are generally considered traditional in their design and come with limited outdoor space. However, the yacht remains the biggest sales task that broker Camper & Nicholsons has ever had. Over a few glasses of Louis Roederer champagne served aboard Lady Moura , the ship’s chef serves up a lunch including a starter covered in edible flowers, perfectly seared scallops, and tiramisu.
Captain Matthias Bosse reflects on his 18 years at the helm of Lady Moura : ‘You can build the most incredible vessels, but it is time that fills a boat with a certain spirit. When you come on board you get goosebumps – you can’t build that in.’
Lady Moura , it is stressed, is a family yacht. She was the primary residence of the owner, Saudi billionaire Nasser al Rashid, who named it after his first wife, Lebanese-born Mouna Ayoub (Moura is a portmanteau of Mouna and al Rashid). His six sons and three daughters were raised on board. It is said that the crew and staff (many of whom have been with the yacht for decades) still refer to them as ‘the children’. Lady Moura has never been chartered, and everything – carpets, curtains, furnishings – is original.
Rich heritage
But it’s not just the yacht’s floating credentials that make it attractive to potential buyers, there’s also its provenance. Her owner has made his billions in engineering – Forbes has estimated his wealth at about $8 billion, but it could be closer to $20 billion.
Al Rashid was educated at the University of Texas (he has since lavished funds on the university and had a department named in his honour) before setting up a firm in Riyadh, which was later chosen by Saudi kings Khalid and Fahd to be the engineering consultant to the royal family – and became one of the largest engineering firms in the kingdom. He remains an adviser to King Abdullah.
Now in his eighties, al Rashid dedicates much of his time to philanthropy, sitting on the board of charitable initiatives such as the Handicapped Children’s Association, the Prince Salman Centre for Disability Research and the National SeaKeepers Society. He is also a co-founder of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation.
Back when al Rashid was studying in Texas, George Bush Sr was making his first steps into Congress: the pair became acquainted and were close enough for Bush to later be a guest aboard Lady Moura . In her autobiography, Barbara Bush recalls a trip to sea on the yacht with ‘our friend’ Nasser al Rashid in May 1999.
One can only imagine the conversations that took place aboard the yacht between the former president and billionaire confidant of the Saudi sovereign in the midst of the Iraq disarmament crisis.
When asked why the owner was selling such a treasured family heirloom, Camper & Nicholsons CEO Paolo Casani alluded to complexity behind the sale. ‘He has many reasons for selling,’ said Casani of the owner. ‘You don’t decide to sell a yacht that you have had for 30 years overnight.’ You certainly don’t. Perhaps an answer is hiding in plain view. On al Rashid’s personal website, alongside details of his career and achievements, it notes: ‘His favourite hobby is walking.’
More likely he has reached an age when the attractions of life afloat are less apparent. Or perhaps he simply wants to be closer to his grown-up family, who have provided him with five grandchildren.
It doesn’t really matter. What’s more interesting is what happens next, who the next owner is. For the second chapter in Lady Moura ’s voyage to match her first, they have pretty big deckshoes to fill.
Image credits: Camper & Nicholsons
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The super-yacht "Lady Moura"
Anchored in Monaco and put up for sale for the first time
The sublime yacht, owned by a Saudi billionaire close to the royal family, is being offered for sale for the first time. Built in 1990, she is the height of technical prowess and exudes luxury. She is part of the landscape of the port of Hercules, her home port, and does not go unnoticed. Proud of her 105-metre length and her name "Lady Moura" written in gold, the ninth largest yacht in the world is being sold for the first time at Campers & Nicholsons. For the handsome sum of 125 million US dollars.
Her owner, Saudi businessman and billionaire Nasser al-Rashid, who built her in 1990 as his main holiday residence, spared no expense. Lady Moura was then the most expensive and innovative private yacht in the world. It has since been surpassed, but it remains a mythical boat.
Yacht, IMO 1002380
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The current position of LADY MOURA is at West Mediterranean reported 2 mins ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to GR PIR - ES TAR , and expected to arrive there on Sep 2, 06:00 . The vessel LADY MOURA (IMO 1002380, MMSI 309221000) is a Yacht built in 1990 (34 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bahamas .
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| IMO / MMSI | 1002380 / 309221000 |
| Callsign | C6IU6 |
| Flag | Bahamas |
| Length / Beam | 105 / 20 m |
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| Vessel Name | LADY MOURA |
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| Flag | Bahamas |
| Year of Build | 1990 |
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Lady Moura is a private luxury yacht.She was the ninth largest private yacht when she was launched in 1990 for USD$200 million (equivalent to $466 million in 2023) [1] but has moved down the list in 2021 to number 48. She was owned by Saudi Arabian businessman, Nasser Al-Rashid but bought by a Mexican businessman in 2021 from yacht broker Camper & Nicholsons for USD$125 million (equivalent to ...
One of Monaco's most well-known superyachts, Lady Moura, has returned to its home port to continue the hunt for a new owner, a first in her 30-year history. So, let's take a look onboard. When Lady Moura was delivered by Blohm+Voss in 1990, she was the most innovative and most expensive yacht the world had ever seen.
The Lady Moura yacht, measuring 105 meters in length, is among the world's largest and most voluminous superyachts. She was originally owned by Dr. Nasser Al-Rashid and is currently owned by Ricardo Salinas Pliego. Crafted by Blohm and Voss, the yacht features powerful Deutz diesel engines and gold-plated insignia.
