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The 83.50-metre (273’11”) Savannah is the first hybrid motoryacht. She is the first superyacht to feature an eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape. Offering fuel economies of thirty per cent, the pioneering electro-mechanical propulsion platform marries Feadship’s past experience and forward thinking approach within a pure custom creation. Further innovation comes in the form of a floating superstructure, an underwater lounge, the ‘open’ aft deck areas, and much more besides.

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SAVANNAH Yacht – Extravagant $140 Million Superyacht

She can accommodate up to twelve guests and twenty-four crew members and is known for her unusual underwater lounge. SAVANNAH is available for charter for a weekly price of US $1 million per week.

SAVANNAH yacht interior

The SAVANNAH yacht is described as a masterpiece of design, and her interior has several unusual features. Twelve guests find space in her six cabins which were designed by the CG Design.

The master suite even has a private balcony, and many of the cabins were designed with unconventional rounded shapes to give the yacht a unique touch.

She has a hammam, open-concept gym, a spa and indoor glass balconies with large TV walls that can be individually programmed.

However, the most sought-after feature among charter guests is the underwater viewing lounge which can be transformed into a cinema if requested.

It was custom-designed and is unique to SAVANNAH. She also has a basketball court on board and never fails to surprise her guests with luxurious amenities.

Specifications

The SAVANNAH yacht was built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship and delivered to her owner in 2015.

She is 83.5 metres (273.11 ft) long with a 12.5-metre (41 ft) beam and a 3.95-metre (13 ft) draft. Her gross tonnage lies at 2,250 tons, and she sails under the flag of the Cayman Islands.

Her unique hybrid engines allow her to reach a range of 6,500 nautical miles. SAVANNAH’s top speeds lie at 17 knots, although she cruises most comfortably at 14 knots.

She was the first hybrid superyacht delivered by Feadship and remains one of their most elaborate projects.

The SAVANNAH yacht has a beautiful silvery-white exterior with large windows. Guests can enjoy her four decks with a large pool aft.

Her top deck features a spacious jacuzzi with fantastic views. Since SAVANNAH is available for charter, she carries a variety of toys and equipment on board.

Most notable are her three jet skis, two laser sailboats, four seabobs, three kayaks, and four standup paddleboards.

She also has four mountain bikes, inflatables, a trampoline, and towable toys available for the enjoyment of the guests.

SAVANNAH has four tenders, two of which are 9.5 meters (31 ft) long. Like her interior, the exterior of SAVANNAH was designed by the Parisian design office CG Design.

Her owner bought SAVANNAH for a total price of US $140 million in 2015. She generates additional annual running costs of US $10 to 15 million.

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Widely considered to be one of the first true hybrid motor yachts, Savannah is an 83.50 metre superyacht which represented a new phase of evolution for Feadship. The eco-friendly blend of single diesel engine, three gensets, batteries, propeller, azimuting thruster and a streamlined hull shape, created Savannah, one of the most award winning Feadships on the water.

Her ‘floating superstructure’ is yet another example of innovation through design, giving Savannah a profile which is immediately recognisable yet timeless.

Savannah was built by Feadship in 2015, with exterior design from De Voogt Naval Architects and CG Design - who also played a role in the interior styling.  Savannah is also painted entirely metallic sea foam green, with exception of her mast domes, and features an underwater lounge where guests can watch the underwater universe go by in complete serenity and unity with the uncharted.

Not short of design elements, the room also features a pool, cinema and special glass to compliment the series of design and industry firsts that were met on her launch.

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SAVANNAH Yacht for Charter

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The 274-foot (83.5m) SAVANNAH is one of the most impressive and innovative yachts available for charter. As the first ever hybrid yacht, SAVANNAH is the embodiment of forward-thinking design, combining impeccable, opulent elegance with Eco-conciseness.

SAVANNAH showcases four copious decks where charter guests can relish the sumptuous amenities and enjoy the effortlessly flowing spaces that move from the inside out. Guests will be enthralled with the luxury yacht’s numerous areas ideal for socializing and entertaining as well as the secluded areas where guests can enjoy privacy.

The yacht’s awe-inspiring interior, designed by the renowned CG Design, boasts modern elegance with a relaxing ambiance. Charter guests will be captivated with SAVANNAH’s stunning design elements, such as her video walls, modern art collection and unrivaled large windows that offer breathtaking views of the charter destination. Guest will be dazzled by the yacht’s underwater viewing lounge, which allows them to view the underwater world while enjoying the luxuries of the yacht; it’s the first ever of its kind. After a day on the water, this area can be converted into a theater for a cinematic experience.

Superyacht SAVANNAH offers a tranquil oasis for guests to lay their heads with six lavish staterooms that accommodate 12 guests. Her stunning master suite offers superior privacy spanning from a lovely office to a heavenly sleeping area that offers astounding views and divine his-and-hers en-suite baths. On the main deck, the superyacht’s VIP stateroom is a retreat, offering its own waterside balcony. The yachts additional four staterooms are doubles — each with its own en-suite bath.

SAVANNAH’s decks abound with lavish areas for soaking in the alfresco lifestyle and taking in the views. Charter guests will enjoy the yacht’s 30-foot (9m) long swimming pool, spacious sundeck with DJ booth and barbecue and private beach club right at the water’s edge.

• Multi-award-winning yacht, including Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards, first-ever hybrid yacht and three awards at the 2016 ShowBoats Design Awards
• Stunning interior designed by CG Design
• Unique underwater viewing room
• Relaxing spa with a Hammam
• Onboard gym
• All-level elevator

Charter Details

• At-Anchor Stabilizers
• Personal Watercraft
• Scuba Diving
• Swimming Pool
• Water Slide

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please inquire.

