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Spain has seized this Russian billionaire’s stunning $140 million superyacht after he refused to pay maintenance fees – Designed for privacy, the 279-feet vessel was once chartered by Jennifer Lopez. She enjoyed its panoramic gym, hammam & a $300,000 self-playing piano.

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Spain says it seized a $153 million super-yacht linked to Russian oligarch Sergei Chemezov, an arms tycoon who worked with Putin as a KGB spy

• Spain said it seized a $153 million super-yacht owned by a prominent Russian oligarch.
• Reuters named the oligarch as Sergei Chemezov, CEO of Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec.
• Western nations have targeted the prized assets of Russian oligarchs as part of sweeping sanctions.

Spain said it seized a $153 million super-yacht that was later linked to Russian oligarch Sergei Chemezov, CEO of Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and a close ally of President Vladimir Putin.

"Today we have temporarily immobilized a yacht of one of Russia's most prominent oligarchs, and there will be more to come," Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told the LaSexta television channel in an inteview, according to the Associated Press.

Sanchez didn't name the owner of the yacht, Valerie . However, Reuters , citing two sources, reported that it belonged to Chemezov, who once worked with Putin as a KGB spy .

The 85-meter (279-foot) Valerie was sailing under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and is registered to Chemezov's stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova, through a British Virgin Islands company, according to a 2021 report on the Pandora Papers  leak.

Valerie has been in Barcelona since February 9, according to Marine Traffic , which tracks ship movements globally.

The yacht will be detained while Spanish authorities confirm its ownership and check if it falls under Western sanctions, Reuters reported, citing a government source.

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Chemezov did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, which was sent via Rostec.

Chemezov said last week that Russia would emerge victorious from Western sanctions. "If you glance at Russia's history, almost all of that history Russia has battled with different sanctions, with enemies which encircled her, and she always came out as the victor," he told Rostec staff, according to  Reuters .

Chemezov was sanctioned by the US and the EU in 2014, after Russia annexed Crimea, and by the UK in 2020 . He was named in US sanctions in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine. The most recent US sanctions also target Chemezov's wife, son, and stepdaughter.

Russian oligarchs have been a focus of Western sanctions since Russia invaded Ukraine. Last week, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that the US would seize luxury assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts, apartments, and private jets.

In recent weeks, big yachts belonging to Russian billionaires have been seized by France and Italy.

Some oligarchs appear to be trying to evade sanctions by sending their yachts and jets to places like Dubai and the Maldives , which do not have extradition treaties with the US.

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Superyacht Owner’s ‘KGB Plan’ Thwarted At Last Minute In Barcelona

"They might have gotten the idea from an old KGB plan."

Motor Yacht Valerie in happier times. Image via Twitter (@vilanova_marina)

A sanctioned AU $156 million superyacht has attempted to flee Barcelona, in what one commentator has described as a “KGB” esque manoeuvre . The superyacht was almost successful in fleeing, but was sprung by authorities at the last minute.

A $156 million superyacht, formerly known as Motor Yacht Valerie, and now known as Meridian A, almost escaped Barcelona, where it was under arrest, by changing its name and applying to leave. The superyacht has been stuck in Barcelona since March, under sanction in the MB92 shipyard (a far cry from the happier days of 2020 when it was still cruising around freely).

The transition from summer to winter season brought with it the joy of greeting familiar faces. It’s a pleasure to see 85m MY Valerie comfortable in her berth once again. To find out more about our marina facilities and berth services, visit https://t.co/YcJOFWOAZv pic.twitter.com/7CVhNPWNbl — VilanovaGrandMarina (@vilanova_marina) November 25, 2020

The owner allegedly stopped paying for the maintenance of the vessel as soon as it was arrested in March 2022.

“Today we seized – the technical term is provisionally immobilised – a yacht belonging to one of the principal oligarchs,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Spanish television at the time.

