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The 11.11 yacht is a 206.7ft / 63m luxury yacht built and launched by yacht builder Benetti . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 2015 and refit in 2019, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 14 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 16 crew. She has a beam of 35.4ft / 10.8m, a draft of 11.5ft / 3.5m. Her hull is steel and her decks are teak. Her max speed is 16.5 knots and cruising speed is 14 knots. She is propelled by Caterpillar engines at 1,810 hp each. Her interior design is by Candy & Candy with exterior styling by Benetti .

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.11.11. is a custom motor yacht launched in 2015 by Benetti, in Italy.

Over one century of history, more than 350 boats built including three giga yachts of 100mt and longer, over 300,000 sq m (3.229.173 sq.ft) of production facilities. These facts and figures unambiguously demonstrate the momentum of Benetti’s growth and Clients’ unrestrained confidence in the brand.

.11.11. measures 63.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.40 feet and a beam of 10.80 feet.

.11.11. has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Her exterior design, naval architecture and interior design is by Benetti.

Performance and Capabilities

.11.11. has a top speed of 17.50 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

.11.11. has a fuel capacity of 115,000 litres, and a water capacity of 30,000 litres.

She also has a range of 5,000 nautical miles.

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.11.11. accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 16 crew members.

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.11.11. is MCA compliant, her hull NB is FB 265.

.11.11. is a Lloyds class yacht. She flies the flag of Isle of Man.

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34m  /  111'7 | hatteras | 1991 / 2011.

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The 34m/111'7" motor yacht 'Oceans XI' (ex. Capricorn) was built by Hatteras in the United States. Her interior is styled by American designer design house Hatteras and she was completed in 1991. She was last refitted in 2011.

Guest Accommodation

Oceans XI has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Powered by twin diesel MTU (12V-396TE94) 2,250hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 14 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots with a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles from her 23,997 litre fuel tanks. Oceans XI features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 3,501 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification society rules.

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Ciao Yacht for Sale - 94' Moonen

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Ciao is a high-quality Dutch-built motoryacht that’s designed for serious ocean-going passages at high speeds in comfort. Noise and vibration levels are exceptionally low throughout the vessel. She defines a category called “Fast Displacement Motoryachts”. Due to a combination of hull material, hydrodynamic design, and the application of variable pitch props, this displacement motoryacht is capable of speeds exceeding 22 knots yet can slow cruise burning only 4 gallons per hour.

This yacht is made of a special alloy called Sealium which is produced by Alcan Marine. This material is generally used in the construction of commercial and military vessels because of its superior characteristics compared to standard aluminum. Specifically, it is 15% stronger and 20% lighter, however it is also 25% more expensive than aluminum, so is not usually used in the construction of yachts. Similarly, the application of variable pitch props is rare in yachts for the same reason; they're expensive! However, they provide the ability to modulate speed and RPM's without increasing power, which improves fuel consumption and range. And this yacht comes with a spare pair of these expensive propellers. Ciao underwent a partial refit at the Moonen Shipyard in Holland in 2019 which included new zero-speed electric stabilizers and a top-end rebuild on both main engines. In 2021 she received a complete paint job on both the hull and house. She is owned by a very knowledgeable yachtsman, who is also serious about selling her so that he can move on to his next adventure. She is priced to sell and available to be seen anytime.

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Naval Architect: Stolk Marimecs Interior Designer: Artline Exterior Designer: Rene Van Der Velden Designs Hull: Sealium plating, 6082 T6 profiles Superstructure: Sealium plating, 6082 T6 profiles Windows: Double glazed, tinted welded in aluminum frames Portholes: Hardened glass in stainless steel frames, with detachable blinds and mosquito screens

Fuel: 5000 gallons Dirty lube oil: 80 gallons Fresh water: 1050 gallons Grey water: 450 gallons Black water: 350 gallons

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Mechanical systems.

