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Incredible moment superyacht sinks

<p dir="ltr">A superyacht carrying nine people has sunk off the coast of Italy following a vicious storm.</p> <p dir="ltr">The My Saga 39.4 metre yacht capsized in the Gulf of Squillace, off the coast of Catanzaro in the south of Italy on August 20.</p> <p dir="ltr">The nine passengers, four passengers and five crew, had to be rescued by the Italian Coast Guard as the superyacht dramatically began to sink due to ferocious weather. </p> <p dir="ltr">The captain sent a call for help to the Port Authority of Crotone saying they were taking on water at the stern.</p> <p dir="ltr">Horrific footage shows My Saga slowly sinking before going completely under stern-first. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr" lang="it">Nei giorni scorsi, la <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GuardiaCostiera?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GuardiaCostiera</a> di <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crotone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crotone</a> ha coordinato operazioni di salvataggio di passeggeri ed equipaggio di uno yacht di 40m, affondato a 9 miglia al largo di <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CatanzaroMarina?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CatanzaroMarina</a>. <br />Avviata inchiesta amministrativa per individuarne le cause. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SAR</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlServizioDegliAltri?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlServizioDegliAltri</a> <a href="https://t.co/kezuiivqsM">pic.twitter.com/kezuiivqsM</a></p> <p>— Guardia Costiera (@guardiacostiera) <a href="https://twitter.com/guardiacostiera/status/1561682153628475392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 22, 2022</a></p></blockquote> <p dir="ltr">Two patrol vessels rushed to the scene to rescue all passengers onboard with a tugboat attempting to take the superyacht to port, but was unsuccessful. </p> <p dir="ltr">It is understood the superyacht was travelling between Gallipoli in western Turkey to Milazzo on the northern coast of Sicily the stern began taking water. </p> <p dir="ltr">An investigation to further understand how the incident occurred is taking place. </p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Twitter</em></p>

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Russian superyacht spotted chilling in Dubai

<p dir="ltr">A lavish $156 million superyacht belonging to a sanctioned Russian oligarch has been spotted at a port in Dubai. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 96m long <em>Madame Gu</em> owned by steel magnate Andrei Skoch has moored off Dubai’s Port Rashid.</p> <p dir="ltr">With an estimated fortune of a whopping $6.6 billion, Skoch’s superyacht could be causing an issue to Western Governments who continue to sanction Russia.</p> <p dir="ltr">The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have refused to take sides in the Russian and Ukraine war and are remaining neutral. </p> <p dir="ltr">The country is welcoming the increase of money coming in from Russians who are enjoying a comfortable stay at the beach-front villas and luxury hotels, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-politics-dubai-23140fb7a4348c84e33157fe9a237fec?utm_medium=APMiddleEast&amp;utm_source=Twitter&amp;utm_campaign=SocialFlow" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP</a> reported.</p> <p dir="ltr">US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf said she was “not happy” with the neutral position of the UAE.</p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m not happy at all with the record at this point and I plan to make this a priority to drive to a better alignment, shall we say, of effort,” she said.</p> <p dir="ltr">Deputy Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo has also warned of possible threats from Russians who are seeking refuge in the UAE.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Despite this commitment (to prevent money laundering), the UAE — and other global financial hubs — continue to face the threat of illicit financial flows.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Facebook</em></p>

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Russian oligarch’s superyacht goes dark

