IT is more than 350ft long, cost a staggering £72 million and is owned by one of the world's richest men.

Today it was in Southampton.

The super yacht Pelorus arrived in the city's docks last night in all its glory.

It is believed that it will be anchored at berth 46, near Ocean Village, until April 22 while it takes on provisions.

One of the world's most luxurious yachts, the 378ft vessel, which has a crew of 40, was bought by Russian oil tycoon and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, pictured left, in November 2003. It has been described by some as a "floating hotel", is longer than nine double-decker buses, and even has an onboard submarine.

It also boasts an indoor swimming pool, a gymnasium and state rooms. Built by German boatbuilders Lurssen Werft, Pelorus was the second yacht acquired by billionaire Mr Abramovich in 2003, after Le Grand Bleu.

The Russian tycoon, whose personal fortune is estimated to be about £6 billion, owns one other super yacht - The Ecstasea.

The Daily Echo understands that the yacht - which travelled from Hamburg - will be in port for two weeks, leaving on April 22.

Blue Ocean Yacht management, which runs the vessel for Mr Abramovich, said that the boat would be stocking up on provisions while it was in Southampton.

However, a spokesman for the company remained tight-lipped about where the super yacht would be heading for its next port of call.

She said: "That is undetermined as yet. These yachts can go anywhere they like."

A spokesman for Mr Abram-ovich's oil company, Sibnest Oil, refused to comment on whether Mr Abramovich would be boarding the yacht while it was in Southampton.

He said: "We never comment on his personal transport or his homes, or indeed his whereabouts. It is a black-out area for the press. If you want to talk about Chelsea, OK, but we just don't comment on anything else."