Bow thruster: Wesmar hydraulic dual prop 44 Kw Stabilizers: CNC electric zero-speed stabilizers Propellers: Servogear, water lubricated variable pitch propellers 1300mm Steering: Servogear rudders with double hydraulic ram system Hydraulic system: A Cramm central hydraulic system with a collection tank, pumps at the two main engines and an electrical harbor pump, serving the bow thruster, steering system, stabilizers, capstans and anchor winches Air pressure system: One air compressor with a horn in the mast HVAC System: Frequency controlled engine room ventilator with fire shutters and one mist eliminator in the intake. Marine air, Caribbean condition, air conditioning with a chiller in the engine room and fan coils in the accommodations. Heating through reverse cycle. Towel heaters and floor heating in bathrooms

Fluid Systems

Fuel system: Five Integrated fuel tanks, including two-day wing tanks in the engine room. Kübler level sensors, Alfa Laval fuel separator and Racor fuel filters, electrical fuel trimming pump and manual back up pump Cooling system: Two stainless steel water inlets with filters and butterfly valves, connected to a cross over Lube oil: Integrated used lube oil tank with suction point in bunkering station, electrical pump and separate hose Exhaust: Dry exhaust with stainless steel water injector and bypass above the waterline Bilge:Two electrical general service pumps in engine room connected to a manifold. The fore peak has a separate bilge pump Fire extinguishing: The general service pumps in the bilge system are also used for the fire fighting system, with several hose connections through the yacht. A Novec hand remote extinguishing system in the engine room and free-standing foam extinguishers in each area Fresh water system: Integrated and painted water tank, one Speck water pressure systems, one 115 liters water heater with two electrical heating elements and a hot water circulation pump. Idromar Duplex MC2 water maker, sand & carbon filters, dosing Unit and UV sterilizer Sanitary system: Two grey and one black water tanks, connected to an overboard stack in the engine room, to a Hamann Super Mini sewage treatment system and to a shore

Communication Systems

Satcom: Iridium phone AIS Telephone System: Panasonic Telephone system Search and rescue VHF: 2 x HT50 VHF handheld 6 x ICOM VHF handheld Cellular System: WIFI Pepwave Network Sailor Intercom: 2 x RS87 Simrad VHF’s Radio Telephone Intercom Starlink Internet

Navigation Systems

Radar: Radar and chart system at flat screens Max Sea navigation program Magnetic Compass: Simrad Compass Auto Pilot: Simrad FU50 Depth Sounder: 2x Furuno Echosounder GPS: Simrad GPS GN33 / AIS Furuno FA 170 Weather FAX: Marine Barograph Wind/Speed Log: Garmin wind instruments Navtex: Navtex Receiver Furuno NX700 Simrad navigation

Entertainment Systems

Video Equipment: Bose and Denon audio and video equipment Smart TVs throughout KVH SAT TV antenna Satellite receiversAudio Equipment: Bose and Denon audio and video equipment with speakers on aft and sun deck

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Tenders & dive gear, deck equipment, safety and security.

CCTV System: CCTV System with 4 x cameras Cameras: 4 cameras integrated at touch screens Monitors: Tijssen MPA, PLC controlled w/Touchscreens

Central extinguishing system with hose connections throughout Novec remote extinguishing system in the engine room Fire Extinguishers: Free standing foam extinguishers in each area Alarms: Integrated burglar and fire alarm system Life Rafts: 2 x RFD SOLAS life rafts

Refit History

Work in 2018/19 Refit at Moonen Shipyard in Holland Changed stabilizer system to electric CMC system zero speed Top end engine refit on both engines, new heads Shafts pulled Work in 2020/21 Complete paint job of hull and superstructure in Oyster White Awlcraft Removal and refurbishing of 80% of the stainless steel parts, and re-isolation Bow thruster servicing - new bearings, seals, etc. Engines fully serviced every 500 Hrs. Generators fully serviced every 250 Hrs.

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Nude cruise to set sail from Florida next year: Here are the starting costs, itinerary

The "Big Nude Boat" cruise, which allows passengers to bare all − yes, even at the buffet − is set to sail from Florida next year.

The "11-day adventure" to the Caribbean is set for the first two weeks of February on the Norwegian Pearl, according to the Bare Necessities Tour & Travel website.

"Bare Necessities’ newest nude cruise is a private island double-dip with a brand new travel partner!" the company wrote on its website.

The trip which embarks from Miami, includes "an exclusive visit to an idyllic private island" in The Bahamas as well a another exclusive stop on the way back to the Port of Miami.

"Two opportunities to enjoy a new slice of Bare-adise, coupled with a beautiful selection of Eastern Caribbean island stops, will make this a can’t miss Big Nude Boat experience," the travel company posted.

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Big Nude Boat cruise sailing dates and destinations:

The ship departs from the Port of Miami on Feb. 3 and returns to the same port on Feb. 14.

The itinerary includes stops at the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, Dominica, Martinique and St. Lucia.

How much does the Big Nude Boat cruise cost?

Rates for an inside cabin start at $2,000 per person.

They stretch as high as $33,155 for the top room on the ship: a Haven three-bedroom garden villa.