<p dir="ltr">A $150-million superyacht owned by Russia’s second-richest person has disappeared off the radar.</p> <p dir="ltr">The Pacific’s billionaire owner, Leonid Mikhelson, is facing US-led sanctions on his gas company, which has since seen his superyacht “go dark”. </p> <p dir="ltr">The 85m long ship was last detected cruising in the Caribbean Sea before it went dark about 9pm local time on May 8.</p> <p dir="ltr">It was then however spotted at the Turkish resort port of Marmaris on June 4, where other superyachts sought refuge from US-led sanctions. </p> <p dir="ltr">Gur Sender of Windward, a marine surveillance and intelligence firm, said the reason for ships going dark is to hide their activities. </p> <p dir="ltr">"Sometimes vessels can intentionally and manually turn off their AIS and engage in what's referred to as dark activities," he told Nine News.</p> <p dir="ltr">"Vessels engaging in such a behaviour are usually trying to conceal their real location or who they are meeting with."</p> <p dir="ltr">It is believed that the Pacific is headed to the Bahamas but it won’t find any solace due to the island working with the US to seize the superyacht. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s inconceivable that Russian oligarchs would consider the Bahamas a safe jurisdiction given its close ties to the United States -- not just in terms of location but in terms of its law enforcement cooperation,” said Ian Ralby, chief executive of I.R. Consilium, a maritime law and security consultancy.</p> <p dir="ltr">“It’s very puzzling that a vessel likely to experience sanctions enforcement would risk turning up in the Bahamas, but it’s more likely it will turn up somewhere else nearby that’s more friendly to Russian interests like Cuba or Venezuela.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Image: Twitter</em></p>

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iPad-controlled superyacht hits the market for $21 million

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Looking for an addition to your vehicle collection? This might be up your alley – a $21 million superyacht, which can be controlled by an iPad, just hit the market. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Created by John Shuttleworth, the 140-foot (42.5 metre) Adastra has won numerous design awards thanks to its environmentally friendly construction. It only consumes 14 per cent of the fuel used by the average yacht with the same specs. This is due to the design that allows only 20 per cent of the lightweight glass and carbon boat to be submerged in the water, reducing drag and improving efficiency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Inevitably, there has to be a trend for reducing fuel consumption – and I think superyachts will have to look something like this in the future,” Shuttleworth told </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">CNN</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> in 2013. </span></p> <div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9" style="text-align: center;"><iframe class="embed-responsive-item" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/UmdWW54DK8s"></iframe></div> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The yacht boasts five bedrooms, four bathrooms and an open-air bar, and can be controlled by an iPad from up to 50 metres away. It can travel 4,000 miles at 17 knots.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Anto Marden, billionaire shipping tycoon and owner of the superyacht said he and his wife Elaine are selling up because their cruising days have come to an end. Since its launch in 2012, they have taken Adastra to </span><a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/luxury-yacht-life/owners-experiences/on-board-with-anto-marden-owner-of-trimaran-superyacht-adastra--35603"><span style="font-weight: 400;">various destinations around the world</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, from the Philippines to Mallorca and the Atlantic. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“After seven years, we’ve pretty much cruised to all the places we want to cruise,” he told </span><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/high-tech-trimaran-yacht-adastra-120057508.html%5d"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Robb Report</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Now she’s just not getting enough use. We have another yacht at home, so it’s time to sell.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">While the vessel is “priced to sell”, it was valued at US$15 million in 2013. </span></p>

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$25 million superyacht smashes into moored boats

<p>Several boat owners in the Italian Riviera will be waiting a while before they can take their vessels out for a spin, after a $25 million superyacht smashed into a number of moored boats in Portofino.</p> <p>The 50-metre British luxury yacht, Tales, hit six boats as it attempted to navigate the tight space. Thankfully, no-one was injured in the incident.</p> <p><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FNiascaPortofino%2Fvideos%2F1724357550938229%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=560" width="560" height="316" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p>“At the time there was a party of eight onboard, as well as 12 crew members,” a spokesperson for Portofino’s harbour master told <a href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/watch-tense-moment-bungling-13m-10640062" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Mirror</span></em></strong></a>. “After it had raised its anchor and was on its way out, the captain could not disengage the gears and it continued sailing backwards, hitting the boats.”</p> <p>The damage bill is believed to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. We hope they have <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/finance/insurance/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=insurance&amp;utm_medium=in-article-link-generic&amp;utm_content=generic-insurance" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">insurance</span></strong></a>! </p> <p><strong><em>Have you arranged your travel insurance yet? Tailor your cover to your needs and save money by not paying for things you don’t need. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/travel/travel-insurance/?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_campaign=travel-insurance&amp;utm_medium=content&amp;utm_content=travel-insurance" target="_blank">To arrange a quote, click here.</a></span> For more information about Over60 Travel Insurance, call 1800 622 966.</em></strong></p>

