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Solaris, Abramovich’s new megayacht has electric motors and rudderless navigation

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Although private jets are one of the hallmarks of millionaires around the world, if there is something truly exclusive, it is yachts. A few moles of thousands of tons only suitable for the healthiest accounts that they have nothing to envy to some mainland mansions. Just go to some ports in Spain such as Ibiza or the classic Puerto Banús in Marbella to get an idea of ​​the latest developments in the recreational shipbuilding industry.

But if there is any billionaire who especially likes this world, it is Roman Abramóvich, the owner of the English football club Chelsea who made his fortune from oil and now manages his investment portfolio. And in this way we come to Solaris.

After that star name of the Pegasus constellation one of the largest megayachts in the world is ‘hidden’ which is currently being finished at the German shipyard Lloyd Werft in Bremerhaven. With visas to finish it before the summer of this 2021.

Up to 36 guests

The data, like any megayacht worth its salt, is spectacular for ordinary mortals. The length of the Solaris reaches 140 meters, much more than the 103 meters long that the Stamford Bridge lawn is, the stadium where Chelsea plays. The sleeve -or width- at the moment has not been released but since The Sun They already collect that it will be bigger than Buckingham Palace.

Abramovich Solaris Yacht

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Inside the Solaris have been located 48 fully equipped cabins with capacity to accommodate a total of 36 passengers in different cabin configurations. As for the personnel on board, it is estimated that it will need a total of 60 crew members – who must also be given accommodation – and there will be no shortage of covers for all types of use.

According to the photographs that have been published in The Yatch Photo, has 8 covers where there will be space for a pool, a bathing area, a Jacuzzi and even a spa. And like a good mega-yacht, there was also a heliport in the stern area.

The propulsion system will be run by a couple of motores azimutales They can be rotated 360 degrees to propel the baro in all directions, providing seldom seen maneuverability and making use of a rudder token.

It has also been announced that the motors will be electric, although most likely it will have a diesel-electric system. All this for drive it up to 18 knots The maximum speed is estimated at 11,000 tons of displacement.


It is estimated that the owner of Chelsea has had to pay about $ 500 million to which will have to be added the annual maintenance and the extra costs of the trips you make.

The other yacht

The Solaris is not Roman Abramóvich’s first yacht. In fact, his current ship is still considered the largest yacht in the world ever built. It’s about ya famous Eclipse that, with 13,000 tons, 162 meters long and 22 wide It is one of the great floating mansions in the world.

This yacht was launched in 2009, entered service in 2010 and was completely refurbished in 2015. Among the curiosities of the Eclipse, is its own anti-missile system, 24 cabins for guests, two swimming pools, hot tubs, a sauna and a disco.

Eclipse boat

The rest of the rooms are made up of a cinema, a conference room, a children’s play area, two heliports, a hairdresser and a port for a small submarine, with which to submerge up to 50 meters deep.

The Eclipse has a total of four triple helix diesel engines that are capable of propelling it up to 22 knots. Regarding the invoice, it is estimated Abramovich paid about 340 million euros for the Eclipse. Slightly less than the approximately 500 that you will have to shell out for the Solaris.

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