According to SuperYachtNews , “It’s been sat there ever since.” Despite the fact that, if the owner really did stop paying for upkeep, it is unclear as to who has been paying crew salaries, SuperYachtNews claims “obviously it still has a crew on board” based on the unusual actions that have occurred recently.

What are those actions? Well, the name Motor Yacht Valerie, which was on the stern, has allegedly been changed to Meridian A, something which is “highly unusual for a vessel to be allowed to do… when it’s under arrest,” SuperYachtNews reports.

“The story behind this, you could make a movie out of this actually… the vessel was moved recently… out of the shipyard to a vacant berth to continue working on it,” SuperYachtNews reports.

“According to the international maritime organisation the vessel is owned by Solberg Services Limited and the management company… is Royale Oceanic International Yacht Managament Limited, which is in the UK. But there is another company name that is being thrown about in some of the press reports that I’ve been seeing which is… Amtech Worldwide Limited.”

SuperYachtNews goes on to claim that Solberg Services is a shell company and that “the owner of the yacht is obviously in the background but it’s done on purpose to hide the ownership.”

“Both [are] reported to be owners of the yacht, one company owned by the other to create confusion.” SuperYachtNews

“The company which is called Amtech, gave permission to another shell company, which is currently unknown the name of that company, they gave permission to them to run this yacht. It’s most likely the same people. It’s just movements on paper and then they change the name of the yacht from Valerie to Meridian A – then the crew on board removed the old name, put up a temporary new name removed the names off the side of the boat and then the management company which applied for and was granted permission for the vessel to leave under the new name.”

WATCH: Onboard Motor Yacht Valerie

“The management company asked for and then initially received permission for the vessel to leave. The plan was apparently to leave the EU and get out into international waters and then to head to a friendly country,” SuperYachtNews speculated.

“Now what I believe most likely would have happened is that vessel was probably light on fuel.. they certainly wouldn’t have been allowed to fill up so they probably would have needed fuel and gone to North Africa somewhere to fill up and then probably headed to Turkey.”

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“The port authority transit granted that permission, but then they got wise and then they sort of figured out it was the same boat that was under sanctions and then the Spanish Civil Guard went down and boarded that vessel and prevented it from leaving, but I’m told it was minutes away from leaving.”

In the build-up to the alleged attempted escape, the superyacht is said to have disconnected the generator it had been given by the port, started using its own generators, got ready to leave and then was thwarted at the last minute. SuperYachtNews makes a further interesting claim, too, saying the boat’s owner, Sergey Chemezov, is ex-KGB and close with Putin.

SuperYachtNews claims there is an ex-KGB story of them trying to do something similar back when they were in the KGB, which also failed, speculating that “it seems like they might have gotten the idea from an old KGB plan.”

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The yacht of the Russian oligarch held in Barcelona tried to leave two days before

Spain has temporarily seized a Russian oligarch’s $140m (£108m) yacht in Barcelona, as two sources said the vessel belonged to the head of Russian state conglomerate Rostec, an ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

“Today we seized – the technical term is provisionally immobilized – a yacht belonging to one of the principal oligarchs,” Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said on La Sexta television on Monday. “We are talking about a yacht that we estimate is worth $140m.”

“There will be more,” he added, without elaborating. Monitoring site Marine Traffic has said that yachts linked to two other oligarchs who are not yet sanctioned were also docked in Barcelona.

The 85-metre (279ft) superyacht Valerie belongs to Sergei Chemezov, a former KGB officer who heads state conglomerate Rostec, two sources told Reuters.

Sailing under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the vessel is registered to Chemezov’s stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova, through a the British Virgin Islands company, according to a 2021 article published in the Pandora Papers information leak.

The west has sanctioned Russian billionaires, frozen state assets and cut off much of the Russian corporate sector from the global economy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.

Chemezov was sanctioned by the United States in 2014 and Britain in 2020 over Russia’s annexation of Crimea and was named in sanctions lists this month by the United States and Australia. The US sanctions also targeted Chemezov’s stepdaughter as well as his wife and son.

