Tag: superyacht
Russian oligarch superyacht in Hong Kong deepens US-China divide
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube Beijing and Washington have crossed swords over the docking of a superyacht linked to a sanctioned Russian billionaire in Hong Kong. The Russian-flagged Nord, believed to be owned by Alexei Mordashov who is among Russian oligarchs facing penalties imposed by the United States, European Union and Britain for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, arrived in Hong Kong…
The moment a superyacht sinks off the coast of Italy, 9 rescued
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for free here: https://sc.mp/subscribe-youtube A 40-metre (130ft) superyacht sank off the coast of southern Italy on August 20, 2022. My Saga was sailing from Gallipoli to Millzzo when its stern started taking in water. The captain and some of the crew tried to steer the vessel and keep it from sinking. Members of the Italian Coast Guard eventually rescued all…
Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled – BBC News
Rotterdam has confirmed it will dismantle a historic bridge to allow a superyacht built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to fit through. The record-breaking luxury yacht is being built by Dutch firm Oceanco and was linked to Mr Bezos last year. The vessel is reported to be 417ft (127m) long and too tall to fit through the Koningshaven Bridge. A spokesman for the mayor confirmed…