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Linssen Yachts builds luxury steel motor yachts in the 9-16 metre segment and has grown into a market leader in steel yacht building.

Linssen Yachts stands for steel motor yachts - displacement yachts - with superior quality and for continuous innovative product and process development. Since the company was founded in 1949, Linssen Yachts has been the driving force behind innovative improvements in yacht building.

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All steel Linssen motoryachts are characterised by quality, space and excellent sailing characteristics.

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Linssen yachts sponsors three charities and calls on customers to also do their bit for a nicer world..

At Linssen Yachts, we are not only celebrating our 75th anniversary as a leading name in the world of yacht building, but we are also taking this special occasion to give something back to the society and environment that has always inspired us. In our anniversary year, we are proud to support three great charities that all have a clear link to water, an element so central to our work and passion. We will donate €750 to each charity plus €25 per charity for each “75 Edition” yacht sold.

Water for Toubacouta: Water is not only the source of our existence, but also of livelihood and well-being for communities worldwide. This is why we enthusiastically sponsor Water for Toubacouta. Linssen and Linssen Boating Holidays partner Aqua Libra is the initiator of this organisation which works to ensure access to clean drinking water in remote areas of Toubacouta, Senegal. Our deep connection with water allows us to fully understand and appreciate the value of clean water, and we are determined to improve lives elsewhere by sharing this precious resource.

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Actie Pepernoot (Stichting Kinderhulp): Just as water unites us, the festive spirit of St Nicholas unites us all. Action Pepernoot, supported by the Children’s Aid Foundation, reaches out to give children from financially vulnerable families an unforgettable Sinterklaas experience. As a company committed to creating unforgettable moments on the water, we also want to contribute to the magic of Sinterklaas for children who need it most. And of course, every year Saint Nicholas navigates European waters to provide our children with fun presents.

Maas Cleanup: Our love of water goes hand in hand with our responsibility to protect it. That is why we are also a sponsor of Maasclean-up, an organisation dedicated to removing waste and pollution from the Maas River and its banks. Our anniversary year is an opportunity to strengthen our sustainability efforts and actively participate in preserving our beloved waterways.

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Why a luxury steel motor yacht from Linssen Yachts?

Timeless yet modern.

You will soon recognise our boats when you look over the rivers, canals and lakes. The unmistakable silhouette - the DNA of Linssen Yachts - will always remain intact. This way, you will have a motor yacht that is exceptionally valuable and stable in value.

All of Europe's waterways, rivers, canals and lakes are at your feet with a Linssen steel motor yacht. But of course you can also look for the big water and sail the North Sea, Mediterranean or Baltic Sea and visit countries and places you have never seen from the water.

In addition to new yachts, you can of course also come to Linssen for used Linssen yachts. We offer used yachts in three categories: the Linssen Collection with 12 months boatyard guarantee, Linssen Pre-owned yachts with 3 months boatyard guarantee and brokerage yachts. The range changes regularly and sometimes very quickly. If you would like to be kept up to date with our offer, please register for our newsletter.

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Every one of the 100-plus new-build clients are still a Steeler owner today. It’s because they keep their yachts that it’s so hard to find a Steeler on the second-hand market. Many owners are cruising in their first, second or third Steeler and the resale value of a Steeler is best in class due to the superior build quality, timeless beauty and limited availability.

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Steeler Yachts is the most awarded Dutch shipyard over the last decade. Continuous industry-leading innovations and superior build quality have been recognised with seven European Powerboat of the Year awards, three times Winner and the Dutch Powerboat of the Year award.

Service enhances loyalty

All Steeler yachts are rigorously tested by our team of experts before delivery to the client. Our super-stringent protocol has resulted in smooth deliveries and played a significant role in our 100% customer loyalty rating.

Service and support are critical factors in our obsession with offering the best possible yachting experience. Providing Steeler owners with the peace of mind to know that help is just a phone call away helps us as a yard too. It transforms clients who are delighted at the time of delivery to dedicated Steeler brand ambassadors over the years ahead.

In fact, we didn’t even have to call in a copywriter for our recent brochures as they were filled with testimonies and stories by Steeler owners.

