Abu Al Abyadh
1980
This is Abu Al Abyadh
Confronted by inflation, energy crises and economic uncertainty, the 1970s had been roller coaster years for Feadship sales in North America. In mid-decade, the yards began prospecting in the Middle East. The deliveries of Al Riyadh in 1977 and, a few years later, Daria had a big impact on customer interest. Feadship delivered Abu Al Abyadh in 1980. Named for a privately owned island and bio-diversity reserve in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the 51.25-metre Abu Al Abyadh, as well as the smaller sister Dhafir behind her, was built for the co-founder and (then) ruler of the UAE, Sheik Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahayan, and his son, Sheik Khalifa bin Zayed. She remains under original family ownership.
Specifications
| Hull | 736 |
| Year | 1980 |
| Length | 51.25m / 168′1″ |
| Speed | 14 knots |
| Draught | 2.40m / 7′10″ |
| Depth | 4.70m / 15′5″ |
| Launch name | Abu Al Abyadh |
| Current name | Abu Al Abyadh |
Design
| Naval architect | Feadship De Voogt Naval Architects |
| Exterior design | Frits de Voogt |
Propulsion
| Main engines | 2 x MTU diesel engines 16V652 TB8 1566kW at 1400rpm |
Capacity
| Fuel capacity | 52,000 litres / 13,736 USG |
| Fuel capacity | 52 m³ |
| Water capacity | 20,400 litres / 5,389 USG |
| Water capacity | 20 m³ |
