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The Luxury and History of Le Grand Bleu Yacht: A Nautical Icon

A brief history of le grand bleu.

Le Grand Bleu, a super yacht that's as iconic as it is luxurious, has a rich and fascinating history. Commissioned in 2000 by American telecommunications magnate John McCaw Jr., this mega yacht quickly became a symbol of nautical luxury.

Built by the famed German shipyard Blohm+Voss, the same minds behind the illustrious 'A' and 'Eclipse' yachts, Le Grand Bleu's design is a testament to the shipyard's commitment to superior craftsmanship and unparalleled luxury.

Le Grand Bleu's Remarkable Journey

In 2002, Le Grand Bleu was gifted by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich to his close friend and business associate, Eugene Shvidler. From that point forward, Le Grand Bleu has been part of a select fleet of yachts that sail under Shvidler's flag.

This impressive yacht has traveled the world, from the azure waters of the Caribbean to the icy landscapes of the Antarctic, demonstrating its seaworthiness and adaptability to diverse climatic conditions.

The Exterior: Design and Features

Le Grand Bleu measures a staggering 113 meters in length, making it one of the largest private yachts in the world. The yacht's design is a stunning fusion of classic elegance and modern style.

Its exterior features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, all under the design and engineering prowess of naval architect Stefano Pastrovich. With an expansive deck, Le Grand Bleu offers ample space for sunbathing, dining, and relaxing, all while providing guests with panoramic views of the surrounding seascape.

The Interior: Unmatched Luxury

Step inside Le Grand Bleu, and you'll find an interior that rivals the finest luxury hotels. Designed by Terence Disdale, the yacht's interior exudes elegance and comfort. The lavish living spaces, adorned with high-end materials and bespoke furnishings, provide an ambiance of sophistication and tranquility.

From spacious suites to a fully-equipped gym, Le Grand Bleu leaves no stone unturned in the pursuit of luxury. Whether it's dining in the yacht's gourmet kitchen or enjoying a movie in the private cinema, guests aboard Le Grand Bleu are guaranteed an unmatched luxury experience.

The Toys: Le Grand Bleu's Impressive Collection

One standout feature of Le Grand Bleu is its impressive collection of 'toys'. This includes an array of water sports equipment and two additional smaller vessels – a 22-meter sailboat and a 21-meter powerboat. The yacht even houses a helicopter for those guests who wish to take to the skies.

The Sailboat and Powerboat

The sailboat, named 'Bellatrix', is a high-performance cruiser designed for both speed and comfort. Meanwhile, the powerboat, 'Heron', is built for exhilaration, perfect for guests seeking adrenaline-fueled fun. Both boats are conveniently stored on Le Grand Bleu's deck, ready for immediate deployment.

A Haven for Water Sports Enthusiasts

Apart from the sailboat and powerboat, Le Grand Bleu is equipped with an assortment of water sports gear, including jet skis, windsurfing boards, and diving equipment. The yacht also features a large swimming platform, making it easy for guests to dive into the azure waters and enjoy a day filled with aquatic adventures.

Accommodations: Exquisite Comfort for Guests

Le Grand Bleu can comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests in its 10 luxurious cabins. Each suite is designed with comfort in mind, featuring en-suite bathrooms, luxurious furnishings, and breathtaking ocean views.

The master suite, an epitome of opulence, boasts a king-size bed, a private study, and a luxurious bathroom with a Jacuzzi. The remaining guest cabins, equally lavish, ensure that every guest aboard Le Grand Bleu experiences the pinnacle of nautical luxury.

The Crew: Ensuring a Seamless Experience

Le Grand Bleu operates with a professional crew of 35, dedicated to providing guests with an unmatched level of service. From the captain navigating the seas to the chefs preparing gourmet meals, every crew member plays a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and unforgettable experience for guests.

In the Lap of Luxury: The Le Grand Bleu Experience

From its rich history to its lavish accommodations, Le Grand Bleu offers an unparalleled yachting experience. Whether you're lounging on the sun deck, diving into the crystal-clear waters, or enjoying a gourmet meal in the dining area, Le Grand Bleu guarantees a journey steeped in luxury and adventure. Truly, this is a yacht that embodies the very essence of nautical extravagance.

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The 371-foot long Le Grand Bleu , one of the largest private yachts in the world, arrived in Newport on Tuesday, July 11th.

Le Grand Bleu was built for US telecommunications baron John McCaw and has been owned by Eugene Shvidler, a Russian-American oil businessman, since June 2006.  She was built at the Bremer Vulkan yard in Bremen, Germany, and was launched in 2000.

Shvilder owns the Château Thénac vineyard in France, a $37 million home in Belgravia in London, a $14.5 million home in Aspen and has a network of $1.3 billion.

The yacht has a crew of 65 and carries a veritable arsenal of tenders and water toys, both on her aft decks and in her extensive below-deck garage, where there is a large aquarium. Her watercraft includes a 73-foot Dubois-designed sailing yacht, Bellatrix; a 68-foot meter Sunseeker motor yacht; two 11 36-foot, 60-knot Buzzi sports boats; and a landing craft to carry a 4×4 Land Rover used for excursions ashore and a helicopter.

The boat is currently at anchor in Narragansett Bay, just off of Goat Island in front of Belle Mer.  It is unknown how long she will be spending in Newport.

Le Grand Bleu is the 24th largest private yacht in the world, according to Wikipedia .

The largest private yacht in the world? That would be Azzam at 591 feet, a yacht that is no stranger to Newport.