Accommodations

Specifications, toys & tenders.

• 9.5m Limousine Tender
• 9.5m Sport Tender
• 2 x Seadoo Spark Jet Ski
• Seadoo Wake Waverunner
• 4 x Seabobs
• 2 x Laser Sail Boat
• 1 x Double kayak
• 2 x Single kayak
• 3 x Specialised Gravel bikes
• Scuba Diving Equipment
• 4 x Stand-up Paddle Boards
• 2 x Awake Electric Surf boards
• 2 x Efoil Flite boards
• On-board Basketball Court
• Golf Driving Range
• Large assortment of Inflatable Towing Toys
• Multiple Water Skis and Wake Boards
• Extensive Snorkeling equipment
• Wide variety of sporting goods, e.g Footballs, Frisbees,
• Volleyball nets, etc
• Water slide
• Pizza oven and Gas Fireplace on Sundeck

Summer Rates

2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

€ 1,200,000

Cruising Regions

• West Mediterranean
• French Riviera
• Scandinavia
• Italian Riviera
• Amalfi Coast

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Savannah - Yacht for Charter

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Key specifications

• Length 83.5m (274ft)
• Year 2015 / 2020
• Builder Feadship

With six chic ensuite cabins, a SAVANNAH yacht charter can welcome up to 12 guests onboard. Located on the upper deck is the owner’s suite, a luxurious light-filled private space, linked to a spacious outdoor seating area, dining room, and office.

Situated in the middle of this stunning superyacht is a state-of-the-art elevator, giving you easy access to each of the 4 decks. Guests can travel from the panoramic views of the main deck to the comforts of the underwater lounge at the touch of a button.

Each cabin and lounge has been designed to maximise the visual and human experience, the awe-inspiring underwater lounge and master suite, with its wall of glass and vast oval skylight, being two notable moments in this yacht’s interior story.

Interior Design & Engineering

The interior of the SAVANNAH motor yacht is flooded with light thanks to her peerless use of wall glass that wraps around her decks. She’s home to the first-ever Nemo lounge: a partially submerged room with glass walls that allow guests to literally see under the waterline.

You get a real sense of space when you head inside the main deck of the SAVANNAH yacht. The main salon is secured by sliding curved-glass doors and feels like an extension of the aft deck. It leads to a second salon, with a further salon and dining area on the owner’s deck above.

With just 12 guests accommodated across her 83.5m, you can expect to sleep in spacious rooms. The upper deck is home to a luxurious, light-flooded owner’s suite with a wall of glass and a large skylight, plus a separate office, a marble en suite, and a large seating area outside. Each of the other cabins—a VIP, two doubles and two convertibles—boast large windows to increase the feeling of space and maximise your connection with the ocean.

Not to be overlooked is her impeccable eco-credentials. As Feadship’s first-ever hybrid superyacht, the trailblazing SAVANNAH combines an efficient hull design with impressive electric-diesel performance for greener—and quieter—cruising.

Yacht facilities & Entertainment

An overwhelming number of features are waiting for you on the SAVANNAH yacht. On a practical level, amenities like her touch-and-go helipad and elevator serving four decks make her easily accessible.

Other facilities, like her 9m swimming pool, full beach club, gym, spa and Hammam, are particularly attractive during a charter. You could even make use of the DJ station and throw your own party or indulge in treatments from the onboard masseuse and beautician.

Her comprehensive modern art collection will also keep you transfixed. For example, the double-height video monitors that line the passage between the two main deck salons can be programmed to display static or flowing abstract images

Toys and Crew

You’ll be outnumbered during your SAVANNAH yacht charter, with a crew of 24 on board.

When you’re ready to get on the water, there’s a variety of toys to choose from. Plunge into the blue with the diving board or giant slide, race around on the range of personal watercraft, and get the adrenaline up with the inflatable towables.

Sports fans will enjoy the basketball court on this luxury superyacht, which also has a golf driving range and other sports goods like footballs, frisbees, volleyball nets, and more.

You can take the adventure below the surface with extensive snorkeling equipment and scuba diving gear. And if you want to head back to shore, you can chuck the Roubaix bikes into one of the two tenders and zip across.

• Underwater observation lounge
• Spectacular and expansive interior
• Gym, spa and Hammam
• Exceptional swimming pool
• Elevator serving all the interior decks
• Masseuse, beautician on board

Savannah comes with the following list of facilities. For details, please speak to your yacht broker or contact us.

83.5m / 274ft

12.5m / 41ft

3.95m / 13ft

Naval Architect

Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects

Exterior Designer

De Voogt Naval Architects, CG Design

Interior Designer

Hull Material

Superstructure Material

Gross Tonnage

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"SAVANNAH combines powerful and elegant design with eco credentials thanks to her electric-diesel propulsion, while her peerless use of glass ensures spectacular views above and below deck as you cruise."

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Timeless Design

Launched by Feadship’s De Vries shipyard in 2015, Savannah is one of the most spectacular vessels afloat. Mixing powerful yet elegant design with impeccable eco-credentials, she is Feadship’s first ever hybrid yacht, with clean and quiet electric-diesel performance allied to an extremely efficient hull design for sublime and conscientious cruising.The world's largest metallic-painted object, and easily the most impressive, Savannah makes a statement wherever she sails. Guests will enjoy untold luxuries across her four decks and six cabins connected by a dramatic rosewood spiral staircase. The CG Design interior features dark rosewood floors throughout, with beautiful furnishings, atmospheric dimensions and breath-taking vistas thanks to Savannah’s peerless use of glass.Each cabin and lounge has been designed to maximise the visual and human experience, the awe-inspiring underwater lounge and master suite, with its wall of glass and vast oval skylight, being two notable moments in this yacht’s interior story.