He was not named in the latest European list of sanctioned Russian figures but the EU imposed measures against him in 2014. A fourth package of EU sanctions against Russia is due to be unveiled in the coming days.

The yacht has been in Barcelona since 9 February, according to Marine Traffic, and was until Monday under repair at Barcelona’s shipyard MB92.

The yacht will remain under detention while Spanish authorities confirm its ownership and whether they feature on any list of sanctions targets, a government source said.

Chemezov told staff in a message shared with Reuters this week that Russia, which describes its actions in Ukraine as a “special military operation” to safeguard domestic security, would emerge “victorious” despite the sanctions.

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Inside Lürssen’s 85m superyacht Valerie

BOAT International lifts the lid on board the 85m Lürssen superyacht Valerie, famously chartered by Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. 

When she was delivered in 2011, the 85.1 metre Valerie was one the four largest yachts built that year. And yet in spite of her size, very little was known of the new Lürssen , formerly known as project Firebird, other than the name of her exterior designer, Espen Øino International , and interior designer, Reymond Langton International .

Now her owners have allowed the broker tasked with finding a buyer for the yacht they’ve enjoyed for nearly 10 years to share pictures of her amazing interior features.

“ Valerie has a timeless design and is in turn-key condition. Forward-thinking throughout the project, the build process and various refits means that even nine years after her launch she ticks all the boxes demanded by today’s owners,” says Dynamiq Sales & Charter ’s broker Maria Dobroserdova, who attributes the yacht’s remarkable appearance to a stable crew and regular upkeep.

The yacht has always been used privately, travelling mostly through the Mediterranean except for a season in the Caribbean in 2012.

Discretion and privacy are at the very heart of her flowing exterior design, which conceals her impressive volume, shields guest spaces from onlookers and hides all technical areas. “ Valerie is still considered by many one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” says Espen Øino.

Long overhangs provide shade and privacy as well as accentuate long lines. At night, 39 underwater lights combine with deck lighting to underscore the yacht’s curvaceous design.

Her volume of 2,755 gross tonnes is distributed among six decks culminating with a multifunctional sun deck topped by an enveloping structure that holds the mast and domes.

This structure creates a cocoon for a central bar. Just forward of the bar is a six metre pool and a Jacuzzi. It is one of five outstanding exterior spaces.

From up there, views are amazing. “You have a really low sill and all the railings are glass,” says Dietrich Kirchner, the project manager that handled the construction at Lürssen. She was among the first yachts built to use glass for railings and a trendsetter in this area.

As a bonus the sundeck is connected to the wellness area just one deck below via exterior stairs and a lift clad in leather. The panoramic gym equipped with Technogym equipment opens onto an outdoor space with room for dining and a fountain that lights up at night. Back inside is a cosy room for massage and beauty treatments. Rounding up the theme of wellness are the steam room and the Hamman, finished with mosaics in soothing natural colours.

“Details reveal themselves as you walk around the yacht,” says interior designer Pascale Reymond who compares the interior to a beautiful jewellery box.

The London-based designed firm drew inspiration in part from the iconic Claridge’s of London and incorporated Art Deco motifs throughout. Although, just like the style itself, the decor relies on strong contrast between light and dark, the overall feel is sunny.

“It’s not heavy art décor, we wanted to keep the interior airy and light,” she says, “We used a lot of light timber such as fiddle back sycamore and macassar ebony for contrast.” Among the stones used, crema marfil, travertine and antique brown granite, is a rare white onyx.

The main deck is designed for hosting. A deco-style hand-carved bas-relief finished in silver by DKT Artworks covers a TV screen in the formal dining room while doors on both sides are decorated with skyscrapers made from walnut, macassar ebony and honey sycamore wood and metal inlays. In the lounge, the centrepiece is a Schimmel Pegasus Piano designed by Luigi Colani, a stunning musical instrument with an ergonomic curved keyboard, hydraulically operated top and crystalline sound.

