Lurssen is one of the world's leading shipyards. Operated by the Lurssen family for four generations, the company originated over 140 years ago. The yacht manufacturer is based in Germany, with headquarters in Bremen-Vegesack .Collaborating with some of the world's most famous yacht designers, Lurssen builds superyachts and naval ships of the highest quality for demanding customers all over the world. They also have won many awards for their superyacht designs.
Having built the first motorboat in the world, the first diesel engine boat, as well as the first remote-controlled boat Lurssen Yachts are at the height of manufacturing technologies. The Lurssen shipyard is divided into three business fields, the first one devoted to the building of naval vessels and special ships such as fast patrol boats, the second area to the building of luxury superyachts from 50 to 150m, and the third field to logistics such as repair, refit, and maintenance.
In 2013 Lürssen delivers Azzam, the longest yacht in the world. She not only sets a record with regards to her length of 180 meters and speed of more than 30 knots but also her building time of less than three years is record-breaking. In 2016 Lürssen launched the 156-meter-long yacht Dilbar. The yacht, with a width of more than 23 meters is the biggest yacht in the world in terms of gross tonnage (over 15,900 GT).
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