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You know it, we know it… Time is the most valuable asset we have in life. That’s why we aim to make your free time on the water as comfortable as possible. It’s is also the reason behind taking the time to create your yacht together with you.

Building at Steeler means being in direct contact with the builders of your yacht as often as required to understand your needs and wishes. It’s a personal matter, something between you and us. It’s a personal interaction too, one that generates a bond between client and yard that results in a unique yacht with her own story to tell.

And it’s another asset that sets Steeler apart from mass production yachts which require a build number to separate them from the rest of the fleet!

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Many of our clients have seen it all. Some have owned a superyacht and endured a limited sailing area and lack of privacy. Others have unsuccessfully tried to convince a mass producer to build them something special and custom.

Those experienced eyes light up when they discover Steeler Yachts as the place to create a pocket-size superyacht. One that meets the demanding quality they expect and rekindles the excitement of ownership again. A yacht that offers a haven of pleasure to share with family and friends while realising that luxury is found in details, not size.

Having become the builder of choice for these clients, everyone at our yard is dedicated to keeping it that way by offering the best of the best…  And then going one Steeler step further again.

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Steeler Yachts builds handcrafted motoryachts of ultimate luxury.

Our yachts are renowned for their avant garde design, superior build quality and endless customisation possibilities. We build every Steeler completely by hand in the Netherlands to the exact requirements of our clients. One of a kind motoryachts, for one of a kind owners.

This obsessive drive to provide custom & careless yachting turned all our owners into ambassadors. They finally found the alternative for mass products with endless snaglists and impersonal service and they want the yachting community to know !

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Steeler has successfully delivered more than 100 yachts over the past decade, each custom-created for clients with very different personalities and needs. Should long range cruising be your goal you’ll likely opt for an indestructible steel construction. If higher speeds are a priority, let’s build your performance yacht in aluminium. And we also offer a superior trawler line in steel and/or aluminium. All Steeler yachts today benefit from our patented S-design hull in terms of low fuel consumption, minimal spray and maximum interior volume. Read more about this highly innovative hull here .

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Long cruises through uncharted territory are this yacht type's specialty. A yacht built to this style is meant to tackle everything from the icy waters of the Arctic to the rough waves of the South Pacific in monsoon season. Sturdy and constructed with a reinforced steel hull in most designs, this style of yacht is perfect for a family of explorers looking for their next adventure.

The curved bottom displacement hull gives you sleeping and cooking areas that are as large as any you would find in your home. Long range cruisers don't need much engine power to get moving, so smaller motors and less fuel is required which can extend your sea faring trip.

Often called semi-displacement vessels, long range cruisers aren't known for their speed. Yet due to their hull design, they are known for being fuel efficient per nautical mile. Designed for longer trips, trawlers are the ultimate cruising vessel, whether you are out at the open sea or a lake.

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Steel is one of the most popular yacht hull materials used to construct many superyachts, ships, explorer yachts, and full-displacement vessels. Steel is one of the most reliable materials that has proven its effectiveness throughout the years. Steel motor yachts and steel hulls have an exceptional ability to withstand the harshest sea conditions, ideal for cruising the most remote corners of the world in the utmost comfort.

If you are seeking a circumnavigation adventure or want to cruise far-flung areas of the world, you will need a sturdy and dependable vessel you can rely on when venturing into new territories. The displacement hull design of some of these yachts contributes significantly to their stability and efficiency in open waters. Discover more about YACHTZOO’s steel hull yachts for sale.

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NEO 52M STEEL

• Motor yacht
• 52 m / 171 ft
• SANLORENZO - April 2026
• 12 guests in 6 staterooms

• 49.9 m / 164 ft
• TANKOA - 30 months
• 10 guests in 5 staterooms

500EXP SANLORENZO

• 47 m / 154 ft
• SANLORENZO - June 2027

• 46.70 m / 153 ft
• HEESEN - 2014

TANKOA T450

• 45 m / 148 ft
• TANKOA - 2026

BARON TRENCK

• 43.5 m / 143 ft
• EUROCRAFT - 2011

• 42.06 m / 138 ft
• AVANGARD YACHTS - 2018

COLUMBUS CROSSOVER 42

• 42 m / 138 ft
• PALUMBO - 2024

• 40.24 m / 132 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 32 months from contract