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Guests are encouraged to park their bare behinds on towels provided on board in areas including the pool deck and the buffet area, according to the website.

"Passengers can easily follow our rule on nudist etiquette by always placing a towel down before sitting," it reads. "Remember to pack a swimsuit; not all excursions are clothing optional."

Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X @nataliealund.

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Captain sentenced to 4 years for criminal negligence in fiery deaths of 34 aboard California scuba boat

LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in Los Angeles on Thursday sentenced a scuba dive boat captain to four years in prison and three years supervised release for criminal negligence after 34 people died in a fire aboard the vessel.

The  Sept. 2, 2019, blaze  was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits.

Captain Jerry Boylan was found guilty of one count of misconduct or neglect of ship officer last year. The charge is a pre-Civil War statute colloquially known as seaman’s manslaughter. It was designed to hold steamboat captains and crew responsible for maritime disasters.

Family members pleaded with U.S. District Judge George Wu to give Boylan the maximum 10-year sentence in an impassioned hearing. Many cried, and Robert Kurtz, father of the sole deckhand killed, Alexandra Kurtz, brought a small container with him up to the lectern to address Boylan and the court.

“This is all I have of my daughter,” he said.

Yadira Alvarez is the mother of 16-year-old Berenice Felipe, who volunteered at an animal shelter and dreamed of becoming a marine biologist, and was the youngest of the 34 victims killed on the boat.

“He’s not a victim. He is responsible for my daughter not being here,” Alvarez said, while sobbing in court. “Can you imagine my pain?”

The Conception was anchored off Santa Cruz Island, 25 miles south of Santa Barbara, when it caught fire before dawn on the final day of a three-day excursion, sinking less than 100 feet from shore.

Thirty-three passengers and a crew member died, trapped in a bunkroom below deck. Among the dead were the  deckhand, who had landed her dream job ; an environmental scientist who conducted research in Antarctica; a globe-trotting couple; a Singaporean data scientist; and a family of three sisters, their father and his wife.

Boylan was the first to abandon ship and jump overboard. Four crew members who joined him also survived.

During the hearing, Boylan’s attorney read a statement aloud to the court in which he expressed his condolences and said he has cried every day since the fire.

“I wish I could have brought everyone home safe,” the statement said. “I am so sorry.”

In determining a sentence, Wu said he took into account Boylan’s age, health, the unlikelihood of recurrence and the need for deterrence and punishment.

He said while Boylan’s behavior was reckless, the guidelines for sentencing would not warrant a 10-year sentence.

“This is not a situation where the defendant intended to do something bad,” Wu said.

The defense had asked the judge to sentence Boylan to a five-year probationary sentence, with three years to be served under house arrest.

Boylan’s appeal is ongoing.

Hank Garcia, whose son Daniel was among the victims, said he is not a vengeful person but he and other family members don’t want something like this to ever happen again.

“We all have a life sentence,” he told the court. “We are having a life sentence without these people that we love.”

U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement: “While today’s sentence cannot fully heal their wounds, we hope that our efforts to hold this defendant criminally accountable brings some measure of healing to the families.”

Thursday’s sentencing was the final step in a fraught prosecution that’s lasted nearly five years and repeatedly frustrated the victims’ families.

A grand jury in 2020 initially indicted Boylan on 34 counts of seaman’s manslaughter, meaning he could have faced a total of 340 years behind bars. Boylan’s attorneys argued the deaths were the result of a single incident and not separate crimes, so prosecutors got a superseding indictment charging Boylan with only one count.

In 2022, Wu dismissed the superseding indictment, saying it  failed to specify  that Boylan acted with gross negligence. Prosecutors were then forced to  go before a grand jury again.

Although the exact cause of the blaze aboard the Conception remains undetermined, the prosecutors and defense sought to assign blame throughout the 10-day trial last year.

The government said Boylan failed to post the required roving night watch and never properly trained his crew in firefighting. The lack of the roving watch meant the fire was able to spread undetected across the 75-foot (23-meter) boat.

But Boylan’s attorneys sought to pin blame on  Glen Fritzler , who, with his wife, owns Truth Aquatics Inc., which operated the Conception and two other scuba dive boats, often around the Channel Islands. They argued that Fritzler was responsible for  failing to train the crew in firefighting  and other safety measures, as well as creating a lax seafaring culture they called “the Fritzler way,” in which no captain who worked for him posted a roving watch.

The Fritzlers have not spoken publicly about the tragedy since an interview with a local TV station a few days after the fire. Their attorneys have never responded to requests for comment from The Associated Press.