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M/Y LE GRAND BLEU 112.7m private yacht by Vulkan

• €125,000,000

Le Grand Bleu is one of the largest private yachts in the world at 371-foot (113 m) in length. She was built at the Bremer Vulkan yard in Bremen, Germany

370.08ft | Bremer Vulkan | 2000 / 2008

The 370.08ft Conversion expedition motor yacht ‘Le Grand Bleu’ was built by Bremer Vulkan in Germany at their Vegesack shipyard , she was delivered to her owner in 2000 and last refitted in 2008. This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Kusch Yachts. The yacht’s interior has been designed by Bannenberg & Rowell.

Accommodation Le Grand Bleu offers accommodation for up to 20 guests. She is also capable of carrying up to 35 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Construction & Dimensions Le Grand Bleu features a displacement steel hull and steel/aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ SSC:Yacht(P):G6 service, area:(EP):Ice Class 1D classification society rules.

This luxury yacht is also fitted with ‘zero speed stabilizers’ which work at anchor, increasing on-board comfort when the yacht is stationary, particularly in rough waters.

Amenities At anchor Stabilizers , Helicopter Landing Pad, Tender Garage, Swimming Platform, Lift (Elevator)

First owner was John McCaw, Jr., an American businessman, who sold her to Russian businessman Roman Abramovich in 2002. Abramovich had her refitted to his own preferences by HDW in Kiel, Germany. This included an internal refit and the addition of a 16-foot (4.9 m) swim platform.

In June 2006, Abramovich gave Le Grand Bleu to her current owner, friend and business partner Eugene Shvidler.

Le Grand Bleu is powered by two 4,570 bhp Deutz engines.[3] Details about the interiors are scanty as Abramovich is protective of his family’s privacy and highly security-conscious, but they were designed by Terence Disdale.

Le Grand Bleu had a refit 2016 at Blohm & Voss ship yard in Germany

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Top 10 largest explorer yachts in the world

Helipads. Dive centres. Ice-breaking hulls. Submersibles. What makes an explorer yacht? True to their name, explorer yachts are well equipped to take on adventurous journeys to the most far-flung places in the world. Equipped with a long-range and vast storage capacity for food, fuel and water to enable weeks at sea, expedition yachts are increasingly popular with owners wanting to leave behind the popular Mediterranean and Caribbean cruising grounds for more challenging adventures. We round up the top 10 largest explorer yachts in the world, starting with a new entry from German shipyard Lürssen...

Solaris | 139.7m

One of the most memorable launches of 2021, the 139.7 metre super explorer yacht Solaris travelled to the top of this coveted list of expedition yachts when she hit the water last year. The highly secretive project is built by Lloyd Werft , which also delivered the 115m explorer Luna in 2010, the fourth largest explorer yacht in the world. Spread across an impressive eight decks, Solaris was designed by Australian designer Marc Newson and hit the water for the first time at the German yard in February 2021. While nothing has been made public about the project, images of the superyacht show a large helipad, sun deck and spacious beach club aft.

• Builder: Lloyd Werft
• Country of build: Germany
• Delivery year: 2021
• Length Overall: 139.7 m
• Gross Tonnage 11247 t

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More stories, octopus | 126.18m.

Originally built yacht for the late Paul Allen, one of the founders of Microsoft, Octopus  is one of the most famous explorer yachts in the world. The yacht has the capacity for two helicopters at the same time, with landing pads on the aft deck and foredeck. The helipad on the aft deck also has a hangar to store the helicopter away in big seas.

Octopus also has an internal dock, which is perfect for storing the toys that every explorer yacht should have. When the dock is filled with water a 20 metre submarine and a tender of similar size are able to float in and out of their chocks. Once they are secure the water is pumped out before the yacht gets underway.

Paul Allen and the crew of Octopus used the yacht as part of an eight year search for a sunken ship. In 2015, they discovered the long-lost wreck of Japanese ship Musashi , which sunk during the Second World War.

• Builder: Lurssen
• Delivery year: 2003
• Length Overall: 126.2 m
• Beam: 21.01 m
• Gross Tonnage 9932 t

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Ulysses | 116.15m.

After four years in construction, Ulysses first hit the water in summer 2018. The explorer yacht is almost 10 metres longer than her predecessor, the 107 metre Andromeda (formerly Ulysses ), which was commissioned by the same owner, New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart. Kleven finished the yacht's technical build in Norway in December 2016, after which Ulysses was sent to Bremerhaven for interior and external completion under the project management of Dörries Maritime.

Ulysses is equipped with a heli-hangar on the top deck, a Bell 429 helicopter, and a fleet of high-speed and day-cruising tenders including a 21 metre Princess 68 stowed inside the well deck. Inside, her huge 18 metre beam is able to accommodate up to 66 guests.

• Builder: Kleven
• Country of build: Norway
• Delivery year: 2018
• Length Overall: 116.15 m
• Gross Tonnage 6862 t

Luna | 115m

Delivered in 2010, Luna  was built for Roman Abramovich as an upgraded replacement for his former exploration yacht Le Grand Bleu .

The yacht was later sold to Roman Abramovich's close friend, Farkhad Akhmedov in April 2014. The new owner sent her to the yard in Germany for an extensive 14-month refit costing €50 million and including around 130 jobs. Sporting exterior design by Frank Neubelt, Luna is famous for a low aft deck that sacrificed interior volume in favour of more space for sunbathing. The swimming pool takes centre stage and made headlines for being the largest ever seen on a superyacht at the time of delivery. Elsewhere, the yacht features two tender garages, a gym and an expansive beach club wrapping around a spa, with a steam bath, plunge pool and sauna. Two helipads sit on the upper deck while the entire lower deck is dedicated to the crew. Luna is ice-classed and built to the highest possible standards, allowing her to travel to the far reaches of the world's oceans.

