'Super yacht' arrives in Tampa

TAMPA — A yacht that trumps all others piloted by captains of industry navigated into the Port of Tampa Monday for a three-day visit.

Built in Norway, the 43,188-ton ship, named “The World” will remain at Cruise Terminal 3 during the visit, according to the Tampa Port Authority. The yacht, which the Port Authority says is the largest private yacht in the world, measures 644 feet long, 96 feet wide, and has a draft of 22 feet. It boasts 12 decks with 165 residential units, and its speed can reach up to 18.5 knots.

The ship is owned by its residents and operates like a water-borne city, with an elected board of directors, a management team, and a crew of 250, the Port Authority says in a statement. Amenities include a library, grocery store, casino, and a tennis court.