A $700 million superyacht linked to Putin was seized in Italy...
Scheherazade, a $700 million superyacht linked to Russian President Putin, is being refitted in Italy. Italy seized the yacht in 2022 following sweeping sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war. The unnamed owner of the yacht is paying for the vessel's staff, maintenance, and refit. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your…
Orca attacks on boats appear to be ‘leapfrogging’ across oceans as...
An orca repeatedly rammed a yacht in the Shetland Islands, a sailor told the Guardian. The attack follows a series of orca incidents around the Iberian peninsula. The "fad" may be "leapfrogging through the various pods and communities," an expert said. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a…
Orcas ram and severely damage another boat. But a sailor onboard...
A pod of orcas rammed a yacht off the Spanish coast, destroying the rudder and piercing the hull. The crew was forced to make a Mayday call for assistance when the boat began to fill with water. Sailor April Boyes wrote that everyone is "safe" and urged people not to "demonize" killer whales. Loading Something…
A female orca traumatized by a previous encounter with humans may...
A traumatized female orca could be behind the increased killer whale attacks on boats. A traumatic event may have triggered a change in White Gladis' behavior, experts told LiveScience. They believe that other orcas that inhabit the Atlantic off the Iberian Peninsula may be imitating her. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access…
Tourist on a boat that capsized in Egypt knew something was...
A diving boat with 26 guests on board capsized off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt, last month. One passenger told The Telegraph he knew something was wrong when he woke up to fish outside his window. Everyone on the boat survived, but guests are planning to sue the boat's owners and tour company. Loading Something…
A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht features an ‘infinite...
Sergei Naumenko, a Russian property developer, wants his 192-foot superyacht "Phi" back. He's suing the UK's transport department to free the vessel and is seeking undisclosed damages. The ship features an "infinite wine cellar" and was detained in 2022. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…
Take a look inside Tommy Hilfiger’s $46 million superyacht that you...
Luxury real-estate YouTuber Enes Yilmazer and his team spent four days on Tommy Hilfiger's yacht. The vessel's called Flag and is on sale with Burgess for $46 million. Enes Yilmazer The group toured the yacht and interviewed Tommy and Dee Hilfiger while on the trip in the Bahamas last month. The yacht is 62 meters (203 feet)…
Superyacht chef says life at sea serving the uber-rich is far...
Former yacht chef Melanie White revealed what it's like to work at sea in a tell-all book. White detailed the difficulties of preparing elaborate meals on a yacht and working in close quarters. The former yacht chef said life at sea can take a significant toll on seafarers' mental health. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…
I spent a night on a superyacht and now I know...
I spent a night on a superyacht in Croatia that can accommodate up to 30 people. My time on the Ohana made me feel special – the bartender even made me my own secret drink. The super-rich love superyachts and the yachting industry is booming – I now know why. Loading Something is loading. Thanks…
The Department of Justice charged 2 men over helping to conceal...
Richard Masters and Vladislav Osipov were charged by the Department of Justice for sanctions evasion. The US has accused the pair of trying to conceal a sanctioned oligarch's ownership of a superyacht. Masters, 52, used a fake name for Viktor Vekselberg's "Tango," calling it the "Fanta," per DoJ. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing…