With the conclusion of the criminal case, attention now turns to several ongoing lawsuits.

Three days after the fire,  Truth Aquatics filed suit  under a pre-Civil War provision of maritime law that allows it to limit its liability to the value of the remains of the boat, which was a total loss. The time-tested legal maneuver has been successfully employed by the owners of the Titanic and other vessels, and requires the Fritzlers to show they were not at fault.

That case is pending, as well as others filed by victims’ families against the Coast Guard for what they allege was lax enforcement of the roving watch requirement.

After the sentencing Thursday, Susana Solano, who lost three of her daughters and their father on the boat, said she and the other family members hoped the judge would listen to their pleas.

“I’m extremely disappointed,” she said. “It’s just heartwrenching.”

Georgia governor signs law adding regulations for production and sale of herbal supplement kratom

Georgia’s governor has signed a bill putting new regulations on the production and sale of products containing kratom, a plant-based supplement

ATLANTA — Georgia’s governor on Thursday signed a bill putting new regulations on the production and sale of products containing kratom, a plant-based supplement.

The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, prohibits the sale of kratom to anyone under 21 and says it must be kept behind a counter or in a display area that is only accessible to store employees. It also limits the concentration of kratom’s main chemical components in products sold in Georgia, imposes new labeling requirements and adds penalties for violations.

Extracted from the leaves of a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, kratom is used to make capsules, powders and liquids. It’s often sold in gas stations or smoke shops, marketed as an aid for pain, anxiety and drug dependence.

Proponents of kratom say it’s a safe, natural herbal supplement that can help manage pain and ease the effects of opioid withdrawal. An estimated 1.7 million Americans used kratom in 2021, according to a national survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

It acts as a stimulant in low doses and a sedative at high doses, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, which says kratom can be addictive and can cause hallucinations, delusions and confusion. The DEA considers kratom a “drug and chemical of concern,” but it is not a controlled substance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration hasn’t approved any drug products containing kratom or its main chemical components.

State Rep. Rick Townsend, a Republican from coastal Brunswick, sponsored the legislation after he was contacted by Anne and Larry Rogers, a couple in his district whose son Wes died after using kratom.

“It shook me pretty hard,” he said of that phone call, which prompted him to do research on kratom. His initial plan was to try to ban it, he said, but he eventually settled on adding regulations.

“This is a joyous day, but it’s not a joyous day because we’ve lost loved ones because of it. But at least right now we can try to save some others in the process,” Townsend said at a news conference after the governor signed the bill. He was joined by the Rogerses and two other families who say they lost loved ones who used kratom.

U.S. health officials said in a report released in 2019 that kratom was a cause in 91 overdose deaths in 27 states. While most of those who died had also taken heroin, fentanyl or other drugs, kratom was the only substance detected in seven of the deaths.

Dana and John Pope, whose son Ethan died after using kratom have filed a lawsuit against people, companies and organizations connected to the manufacturing, marketing and sale of kratom. Dana Pope said at the news conference that the product her son took would be illegal under the new law, “so we’re really hoping that his death prevents other families from having to endure the pain and the loss that we have.”

The American Kratom Association, a trade organization and advocacy group, had urged people to contact Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to ask him to veto the bill, saying it “adds criminalization penalties for vendors, complicates product configurations, and will limit kratom availability for consumers in Georgia.”

Mac Haddow, a senior fellow on public policy for the association, said Thursday that the organization supports regulations to protect consumers. But he said they’re disappointed this law doesn’t designate any state agency to make sure that kratom products are properly formulated and labeled. That could make retailers hesitant to sell kratom products if they’re not sure they comply with the law, he said.

The association hopes to work with Georgia lawmakers during the next legislative session, which starts in January, to quickly address those issues, Haddow said.

The Georgia legislation raises the age to purchase kratom from 18 to 21. It also prohibits the use of kratom with any sort of vaping device or the sale of kratom intended for use in a vaping device.

The law clarifies the definition of kratom and caps the levels of the two main chemical components in kratom, mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, allowed in a serving of a kratom product. It also requires labels to include the recommended serving size and a time frame for safe consumption and limits the claims about benefits that can be made on labeling.

Violations of some parts of the law, including selling kratom to an underage person, will be a misdemeanor and carry a fine of up to $250 for a first offense, up to $500 for a second offense and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense.

Processors and retailers who “knowingly or with criminal negligence” violate other sections of the law having to do with the production or labeling of kratom products can be charged with a felony punishable by one to 15 years in prison, a fine of up to $100,000 or both.