• Delivery year: 2010
• Length Overall: 115 m
• Gross Tonnage 5655 t

Le Grand Bleu | 112.8m

Le Grand Bleu was built for US telecommunications tycoon John McCaw who subsequently sold the yacht to the Russian businessman Roman Abramovich who had Le Grand Bleu refitted to his own specifications. The main addition was the 4.8 metre swim platform. Le Grand Bleu is now reportedly owned by Ambramovich's friend and business associate Eugene Shvidler.

The yacht has many features that make her ideal for exploration, including a large tender garage with storage for two sports boats as well as a landing craft capable of carrying a 4x4 Land Rover for excursions ashore. Le Grand Bleu even has a 22 metre sailing yacht and a 21 metre Sunseeker motor yacht stored on the aft deck. The yacht is operated by a massive crew of 65 staff.

• Builder: Bremer Vulkan
• Delivery year: 2000
• Length Overall: 112.8 m
• Beam: 17.68 m
• Gross Tonnage 5496 t

Andromeda | 107.40m

First commissioned by New Zealand businessman Graeme Hart as Ulysses , Andromeda is now reportedly owned by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg . A capable explorer yacht ready for any conditions, Andromeda was built at Kleven Verft, a Norwegian company known for building offshore commercial vessels.  Specially designed to have a long-range,  Andromeda  is capable of carrying 36 guests to the furthest corners of the world’s oceans and is equipped with an extensive inventory of toys and tenders, including six motorbikes, two ATVs, a helicopter, a twin-hulled 50-knot support boat, a Sealegs amphibious RIB and full-on landing craft. Guests each get very generous quarters, spread across three decks, with the choicest digs being the two VIPs on the boat deck, each with its own private superyacht balcony .

• Delivery year: 2016
• Length Overall: 107.4 m
• Gross Tonnage 5937 t

Tranquility | 91.5m

The 91.5m explorer yacht Tranquility was the first yacht built to PYC standard when it was first delivered in 2014 by Dutch yard Oceanco originally called Equanimity. Since then, the yacht has enjoyed a colourful reputation, after being seized by Indonesian authorities at the request of the US Department of Justice in 2018 . The yacht hit the headlines again in 2019 as the renamed Tranquility when it played host to Kylie Jenner, who celebrated her 22nd birthday on board . However, one thing has remained constant. Tranquility has remained among the top 10 largest explorer yachts in the world since being it was first delivered in 2014. Spanning five decks, Tranquility is packed with premium superyacht features, including a foredeck helipad, spa and wellness area and 20 metre swimming pool. The tender garage houses two 10.5 metre Hodgson tenders – one sport and one limousine that can carry up to 12 guests and two crew each. Tranquility is well equipped for adventure with a range of water toys including Jet Skis, Wave Runners, SeaBobs and an electric surfboard.

• Builder: Oceanco
• Country of build: Netherlands
• Delivery year: 2014
• Length Overall: 91.5 m
• Beam: 14.6 m
• Gross Tonnage 2999 t

Voyager | 91.4m

The 91.4 metre explorer yacht Voyager is not only one of the largest explorer yachts in the world, but one of the most adventurous . The yacht travelled more than 27,000 nautical miles in 2020, exploring a selection of far-flung locations such as South Africa, Madagascar and Antarctica. The explorer entered this list in 2019, when it completed a three-year conversion from a supply ship into an explorer yacht. The yacht was first built by Swiftships in 1997 as Candy Trader with an initial length of 63 metres. It was later renamed HOS Trader in 2003 and used as an offshore supply ship. Now, the yacht features five decks and a crew of 70. Other features include multiple galleys, pantries and media rooms and a standout deep dive centre – one of the primary purposes of the yacht.

• Builder: Swiftships
• Country of build: United States of America
• Delivery year: 1997
• Length Overall: 91.4 m
• Gross Tonnage 1194 t

Ice | 90.1m

One of the most iconic yachts in the world , Ice  was sold to Suleiman Kerimov following delivery and is more than just imposing and stylish. Ice is also environmentally friendly, extremely quiet and free from vibration thanks to two Azipod units powered by up to eight Deutz generating sets. This provides household power and doesn't sacrifice performance, with the yacht still capable of reaching 18.6 knots.

One of the world's largest explorer yachts, Ice has an arsenal of toys and sailing dinghies as well as a helipad for the Eurocopter EC135 helicopter. A range of 6,000 nautical miles means she can travel anywhere in the world.

• Delivery year: 2005
• Length Overall: 90.1 m
• Gross Tonnage 3268 t

Olivia O | 88.5m

Like many explorers on this list, the 88m Olivia O was built by a yard better known for its commercial vessels. The yacht was delivered by Ulstein Verft in 2020 and designed by legendary superyacht designer Espen Øino . Characterised by a striking reverse bow and explorer profile, Olivia O is believed to be the first time Ulstein’s trademarked X-Bow has appeared on a yacht. The feature pierces smaller waves and reduces pitching and roll in high seas. With a reported gross tonnage of just under 5000GT, Olivia O has plenty of room down below, including accommodation spread over five decks for a total of 20 guests in eight cabins, including Pullman beds. Olivia O also carries a full-time crew of 30. The interior, which was designed by Droulers , is “orientally themed”, specifically around Japan. Other features include a gym, cinema room, large swimming pool and helipad.