The upper deck is a palatial owner’s apartment with light-filled upper saloon that works as a lounge and cinema and several cabins. A panoramic bedroom enjoys a private deck with Jacuzzi and breakfast corner. Two more cabins are perfect for children and a nanny. This owner’s apartment is connected via a private staircase to a second master suite on the main deck.

With three more guest suites are on the main deck and two on the lower deck, Valerie has a total of nine cabins. In private mode the yacht accommodates 17 guests who are catered to by a crew of 27.

“The layout is very well balanced between owners and guests and crew circulation,” says Kirchner, who despite having worked on a series of complex projects at Lürssen since remembers Valerie well.

Technically speaking, Valerie was one of the first to be fitted with at rest stabilization, two Quantum fin stabilizers.

At the heart of the yacht, which was built to Lloyd’s LY2, is a two-level engine room. Two recently overhauled 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines allow Valerie to reach a top speed of 17 knots. She cruises comfortably at 12 knots, a speed that gives her a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

For shore excursions, she carries two custom-built 10 metre Royal Denship tenders, one a limo, the other a landing craft. There is also the option to land a helicopter. The foredeck is a clean open space that has enough room for an Airbus H30 helicopter or similar to land.

From the time she was designed in 2007 to her delivery in 2011, it took four years to create Valerie , which is typical of a yacht of this magnitude. But there is no wait now. Valerie , for sale and charter exclusively via Dynamiq Sales & Charter , is ready for her next adventure immediately.

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Failed payments led to authorities moving frozen 85m superyacht

Meridian a, formerly known as valerie, was moved to a new location in barcelona for failing to make payments…….

Spanish authorities have moved the frozen 85m superyacht Meridian A from MB92 shipyard to Marina Vela after the vessel failed to make payments for repair work. For reasons unknown, the lürssen built superyacht has also changed its name from Valerie to Meridian A. The ultimate beneficial owner of the vessel is the sanctioned Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, the largest tech and defence conglomerate in Russia.

The ship was technically frozen in March while it was still in Spain, however, it wasn’t moved until just over a month ago. Speaking to Reuters , a transport ministry source confirmed that payments for the ship's repairs at Barcelona's MB92 shipyard stopped soon after the freezing order. The source also revealed that MB92 asked authorities to relocate the ship so that its berth could be used.

Here’s a pic of MERIDIAN A (previously VALERIE) in Marina Vela in Barcelona. You can see on the side of the boat where the name VALERIE was taken off. #YachtWatch pic.twitter.com/tSVJ1eMzjU — Alex Finley "La Guetteuse de Yachts" (@alexzfinley) October 1, 2022

Sergey Chemezov has been on the US and EU sanctions list since 2014 after supporting Russia’s annexation of Crimea. However, the European Union's sanctions list has revealed that the yacht is technically owned by his stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova. Chemezov was also named in the Pandora Papers last year.

It is not yet entirely clear who is paying for the maintenance and operational costs of frozen vessels in Europe. Some news outlets are reporting that a little-known 2014 law allows the UBO to make payments for the essential upkeep of assets in Spain and France. The significance of the vessel's name change and failed payments remain a mystery and it has not been confirmed how the payments will be made for its new berth in the marina.

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Spain has seized Russian oligarch’s $140m superyacht in Barcelona, PM says

Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said ‘there will be more’ after the seizure as the west targets Russia over its invasion of Ukraine

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Spain has temporarily seized a Russian oligarch’s $140m (£108m) yacht in Barcelona, as two sources said the vessel belonged to the head of Russian state conglomerate Rostec, an ally of Russian president Vladimir Putin.

“Today we seized – the technical term is provisionally immobilised – a yacht belonging to one of the principal oligarchs,” Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez said on La Sexta television on Monday. “We are talking about a yacht that we estimate is worth $140m.”

“There will be more,” he added, without elaborating. Monitoring site Marine Traffic has said that yachts linked to two other oligarchs who are not yet sanctioned were also docked in Barcelona.

The 85-metre (279ft) superyacht Valerie belongs to Sergei Chemezov, a former KGB officer who heads state conglomerate Rostec, two sources told Reuters.

