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The best pictures of Koru
In 2022, the 125.8-metre sailing yacht Koru made history when she hit the water at Oceanco ’s Alblasserdam facilities. Now successfully delivered, she is the flagship of the Oceanco fleet and the largest Dutch-built yacht in the world.
BOAT rounds up the best pictures of the three-masted sailing yacht owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos...
Koru unable to dock in Florida
Koru arrived at Port Everglades, Florida in November 2023 following a months-long Mediterranean cruise that included stopovers in Dubrovnik, Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer and Calabria (according to BOATPro ). The sailing yacht was too large to anchor in the nearby marina, which has a maximum capacity of 121.9 metres. She was photographed instead docking next to a 297-metre cruise ship named Rhapsody of the Seas .
Koru's helicopter landing
Last summer, Koru was spotted in the French Riveria alongside her 75-metre support vessel Abeona . Delivered by Damen Yachting two months before the mothership, Abeona is equipped with a helipad and hangar for a D14 value helicopter– which is clearly being put to good use. Accommodation is for up to 45 people onboard Bezos' support vessel, including crew, guests and other specialist staff.
Koru in Portofino
Koru and Abeona also travelled to Portofino in the summer of 2023, with both Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez sighted enjoying lunch and taking photographs while on board.
Koru's figurehead
Throughout construction, it was difficult to get a glimpse of the details on board Koru ; but once handed over, all of her traditional features could be admired up close. As well as the intricate gold paintwork and scarlet bootstripe, the yacht also features an elaborate figurehead made of polished wood. The woman is wearing a necklace with a symbol in the pendant, which some have speculated could be the Māori symbol meaning "koru".
Koru in front of Palma Cathedral
After delivery, the schooner spent some time enjoying the waters of Mallorca. The Balearic hotspot is a magnet for superyachts during the Mediterranean season, but Koru had the quiet anchorage largely to herself after leaving the Oceanco shipyard. Her classic lines could be appreciated in all of their glory against the backdrop of Palma Cathedral.
Koru delivered to Mallorca
In April 2023. Koru was delivered and undertook her maiden voyage from the Netherlands to Gibraltar. She then headed onwards to Palma, giving the world a first glimpse of her cascading aft decks, mighty masts and elaborate aft deck pool arrangement. She was flying solo in Mallorca, but was later joined by support vessel Abeona .
Koru in Gibraltar
Following her successful sea trials in Rotterdam, Koru embarked on journey to Palma, Mallorca that involved an overnight anchorage in Gibraltar. The sailing yacht was sighted passing through the Strait of Gibraltar a second time on her cross-continental journey from the Mediterranean to the USA in November 2023.
Koru on sea trials
Koru was spotted departing from Rotterdam in the early morning light of February 13 to begin sea trials. The 125.8-metre Oceanco set sail across the North Sea to put her performance to the test after hitting the water for the first time in August 2022. The traditional three-masted schooner yacht has a midnight blue hull, traditional canoe stern and the unique addition of a chair at the very tip of the bowsprit. Her name represents the idea of life’s perpetual movement and is a Māori word closely related to that of an unfurling leaf.
Koru with her masts stepped
The yacht was seen for the first time in her final form on the dock in the Port of Rotterdam. Her trio of masts was stepped here to avoid having to dismantle any bridges to allow the Oceanco giant yacht to pass under. The maximum height of the bridge is 70 metres; the masts on Koru are thought to measure between 65 and 85 metres. The first images of Koru indicate the yacht will have plenty of features for her owner to enjoy, including an aft deck pool and a large, uncluttered sundeck.
Koru launched
The 125.8-metre yacht was moved from Oceanco’s primary facilities at the crack of dawn to enter the final stages of construction. The hull was transported via Dordrecht and Spijkenisse (Oude Maas), and her masts were transported separately via the slightly shorter Rotterdam Centre (Nieuwe Maas).
Koru moves through the Dutch canals
Before she hit the water, the hull of Koru was loaded onto a transport vessel and she made the journey through the Dutch canals for further construction work. The yacht was captured against the backdrop of the quaint Dutch countryside, revealing her classic-looking lines and long rows of windows.
Koru from a bird's eye view
As she was wheeled out of the shed into the light of day, yacht-spotters were able to get their first proper aerial shot of the yacht, without her masts.
Koru rolls out of the shed
When Oceanco completed the work on the hull, the yacht was rolled out of the shed to reveal a crisp navy hull and white superstructure. Koru ’s exterior design immediately drew a comparison to Lürssen’s 93-metre sailing yacht Eos , which was designed by US-based Langan Design . This was the world’s first sighting of the already iconic superyacht.
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Court Orders Carols Ghosn To Return Super Luxury Yacht And Pay $32M To Nissan, But He’s Totally Appealing
A court found Ghosn funneled money through several entities he or family members owned
by Brad Anderson
- Carlos Ghosn remains in Lebanon while facing an Interpol Red Notice and legal troubles.
- A court in the British Virgin Islands ruled Ghosn misappropriated $32 million from Nissan.
- Nissan has vowed to hold Ghosn accountable for his alleged misconduct through legal action.
Former auto industry executive Carlos Ghosn has been ordered to return a luxury yacht and pay $32 million in damages to Nissan after a court in the British Virgin Islands ruled the businessman siphoned millions from the car manufacturer to buy the boat.
The 121-foot Custom Line Navetta 37 yacht built by Ferretti has seven bathrooms, five main cabins, and four crew cabins. The British Virgin Islands High Court ruled that $32 million flowed from Nissan’s CEO Reserve Fund through several intermediaries, including Nissan Middle East, into various entities controlled by Ghosn or his family members.
Read: Carlos Ghosn Gets Evicted From $19 Million Beirut Mansion Bought By Nissan
Auto News reports some of this money flowed to Shogun Investments, a Californian company owned by Ghosn, 70, and his son, while other funds went to Beauty Yachts Pty Ltd, incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, to buy the yacht and have it registered in the name of Ghosn’s wife.
In ruling on the matter, High Court Judge Gerhard Wallbank said: “The sums paid away from Nissan/NME [Nissan Middle East] were for purposes other than the proper purposes of Nissan or NME; and the payments to Mr. Ghosn, Beauty Yachts and Shogun were made in order to benefit Mr. Ghosn or his nominees.”
Ghosn has denied wrongdoing and says he is “obviously appealing” the decision. Nissan has praised the court’s ruling, saying it validates its claims that Ghosn had misappropriated funds.
“This is a part of Nissan’s efforts to recover damages suffered due to Carlos Ghosn’s misconduct, including the misappropriation of Nissan’s assets and etc. through legal proceedings including lawsuits in Japan and overseas,” it said. “Nissan will continue such efforts to make Carlos Ghosn accountable for his misconduct.”
Ghosn is dealing with legal issues in several countries. Authorities in France allege he diverted millions of euros from Renault for his own personal gain through an auto distributor in Oman. Nissan has also filed a $102.5 million civil claim against him in a Japanese court.
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