• Builder: Ulstein Verft
• Delivery year: 2020
• Length Overall: 88.5 m
• Beam: 16.3 m
• Gross Tonnage 4989 t

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Difficult to keep track of John Elroy McCaw Jr., one of the billionaire McCaw brothers who sold Seattle-based Cellular One to AT&T.

Last week, McCaw's name surfaced on a state Court of Appeals decision. (McCaw had unsuccessfully appealed a decision nearly doubling support payments for his three daughters from a former marriage.)

On the heels of that news came glowing accounts of McCaw's Nov. 11 marriage to 28-year-old international model Gwendolyn Hoyt. The 47-year-old cell-phone mogul invited 350 guests to a wedding reception held at a New York nightspot.

McCaw spent an estimated $1 million on the party, flying in kegs of Guinness from Ireland and hiring song-and-dance man Tommy Tune for an opening act. Taking the stage after dinner was Stevie Wonder, who belted out three hours of hits. McCaw and Hoyt popped a bottle of champagne while Wonder sang "Ribbon in the Sky," the couple's favorite song.

One guest said, "It's no Pygmalion thing. They were introduced by mutual friends." The bride's mother is socialite Pamela (Baby) de Selliers; her uncle is John Bryan, former financial adviser to Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. (Tabloid readers may remember Bryan as the duchess' toe-sucking companion.)

State of status: Status differs from one subculture to the next, a phenomenon explored in last Sunday's New York Times.

Seattle author Sherman Alexie reported that, for Native Americans, status means fancy footwork. He said, "Tribal dancers are more than just cool; they're figures of respect, admired for their reverence of Indian traditions."

Seattle advice columnist Dan Savage said status for gay men is a child. Savage bragged, "My little status item spat up on me this morning."

What The Times didn't examine was what status means in various regions. In Seattle, status isn't the same as in New York or Miami.

Some top Seattle status symbols:

-- An unwashed blue Volvo station wagon.

-- An Internet connection at your cabin in Mazama.

-- An extra-large blue camping tarp.

-- An organic slug killer.

-- Microsoft stock options.

-- Birthday greetings from the Waiting for the Interurban statues.

-- Reservations for Table 24 at Stars restaurant in Pacific Place.

-- A birth certificate from Swedish hospital.

-- Relatives buried in Lake View Cemetery.

Sweet success: You know you've made it when your research project ends up on a candy bar. University of Washington astronomy professor Donald Brownlee's Stardust project is one of nine NASA missions featured on Nestle's Crunch bars.

The seven-year mission that launches in February will send a spacecraft to Comet Wild 2 to gather dust. The candy wrapper shows the craft. One difference: The real spacecraft isn't stamped with the word "Crunch."

Water world: Stan and Bunny McKnight report spotting a boat moored at the Des Moines Marina with a catchy name: "Mutual Fun$."

Jean Godden's column appears Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Her phone message number is 206-464-8300. Her e-mail address is: [email protected]

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Expedition Yachts Demand Growing in Superyacht Industry

Cool piped jazz floats over the luxury icebreaker superyacht Ulysses as Brian Carver wheels the 5-story megayacht away from the sound of Cristal Champagne corks firing along the Monaco coast.

“This is not a marina ship,” says Carver, captain of the 196′, 49 million euro expedition vessel that can tackle polar waters as easily as lay anchor for months along the uppermost reaches of the Amazon River. “ Ulysses is a luxury yacht designed to avoid what’s happening on land.”

The decommissioned U.S. Navy submarine lashed to the foredeck provides an underwater getaway for six people.

Other isolationist perks aboard the ship named after the Ancient Greek mariner who got lost in a sea of troubles include a retractable helicopter pad and a 180,000 gallon diesel tank that costs around US$700,000 to fill. That’s ample fuel for more than 6,000 nautical miles, and enough power to ensure the yacht’s four quantum-zero stabilizers allow guests to continue playing pool in a storm and not tilt the Batman pinball machine.

Those interested in this example of the future of luxury superyachting should contact billionaire owner Graeme Hart, managing director of the private-equity firm Rank Group Ltd. in Auckland, New Zealand.

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It has been three years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers triggered the worst fiscal crisis following the Great Depression and a gust of fear among the armada of giga-yachtsmen who each September sail into the Monaco Yacht Show to preen and prance their monstrous vessels for sale. Time and Europe’s multibillion-dollar credit calamity have not been kind to them.

Everything anchored in Monaco was on fire sale. The pitch aboard My Trust, a floating dockside city state selling at a distressed 23.95 million euros, includes a black-and-white loop video of Dean Martin singing happy songs from the 1940s. The tune that wafts from a passing 120-foot luxury ketch in need of a paint job is Shirley Temple chirping “On the Good Ship Lollipop,” an anthem from the Great Depression.

There are 450 private vessels that bow-to-stern stretch beyond 200 feet, according to the Camper & Nicholsons 2011 Superyachting Index. That doesn’t mean their owners have found Peppermint Bay. As Patrick Coote tells it, the only sailors with the bankroll to keep the luxury-yacht market afloat are Russian, Chinese, Brazilian and old-money Europeans, and most of them want to navigate away from marina life.

“An ice-class megayacht is the solution,” says Coote, marketing director of Fraser Yachts. “New buyers want the ability to smack into any sort of iceberg and not do a Titanic.”

Discreet Players

For the middlemen charged with making the sale in treacherous post-Lehman waters, discretion is often more important than vanity.

