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Motor yacht CALYPSO (Ex Solemar) was built by the Amels yard in Holland in 2003 and benefited from a 15 million euro upgrade and new decor by Amels in 2017. She is a 61.5m luxury yacht which features meticulous design detailing, lovely exterior styling and huge interior spaces. Her side deck areas are also abundant with space, such as the expansive sun deck, where you can lounge in the sun and relax or enjoy al fresco dining.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~ Great interior design ~ Gym ~ Spa pool ~ Cinema ~ Spacious decks area perfect for hosting parties and groups ~ Beauty salon ~ Alfresco dining area ~ Indoor formal dining table ~ Sun loungers ~ Wet bar ~ Sumptuous seating ~ Two-level lavish master suite ~ Swim platform ~ Water toys, diving & snorkeling equipment In 2016/17, the yacht received an extensive refit throughout, she boasts a neutral decor, with a timeless ambiance and sophisticated finish.

CALYPSO’s beautiful interior conveys a contemporary feel with raised and fielded paneling in cherry wood. A lovely sumptuous ambiance flows through the entire yacht, with a widespread use of marble and colorful fabrics and furnishings. She also offers charter guest a new fully equipped gymnasium as well as a fantastic Spa Pool. On the main deck, the expansive salon offers a sumptuous lounge and adjacent private library. Separate and forward is the formal dining table, seating 12 guests in elegance.

The exterior living is over 3 well-appointed decks, perfect for entertaining large groups or simply relaxing. On the main deck is a shaded seating area, complete with the option of alfresco dining. Steps lead from the main deck aft to the extended swim platform and water toys activity center. The upper aft deck features a further alfresco dining area, seating, wet bar and partial shade. Her sundeck is exceptionally well designed and offers both an aft and a forward section. The forward area has comfortable seating, alfresco dining, sunpads and a Jacuzzi tub. Centered, is a fully equipped air conditioned gym for the fitness enthusiasts. The aft section of the sundeck is incredibly spacious and has chaise loungers and seating.

Calypso Specifications

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The yacht is powered by 2 x CAT 2,600hp engines with cruising speeds of 14 knots and top speeds of 15.5 knots. She has both at anchor and underway stabilizers for optimum comfort.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

Accommodation is in 7 guest cabins for 12 charter guests. The master stateroom is full beam of the yacht on the main deck forward, with a split level layout. The upper level has a king size bed and private lounge, while the lower level offers a further lounge, study and full beam ensuite with his and hers facilities. The VIP cabin is on the upper deck forward of the skylounge, with a king size bed. A guest cabin on the main deck to starboard has a queen size bed. On the lower deck are 4 mirror image guest cabins, each with a queen size bed and Pullman berth.

Charter Amenities and Extras

CALYPSO provides the following yacht charter extras, toys and amenities: Tenders & Toys: All toys and tenders New 2017 7.5m (24.6') Dariel Sport Tender 7.5m (24.6') Dariel Limo Tender 8.8m (29') water slide Trampoline 2 Montague X90 Bikes 2 Seabob F5S Lampuga Boost Electric surfboard 2 Laser Pico sailboats 2 Atom Windsurfers with multiple sails Windsurfer rig for Crossover Inflatable SUP 2 Liquid Force 138 kite boards with multiple size kites 2 Hobie Lanai Single Kayaks 2 Sea Eagle 380x Pro Carbon Inflatable 2 person Kayaks 2 Naish Nalu GTW 10'6" SUP 4 Naish Crossover Inflatable 9'10" SUP Towable Toys: 2 Jobe ,1p Hotseats, Jobe Binar 2p, Jobe Airstream Jobe Shock Knee Board Liquid Force Trip 134 Women's Wakeboard Liquid Force Trip 138 Wakeboard Liquid Force Focus 44 Wakeboad Jobe Kids Hemi Trainers 46" Skis Jobe Hemi Combo Skis 62" Jobe Mode combo Skis 68" Obrien Synchro 66" mono Ski Obrian G5 67" Mono ski 4 Aqualung Scuba Diving Full Kits 12 sets of Snorkeling kit Shiamano Tigre Fishing Rod and Reel 4 Casting rods and Reels Rendezvous Scuba Diving Only Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: Comprehensive 2017 AV system with HD screens and Apple TV and IPad control. iPhone compatible HD Movie projector & 3 meter custom screen for outdoor movies under the stars. Full light show, lasers, smoke and pro disco sound system onboard Stern - beach with shower for tender boarding and water sports. Main deck aft - shaded and sunny lounging areas. Upper deck aft - shaded dining area. Sunny or shaded lounging area with heaters Sun deck - aft sunning area with chaise lounges. In the middle is a air conditioned gym that can be open or closed. Elliptical, treadmill & bike trainer machines . Free weights, balls, mats. balance boards etc In the front their is a huge area with Jacuzzi, sun beds, dining and lounging areas with tables, couches and awnings if needed. Communications: WiFi network throughout the yacht with broadband Internet access world wide. 2017 Communication system with phone and data connections via VSAT, Sat Com and GSM.

