France & Germany Seize Oligarchs’ Yachts, Others Flee Sanctions

The net of sanctions is tightening around the superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs. Yesterday, Germany seized the 512-foot yacht Dilbar, valued at nearly $600 million, owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who faces European Union sanctions over Russia’s invasion of … Continue reading

On Halloween – Skeletal Super-yacht Designs

Award-winning architect Dame Zaha Hadid has designed a family of super-yachts with a skeletal superstructure for the German shipbuilders Blohm+Voss.  These are the first super-yachts designed by Hadid who is known for a wide range of project including the Roca London Gallery, … Continue reading