“Many owners don’t want to be seen near their expensive toys,” says Pascal Wiscour-Conter, chief executive officer of ItMovesIt SA, a Monaco-based software company that specializes in managing the between 20,000-to-160,000 housekeeping documents annually required to keep private Gulfstreams in the air and superships at sea.

“Explorer yachts like Ulysses cater to the new expectations of high net-worth individuals in a troubled global economy,” says Mr. Wiscour-Counter, who has managed three explorer megayachts during his 20-year nautical career. “An ice-class vessel is more luxurious and more anonymous than any bling yacht. They’re also bigger inside, which means they can carry more stuff and avoid the need for a ghost ship.”

Although Mr. Wiscour-Conter says the financial chaos of 2008 compelled the rich to downsize their vessels and not attract the attention of tax authorities or judicial investigators looking to seize potentially questionable assets, it didn’t mean they’d stop pulling into port on a whim to buy a Picasso or a Porsche.

“We had a client on a 115′ luxury yacht,” Mr. Wiscour-Conter says. “Three days into the voyage, the client had already berthed at three ports and bought 2 million euros worth of merchandise. But the boat was too small to carry the load, so we had to arrange for a ghost ship and crew to follow with the client’s shopping.”

Luxury icebreakers avoid the need for illusion.

“These yachts have no appeal for the guy who turns up stern-to-dock so people can watch him eating caviar,” says Burgess Yachts CEO Jonathan Beckett, who marquees his fleet of 150 vessels as “the superyacht superpower.”

Mr. Beckett accepts a cappuccino from a steward aboard Cakewalk, Burgess’s 280′ superstar and on sale for 152 million euros. Cakewalk is a mighty ship. Yet the only ice she can crush comes from the lounge bar.

Explorer Yachts

“Someone will eventually buy Cakewalk,” Mr. Beckett says. “But the future is the self-sufficient explorer yacht, with fuel tanks and provision stores for owners who are allergic to marinas.”

Mr. Beckett leans back on the sofa and lays out the monetary dynamics of 21st-century superyachting: “There are no more than 25 people in the world who can afford a yacht in the 200 million-to-300 million euro range,” he says. “It’s more interesting in the 100 million-to-200 million euro range because we have hundreds of potential buyers.”

Fraser Yachts CEO Hein Velema adds the caveat emptor. “I’m a little nervous about the global economic situation,” he says. “Americans are not ready to commit to buying a yacht.”

Yet Mr. Beckett says the dearth of U.S. cash on deck for Burgess superyachts in excess of 150 feet is more than made up for by the Chinese market. “There are right now 2,500 superyachts in the world,” Mr. Beckett says. “And there are right now 10,000 people in China with the money to buy one.”

Luxury Refit

Mr. Beckett reckons some 100 explorer yachts have set sail since Lehman sunk. “More of them are on the way,” he says. “They’re a deal, particularly for Americans. We can purchase a used commercial ice-class or similar vessel for, say, 750,000 euros and then give it a 30 million euro refit into a luxury vessel with more decks, head space and range than anything on display in Monaco. That’s the trending global market.”

Luxury-icebreaker extras on offer in Monaco include the Jetlev Flyer, a self-contained 129,000 euro carbon-fiber backpack that uses a 225-horsepower water nozzle to launch passengers on a 180-minute, 35 kilometer-an-hour journey at an altitude of 33 feet. Escape pods provide serenity. The discerning prefer the US$60,000 SeaJet Capsule, which resembles a gigantic escargot with a propulsion system. It lets passengers “look cool, fast and rich at the same time,” says SeaJet designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini.

Modern trinkets do little to enhance the 164-foot Shandor. Originally built in 1986 for Fiat SpA Chairman Gianni Agnelli, the 8 million euro refit vessel, with a 100,000-liter fuel tank and a range of 5,600 nautical miles, is Jurassic in comparison to the 370′ icebreaker Le Grand Bleu. Built for U.S. cellular-network tycoon John McCaw Jr. in 2000 for US$90-million, Mr. Beckett 4 years later brokered the ship to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for an undisclosed amount.

Abramovich Gift

In 2006, Mr. Abramovich presented Le Grand Bleu to his friend Eugene Shvidler as a gift, leaving the oil tycoon’s Barcelona-based Ocean Group fleet without a luxury expedition vessel.

“Abramovich has the biggest luxury yacht in the world, the 557′ Eclipse ,” Mr. Wiscour-Conter says of the ship that’s 176 feet shorter than the Lusitania and cost an estimated 800 million euros to build. Unlike the fabled paquebot that fell victim to a German U-boat off Ireland in 1915, Eclipse features an array of torpedo and missile defense systems.

“Le Grand Bleu changing hands is a significant development in the competitive world of superyacht owners,” Mr. Wiscour-Conter explains. “Now the only cost-effective way to out-Abramovich Abramovich is to own a luxury icebreaker.”

Jet Eurocopter

The superyacht company Palmer Johnson Yachts has risen to the occasion. It’s called the PJ World, a 269-foot luxury ice crusher that’s six stories tall and priced at 135 million euros, not including the 35 million euro all-weather jet-powered Eurocopter. The steel-hull vessel, which can travel more than 10,000 nautical miles on a tank of gas, has a 200- square-meter master suite, a country-club-sized swimming pool, eight guest cabins and a 29-member crew.

“PJ World launches next year and we don’t yet have a buyer,” says Palmer Johnson salesman Mauricio Weiszberger. “We took a big risk and built her on spec to capture the market that’s on the horizon.”