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This is Savannah

Underwater observation lounge with cinema capabilities.

Secret Room

Unique private forward area for entertaining or relaxing.

Eco Friendly Cruising

Feadship’s first ever hybrid yacht, with clean and quiet electric-diesel performance.

Infinity Pool

Large infinity pool on the aft deck provides the perfect place for an afternoon in the sun.

Multiple Award Winner

Motor yacht of the year at the World Superyacht Awards 2016, as well as multiple design awards.

High-octane Water Toys

With two 9.5m tenders, seabobs, jetskis, and numerous inflatables.

Spa Area With Hammam

Enjoy endless pampering with a masseuse and beautician on the crew.

Stunning Use Of Glass

Huge windows and numerous skylights allow sunlight to pour in to the interior spaces.

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Extensive list of gym equipment on board.

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Untold Luxury

The Nemo Room is a cutting-edge underwater observation lounge that combines the thrill of exploring the ocean's depths with the entertainment of a cinema experience.

The Secret Room is an exclusive private space located at the forward area of the yacht, perfect for intimate gatherings, relaxation, or entertainment.

Feadship's inaugural hybrid yacht is a groundbreaking eco-friendly vessel, boasting a blend of electric and diesel power for a clean, quiet, and environmentally conscious cruising experience.

The expansive infinity pool on the aft deck is a luxurious oasis, providing the perfect setting for a leisurely afternoon in the sun. With its uninterrupted views of the surrounding seascape, it offers a truly indulgent and tranquil experience for guests seeking relaxation and serenity.

Savannah was honored with the prestigious title of "Motor Yacht of the Year" at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards, and it has also received numerous accolades and design awards in recognition of its outstanding features and design excellence.

With two 9.5m tenders, seabobs, jetskis, and numerous inflatables on board, there is something for even the most thrill seeking guests to enjoy.

Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the spa area, complete with a luxurious hammam. Savannah's dedicated crew includes a skilled masseuse and beautician to ensure you receive the finest pampering experience.

The abundance of large windows and numerous skylights bathes the interior spaces in an ample flow of natural sunlight, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout the yacht.

Range of Gym Equipment

A comprehensive range of gym equipment is available on board, providing a diverse selection for fitness enthusiasts to enjoy during their voyage.

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4X TENDERS 2X JET BOARDS 4X SEABOBS 2X SAILING BOATS 4X MOUNTAIN BIKES 7X DIVING EQUIPMENT 1X FLYBOARD 4X STAND UP PADDLE BOARDS 1X BASKETBALL HOOP 4X INFLATABLE TOYS 3X WAKEBOARDS 3X WATER SKIS 4X SNORKELING SETS

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84m Feadship superyacht Savannah for sale for the first time

The 83.5-metre Feadship motor yacht Savannah has joined the market for the first time with Robert Shepherd of Edmiston ahead of her appearance at the Monaco Yacht Show .

Built in the Netherlands by Feadship in 2015, the multi-award-winning steel and aluminium superyacht was designed and engineered by Feadship and De Voogt Naval Architects with living spaces designed by CG Design – one of only two yachting projects undertaken by the French studio. 

Winner of the coveted Motor Yacht of the Year award at the World Superyacht Awards in 2015, Savannah is a truly innovative hybrid vessel with an exceptionally clean "electro-mechanic" propulsion package, claimed to provide fuel savings of 30 per cent compared to conventional yachts in her class.

As well as being one of the most sought-after charter yachts on the market, Savannah has been consistently maintained since new – with a full repaint in her statement "Sea Foam metallic green" took place during a major refit in 2020 that cost upwards of €9,000,000 alongside other numerous upgrades. Walls of glass wrap around her decks and Cristina Gherardi Bernadeau and Marcello Bozzarelli of CG Design rewrote the rule book when it came to her interiors, introducing curved bulkheads to replace the usual straight ones. Dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns and metallic finishes throughout create an opulent ambience.

Savannah accommodates 12 guests across six cabins, with a VIP, two doubles and two convertible cabins making up the five guest cabins forward on the main deck. A statement elevator connects all decks and the communal spaces feel absolutely vast with high deckheads. The owner's private deck is described by the broker as, "a showstopper, with a huge skylight above the bed, a dining room, saloon, office, large marble bathroom and dressing area providing an exclusive enclave, while outside there is a private terrace and helipad". There are generous quarters for a crew of 24 in 12 cabins.

Savannah's amenities include a nine-metre swimming pool on the aft deck – cascading onto the swim platform and connecting with the main saloon – a gym, a spa and Hammam, a DJ station and a barbecue on the sundeck. One of her most lauded features is undoubtedly a submerged underwater "Nemo" lounge which allows for spectacular viewings of sealife in anchorages in an amphitheatre-like setting.

The tender inventory includes a 9.5-metre limousine tender and a 9.5-metre sport tender. As well as a full array of water toys, Savannah sports a golf driving range and basketball court.

The 2,305GT yacht for sale contains one 2,414hp Wärtsilä 9L20 4-stroke engine as well as a one-megawatt battery bank. She has a range of 6,500 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 14 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots.

Savannah will be at anchor during the Monaco Yacht Show with price on application.

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SAVANNAH Yacht for Charter

SAVANNAH is a multi-award winning superyacht that has been lighting up the charter market since her launch in 2015.