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Dear Josh, Just a short note of thanks. The Calypso charter was great success. We all really enjoyed the trip and will certainly be using your services again. The Calypso team were great. Craig and Tarryn did a fantastic job and I would highly recommend them to other clients. They were great with the children, who didn't actually want to leave the yacht today! Charter on yacht CALYPSO, in France, July

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1978   Feadship    126ft  /  38.4m

CALYPSO Yacht Charter

CALYPSO is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht CALYPSO was built by Feadship and delivered to her owner in 1978, she later underwent a refit in 2023.

The exterior of CALYPSO is designed by De Voogt.

The 126ft / 38.4m CALYPSO has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by 2x Caterpillar engines with a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 13 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

CALYPSO has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 2 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht CALYPSO will be managed by the crew of 8 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 8 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Cinema, Exercise equipment, Light fishing gear, Gym, Jacuzzi on deck, Outdoor audio system, Stabilizers At Anchor, Sun pads, TV outdoor and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

CALYPSO is Currently cruising in the Caribbean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Air Conditioning
• Movie Theatre
• Exercise equipment
• Light fishing gear
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Outdoor audio system
• Stabilizers At Anchor
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Inflatable Trampoline
• Paddleboards
• Tube - towable
• Waverunners (Sit Down)
• 2x Zuma Sailboats
• 1x 5.79m/19' AB RIB

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How much to charter calypso.

CALYPSO has a weekly charter price starting at $80,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $13,300.

How many guests on board CALYPSO?

CALYPSO can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 12 guests.

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30.8m  /  101'1 | feadship | 1971 / 2008.

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Special Features:

• Impressive 2,500nm range
• Sleeps 6 overnight

The 30.8m/101'1" motor yacht 'Calypso' (ex. Carronada) was built by Feadship in the Netherlands at their Kaag shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of De Voogt and she was last refitted in 2008.

Guest Accommodation

Calypso has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Calypso is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Caterpillar (D343TA) 460hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles from her 17,411 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. Her water tanks store around 9,463 Litres of fresh water.

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Calypso is a custom motor yacht launched in 2003 by Amels in Vlissingen, Netherlands and most recently refitted in 2004.

AMELS are masters in the art of modern Dutch high-value yacht building. The yard is the largest superyacht facility in the Netherlands and one of the top superyacht builders in the world. In 2005 AMELS launched the successful LIMITED EDITIONS and delivered the first yacht of the series in 2007. The shipyard also specialises in the build of full-custom superyachts, with the in-construction Project Signature due to become the largest superyacht ever built in the Netherlands upon her scheduled launch in 2025.

Calypso measures 61.50 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.40 metres and a beam of 10.6 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 1,149 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

Calypso has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Calypso also features naval architecture by Amels.

Performance and Capabilities

Calypso has a top speed of 17.00 knots and a cruising speed of 15.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Calypso has a fuel capacity of 168,000 litres.

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

Accommodation

Calypso accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 15 crew members.

Other Specifications

Calypso is MCA compliant, her hull NB is 435.

Calypso is a loyd's X 100A1, SSC Yacht, X LMC, Mono G6, UMS class yacht. She flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.

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Overview - 201.79' (61.5m) Luxury Yacht CALYPSO Caribbean Charters

Your adventure arrival - explore, unwind, play, retreat and party. contact webster associates, charter manager for calypso.

The 61.5m (201.9ft) CALYPSO is the perfect, private platform from which to explore the world. With a range of over 5500 nautical miles she is a go-anywhere yacht built by Amels to the very highest of standards. The perfect yacht for those with an explorer’s spirit and sense of fun, Calypso offers the adventure of a lifetime.

Sleeps 12 in 7 Staterooms

Luxury motor yacht amenities.

Luxury superyacht CALYPSO’s crowning glory is her magnificent Sun Deck. Comfortable sun loungers on the aft deck and shaded jacuzzi dip pool area forward. CALYPSO's impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends. Some amenities include Air Conditioning, Stabilizers at Anchor, WiFi connection on board, Deck Jacuzzi, Gym/exercise equipment

* Not available for sale or charter while in United States waters

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Calypso On Location

Both The Calypso and Affinity Yacht are available for private charter. Our staff provides nothing but the best service to make you feel like a star while you are cruising around the New York harbor and taking in the sites.

