The Walmart heiress's mega-yacht makes a stop in Malaga

The megayacht marina in Málaga is once again a stopover these days for some of the most luxurious ships sailing in this part of the ... planet. Once the so-called "Mediterranean season" has ended, which took place during the summer months and included locations such as the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, and the Greek Islands, it is time to cross the Atlantic towards the Caribbean.

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And in this transit, the dock at pier one is one of the best positioned in the Strait for large vessels, which cannot be accommodated in other harbors. Among those making a stopover these days in the capital of the Costa del Sol, the Kaos stands out, considered one of the top yachts in the world of recreational boating, recognizable for its spacious decks that combine two different shades of blue and resemble the waves in the sea.

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Who is Nancy Walton Laurie, the owner of the yacht Kaos docked in the Port of Málaga?

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meters in length is the yacht Kaos, which can sail for 10,000 kilometers without refueling.

The owner of this floating luxury hotel, measuring 110 meters in length, is Nancy Walton Laurie, a businesswoman and philanthropist from the United States, heiress to the Walmart supermarket and hypermarket chain fortune, and one of the richest people in the world. The vessel is currently moored in the security area of the marina, next to the Lighthouse. The purpose of its stay is to make a technical and rest stop for the crew before their transatlantic journey.

15 cabins

The specialized page Superyachtfan explains that, originally, the Kaos was named Al Menwar and was built in the Netherlands for the late Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani. At that time, it was the yacht of the royal family.

Later, it was acquired by its current owner, and is valued at about 300 million euros. The ship can accommodate 30 guests in 15 cabins, including a master suite (the owner's) on its own deck; as well as four VIP rooms and ten standard-sized rooms. The crew consists of up to 45 professionals.

Among its main equipment, it features a large pool, a helicopter deck (which can even refuel onboard); an elevator, a spa, a health area, and a gym, among others. Technologically, it is powered by two diesel engines that allow it to reach a maximum speed of 18.5 knots, while the cruising speed is 15 knots. Its maximum range is 5,300 nautical miles (almost 10,000 kilometers) without refueling.