• Length 83.5m / 274ft
• Number of guests 12
• Guest cabins 6
• Region Caribbean & The Bahamas , South of France
• Builder Feadship
• Cruising speed 14 knots
• Max speed 17 knots
• Number of crew 24
• Draft 3.95m
• Range 6500nm
• Hull material Steel

Stand out features

• Underwater observation lounge
• Spectacular and expansive interior
• Gym, spa and hammam
• Exceptional swimming pool
• Massages, facials and nail treatments available

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SAVANNAH features

The world’s first hybrid superyacht blends innovative eco-friendly technology with an ultra-luxurious design for a one-of-a-kind charter experience.

SAVANNAH’s onboard highlights include a 9m swimming pool, a full beach club and spa plus a breathtaking underwater lounge for the ultimate charter experience.

With six luxurious ensuite staterooms, SAVANNAH is capable of welcoming up to 12 guests onboard. A masterpiece of modern design, SAVANNAH’s owner’s suite is located on the private upper deck. The bedroom features a show-stopping oval skylight overhead and wall-to-wall full-length windows on all sides which flood the room with light.

The owner’s suite opens into a huge marble bathroom plus a walk-in dressing room and a cosy study. Custom-built pantograph doors lead out onto the private upper deck area. Spacious and light, SAVANNAH’s beautifully finished VIP suite is located on the main deck. It includes an ensuite bathroom and offers sweeping views of the ocean.

SAVANNAH’s guest accommodation includes two double and two twin staterooms each with an ensuite bathroom on the main deck. 

SAVANNAH’s main deck features an open-plan layout with two curved salons linked by a central corridor. Innovative glass doors can be removed to create a seamless connection with the weather deck. SAVANNAH’s striking formal dining room also features curved glass doors which can be opened for indoor/outdoor dining. Equipped with an oval dining table for 10 guests. SAVANNAH is equipped with a state-of-the-art private gym, an onboard spa and a Moroccan hammam.

On the aft deck, you’ll find an underwater lounge. The first of its kind in the world that can also be transformed into a cinema room.

Boasting a wealth of alfresco entertainment options, SAVANNAH is equipped with a remarkable nine-meter swimming pool on the main deck. Surrounded by loungers and leading down to the vast bathing platform, this is the ideal spot to relax with family and friends. 

SAVANNAH comes with a wide selection of water toys including two 9.5m tenders, a 50hp RIB, Jet Skis, WaveRunners, Jet Surfs, Seabobs Kayaks plus all the latest inflatables and towables. She is equipped with an onboard basketball court and carries mountain bikes, footballs, frisbees and volleyball nets for onshore fun.

Other outstanding exterior features aboard charter superyacht SAVANNAH include a forward-facing spa pool, a full beach club at water level plus a huge sun deck complete with a DJ station and a BBQ for relaxed evenings spent dancing under the stars.

While on charter, she carries a dedicated and professional 24-person crew including an onboard masseuse and beautician.

For an unforgettable voyage, set sail for the sun-drenched Bahamas with charter yacht SAVANNAH. The perfect charter destination for swimming, snorkelling and water sports, explore countless miles of breathtaking coastline in the beautiful cruising grounds of the Caribbean.

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The perfect combination of timeless design and ultra-modern technology, award-winning superyacht SAVANNAH pushes innovation to the limits.

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Built in 2015 by Feadship, the Savannah is the world’s first hybrid superyacht. The 273.95ft/83.5-meter vessel has an innovative eco-friendly design, and has an elegant exterior designed by Feadship & CG Design. The yacht’s sleek interior has been designed by CG Design, and provides a rather regal setting for socialising with friends and family.

Winner of multiple awards, the Savannah is a popular choice right around the world, combining Feadship functionality with sleek, modern style.

The Savannah sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 rooms, and includes a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, and 4 double cabins. The yacht carries up to 25 crew on-board, and carries a whole host of amenities and entertainment features.

With low noise and vibration levels, the Savannah is a yachting experience like no other, and anchor stabilisers reduce motion both at anchor and on rough waters.

With a cruising speed of 14 knots, a maximum speed of 17 knots, and a range of 6,500nm, performance and luxury come as standard.

A swimming pool and gym are key features for fitness fans, and water sports fans are spoilt for choice. The Savannah carries a large number of recreational facilities including 2 seater SeaDoo Wake Waverunners, 2 x Yamaha Jet-Skis, 2 x jet surfs, 3 kayaks, 2 x sail boats, scuba diving equipment, 4 x paddleboards, inflatable water toys, and 4 x mountain bikes.

The Savannah design makes full use of space, and is perfect for entertaining guests, or relaxing with friends and family. The large seating areas have a grand feel, and large windows provide stunning views from most areas on deck. Lighting and digital effects add to the overall ambience of the Savannah, and an underwater lounge offers an alternative, fascinating view, further adding to the spectacle of this stunning super-yacht.

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16 superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs

Western sanctions over moscow's invasion of ukraine led to many luxury vessels being detained in europe.

Two superyachts linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich were spotted on the Turkish coast on Tuesday, 'Eclipse' and 'My Solaris'. Mr Abramovich is among several wealthy Russians added to an EU blacklist as governments act to seize their yachts and other luxury assets. AP

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Several luxury yachts owned by wealthy Russians have been detained across Europe this month.

It comes after the West imposed sanctions on oligarchs over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine .

Some have taken evasive action – two such superyachts linked to billionaire Roman Abramovich were spotted approaching the Turkish coast on Tuesday. A group of Ukrainians tried to stop one of the yachts from docking in Turkey.

Chelsea FC owner Mr Abramovich is one of several oligarchs who were added to an EU blacklist last week as governments acted to seize yachts and other luxury assets owned by the billionaires.

Western sanctions resulted in many large vessels relocating from Europe in the past few weeks. Several have headed to places such as the Maldives, which have no extradition treaty with the US.

Where is the Abramovich-owned yacht heading?

