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Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has EIGHT STOREY £360 million Sailing Yacht A tested just weeks before ‘one of the largest superyachts on Earth’ hits the high seas

Humongous boat has eight decks, a helicopter pad, an underwater observation room and a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system

A MASSIVE yacht is undergoing testing in Gibraltar just days before it is handed over to its wealthy owner.

Andrey Melnichenko’s Sailing Yacht A is among the largest in the world – measuring an epic 330ft high and 470ft long.

Sailing Yacht A is one of the biggest and most advanced vessels of its kind in the world
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Sailing Yacht A is one of the biggest and most advanced vessels of its kind in the worldCredit: Fotografiks
The boat's mast is bigger than the Tower of Big Ben by 10ft
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The boat's mast is bigger than the Tower of Big Ben by 10ftCredit: Fotografiks
Sailors aboard the mega-yacht as it prepares to be handed over to Andrey Melnichenko
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Sailors aboard the mega-yacht as it prepares to be handed over to Andrey MelnichenkoCredit: Fotografiks
Sailing Yacht A takes on fuel while tied up to a quayside in Gibraltar
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Sailing Yacht A takes on fuel while tied up to a quayside in GibraltarCredit: Fotografiks
Shipyard workers have been carrying out tests before the vessel takes to the high seas
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Shipyard workers have been carrying out tests before the vessel takes to the high seasCredit: Fotografiks

The huge luxury yacht is manned by Merchant Navy trained sailors and is as big as a medium sized cargo ship.

It has eight decks, a helicopter pad, an underwater observation room and a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system.

Pictures taken today show the super-yacht in Gibraltan waters.

The superyacht contains a dazzling array of features
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The superyacht contains a dazzling array of features
This far off view of Superyacht A shows just how massive it is
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This far off view of Superyacht A shows just how massive it isCredit: Fotografiks
A man can be seen walking across one of the vessel's enormous 'booms'
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A man can be seen walking across one of the vessel's enormous 'booms'Credit: Fotografiks

Workers and seamen have been on the decks carrying out tests and inspections today.

The new luxury boat is due to be handed over to Mr Melnichenko in late Spring.

The futuristic boat was pictured in the waters off Gibraltar in February.

It has already undergone successful sea trials on the Baltic Sea.

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The state-of-the-art yacht is one of the largest sailing yachts in the world after work was finished in Kiel, northern Germany.

Mr Melnichenko hit the headlines in September when he moored his other £240 million masterpiece, “Motor Yacht A”, on London’s River Thames near Tower Bridge.

Boat project director Dirk Kloosterman said: “This has been the most challenging assignment of my career.

The two ships pictured side by side on the Thames as the superyacht moored next to the iconic warship HMS Belfast
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The two ships pictured side by side on the Thames as the superyacht moored next to the iconic warship HMS BelfastCredit: REX FEATURES

Mr Kloosterman added: “I am confident Sailing Yacht A will be the world’s greatest yacht in terms of design and technology for the years ahead.

“Her beauty is breathtaking, and Philippe Starck's astonishing design and ultimate vision will be the subject of many conversations wherever she travels around the globe.

“We look forward to the final delivery to the owner.'

The unconventional yacht was built by German Naval Yards, in Nobiskrug.

Sailing Yacht A is set to rule the waves
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Sailing Yacht A is set to rule the wavesCredit: Fotografiks

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