Sailing under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the vessel is registered to Chemezov’s stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova, through a the British Virgin Islands company, according to a 2021 article published in the Pandora Papers information leak.

The west has sanctioned Russian billionaires , frozen state assets and cut off much of the Russian corporate sector from the global economy since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on 24 February.

Chemezov was sanctioned by the United States in 2014 and Britain in 2020 over Russia’s annexation of Crimea and was named in sanctions lists this month by the United States and Australia. The US sanctions also targeted Chemezov’s stepdaughter as well as his wife and son.

He was not named in the latest European list of sanctioned Russian figures but the EU imposed measures against him in 2014. A fourth package of EU sanctions against Russia is due to be unveiled in the coming days.

The yacht has been in Barcelona since 9 February, according to Marine Traffic, and was until Monday under repair at Barcelona’s shipyard MB92.

The yacht will remain under detention while Spanish authorities confirm its ownership and whether they feature on any list of sanctions targets, a government source said.

Chemezov told staff in a message shared with Reuters this week that Russia, which describes its actions in Ukraine as a “special military operation” to safeguard domestic security, would emerge “victorious” despite the sanctions.

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VALERIE Yacht – Incredible €110M Superyacht

VALERIE yacht is an incredible 85m(278,9 ft) Superyacht currently for sale at €110,000,000. She was launched in 2011 by renowned shipbuilders Lürssen from their shipyard in Germany.

Her exterior design is from Espen Oeino and has an interior design from Reymond Langton Design.

She can accommodate 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members. She was a landmark build for Lürssen at the time of her construction.

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The interior of VALERIE is detail orientated as if walking through a jewelry box, with something new to discover on every deck.

There is accommodation for 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members across the six decks.

The designer, Reymond Langton Design in Bath, England, executed the yacht’s design to reflect an overall light and sunny feel with the use of walnut Macassar ebony, honey sycamore wood, and metal inlays.

There is a cozy room for massage and beauty treatments, an outdoor dining area with a lit-up fountain, and a panoramic gym with techno equipment.

The yacht’s interior reflects an excellent balance between the space for the owners, guests, and crew circulation. VALERIE also boasts a jacuzzi, a six-meter pool, and a multifunction sundeck.

The VALERIE yacht’s flowing exterior design allows for discretion and privacy for the guests, hiding the technical areas and the impressive volume of the yacht.

She has been called one of the most beautiful boats built by Lürssen . She is contracted with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure.

The steel hull is lit up with 39 underwater lights at night. The bow and mast of the yacht give her a powerful look and feel.

Espen Oeino is the impressive designer of the exterior that was a trendsetter at the time of its build with the glass side paneling.

Specifications

The VALERIE yacht is outfitted with two 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines that provide a cruising speed of 12,5kn and a top speed of 17kn.

She can cover 6000nm and displaces 2755GT. She has a length of 85m(278,9 ft), a draft of 3.8m(12.5 ft). She has two Quantum fin stabilizers that provide the ultimate comfort while on the water for guests.

Her engine room is in the heart of the deck and occupies two levels. She follows a Lloyds LY2 specification. VALERIE is ranked at number 134 and is the 36th largest globally.

She carries several recreational toys, including 2 10m(32.8 ft) custom Royal Denship tenders, a limo, and other landing craft.

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Valerie's Interior Revealed for the First Time Ever

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Enigmatic 85.10m superyacht Valerie has been shrouded in mystery since her announcement for sale earlier this year. In a brand new video from Central Agents IYC , however, the public are able to get a glimpse into the world of this luxury Top 100 superyacht. Even more excitingly, the iconic boat is rumoured to be on show in the flesh at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

Valerie represents the apex of the industry, featuring stunning exterior styling by Espen Øino and the uncompromising quality of build that Lurssen is famous for. Up until now, we could only assume that her interiors match the caliber of her silhouette; now, we can know for sure.

