BASRA, Iraq, March 16 (Reuters) – Capsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule…
https://gcaptain.com/saddams-rusting-yacht-serves-as-picnic-spot-for-iraqi-fishermen/
Saddam Hussein’s former yacht is now an unlikely attraction, reveals a CNN news source.
Rusting wreck of a yachtCapsized in a river in southern Iraq, the rusting wreck of a yacht that belonged to Saddam Hussein serves as a stark reminder of his iron-fisted rule that ended with the US-led invasion two decades ago.
The 121-meter (396 ft) “al-Mansur,” a symbol of Saddam’s wealth and power when it was built in the 1980s, is today a destination for sightseers and...
By Lisa Fleisher (Bloomberg) –What do buyers of the world’s largest yachts want these days? Same thing that we all wanted more of during pandemic lockdowns: more space and a connection with…
https://gcaptain.com/dubai-boat-show-features-electric-sailboat-318-million-superyacht/
When buying a new boat, it might be tempting to choose the most up-to-date model you can find within your size and price range. Why not take advantage of the latest in design and styling and, at the same time, give yourself the maximum future-proofing?
That’s not how everyone sees it. There’s a good range of boats in the more traditional or conservative style that most of us would recognise as distinct from the products of the (arguably more fashion-conscious)...
https://mfame.guru/a-comfortable-and-elegantly-styled-yacht/
The 37.5-metre gaff-rigged sailing yacht Alexa of London has been listed for sale with Alastair Shove of Carrswood Yachts.
Meticulously MaintainedBuilt in steel in Poland at Gdansk Yb in 1992, the gaff cutter has been meticulously maintained by her long-standing crew and cherished by her present owners who have cruised extensively.
Her current owner had an interior designer create a “New England, clean-cut, simple style throughout”, the broker said, which includes...
https://mfame.guru/an-eye-catching-deal-alexa-of-london-listed-for-sale/
The first Y95 was showcased at Royal William Yard before being transferred to Asia.
Princess YachtsThe wealthy and well-heeled have been travelling to Plymouth from around the world to view Princess Yachts’ newest and largest boat – the £12m Y95. Haves and have yachts flown in from the USA, Middle East, Asia and across Europe to tour the vessel, which at 95 feet in length is just short of superyacht status.
The first Y95, known in the industry as “slot 1”, was...
https://mfame.guru/why-is-the-super-rich-rushing-to-plymouth/
LONDON (Reuters) – Fire ripped through a superyacht in southwest England on Saturday, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky and briefly releasing the burning vessel to drift across its marina. …
https://gcaptain.com/fire-engulfs-superyacht-in-british-marina/
The engine room fire aboard a yacht was likely caused by an electric source within the sound enclosure for the starboard generators, the National Transportation Safety Board said Thursday. Marine Investigation Report 22/16 details the NTSB’s investigation of the March 16, 2021, engine room fire aboard the yacht La Dolce Vita while anchored near Marquesas Keys in the Gulf of Mexico.
The crew unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire. The crew of four and two passengers on board abandoned...
https://www.marineinsight.com/case-studies/electrical-fire-destroys-3-9m-yacht-case-study/
The fire that destroyed a luxury yacht near Key West in March 2021 likely started from an electric source within the sound enclosure for the vessel’s starboard generators, the National…
https://gcaptain.com/electrical-fire-destroyed-luxury-yacht-near-key-west-ntsb-says/
The Dutch government mentioned on Wednesday that it is trying to make sure a dozen yachts ordered by wealthy Russians are not being delivered to any individual. The restriction has come as part of sanctions imposed due to the country’s invasion of Ukraine.
Wopke Hoekstra, the Dutch Foreign Minister, mentioned to the parliament via a letter that the oft-complicated and debatable ownership of the yachts are thoroughly investigated to make sure that no such vessels are allowed to leave the...
https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/dutch-govt-stops-yacht-deliveries-to-russian-buyers/