Yas Yacht was delivered in 1978 by De Schelde as a navy frigate, Yas Yacht was rebuilt in 2013 by Abu Dhabi MAR. Previously known under the project name Swift 141, she was completely modified with new machinery and electronic systems and outfitted with a luxurious interior. It has been suggested that her owner is a member of the Emirati royal family.
The Yas Yacht is one of the largest superyachts in the world. Yas has a length of 141 m (463 ft). The unique superstructure of Yas is built-in advanced composites and glass and was supposedly inspired by the profile shape of a dolphin. She is reportedly able to accommodate 60 guests and 56 crew, and on-board features include a helipad and al fresco dining spaces aft, and a jacuzzi on her top deck.
Her beach club jacuzzi is complemented by a waterfall feature and a spiral staircase connects her to the multiple decks. Powered by twin MTU diesel, Yas has a top speed of 26 knots.
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Full Specifications
| Name | HNLMS Piet Hein |
| Namesake | Piet Pieterszoon Hein |
| Operator |  Royal Netherlands Navy |
| Builder | Koninklijke Maatschappij De Schelde |
| Laid down | 28 April 1977 |
| Launched | 3 June 1978 |
| Commissioned | 14 April 1981 |
| Decommissioned | 1998 |
| Fate | sold to United Arab Emirates |
 United Arab Emirates |
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| Name | Al Emirat |
| Owner | United Arab Emirates Navy |
| Acquired | 1998 |
| Commissioned | 1998 |
| Decommissioned | 2005 |
| Fate | Rebuild as yacht |
| United Arab Emirates |
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| Name | Yas |
| Owner | Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan |
| Acquired | 2005 |
| Commissioned | 2015 |
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| Status | in active service |
| General characteristics before being rebuild as yacht | |
| Displacement |
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| Length | 135 m (442 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 14.4 m (47 ft 3 in) |
| Draft | 4.4 m (14 ft 5 in) |
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| Speed |
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| Endurance | 4,700 nautical miles @ 16 knots (8,700 km @ 30 km/h) |
| Complement | 176–196 |
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| Aircraft carried | 2 × Sea Lynx helicopters (1 in peace-time) |