Mr Abramovich's yacht Eclipse was seen heading towards Marmaris on Tuesday, according to data compiled by monitoring site Marine Traffic, which was seen by Reuters.

The previous day, his superyacht Solaris was moored in Bodrum, about 80 kilometres from Marmaris, data showed, after skirting waters of EU countries.

There was no suggestion Mr Abramovich was on board either of the yachts.

Ukrainians attempt to stop Abramovich's yacht docking in Turkey

Which yachts have been detained?

On Monday, a superyacht linked to another Russian billionaire was detained by authorities after docking in Gibraltar.

The Axioma , believed to belong to Dmitrievich Pumpyansky, moored at Gibraltar on the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, Reuters TV footage showed.

Mr Pumpyansky, who is under UK and EU sanctions, owns Russia's largest steel pipe maker TMK. Data shows the 72-metre vessel is owned by a British Virgin Islands holding company called Pyrene investments, Reuters reported. An article published as part of the Panama Papers leaks names Mr Pumpyansky as a beneficiary of the holding.

On March 12, the world's biggest sailing yacht, called Sailing Yacht A and owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko , was seized by Italian police.

Several other luxury yachts have also been detained across Europe, including in Gibraltar, Mallorca in Spain's Balearic Islands and the French coast.

Here are 16 superyachts linked to wealthy Russians

1. Eclipse , a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich , was this week spotted heading in the direction of Marmaris in Turkey.

2. Solaris , belonging to Mr Abramovich , moored in Bodrum at the start of the week.

3. The Axioma superyacht, belonging to Russian oligarch Dmitrievich Pumpyansky , who is on the EU's list of sanctioned Russians, was detained by authorities after docking in Gibraltar on Monday.

4. The Crescent , which was seized by the Spanish government in Tarragona, Spain, on March 17. The ship's owner is not publicly known, although it is believed to belong to Russian Igor Sechin, head of Rosneft Oil in Moscow.

5. Ragnar , owned by former KGB officer and Russian oligarch Vladimir Strzhalkovsky, who is not on the EU sanctions list.

6. Tango , owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, who was sanctioned by the US on March 11.

7. Lady Anastasia , owned by Russian arms manufacturer Alexander Mijeev, is retained at Port Adriano, Mallorca, as a result of sanctions against Russia and Belarus issued by the European Union.

8. Valerie was seized by the Spanish government in Barcelona, Spain, on March 15. Spanish newspaper El Pais reported that the ship is linked to Rostec State Corporation’s chief executive Sergey Chemezov.

9. The $578 million Sailing Yacht A owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko was seized by Italian police in the port of Trieste on March 12.

10. The 156-metre Dilbar superyacht is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.

11. La Datcha belongs to Russian billionaire businessman Oleg Tinkov.

12. Lady M , owned by Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, was seized by Italian police on March 5.

13. Amore Vero was seized in the Mediterranean resort of La Ciotat on March 3 by French authorities. The yacht is linked to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs the Russian oil giant Rosneft.

14. Quantum Blue , owned by a company linked to Russian billionaire Sergei Galitsky, the head of Russian oil giant Rosneft, was seized in southern France on March 3.

15. Superyacht Luna is owned by Russian billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov.

16. Triple Seven is owned by Russian billionaire Alexander Abramov, according to media reports. The yacht was last up for sale in 2020 for €38 million ($41.85 million).

Memorial Day Boating Safety Advice: Pay attention, limit alcohol and wear life jacket

B oating safety experts are issuing a list of recommendations for Chatham County residents to stay safe ahead of Memorial Day weekend, when more people are traveling on the waterways.

The safety recommendations, issued by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Georgia River Network , prioritize paying attention , limiting alcohol consumption and wearing a lifejacket .

The safety recommendations resonate two years after three boating accidents occurred between May and June 2022.

On May 5, 2022, local businessman Joe Moore was killed when a boat he was aboard struck an unlit channel marker near the Savannah Yacht Club and he was hit in the head by an unknown object. On May 28, five people - four family members - died in a boat collision on the Wilmington River . And on June 5, 2022, two people were injured on Sunday when a small powerboat traveling in Turners Creek struck the wooden fenders beneath the U.S. 80 bridge. The teen involved in the crash was later charged with boating under the influence (BUI).

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Georgia DNR Boating Safety 101: Pay Attention

DNR Game Warden Quintin Reed offers a simple recommendation for boaters on the waterway during Memorial Day: Pay attention.

“Watch everything going on around you,” Reed said in a phone call. “Be aware of your surroundings.”

DNR is one of three agencies tasked with responding in the case of boating accidents, along with the Chatham County Marine Patrol and the U.S. Coast Guard. If it’s a boating incident accruing more than $2,000 in property damages or involves serious injuries or fatalities, Georgia DNR would be the primary agency, according to previous Savannah Morning News reporting .

Reed also said “be aware of your state of mind,” noting that there “tends to be alcohol on boats,” especially during Memorial Day weekend.

“I want everybody to have a good time, but I want everyone to be safe,” said Reed. “Don’t get intoxicated when you’re driving the vessel. Just make sure you’re aware of how you are.”

Since the multiple boating accidents two summers ago, Reed said DNR has a “heightened sense of patrolling” during holidays, including a greater number of employees available and working longer shifts.

“That's the best way we can do it is to just get out there and make sure that everybody's doing what they’re supposed to be doing,” said Reed.

There hasn't been any boating incidents in Chatham County, thus far, in 2024, though there has been one BUI and one drowning, according to an email sent by DNR Public Affairs Officer Mark McKinnon. In 2023, there were seven boating incidents, four BUIs and one drowning in Chatham County. In 2022, there were four boating incidents, five BUIs and two drownings, and in 2021, there were five boating incidents, six BUIs and three drownings in Chatham County.