Often, the difference between a good yacht and a great one is in the details, and Valerie’s intricacies are exquisite, reports Sales Agent Richard Gray:  “Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece. Both the interior and exterior are full of details that continue to surprise you.”

The newly released video shows a stunning art deco-inspired interior designed by Reymond Langton. However, it doesn't quite reveal the interior in all of its glory... Only snippets showing decadent details and complex textures are exposed in the minute-long piece, which makes this video just a teaser for the real thing: saved only for the eyes of those lucky enough to see her in person.

But what is known is that each of Valerie’s six decks tells its own unique story. 14 guests are accommodated across seven cabins with an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks, whilst a huge sundeck harbours a 20-foot swimming pool and hot tub. Elsewhere, a helicopter deck houses a commercially compliant aircraft, and a garage bursts at the seams with tenders and toys including a Royal Limo Tender and a Royal Beach Landing Tender. Finally, the beach club and swimming platform bridge the gap between this floating mansion and the ocean.

Helicopters and hammams aside, one of the most remarkable things about Valerie is the feeling of togetherness and family at its heart - difficult to achieve on a vessel of this size. IYC are considering all serious offers for this truly special yacht, which is newly located and available for inspection in Vilanova Grand Marina, and perhaps too, the Monco Yacht Show. Watch this space!

"Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece." Richard Gray, Valerie Sales Agent

"Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece."

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2011 ( 2019 ), valerie 2011 279′ 3″ lurssen motor yacht.

The 2011 279′ 3″ LURSSEN Mega Yacht Motor Yacht VALERIE is a yacht for sale located in Barcelona , Spain . In mint condition with just one owner since delivery, Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019. With an impressive volume of 2,755 GT spread over six decks, she combines exterior styling by the renowned Espen Øino with stunning interior design by Reymond Langton. Accommodation is for 17 guests in nine well-appointed cabins (with an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks) served by 27 crew. There is no shortage of on-board amenities, from a fully equipped spa with hammam to the heli-deck and expansive private sundeck with a 6m swimming pool. Moreover, an elevator serves all deck levels with additional waterline guest boarding access on the portside. Lürssen’s legendary build quality is evident in every element of Valerie’s design. She is a pedigree product and a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market today without waiting years for a new construction. Imagery, plans and specifications available upon request.

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• Builder Lurssen
• Year 2011 ( 2019 )
• Length 85.1 m
• Length 915,35 ft
• Draft 39,37 ft
• Gross Tonnage 2799207,89 Kg
• Gross Tonnage 2755 GT
• Power Engine - hp
• VAT Status -
• Classification NO
• Destination Barcelona , Spain
• Maximum speed 17 Knots
• Cruising speed 12.5 Knots
• Fuel type -
• Stabilizers -
• Located in Barcelona , Spain
• Interior Design NO
• Exterior Design NO
• Accomodation
• - Double berths: -
• - Single berths: -
• - Twin berths: -
• - Number of cabins: 9
• - Number of heads: -

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Spain blocks three Russian oligarchs’ superyachts in Mallorca and Barcelona

MALLORCA – On Tuesday, the Spanish government seized superyachts for the first time in connection with EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs. It concerns the yachts ‘Tango’, ‘Lady Anastasia’  and ‘Valerie’that were anchored in different ports of Mallorca.

The 47-metre luxury yacht, ‘Lady Anastasia’, made headlines in late February when a Ukrainian tried to sink it in Port Adriano. The Guardia Civil currently guards the ship until the authorities complete the formalities of the seizure, port manager Isabel Teruel confirms to Diario de Mallorca . The ship was running out of fuel, leading officers on duty to conclude that no escape attempt was imminent.

Putin’s confidant

According to information from Diario de Mallorca, the owner of Lady Anastasia is Alexander Mikheev, director of Rosoboronexport. This is Russia’s largest state-owned arms manufacturing and selling company. Reportedly, the 60-year-old is a close confidant of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mikheev has been working at the arms manufacturer for 22 years. Since 2017, he has been leading the company, which exports its products to 122 countries around the world.