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Inside the world’s largest superyacht

<p>Quintessentially, a British luxury concierge company, is building the largest superyacht in the world.</p> <p>The superyacht <em>Quintessentially One</em> will “provide the opportunity for the global elite to tour the world and attend the world's most desirable events,” such as Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival and Rio Carnival.</p> <p>Co-founder of Quintessentially, Aaron Simpson, said, “This is a wonderful way to cater and meet the demands of Quintessentially’s global members when they all descend on the same high-profile events which currently don’t have enough supply.”</p> <p>“It will be the world’s largest floating private membership club. Where the traditional cruise model is to go somewhere, dock and get off, we will dock and people will want to get on.”</p> <p>The £250 million ship will be 220m long making it the world’s biggest superyacht.</p> <p>The yacht is as exclusive as it is luxurious being described as the world’s largest floating private membership club, with passengers only being able to secure a spot with invitation only.</p> <p>Membership will be decided by a committee that will allow passengers access to the ship, its facilities and will include a select number of free nights on board.</p> <p>The superyacht will have a theatre, beach club, business centre, library, shops and The Wolseley restaurant. 12 triplex apartments on the top deck are also for sale, with prices going for anywhere between €8 million to €12 million.</p> <p>The luxurious ship will embark on its first voyage in 2019 from London and will travel around Europe, anchoring in St Tropez, Cannes and Marbella. In Autumn, it will travel to Greece, Dubai and Beirut and in winter it will embark to warmer climates such as Miami and St Barthelemy. In February 2020, the ship will arrive in Rio De Janeiro for the Rio Carnival.</p> <p>To look at the concept images of the superyacht, click through the gallery above.</p> <p><em>Image credit: Quintessentially </em></p>

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You can live on this superyacht in retirement

<p>If you’ve got a large amount of cash burning a hole in your pocket, why not consider becoming a resident (not a passenger) of The World?</p> <p>The 12-level superyacht contains 165 individual residences, each featuring huge picture windows looking out to a view that could be anything from an ice cap to a tropical island.</p> <p>With studios all the way up to three bedroom apartments, this is luxury living at its best. Some of the residents choose to live on board permanently, though many choose to head back to dry land after a three to four month cruise.</p> <p><strong>So why should you consider living on board The World?</strong></p> <ul> <li>It is the largest privately owned residential yacht, measuring 644 feet. Some say it is like living in a five star hotel with its theatre, tennis court, putting green, swimming pools, boutiques, library, spa and of course a gym.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The residents collectively choose the route of the ship each year. There will often be stops at over 30 countries each time they circle the globe.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>You can see hard to reach places and diverse landscapes while also being able to sleep in your own bed every single night.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>It’s possible to dine out at fine restaurants on board, such as a steakhouse, sushi, Thai or seafood - but you can also cook in the comfort of your own fully equipped kitchen.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>With a maximum of 200 people on board it’s possible to feel like you have it all to yourself.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>The World spends twice as many days docked as it does at sea, so the residents have a great opportunity to explore the regions they are visiting without feeling rushed.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Even boat lovers agree that they can indulge their passion for yachts, without any of the hassle of managing crews, packing supplies, or provision of maintenance to the vessel.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>With 55 being the average age on board, some refer to ship as the world’s greatest retirement village. So what are you waiting for?</li> </ul> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/retirement-life/2016/04/i-found-retirement-overrated/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Retirement is overrated. Here’s what I did instead.</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/retirement-life/2016/04/why-you-should-still-set-an-alarm-when-you-retire/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Why you should still set an alarm when you retire</strong></em></span></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/retirement-life/2016/04/90-year-old-proves-anyone-can-wear-bikini/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>90-year-old proves anyone can wear a bikini</strong></em></span></a></p>

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