There will be 5 DNR game wardens patrolling Chatham County waterways throughout the Memorial Day weekend, according to McKinnon.

U.S. Coast Guard: Always have life-saving equipment onboard

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer First Class Ryan Dickinson issued a statement via email:

"Coast Guard Station Tybee Island is gearing up for a proactive presence on the water this holiday weekend, dedicated to upholding safety for all boaters. Collaborating closely with our local, state, and federal maritime counterparts, Station Tybee Island's boat crews stand poised to aid anyone facing distress. We urge the public to maintain vigilance on the water and to always ensure they have essential life-saving equipment before leaving the pier."

Dickinson added in a separate email that "the number of Coast Guard members ready to assist mariners in distress well exceeds 100 between the various Coast Guard units that respond to the Chatham County area from Coast Guard Sector Charleston, Coast Guard Air Station Savannah, various Coast Guard Cutters and Station Tybee Island."

Chatham County Marine Patrol to focus on boating safety compliance

Betsy Nolen, Chatham County Police Department (CCPD) Public Information Officer, wrote in an email that CCPD Marine Patrol will also be fully staffed during Memorial Day weekend.

Nolen recommended that boaters check that their boats are in good working order and have working lights before heading out on the water. Nolen also added that people should have a float plan that they share with others and to wear life vests.

"Our focus is always on safety, and this weekend will be no exception," Nolen wrote in the email. "We will be proactively patrolling, conducting safety checks, and responding to any emergencies – the same tasks we do every day of the year. Our safety checks are very much designed to bring people into compliance as quickly as possible, so they can boat safely. In fact, 90 percent of the citations Marine Patrol writes are warnings. Marine Patrol is very focused on educating, instead of punishing, whenever possible."

Safety advice for paddlers

Andrea White, community programs coordinator for the Georgia River Network , said she always encourages paddlers to wear their lifejackets, no matter their swimming ability or how harmless the water conditions appear to be. She also encourages paddlers to not paddle alone, if possible.

The Georgia River Network is a Georgia river advocacy organization that organizes paddle trips and promotes water trails. On May 18, during National Safe Boating Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake and the US Coast Guard Auxiliary, along with the Georgia chapter of the American Canoe Association (ACA Georgia) offered Kayaking 101 classes to students led by nationally certified ACA instructor volunteers in multiple Georgia cities, including Savannah, Eatonton, Acworth and White, according to a press release.

In Chatham County, White said, “You’re mostly dealing with tidal waters, oyster beds and hazardous conditions caused by wind.

“Remember to act as though something in your plan for your day is going to go wrong,” said White. 

Drew Favakeh is the public safety and courts reporter for Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at [email protected].

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Memorial Day Boating Safety Advice: Pay attention, limit alcohol and wear life jacket

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‘Sadness’ still lingers from Memorial Day 2022 boat crash in Savannah

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SAVANNAH ― The messages came fast and furious to Doug Pesce’s mobile phone around midday on May 28, 2022.

Word of a horrific boat crash on the Wilmington River had spread that Memorial Day weekend morning, and rumor had it a Calvary Day schoolteacher piloting a boat out of the Savannah Boathouse marina was involved. Pesce met that description, and friends knew he’d planned to hit the water that day.

“Calvary students work the docks” at the marina, Pesce said, “so the news spread quickly. Friends called to check, thinking it could be me.”

Instead, it was one of Pesce’s colleagues and close friends, Chris Leffler, piloting the boat. Leffler, his wife Lori, sons Nate and Zach, daughter Katie and one of Katie’s friends were aboard the vessel when it collided with another craft near a hairpin bend of the river that winds between the Savannah River and the Atlantic Ocean.

Four members of the Leffler family died in the accident, as did a passenger on the other boat, Robert “Stephen” Chauncey. Katie Leffler and her unidentified friend survived, as did the driver of the other vessel, Mark Stegall.

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Law enforcement investigators determined Stegall at fault in the collision. Their report alleges he was driving “recklessly” on the wrong side of the busy waterway and had consumed alcohol that morning. A Chatham County grand jury indicted Stegall on 16 counts , including 10 counts of homicide by vessel, in August 2022 and he entered a not guilty plea at an arraignment hearing a year later.

Yet as the two-year anniversary of the boat crash nears, a trial date has not been scheduled. A motion hearing slated for May 21 was postponed until November at the request of the defense, which is challenging the admissibility of blood alcohol-related evidence in the case.

Stegall has been free on a $75,000 bond since September 2022.

In a telephone interview on Tuesday, Chatham District Attorney Shalena Cook-Jones said her prosecutors are prepared to try the case. The court clerk and the judges, not her office, handle scheduling, she said. She pointed to a yearslong case backlog, one made even longer by a 13-month-long jury trial suspension during COVID-19 pandemic, for the slow pace.

Reached for comment, one of Stegall’s attorneys, Tom Withers, confirmed that the defense is the source of the current delay but said the prolonged pre-trial period is not unusual in a case such as Stegall’s.

The wait still frustrates Pesce and other close friends of the Leffler family. Stacy Volz, who tutored the Leffler boys when they were younger, calls the case an “open wound.” Michelle Procopio, another Calvary teacher, talks of “finding justice” for Katie Leffler, who is now in grad school and has asked for privacy in regards to her loss.

“There’s just this lingering sense of sadness,” Volz said. “The wheels of justice do move slowly. Painfully slow.”

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Unforgettable influences

The Lefflers relocated to Savannah just months before the accident. They moved to the Georgia coast from Alpharetta, where Chris had taught at King’s Ridge Christian School .

Teaching was Chris Leffler’s second career; he’d worked as a financial adviser before finding “his calling,” Pesce said.