In a press release, the Spanish Ministry of Transport announced that authorities would detain Lady Anastasia to trace the owner of the yacht and compare it with the EU sanctions list.

The Ukrainian who wanted to sink the yacht acted in revenge . The Russian army destroyed his house during the first days of the attack on Ukraine. Furthermore, after he left jail, the former engine room manager went to Ukraine to fight the Russians at home.

Superyacht ‘Tango’

According to Diario de Mallorca, the police blocked ‘Tango’ in the port of Palma de Mallorca. Consequently, customs officers are now examining the ship. As long as the police are investigating the case, the yacht can not leave the port. Viktor Wekselberg is the owner of the luxury yacht, which according to experts is worth around €150 million.

This Russian oligarch is one of the richest men in Russia. According to Forbes magazine, he has a net worth of $9.3 billion and ranks 262nd in the list of the richest people in the world. He owns the world’s largest aluminum company and invests in the energy and telecommunications sectors. On Sunday (March 13), the US blacklisted ‘Tango’ as part of a package of sanctions.

Yacht ‘Valerie’ in Barcelona

It was not until Monday that it became known that authorities had also seized the luxury yacht “Valerie” in Barcelona. This belongs to the head of the Russian state arms company Rostec, Sergey Chemesov, the OM reports.

In connection with the sanctions against Russians, the Spanish authorities had pointed out that it was very difficult to determine the ownership structure of yachts.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon

Valerie, a $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon, was seized by Spain on Monday.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have sailed on Valerie in July.

Valerie is linked to Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, a Russian state-owned defense conglomerate.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon.

Spain said Monday it had seized the yacht, Valerie, in Barcelona , adding that it was owned by a prominent Russian oligarch. Reuters, citing two sources, later named the oligarch as Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and a close ally and former KGB colleague of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian oligarchs and their luxury assets are a focus of Western sanctions on Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last month. Last week, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that the US would seize assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts, apartments, and private jets.

Lopez and Affleck chartered Valerie in the summer, the Daily Mail , Boat International , and other media outlets reported at the time. The couple's vacation became the subject of tabloid fodder, with outlets noting how they seemed to be reproducing imagery from Lopez's 2002 music video for "Jenny from the Block."

Photographs and a video posted by Lopez on her Instagram account in July show her and Affleck aboard a yacht at sea. Features of the yacht seen in these images match those found in promotional pictures for Valerie.

Video: How Jennifer Lopez when from backup dancer to music superstar

The 85-meter (279-foot) Valerie is listed for sale with Dynamiq , a yacht brokerage, with a price tag of 89 million euros ($98 million). The boat was originally listed with Dynamiq for 120 million euros.

The listing on Dynamiq's website says: "In mint condition with just one owner since delivery and never chartered, Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019."

An article posted on Dynamiq's website dated July 15 said Valerie had been made available for charter for the first time, at a rate of 950,000 euros a week.

Lopez and Affleck appear to have used the yacht shortly after that date.

According to Dynamiq's listing, Valerie has a crew of 27, with space for 17 guests in nine "well-appointed" cabins and an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks.

The listing says: "There is no shortage of on-board amenities, from a fully-equipped spa with hammam to the heli-deck and expansive private sundeck with a 6m swimming pool. Moreover, an elevator serves all deck levels with additional waterline guest boarding access on the port side.

It adds: "Lürssen's legendary build quality is evident in every element of Valerie's design. She is a pedigree product and a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market today without waiting years for a new construction."

According to an October report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, which was based on the Pandora Papers leaks, Chemezov's stepdaughter Anastasia Ignatova owned Valerie through a British Virgin Islands company.

Spain's prime minister, upon announcing Monday that Valerie had been seized, said the yacht was worth 140 million euros.

In recent weeks, big yachts belonging to Russian billionaires have been seized by France and Italy .

Some oligarchs appear to be trying to evade sanctions by sending their yachts and jets to places like Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives , which do not have extradition treaties with the US.

Read the original article on Business Insider

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