S/Y SAILING NOUR

• Sailing yacht
• 37 m / 121 ft
• EVADNE YACHTS - 2008
• 8 guests in 4 staterooms

• 36.20 m / 119 ft
• CONCEPT MARINE - 2008

• 34.30 m / 113 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 18 months from contract

MOONEN YN202

• 34.04 m / 112 ft
• MOONEN - April 2023

• 32.00 m / 105 ft
• CBI NAVI - 1998
• 7 guests in 3 staterooms

• 28.45 m / 93 ft
• MAZU YACHTS - 12 months from contract

The benefits of steel hull yachts

Rugged luxury yachts made of steel are a testament to the durability and strength required for adventurous journeys. Steel hull yachts for sale are among the most sought-after for yacht owners seeking to explore more off-the-beaten-track locations worldwide. One major advantage of using steel in boat building and construction is its ability to be far tougher and have much more superior abrasion resistance than lighter materials such as aluminium.

Abrasion resistance is a highly important feature on an explorer yacht, providing the ability to withstand rubbing, scraping, or erosion that tends to remove the material from its surface progressively. This also helps to maintain the vessel’s original appearance and structure. More importantly, steel hull boats for sale can also withstand significant impacts without compromising the integrity of the boat.

In addition, due to their extra weight, a steel boat’s drift is often much more stable, slower, and cruises more predictably, ideal for choppy waters.

There are also more materials and better-equipped metal workers to perform repairs and installations in steel over other yacht materials. In the case that a yacht owner finds themselves in a remote part of the world, they can almost guarantee to be able to find a specialist steel metalworker. Steel boats are also generally much less expensive to repair than other materials.

Top features aboard steel hull yachts

Steel hull boats for sale are the perfect vessels for long-range cruising in destinations such as the Arctic Circle, the Norwegian Fjords, and Canada’s Northwest Passage. YACHTZOO’s fleet of yachts includes a range of these durable and elegant steel motor yachts, suitable for the discerning owner.

Steel hull vessels combine extraordinary comfort, traditional yachting elegance, and unrivalled amenities. Owners can expect to find sumptuous interiors, spacious flybridges and exceptional amenities, including helipads, swimming pools, fitness suites, fishing equipment, cinema rooms, Jacuzzi and more.

They also boast long-range cruising capabilities, state-of-the-art systems and plentiful deck spaces to lap up your surroundings. Many are often well engineered for stable cruising, fitted with stabilisers to ensure the utmost comfort at sea.

The YACHTZOO difference

If you are seeking a steel hull yacht for sale, our team of yacht brokers will work closely with you to fully understand what you need from your yacht, and then help connect you with your ideal vessel. As one of the leading yacht brokerages in the world, we boast an impressive portfolio of steel hull yachts for sale, from explorers, expedition yachts, superyachts, and sailing yachts. Browse through the best selection of steel boats, or contact our team today.

Nothing matches the prestige of owning a superyacht and joining an exclusive club of luxury yacht owners. A superyacht puts the world at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to travel whenever, wherever, all while enjoying a highly exclusive and private experience onboard your own self-sufficient sanctuary. Cruise bluewater havens or explore the world’s most remote regions aboard a luxury yacht with loved ones. YACHTZOO offers an exquisite selection of superyachts for sale. Our luxury yachts for sale are built by the world’s most esteemed shipyards and boast world-class amenities, pioneering cruising technology, and the finest craftsmanship.

Nothing matches the prestige of owning a superyacht and joining an exclusive club of luxury yacht owners. A superyacht puts the world at your fingertips, giving you the freedom to travel whenever, wherever all while enjoying a highly exclusive and private experience onboard your own self-sufficient sanctuary. Cruise bluewater havens or explore the world’s most remote regions aboard a luxury yacht with loved ones. YACHTZOO offers an exquisite selection of superyachts for sale. Our luxury yachts for sale are built by the world’s most esteemed shipyards and boast world-class amenities, pioneering cruising technology, and the finest craftsmanship.

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How can a luxury yacht broker help me find the ideal superyacht for sale.