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Who's who among force india's new owners, lawrence stroll's involvement in the force india buyout grabbed the headlines - but there are other big business names in the consortium that made the bid..

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It’s been known for some time that Lawrence Stroll was trying to buy the Force India f1 team, and given his credentials and contacts in the paddock it was no surprise when he was announced as the winning bidder for the Silverstone-based team.

However, the Canadian billionaire is not the only person involved, as he is the head of a consortium that includes several of his closest associates and friends. Their combined CVs certainly look impressive, and clearly helped to convince administrator Geoff Rowley that his bid was a serious one.

Stroll is believed to be not just the driving force behind the deal, but also the main investor, with the others putting in much smaller amounts.

However, their presence serves to divert attention from Stroll, who inevitably is sensitive to suggestions that he has bought the team purely to further the career of son Lance, rather than as a practical business investment.

So who are the men who now own a stake in the team?

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Andre Desmarais (Canada): The Desmarais family is the seventh-wealthiest in the country, according to the Canadian Business website listing – which also logs Stroll at number 55.

The family company, Power Corporation, was built up by the late Paul Desmarais. Andre, who is his younger son, is the deputy chairman, president and co-CEO. The company is mainly involved in financial services, but has interests in communications and energy, and has small holdings in companies as diverse as Adidas, Total and Pernod Ricard.

It is known for its strong political links. Indeed, Andre’s wife France is the daughter of Jean Chretien, Prime Minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003, having previously served on Power’s board.

Jonathan Dudman (Great Britain): Dudman is the head of Monaco Sports and Management, a company that describes itself as “a management advisory firm that typically serves high-net-worth clients and their families.” MSM began life in Monaco as part of IMG, and acquired its current identity in 2010.

Dudman works with many celebrities and sportsmen, essentially looking after their financial and legal interests, and Stroll is a long-time client. Among his motor racing connections, he was previously a director of Jody Scheckter’s Laverstoke Farm business.

John Idol (USA): Idol joined Polo Ralph Lauren in 1984, becoming group president and divisional COO. He was chosen as CEO of Donna Karan in 1997, taking over from the founder. He left after a merger with LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton in 2001.

He then became a co-owner and CEO of fashion brand Michael Kors since 2003, subsequently working closely with Stroll as they built up the company. Among his high profile moves was the acquisition of shoe brand Jimmy Choo. In 2016-’17 Michael Kors was a sponsor of McLaren.

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John McCaw Jr (USA): McCaw is the third-oldest of four brothers who made their fortunes in telecommunications, having sold the McCaw Cellular concern built by their father John to AT&T for $12.6bn in 1994. Oldest brother Bruce has strong motorsport connections – he owned the PacWest Champ Car team, which operated from 1993 to 2002 and employed the likes of Mauricio Gugelmin, Mark Blundell and Scott Dixon.

John Jr has focussed on other sports, and was previously a part owner of the Vancouver Canucks (NHL), the Vancouver Grizzlies (NBA) and the Seattle Mariners (MLB). However, like brothers Bruce and Craig, he too has a fascination with classic cars, and has an incredible collection that includes a Ferrari 250GTO.

Michael de Picciotto (Switzerland): Picciotto was previously executive managing director of Geneva-based Union Bancaire Privée, founded by his uncle Edgar. He left that role in 2016 to become vice chairman of the supervisory board of Hamburg-based Engel & Völkers, which is basically an upscale real estate agent dealing in top-of-the-range properties worldwide, as well as yachts and planes.

The company says that de Picciotto has “a well established reputation as a creative and experienced banker, familiar with the contingencies and challenges of the contemporary financial world.”

Silas Chou (Hong Kong): From a wealthy Hong Kong family with extensive interests in textiles, the 72-year-old Chou has been a close associate of Stroll for three decades, focussing on the Far East-based manufacturing side of various fashion businesses.

Together they built Tommy Hilfiger into a global brand, with Chou serving as chairman, and subsequently did the same with Michael Kors, with help from John Idol. Chou has also been involved with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, Pepe Jeans and Esprit.

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Zhukovsky International Airport, Moscow

Zhukovsky International Airport is a new airport in Moscow, Russia. Also known as Ramenskoye Airport, it was opened in May 2016 as the fourth international airport in the city.

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Two million passengers a year

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Ramport Aero

Zhukovsky International Airport is a new airport in Moscow, Russia. Also known as Ramenskoye Airport, it was opened in May 2016 as the fourth international airport in the city. It is constructed within the existing Ramenskoye aerodrome in Moscow Oblast in Zhukovsky, 43km from central Moscow.

The airport has an initial capacity to accommodate two million passengers a year, which will be increased to 12 million with further expansion by 2020.

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Contrary to the existing airports in the city, including Domodedovo International Airport , Sheremetyevo Airport and Vnukovo Airport, the Zhukovsky airport will be open for classic and low-cost airlines.

International holding group Avia Solutions Group and Russian state corporation Rostec formed a joint venture (JV) called Ramport Aero for the construction and development of the new airport. By investing approximately RUR1bn ($30m), Avia Solutions owns up to a 75% share in the JV.

Project background

Moscow is a major air transportation hub in Russia with three airports serving millions of passengers a year. The airports have, however, reached their maximum passenger handling capacity and are expected to receive 96.5 million passengers in 2020.

Even after expanding the existing facilities, there would be a capacity deficit of ten million. Moreover, the existing airports cannot accommodate low-cost carriers. As a result, a new airport with a capacity to serve 12 million passengers a year for both traditional and low-cost air travel segment was planned.