“He just had a true genuine passion and desire to help kids grow,” Pesce said. “The great students he pushed to achieve more. The kids who struggled, he pushed them to grow and supported them along the way. He saw them as individuals and did everything to meet their needs.”

Lori was an executive with a consumer products company. Zach was a 23-year-old working as a data analyst in Atlanta and Nate was a junior at Calvary at the time of their deaths.

The other person killed in the boat crash, Chauncey, was a U.S. Army veteran. He served his country for 16 years before retiring and is survived by a young daughter.

Despite being relatively new Savannah residents, the Lefflers had built strong local bonds. The accident devastated the Calvary school community. Calvary’s 2023 class yearbook is dedicated to the memory of Nate and his father.

They were one of four families to follow Calvary head of school Hunter Chadwick from King’s Ridge to the Savannah K-12. Chadwick worked seven years as an administrator in the Alpharetta school before being hired at Calvary in 2020.

The draw of the coast and the chance to be a part of building on the success of Calvary, a popular parochial school affiliated with a large Baptist church, led to a steady, southerly trickle of King’s Ridge staffers.

“We are often asked if all of us moving here was planned; it was not,” Volz said. “We were all about the same age and at a similar point in our lives and felt personally called here to be a part of the energy and excitement of it.”

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The former Alpharetta residents were close-knit, often getting together for group dinners. All spoke of the Leffler family with admiration, citing their kindness and love for one another as examples to follow. Chris coached their children on the baseball and football fields. Zach and Nate babysat those same kids. Lori was quick to help others, including friends of friends she didn’t know, in their professional pursuits.

According to Volz, Chris’ influence is best summed up in notes he created documenting realizations of things seen on Earth that he considered glimpses into heaven. His “pockets of heaven” might describe a dazzling sunset or a struggling student who’d finally come to understand something.

“The impression he made is hard for me to do justice to,” Procopio said. “Follow your heart and follow the Lord and He will come to you. That’s how he lived.”

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Safety on the water

The Memorial Day weekend 2022 crash was one of three high-profile boating accidents in the Savannah area in a one-month span. One of the others left local businessman Joseph Moore dead when the vessel he was aboard struck a channel marker in the Intracoastal Waterway near the Savannah Yacht Club. The other incident involved two teens , both of who survived.

The rash of collisions put a spotlight on boater safety and education. According to data from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the crashes accounted for six of the seven boating-related deaths in Chatham County in 2022, and there hasn’t been a fatality since. There have been seven boating incidents since the start of 2023 but only two injuries.

Mark McKinnon with the Georgia DNR cautioned against reading much into trends, referencing the many factors that affect boating statistics. He cited weather conditions and what days of the week holidays such as July 4 fall on. Rain and midweek holidays drive numbers down.

“We will continue to patrol, educate on and enforce the laws, and also keep hammering home the messages of life jacket wear, not boating while impaired, and obeying the ‘rules of the road,’” he wrote in an email.

For Leffler’s pal Pesce, whom friends initially feared was involved in the fatal collision two years ago, boating remains a favorite downtime pursuit. But he admits to thinking about the Lefflers on every trip and said his wife remains uneasy about being on the water. She refused to go out for a year after the accident.

“We were supposed to meet them out there that afternoon on the water,” Pesce said. “Every time I get on board that boat I can’t help but think about it.”

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Adam Van Brimmer is a journalist who covers politics and Coastal Georgia news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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Killer whales attack and sink sailing yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar — again

By Emily Mae Czachor

Updated on: May 14, 2024 / 4:54 PM EDT / CBS News

A sailing yacht sunk in the Strait of Gibraltar on Sunday after an unknown number of orcas  slammed into the vessel with two people on board and caused a water leak, officials said. Both crew members were rescued by a passing oil tanker, said Spain's maritime rescue service, marking the latest killer whale attack on a boat in what has become a pattern in recent years.

The incident happened at around 9 a.m. local time in the narrow strait between Spain and Morocco that has become a notorious site of human interactions with pods of killer whales that, for reasons still not fully understood, ram into boats and at times even sink them . In this case, crew members on board the SV Alboran Cognac yacht put out an emergency call for an evacuation after they encountered orcas roughly 14 miles off the coast of Cape Spartel. 

The crew members reported feeling blows to the hull of the vessel and rudder, which was damaged by the whales, the rescue service said. The agency's coordination center in Tarifa, on the Spanish side of the Strait of Gibraltar, helped arrange for their evacuation via the tanker MT Lascaux. The tanker was able to collect the crew members from the sinking yacht within the hour, and they disembarked in Gibraltar before 10:30 a.m. They abandoned the SV Alboran Cognac, which proceeded to completely disappear into the ocean.

Anyone sailing through waters from the Gulf of Cádiz in southern Spain and the Strait of Gibraltar, either in a larger motorized vessel or a personal sailing boat, is advised to avoid certain areas that the maritime rescue service marks as potentially dangerous spots for orca interactions. The greatest threats exist between May and August, when officials say that pods of killer whales are most commonly seen in those parts of the Atlantic. 

But previously recorded incidents suggest those dangers may be present at any time. Last October, a Polish boat touring company reported that a pod of orcas had managed to sink one of its yachts after repeatedly slamming into the steering fin for 45 minutes, causing it to leak. Last June, two sailing teams competing in an international race around the world reported frightening scenarios in which multiple orcas rammed into or pushed up against their boats or as they sailed west of Gibraltar. 

No one on board any of the vessels was hurt in those encounters, but the documented rise in confrontational behavior has researchers and sailors trying to determine why orcase have attempted to sink or capsize so many boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal. 