Working with the right luxury yacht broker ensures you access to the world’s finest superyachts for sale. YACHTZOO boasts an enviable collection of luxury yachts for sale, including state-of-the-art motor yachts, expedition yachts, elegant sailboats and new build projects . The best yacht brokerages will also have connections with prestigious shipyards, yacht owners, and off-market boats, helping to connect you with your ideal vessel. Working with a luxury yacht broker can also help you establish what type of vessel will suit your lifestyle needs. Those seeking to explore the world’s most remote regions might be best suited to an explorer yacht, whereas someone wishing to island-hop the Caribbean might find a motor yacht or sailing vessel best meets their needs. When buying a yacht, you must also consider what onboard amenities are essential and who you will likely enjoy time on the water with. For example, someone wishing to holiday with family and friends will want a vessel that can accommodate plenty of guests yet still afford everyone privacy. We specialize in luxury yachts for sale and can help you select the ideal boat for your needs.

How can I ensure I pick the right yacht brokerage?

It is essential that you work with a yacht brokerage that is a member of key industry bodies. YACHTZOO is a proud member of the International Yacht Brokers Association, the Mediterranean Yacht Brokerage Association, The Worldwide Yachting Association, and the Leading Yacht Brokers Association. As a member of these leading yachting associations, YACHTOO must adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and expertise, giving you complete peace of mind.

How much does a superyacht cost?

The cost of a superyacht will depend on several factors, including the size of the vessel, the type of vessel, the shipbuilder, the year of build, and onboard amenities. Some of the world’s largest superyachts cost hundreds of millions. However, it is possible to enter the superyacht market for less. YACHTZOO’s team of brokers can work within a wide range of budgets.

How much does a superyacht cost to run per year?

The annual operational costs of a superyacht is an essential consideration when it comes to buying a yacht. Typically, you should expect to pay around 10% of the yacht’s value each year in operational costs, covering aspects such as maintenance, crew, and compliance. YACHTZOO offers exceptional yacht management services that can help streamline the operational cost of yacht ownership.

What amenities can I find on a typical luxury yacht for sale?

The type of amenities on a yacht will vary depending on the size of the vessel, with superyachts for sale typically boasting onboard amenities that rival the world’s most luxurious resorts. Amenities often include a voluminous beach club with bar, hot tub, swimming pool, fitness center, spa area, open-air cinema, tender garage, sundecks, and voluminous saloons.

Browse our luxury yachts for sale or contact YACHTZOO’s sales brokerage team; they will be delighted to help you find your ideal superyacht for sale.

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U.S. Eyes $156 Million Yacht in Dubai Linked to a Russian Oligarch

The U.S. Justice Department is taking steps to seize the Madame Gu, a 324-foot luxury yacht, but it will be diplomatically thorny.

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By Kate Kelly ,  Michael Forsythe and Julian E. Barnes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On a clear morning in late October, the jewel-blue hull of the Madame Gu, one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts, gleamed, its aluminum rails shimmering in the sun. Workers on the pier said they had recently seen people painting, cleaning and generally keeping the ship with its helipad and six guest staterooms in pristine condition.

In past years, such a scene would not have been noteworthy. Many superyachts come and go from Dubai’s Mina Rashid Marina, best known as the home of the Queen Elizabeth 2, the trans-Atlantic ocean liner-turned-hotel that dominates the waterfront here.

But Russia’s war in Ukraine has turned an otherwise routine tableau into a diplomatic battleground between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, an important American ally that has established itself as a safe haven for Russian money and assets out of the reach of U.S. sanctions.

The $156 million Madame Gu epitomizes the problem. In June, the United States designated the vessel, which is linked to Andrei Skoch, a Russian steel magnate and lawmaker under sanctions, as blocked property. That means the yacht cannot use American companies for its upkeep, employ U.S. citizens or even use the dollar. The Justice Department is now taking steps to seize the Madame Gu, according to people with knowledge of the plan.

But the United States can’t seize property in a sovereign nation without permission from its government. The Emirates, which has taken a friendlier position toward Moscow, is balking at cooperating with the United States to pursue oligarchs, American officials said. The Kremlin is also using oligarch-controlled companies in the Emirates to acquire war supplies that the West is trying to keep out of Russia’s reach, according to a Western official involved in the sanctions effort against Russia.

Emirati officials did not comment specifically on the Madame Gu but said in a statement that they took their role “protecting the integrity of the global financial system extremely seriously.”