Zhukovsky airport development project

The Zhukovsky Airport development is planned to be completed in phases. During the recently opened first phase, a new 15,000m² passenger terminal with a capacity to handle two million passengers a year has been constructed. Also constructed are short-term and long-term parking facilities with a capacity for 200 to 300 vehicles respectively.

To be completed in 2017, the second phase will further increase the airport capacity by six million passengers a year by developing a new passenger terminal. A new 14,000m² cargo terminal of will also be constructed during the phase.

The third phase will see the construction of a third terminal with a capacity of 12 million passengers and will be completed by the end of 2020. Other facilities to be constructed during the phase include hotels, and commercial and office centres.

Other future developments at the airport include construction of a 5,000m² cargo handling terminal, a multi-storey car park, an aircraft maintenance centre, and other hotels and office spaces.

In addition, a 100,000m² shopping and entertainment mall will be developed, which will be connected to the terminal to ensure constant flow of passengers and visitors to the shopping centre.

Baggage handling

The airport is equipped with the most modern baggage handling systems to ensure fast and uninterrupted service for the passengers. The equipment is in compliance with the requirements of aviation security and airport operations in the Russian Federation and to the standards of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

The maximum capacity of the airport is projected to be 1,080 passengers an hour, which will require the baggage handling system to process 3,600 items an hour.

The airport features a single runway, which was constructed from one of the two landing strips at the Ramenskoye airfield. At 5.5km, the runway is the longest in Europe.

Contractors involved with the Zhukovsky International Airport

Lithuania-based Vilniaus Architekturos Studija (VAS) and the Russian company Stroipodryad were appointed as the designers for the new airport project. Using a low-cost airport model, the companies have designed the facility. While VAS was involved in the designing process, the other partner has overseen the project’s compliance with local regulations.

The contract to supply and install baggage handling systems and related equipment was awarded to WeKey Consulting. The firm supplied all the necessary inspection equipment and explosive detection systems.

The total allotted budget for the project between 2014 and 2019 is RUR7bn ($210m). The first and second phases will cost approximately RUR5bn ($150m).

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'The Catch' 2024: Pairings of NFL players, anglers released for annual saltwater fishing tournament on CBS

Kayvon thibodeaux, raheem mostert are among 14 nfl players who'll compete alongside all-star anglers this weekend.

Some of the  NFL's  elite are set to team up with the Sport Fishing Championship's best saltwater anglers, as the team pairings for the second annual SFC "The Catch" powered by Verizon have been released. The made-for-TV tournament is set to air Saturday, April 20, at 3 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network.

The tournament will take place at Pier Sixty-Six in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with seven boats that will be manned by notable pairings of  NFL  players along with SFC Billfish Championship top anglers. The tournament will use the SFC's standard billfish catch-and-release scoring system.

Here are the team pairings for The Catch:

Gypsea / Team OluKai

• Gerry McGraw (owner)
• Jordan Sanford (Mate)
• Dalvin Cook (former Pro Bowl running back)
• James Cook ( Buffalo Bills )

Team OluKai features the defending champions of The Catch in McGraw and Sanford, who was voted by fans as an SFC All-Star in 2023. They're joined by former Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook of Minnesota Vikings fame and his brother James Cook, a rusher who is coming off his first Pro Bowl season with the Bills.

Rising Son's / Team Verizon

• Toby Berthelot (owner)
• Jaselyn Berthelot (angler)
• Alvin Kamara ( New Orleans Saints )
• Raheem Mostert ( Miami Dolphins )

Team Verizon features the Berthelots, SFC Championship Fish Division winners each of the last two years. They may get it done on the water, but they'll be joined by two running backs who do their damage on land. They will be joined by Kamara, who has had at least 1,100 all-purpose yards every season, and Mostert, who's fresh off his first 1,000-yard rushing season.

Lights Out / Team Salt Life

• Rob Carmichael (owner / captain)
• Tucker Carmichael (mate)
• James Bradberry ( Philadelphia Eagles )
• Jalen Carter (Philadelphia Eagles)

The Carmichaels are 2023 SFC All-Stars and will be joined by a pair of teammates from the Eagles, the veteran cornerback Bradberry and Carter, a rising second-year defensive tackle.

T-Zero / Team Continental Tire

• Seth Laws (captain)
• Tiaan Scholtz (mate)
• Brian Burns ( New York Giants )
• Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants)

SFC All-Stars Laws and Scholtz are joined by New York's newest pass-rushing duo, with trade acquisition Burns joining fellow outside linebacker Thibodeaux, the team's budding star.

Harvey / Team INEOS Grenadier

• Shane Guidry (owner)
• John Brumble (captain)
• Jeffery Simmons ( Tennessee Titans )
• Rachaad White ( Tampa Bay Buccaneers )

SFC competitors Guidry and Brumble join two NFL stars on opposite sides of the ball, Simmons, Tennessee's All-Pro defensive tackle, and White, a running back with Tampa Bay.

Lifeline / Team OneWater Yacht Group

• Blake Bridges (captain)
• Jordan Benefield (mate)
• Quinnen Williams ( New York Jets )
• Quincy Williams (New York Jets)

Bridges and Benefield have been teamed up with the Williams brothers from the New York Jets defense, defensive tackle Quinnen and linebacker Quincy.