Take 107.6-metre Benetti superyacht Zoza, by some way the most voluminous of Benetti's three 100m-plus launches last year; Lady Moura is two metres shorter but packs on 689GT more. For a historically relevant comparison, take the 103.8-metre Al Mabrukah, launched in 1982, at 4,633GT - that's a difference of nearly 2,000GT.
Lady Moura was a homebody. What a home. Matching her 344-foot length is a huge internal volume of 6,359 gross tons across seven decks, including a deck for the owner's family. She accommodates ...
Brokers and buyers are getting a look inside Lady Moura in person next week—but we can give you a look now. Listed via Camper & Nicholsons for $125 million, the 344-footer (105-meter), with a volume of 6,359 gross tons, was astoundingly large for her era. At the time of her delivery in 1990, "big" megayachts weren't even half her LOA ...
No wonder the Cote d'Azur cried when Lady Moura left Monaco each September. The departure of the iconic yacht marked the end of summer. Mattias Bosse, her captain of 13 years, worked in a junior role on Lady Moura in the 1990s. "People describe her as the mother of all megayachts," explains Bosse. "When she launched she was a Top 10 ...
Camper & Nicholsons announced the in-house sale of Lady Moura on Friday evening. Listed exclusively with the company for 554 days, the sale represents the fastest known brokerage sale of a 100+ metre vessel in the last 10 years, as well as the largest yacht sale recorded by a brokerage house since 2019. Her asking price was €105 million (US ...
Apr 28, 2017. Original: Jun 18, 2012. Lady Moura. LENGTH: 344ft. 6in. (105m) SHIPYARD: Blohm + Voss, Germany. YEAR: 1990. Lady Moura was, at the time of her 1990 launch, one of—if not the most—expensive yachts ever built. She also has the distinct honor of keeping the same owner, Saudi billionaire Nasser Al-Rashid, since her launch.
BEAM. 19 m. GUESTS. 30. LADY MOURA is a 104.85 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Blohm & Voss and delivered in 1990. Her top speed is 22.0 kn and her cruising speed is 20.0 kn and her power comes from two Deutz-MWM diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 30 guests, with 61 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 6539.0 GT and a 19.0 m beam.
Lady Moura in Monaco harbour during the Top Marques 2013 weekend in Monte Carlo, Monaco.The luxuary super yacht Lady Moura are 1 of the largest yachts in the...
Camper & Nicholsons announced the in-house sale of Lady Moura, the legendary 105m motor yacht delivered by Blohm+Voss in 1990, ... Lady Moura was presented to the market for the first time since her delivery. Built to host royalty and dignitaries, she became a point of reference in Monaco's Port Hercules. Until her listing, she had never ...
LADY MOURA. The yacht LADY MOURA was one of the stars at the first Monaco Yacht Show in 1991. She was delivered the year before in 1990 and shrouded in secrecy. With 115 metres of length and 19 metres of beam she offers spectacular spaces designed both in the interior and on the exterior by Luigi Sturchio. She is the first yacht featuring hull ...
Inside $200 Million Lady Moura 104m SuperyachtLady Moura is a 104m private luxury yacht. She was the ninth largest private yacht when she was launched in 199...
LADY MOURALuxury Motor Yacht for Sale |105.00m (344′ 5″) | Blohm & Voss | 1990 (2019) LADY MOURA. At her launch, Lady Moura was the most expensive and innovative yacht in the world. A true statement of success at a 105M, and as private yacht built by Blohm & Voss. She registered as the ninth largest yacht ever built in an era when clients ...
As her 24-carat-gold-plated name badge suggests, Lady Moura bears only the finest finishes, the most luxurious of lifestyle features, and exudes extravagance. The vessel, which has served as a private family property, was built by Blohm & Voss to Lloyds Classification and delivered in 1991. This incredible yacht of 6,359GT underwent significant ...
Her estimated net worth is currently US $250 million. Lady Moura spotted with Atlantis 2, Madame Gu and Ace. Photo credit @boat_man_33. Imposing Lady Loura among other luxury yachts in Monaco. Photo by @jager_bomb_mc. Nowadays, LADY MOURA is one of the highly admired yachts in the industry and is a real celebrity on the Social Media.
The 105m Blohm & Voss superyacht Lady Moura has been sold, she had a last known asking price of $125,000,000. 105m superyacht Lady Moura has been sold. Written by Francesca Webster. Fri, 18 Jun 2021 | 17:15.
By far the largest yacht in Port Hercules, Monaco, Lady Moura is a 7,700-tonne colossus stretching 104 metres. Built by the German shipyard Blohm+Voss (the same yard that built the Bismarck), Lady Moura celebrates her 30th birthday in 2020. And having had just one owner in all that time, she's now up for sale. Lady Moura' s interior ...
For more details on Lady Moura visit;Video footage of the luxury Motor Yacht Lady Moura. A 344.5 foot yacht owned by Nasser Al-Rashid.
She is part of the landscape of the port of Hercules, her home port, and does not go unnoticed. Proud of her 105-metre length and her name "Lady Moura" written in gold, the ninth largest yacht in the world is being sold for the first time at Campers & Nicholsons. For the handsome sum of 125 million US dollars.
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Yacht, IMO 1002380. The current position of LADY MOURA is at West Mediterranean reported 1 min ago by AIS. The vessel is en route to GR PIR - ES TAR, and expected to arrive there on Sep 2, 06:00. The vessel LADY MOURA (IMO 1002380, MMSI 309221000) is a Yacht built in 1990 (34 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Bahamas.