Golden Compass is a 46.3 m / 151′11″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Picchiotti in 1982.
With a beam of 8.38 m and a draft of 2.71 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 361 tons.
She is powered by Caterpillar engines of 900 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 14 knots and a cruising speed of 13 knots. Golden Compass's maximum range is estimated at 3500 nautical miles.
The motor yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins with an interior design by Valerian Rybar and an exterior design by Arthur Defever.