Quantified / Team R3

• Justin Drummond (captain)
• Cyler Pape (mate)
• David Njoku ( Cleveland Browns )
• Trey Hendrickson ( Cincinnati Bengals )

Quantified stars the two-time defending SFC Billfish Champions alongside two opposing players from the AFC North, Browns tight end Njoku and Bengals defensive end Hendrickson.

"We're bringing together elite SFC athletes and pairing them with NFL superstars, and, to no surprise, everyone is out to win," Mark Neifeld, CEO and commissioner of Sport Fishing Championship, said in a statement. "NFL players have proven to be quick studies to our sport, so I can't wait to see which teams rise to the top!"

All events through The Catch will support the Coast Guard Foundation.

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Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA)

Zukowski international airport - airport code: zia, non-stop flights from moscow zhukovsky (zia).

Moscow Zhukovsky Airport (IATA: ZIA, ICAO: UUBW), also known as Zukowski International Airport, is a medium sized airport in Russia. It is an international airport and serves the area of Moscow Zhukovsky, Russia. Moscow Zhukovsky Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 16 destinations in 6 countries.

At present, there is one domestic flight from Moscow Zhukovsky.

The longest flight from Moscow Zhukovsky ZIA is a 1,184 mile (1,905 km) non-stop route to Almaty ALA. This direct flight takes around 4 hours and 30 minutes and is operated by Red Wings.

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Airlines flying from moscow zhukovsky.

In total there are 3 airlines flying from and to Moscow Zhukovsky. These carriers are:

Popular destinations from Moscow Zhukovsky

Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Moscow Zhukovsky, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.

Popular destinations with a stopover

Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Moscow Zhukovsky that require a stopover:

Business class flights from Moscow Zhukovsky

There are 7 airports that have flights from Moscow Zhukovsky in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from ZIA are listed below:

Intercontinental flights from Moscow Zhukovsky

The only intercontinental flights operating from Zukowski International Airport (ZIA) are between Moscow Zhukovsky and the Middle-East and between Moscow Zhukovsky and Central Asia.

* Please note that there are no direct services between Moscow Zhukovsky and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Southern Asia, China, Japan, Eastern Asia, South-Eastern Asia or Oceania.

Non-stop flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to the Middle-East / Western Asia

Non-stop flights from moscow zhukovsky to central asia.

Ural Airlines has a strong network of non-stop flights to Central Asia.

International flights from Moscow Zhukovsky

Flights from moscow zhukovsky to azerbaijan.

Baku is the only destination in Azerbaijan with direct flights from Moscow Zhukovsky. You can fly non-stop to Baku with Red Wings or Ural Airlines.

Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Kazakhstan

There are 2 destinations in Kazakhstan that have non-stop flights from Moscow Zhukovsky.

To Almaty and Astana , you can fly with Red Wings.

Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Kyrgyzstan

If you are looking for a direct flight from Moscow Zhukovsky to Kyrgyzstan, there are 2 destinations to choose from.

To Bishkek and Osh , you can fly with Ural Airlines.

Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Tajikistan

In Tajikistan, there are 3 destinations from Moscow Zhukovsky.

You can fly non-stop to Dushanbe with Somon Air or Ural Airlines. To Khujand and Kulob , you can fly with Ural Airlines.

Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Turkey

There is 1 destination in Turkey that has a direct connection from Moscow Zhukovsky, which is Istanbul. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Ural Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.

Flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Uzbekistan

In Uzbekistan there are several destinations from Moscow Zhukovsky (6 in total).

All direct flights from Moscow Zhukovsky to Fergana , Karshi , Namangan , Samarkand , Tashkent and Urgench are operated by Ural Airlines.

Domestic flights from Moscow Zhukovsky

Flights from moscow zhukovsky to russia.

There is just one domestic flight from Moscow Zhukovsky, which is between Moscow Zhukovsky and Kaliningrad. Direct flights to Kaliningrad are offered by Red Wings. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.

Alternative airports near Moscow Zhukovsky

Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA). The nearest airports to Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA) are Moscow (BKA) and Moscow Domodedovo (DME).

Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in moscow zhukovsky.

There are 5 airports in Moscow Zhukovsky: Zukowski International Airport (ZIA), Bykovo Airport (BKA), Domodedovo International Airport (DME), Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) and Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO).

What is the best airport to fly from Moscow Zhukovsky?

You have multiple options when flying from Moscow Zhukovsky. Although Moscow Zhukovsky (ZIA) might be a convenient airport to depart from, the biggest airport near Moscow Zhukovsky is Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO), Sheremetyevo International Airport, which offers additional flight options.

How many airlines fly from Moscow Zhukovsky?

There are 3 airlines flying from Moscow Zhukovsky to 16 airports around the world, as of April 2024.

Which airlines fly from Moscow Zhukovsky?

Ural Airlines, Red Wings and Somon Air operate most flights from Moscow Zhukovsky. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.

Which alliances are flying from Moscow Zhukovsky?

There are no alliances flying from Moscow Zhukovsky at the moment.

How many nonstop flights are there from Moscow Zhukovsky?

There are roughly 824 flights departing from Moscow Zhukovsky every month (or 189 flights each week), to a total of 16 airports worldwide.

What is the official name of Moscow Zhukovsky Airport?

The official name of Moscow Zhukovsky Airport is Zukowski International Airport.

What is the airport code of Moscow Zhukovsky Airport?

The airport code of Moscow Zhukovsky Airport is ZIA .

What are the most popular flights from Moscow Zhukovsky?

Dushanbe, Khujand and Kulob are the 3 most popular routes from Moscow Zhukovsky. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Moscow Zhukovsky, please use our flight map.

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