A closer examination of Russian assets in the Emirates shows that even before the war in Ukraine, Dubai had become a playground for Russians with links to President Vladimir V. Putin. At least 38 businessmen or officials with ties to the Russian president own homes in Dubai that are collectively valued at more than $314 million, according to the Center for Advanced Defense Studies. Five of those owners are under U.S. sanctions.

Since the Russian invasion, Dubai has established itself as a safe haven for Russian yachts and aircraft unable to sail or fly elsewhere. After Russian jets were barred from the European Union in late February, the Emirates became the destination for 14 percent of all private flights leaving Russia, up from 3 percent before the invasion.

“It’s frustrating when you see huge assets that are sitting out there and it appears that the country is not cooperating,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat of Rhode Island, referring to the Emirates. “It would be nice if there were more common cause against Putin while he’s busy shelling hospitals and schools.”

Mr. Whitehouse is sponsoring legislation that would use proceeds of the sales of seized Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine. Senior officials at the Treasury and State Departments have also complained publicly about the situation.

U.S. officials view the presence of superyachts in places like Dubai and Bodrum, Turkey , as a symptom of wider Russian circumvention of sanctions and continued access to financial markets. Yachts have also come to symbolize the decadence of Russia’s oligarchs, especially at a time when Russian soldiers are scrounging for body armor and sleeping bags on the front lines.

Pursuing the Madame Gu

Built by the Dutch firm Feadship and put into service in 2013, the Madame Gu has a large helicopter pad on its forecastle with a hangar underneath that can double as a squash court when the chopper isn’t on board. The vessel has berthing for 36 crew members, according to one trade magazine.

Mr. Skoch, a member of Russia’s Parliament who is linked to assets worth billions of dollars, according to U.S. court filings, has had sanctions imposed on him twice by the United States, first in 2018 and then after Russia’s invasion this year. The Treasury Department has cited his “longstanding ties to Russian organized criminal groups.”

Mr. Skoch could not be reached and did not respond to messages left at his office at Parliament.

In an interview in October about the government’s broader efforts to go after the assets of oligarchs, Andrew Adams, a federal prosecutor leading the Department of Justice’s KleptoCapture task force, declined to discuss the Madame Gu. But the United States, he said, is warning companies they must not do business with individuals and assets under sanctions. The government, he said, will pursue oligarch-owned assets whose sale could be used to aid Ukraine.

“Where we know there is an asset that can potentially provide significant remuneration for Ukraine, that obviously is an attractive case to pursue,” he said.

U.S. officials are likely to use the case they made for impounding a $90 million Airbus business jet linked to Mr. Skoch in August as a blueprint for seizing the Madame Gu, said people familiar with the plan.

That means investigators will aim to show that the owner of the vessel, or the companies that have been providing services to it, have intersected with the U.S. financial system.

“If there are U.S. dollars or a U.S. nexus associated with supporting this vessel, massive enforcement actions could take place,” said Adam M. Smith, a former official overseeing sanctions at the Treasury Department. Companies that provide support to entities under sanctions could potentially face their own sanctions, said Mr. Smith, who is now a lawyer at Gibson Dunn in Washington.

This year the United States has carried out two high-profile seizures of yachts tied to Russians under sanctions, working with cooperative governments. The $300 million Amadea was taken in Fiji in May and sailed to San Diego under an American flag. In April, the United States worked with Spanish police to seize the $90 million Tango.

A Problematic Partner

Diplomatically, the Emirates has been reluctant to take a clear anti-Russian position when it comes to the war in Ukraine. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, recently met with Mr. Putin in St. Petersburg, and the Emirati foreign minister recently hosted his Russian counterpart. Yet Sheikh Mohammed has also talked with Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, more than once and recently gave the country $100 million in humanitarian aid.

The United States has publicly expressed dismay over the mixed messages.

During a visit to Dubai in June, Wally Adeyemo, the U.S. deputy treasury secretary, warned of the need for vigilance and proactive steps in combating Russian evasion. That same month Barbara Leaf, the State Department’s under secretary for Near East Affairs, said at a congressional hearing that regarding the Emirates, she was “not happy at all with the record at this point” on sanctions enforcement. Mr. Adeyemo reiterated his concerns in a meeting with Emirati officials in October in Washington.

