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Sanctioned oligarch's superyacht anchored off Hong Kong

A megayacht believed to belong to the sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov has anchored in Hong Kong, according to Marine Department records. The logs show that the 142m Lürssen yacht Nord arrived in the SAR on Wednesday at 4.14pm HKT (October 5),...

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Lürssen and Rolls-Royce partner on methanol propulsion

Lürssen and Rolls-Royce Power Systems announced a further strengthening of their partnership on methanol-based propulsion for emissions-free superyachts at the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. The partnership will see the development of a methanol demo system capable of handling the propulsion and hotel...

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Spotlight – Lürssen MY Ahpo: Five stars afloat

One of the impressive world premieres that will be turning heads at Monaco this year will, without doubt, be the striking 115m Ahpo, which is expected to be the largest yacht at the show. A look at some of the extensive photo...

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Asia-Pacific Boating Sep/Oct 2022 issue out now

CLICK HERE AND SAVE 10% OFF AN ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION TODAY Once again, the eyes of the world’s yacht-minded turn to the annual shows in Cannes and Monaco this September and into October. Both have regained their post-pandemic momentum and, as many know, in...

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MYS 2022 announces details of sixth Monaco Yacht Summit

The organisers of the Monaco Yacht Show have announced the sixth edition of the Monaco Yacht Summit, an exclusive event designed for superyacht clients. The summit, held at the Yacht Club de Monaco on September 27, invites pre-qualified clients with a yacht...

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Monaco Yacht Show reveals details of superyachts on display

The Monaco Yacht Show has published its first list of superyachts available for purchase or charter that will be exhibited in Port Hercule for the 2022 event.  Show organisers say that the list is constantly evolving with new entries and that other...

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Octopus: Watch new video aboard Lürssen's 126m explorer

The 126-metre explorer megayacht Octopus was sold last year, and has since joined the Camper and Nicholsons charter fleet -- the first time the vessel has been made available for charter since its launch in 2003. Originally built by Lürssen for Microsoft...

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US wins latest legal battle over sanctioned superyacht in Fiji

The US has won the latest battle in an ongoing dispute over sanctioned superyacht Amadea, which is currently docked at the Fijian port of Lautoka. Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, who is sanctioned by the United States, Britain and the European Union, was...

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Sanctioned Russian superyacht costing Fiji US$500,000 a week

The Russian-owned superyacht Amadea, which was arrested in Fiji last month on behalf of the US government, is costing the Fijian state half a million US dollars a week to maintain, according to local reports. The 106-metre Lürssen vessel is said to be...

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Paul Allen's megayacht Octopus to charter in Antarctica

The 126-metre explorer megayacht Octopus is travelling to Antarctica in late 2022 and will be available for charter. Commissioned and formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Octopus was built by the renowned German shipyard Lürssen, to a design by Espen Øino,...

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Russian oligarch's superyacht arrested in Fiji

A luxury vessel owned by a sanctioned Russian oligarch has been arrested by police in Fiji, two days after arriving in the country.  The Marine Traffic website showed Amadea, which is owned by Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, moored at Lautoka Wharf in...

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Russia update: Which superyachts have been sanctioned?

A large number of superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs have been detained so far in Europe, after sanctions were levied following the invasion of Ukraine. Here is a running list of the latest seizures, in descending chronological order: April 14: Amadea, a...

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Dubai International Boat Show returns with new venue

After a two-year-long hiatus, the Dubai International Boat Show is back. Set to take place from 9-13 March, Dubai International Boat Show 2022 (DIBS) features first-look boat launches, an extensive variety of stunning new builds, and a wide range of up-and-coming boats...

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Asia-Pacific Boating's top 10 most popular online stories in 2021

Asia-Pacific Boating's top ten most popular online stories in 2021 touched on a range of things, from nostalgia for Hong Kong's maritime history to the effects on the charter market due to Covid restrictions. Interest in the America's Cup and foiling registered...

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Video: Lürssen reveals 98m emission-free concept Alice

During the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show, German superyacht builder Lürssen displayed an innovative, climate neutral yacht model - ALICE. The aim was to show what a superyacht of the future might look like. Though still just a concept, Lürssen describes ALICE is...

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Monaco Yacht Show 2021: Final report

The mood was optimistic as the world’s biggest superyacht event, the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show, returned to the global calendar of events for the world’s jet-setting elite.In response to requests from the industry in early 2021, organisers of the show created a...

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52m Amels yacht Lind sold

Burgess has announced the sale of 52.3-metre Amels motor yacht Lind, in an in-house deal with Mark Woodmansey and Eleonora Pitasso representing the seller. The sale marks the 20th yacht deal by Burgess in Asia since the first regional Asia office opened...

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World's largest explorer yacht Octopus sold, available for charter

The 126-metre explorer megayacht Octopus has been sold, and is set to join the Camper and Nicholsons charter fleet.In a media release, Camper and Nicholsons say her new owner is “committed to maintaining the expedition spirit she became renowned for”. After an...

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Water Revolution Foundation crowdfunds for ocean conservation

Non-profit organisation Water Revolution Foundation has launched a crowdfunding campaign among the superyacht community to raise funds for the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme.The IMMA programme is the first project to be endorsed by the Foundation. It aims to support the...

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Driving to zero: How the yacht industry is using tech to fight climate change

For thousands of years, boating was green. Powered by paddles, oars and the wind, boats and ships travelled everywhere with little trace. Then came the engines and their greenhouse gas emissions, to which the world is now frantically turning its attention. Yacht...