''Radiant'', formerly known as ''Darius'', is a

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built in 2009 by

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. With an overall length of and a beam of , she is owned by Emirati

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Design

''Radiants exterior was designed by Tim Heywood and her interior by Glen Pushelburg. The hull is built of

steel Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon that demonstrates improved mechanical properties compared to the pure form of iron. Due to steel's high Young's modulus, elastic modulus, Yield (engineering), yield strength, Fracture, fracture strength a ...

and the superstructure is made of

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, with

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laid decks. The yacht is registered in the

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Amenities

Zero speed stabilizers, elevator, swimming pool, beach club,

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on the top deck, massage room, swimming platform, tender garage with tender, air conditioning, on deck jacuzzi, gym, and

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Engines

She is powered by twin 8,715 hp MTU 16V 1163 TB73L diesel engines. She has fuel tanks.

History

Court case

After her delivery there was a lawsuit against the previous owner who sold the yacht to

in 2008. He failed to pay a commission fee to the broker, Edmiston. The judge ruled in favour of Edmiston, ruling that the yacht owner should pay Edmiston their commission.

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