A senior State Department official said in a statement to The New York Times that the agency continues “to reinforce the importance of conducting enhanced due diligence to prevent sanctions evasion and investigating allegations of such activity” to the Emirates.

The Treasury Department declined to comment on the Madame Gu or the relationship with the Emirates.

Last month, the Treasury Department announced it had placed sanctions on an Emirates-based company, Constellation Advisors Ltd., that the American government said was operating on behalf of a nephew of another Russian oligarch, Suleiman Kerimov. Mr. Kerimov, according to American court documents, was the owner of the Amadea superyacht .

American officials are also worried the Russian government is using the Emirates to acquire military supplies for its war in Ukraine. On Nov. 15, the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two Emirates-based transportation firms that had worked with another Iranian firm under sanctions, which in turn had helped transport drones and personnel from Iran to Russia.

Moored in Dubai

Based on a recent visit to Dubai’s Mina Rashid Marina , where the Madame Gu is moored, it is clear that international companies are playing a critical role in its care.

The Emirates-based company DP World, through its subsidiary P&O Marinas , oversees the pier where the Madame Gu is moored. Employees from another DP World subsidiary , World Security, staff the small guard box at the entrance. That makes DP World, which is owned by Dubai’s royal family, potentially vulnerable to American sanctions.

DP World “fully complies with all applicable local and national laws and intends to continue doing the same regarding the Madame Gu and other vessels utilizing our services,” said Adal Mirza, a spokesman for the company. He added that DP World had not yet heard from the United States or other countries that had placed Mr. Skoch under sanctions, including Britain and the European Union.

A generator set that dock workers said in late October was powering the Madame Gu — two container-like structures near its stern — bore the distinctive orange logo of Aggreko , a British company. The generator set was connected to the superyacht by thick cords; one of the containers was emitting grayish exhaust.

At the Mina Rashid Marina, soon after Aggreko was contacted by The Times, workers removed the generator. “Having identified that the generator was being used to power a vessel that is allegedly connected to a sanctioned person, we immediately terminated this rental and have since recovered the generator,” the company said in a statement.

Mr. Mirza, the DP World spokesman, said the Aggreko generator had been replaced with one from a local supplier.

P&O Marinas arranged for the diesel generator to provide power for the Madame Gu because that part of the pier, a holding area, has no shore-supplied electric power, said a port official in Dubai, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to talk to the press.

“At the end of the day, if the U.A.E. hasn’t imposed sanctions, it’s not really their job to enforce other countries’ laws within their borders,” said Nabeel Yousef, a Washington-based partner at the law firm Freshfields, where he runs the sanctions practice. Nevertheless, “companies should not take comfort in the fact that their country has not imposed sanctions,” he added, “because even the smallest connection to the U.S. can lead to U.S. penalties.”

There has also been a notable absence onboard the Madame Gu in recent weeks: a flag. Unlike other ships moored nearby, including the Quantum Blue, a superyacht linked to the billionaire Sergei Galitsky, the Madame Gu appears to be stateless, apparently having been deflagged by the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands officials didn’t respond to an emailed inquiry about the ship’s status.

If DP World were to face fallout from U.S. sanctions enforcers, it wouldn’t be the first time the company has been the focus of attention in Washington. In 2006, DP World was seeking to manage some terminal operations at six American ports but dropped out of the deal after a bipartisan uproar in Congress.

Anton Troianovski contributed reporting from Turin, Italy, and Oleg Matsnev from Berlin.

Kate Kelly covers money, influence, and policy as a correspondent in the Washington bureau of the Times. Before that, she spent twenty years covering Wall Street deals, key players and their intersection with politics. She is the author of three books, including "The Education of Brett Kavanaugh." More about Kate Kelly

Michael Forsythe is a reporter on the investigations team. He was previously a correspondent in Hong Kong, covering the intersection of money and politics in China. He has also worked at Bloomberg News and is a United States Navy veteran. More about Michael Forsythe

Julian E. Barnes is a national security reporter based in Washington, covering the intelligence agencies. Before joining The Times in 2018, he wrote about security matters for The Wall Street Journal. More about Julian E. Barnes

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

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