Some sailors have even resorted to blasting thrash metal music in a bid to deter the apex predators.

Reports of orcas interacting with humans have more than tripled in the last two years or so, according to the research group GTOA, which has documented hundreds of such incidents in the region since 2020. But some of the latest data points to possible changes in the orcas' etiquette, with the group reporting only 26 interactions in the Strait of Gibraltar and Bay of Biscay areas between January and May of this year. That number is 65% lower than the number of interactions recorded in the region over the same months last year, and 40% lower than the average number of interactions recorded in the same months between 2021 and 2023, according to GTOA.

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Emily Mae Czachor is a reporter and news editor at CBSNews.com. She covers breaking news, often focusing on crime and extreme weather. Emily Mae has previously written for outlets including the Los Angeles Times, BuzzFeed and Newsweek.

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At anchor: Must see superyacht charters attending the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix

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By Katie Scott   24 May 2024

Putting the pedal to the metal, the fast and furious Monaco Grand Prix returns to the streets of Monte Carlo on one of the toughest courses of the Formula One calendar. One of the biggest social events of the year for visiting Mediterranean yacht charters , the Circuit de Monaco draws crowds in their thousands, plus a glistening array of superyacht charters .

An adrenaline-fueled 77-lap race with intrinsic chicanes and hairpins, Circuit de Monaco is one of the ultimate tests for participating Formula One racers, battling for their place on the coveted podium. Being just one of the very few courses to feature trackside berths, visiting Monaco yacht charters can offer a completely immersive experience just meters away from the action.

While many corporate yacht charters thrive on the electric atmosphere of Port Hercule during the racing program, some of the most extravagant megayacht charters can be spotted at anchor in the bay.

Close enough to enjoy the atmosphere of the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix , but far away enough to escape the hustle and bustle on the mainland, charter guests out in the bay can embrace the best of both worlds, with easy access to the main event via helicopter or tender, and abundant space to open up the toy garage for fun in between in the races.

Here are some of the stunning super yacht charters currently at anchor at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Super yacht charters at anchor

Renaissance.

A striking  Freire Shipyard yacht charter with interior styling by English designer Bannenberg & Rowell and accommodation for up to 36 guests in 19 extravagant cabins, 367.5ft (112m) super yacht charter RENAISSANCE launched onto the charter market in 2023 and has rapidly become a highly sought after West Mediterranean yacht charter . 

Featuring a spectacular alfresco living environment with ample dining and lounge options, plus a captivating infinity pool and a spacious beach club for charter guests wanting to be close to the waves, RENAISSANCE delivers optimal comfort and entertainment on every deck, making her an ideal choice for see and be seen yacht charters .

Highlights onboard include a commercially certified helipad, a cutting-edge toy selection, and a state-of-the-art movie theatre.

One of the most expensive yacht charters in the world, the iconic 377.7ft (115.1m) superyacht charter AHPO is industry renowned for providing nothing less than effortless opulence and luxury yacht charter experiences that will never be forgotten. An asset to the fleet of Lurssen yacht charters , AHPO features an impressive collection of premium amenities including an elaborate cinema, a gym with sweeping views for indulgent  France yacht charters , and a spa-quality health and wellness area.

Highlights onboard super yacht charter AHPO include a sprawling full-beam owner’s duplex, an expansive beach club, and a certified foredeck helipad.

A 2022 Golden Yachts yacht charter with a distinguishable exterior design, 288.9ft (88.01m) luxury yacht charter PROJECT X is a premium choice for French Riviera yacht charters with an enticing plethora of onboard amenities including a large swimming pool and adjacent sun loungers, a huge array of toys and tenders for legendary watersports yacht charters , and a stunning 360-degree sun deck gym.

Offering seven impressive cabins, plus a VIP and on-deck owner suite with a private pool, PROJECT X is a contemporary yacht charter perfectly matched for a variety of yacht charter destinations around the world.

Other key highlights onboard include a triple-height glass atrium and elevator, a vast wellness suite with spa, Hammam, and Finnish Sauna, plus juice bar and lounging area, and chic interiors penned by Massari Design Studio.

A 164.1ft (50m) Benetti yacht charter  that comes fully equipped with a RYA water sports center, multiple alfresco dining and lounge options, and a large swimming pool, motor yacht charter FANTASEA  is a captivating addition to the Italian fleet of yacht rentals that boasts an impressive collection of water toys.

Perfect for corporate or family yacht charters , FANTASEA has plenty of entertainment options for charter guests of all ages, with interior and exterior environments providing optimal comfort.

Other key features include a beach club, spa-quality health and wellness facilities, and a deck Jacuzzi.

A timeless 180.5ft (55m) Amels yacht charter , motor yacht charter SAMIRA was delivered in 2003 and completed a refit in 2022. Sporting interior and exterior designs by Terence Disdale, she can accommodate up to 12 charter guests in a well-appointed five-cabin layout, ideal for events yacht charters .

Keeping charter guests entertained throughout their charter vacation, SAMIRA offers Wi-Fi connectivity, a piano, and an exterior bar with sweeping views for memorable South of France yacht charters .

Other key features onboard include a hydraulic swim platform, a great selection of water toys, and opulent interiors.

Monaco Grand Prix yacht charters

If you’re interested in learning more about a Monaco Grand Prix yacht charter, contact your preferred  yacht charter broker  today about availability for the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix and  yacht rental costs , or view our  complete guide to the Monaco Grand Prix .

Alternatively, view and compare all  superyachts for charter in Monaco .

Other charter yachts at anchor for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix

50m CBI Navi 2005 / 2017

71m Royal Denship 2002 / 2022

50m Philip Zepter Yachts 2011 / 2024

70m Benetti 2020

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