We can help you plan your outing, whether it is a small group or large party. The Affinity is perfect for weddings, fundraisers, larger parties and corporate events while The Calypso is smaller and more intimate accomodating up to 34 people

Calypso Yacht

Calypso is a truly classic yacht. She is a styled aluminum hulled yacht with mahogany cabin sides and teak decks and can comfortably accomodate up to 34 passengers.

The Calypso was custom built by Stephens Yacht in 1973 for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wrather of Hollywood CA. She was originally christened “The Lone Ranger” in recognition of the radio/ TV show created by Mr. Wrather.

The Sopranos

Cruising on Calypso is among Steve Schirripa's favorite activities while in NYC and often invites his fellow Sopranos cast members.

Calypso has also been enjoyed by such guests as the Jonas Brothers, Neil Diamond, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Nick Cannon, and has been features on the Bravo network "Real Housewives of NYC" and "The Proposal Planner".

Affinity Yacht

Designed and built in 1967 by Bender Yachts for Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bender and originally christened  El Toro.

She was refurbished in 2007 and christened Affinity. She is perfect for larger parties and is Coast Gaurd Certified for 149 passengers.

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Fountaine Pajot 48' Powercat

‘Calypso' is a stunning new Fountaine Pajot MY6 powercat with an unprecedented amount of living space, sleek panoramic windows throughout the catamaran, granting spectacular 360-degree views and beautiful levels of natural light. Calypso will have a stunning blue hull wrap guaranteed to turn heads!

• 8 Max Guests
• Engine Type & Size Twin Volvo 650 IPS
• Fuel Capacity 528 gl
• Water Capacity 288 gl
• Maximum Guests 8
• Double Cabins 4
• Single Cabins 0

About Calypso

‘Calypso’ is a brand new MY6, offering an unprecedented amount of living space, with a huge saloon, flybridge and decadent master suite.  With a stunning blue hull wrap, Calypso is certain to turn heads wherever she goes! 

Mimicking the sea nymph’s spell, the circular shape of the logo lures the viewer, much like Calypso enthralled Odysseus onto the mythical island of Ogygia. The semicircle represents the ocean, while curvaceous strokes on the top recall the ocean’s waves. The walled-off wave shape also alludes to Calypso’s capturing of Odysseus for seven years. Just as the sea nymph Calypso provided an immortal illusion, the boat Calypso is a gateway to recharge, revitalize, and feel as one with the ocean.

The 48′ MY6 model has been fitted with sleek panoramic windows throughout the catamaran, granting spectacular 360-degree views and beautiful levels of natural light.

Featuring dynamic and sporty lines, the MY6 has semi-displacement hulls built specifically to deliver outstanding performance, fuel efficiency, and stability in all sea conditions.

There is a choice of multiple relaxation and entertaining areas onboard, including a massive flybridge with lounges and dining table to truly enjoy the cruising experience, a capacious forward cockpit with sunlounges and cabin access, a raised contemporary saloon, and a generous cockpit that opens from the galley and boasts the option of a fixed or hydraulic aft swimming platform.

Designed for extended cruising adventures, the MY6 has a remarkable galley complete with full-sized refrigerator and freezer, stunning fittings and unprecedented amounts of storage.   Felix Felicis is also fitted with a watermaker to ensure you never have to worry about running out of water during charter. 

The catamaran has a revolutionary accommodation design with an expansive luxury master suite that affords beautiful views from its panoramic windows, and features a sea-facing island queen bed, ambient lighting, and a en-suite with huge walk-in shower.

Friends can relax in designer comfort in the guest cabins, choosing from the VIP cabin or a double cabin set to starboard.  The VIP cabin has an en-suite head and the third guest cabin has a beautiful head next door, with separate shower that can also serve as a day head.  There is also a fourth, smaller double cabin interior forward that can be utilized as a guest or crew cabin.  

The MY6 has been designed to deliver extraordinary offshore performance and outstanding fuel economy, with upgraded Volvo IPS600 engines!    With more than 500 gallons of fuel, Calypso s is ideal for long-range cruising with its 435HP IPS engines.

*A one-day on water check-out is required your first day, and is included in the charter rate*

Detailed Specs

• Total Cabins 4

Boat Layouts

• Cockpit Cushions
• Cockpit Light
• Deck Brush & Bucket
• Depth Sounder
• Hydraulic Swim Platform
• 12 ft. Dingy with 15HP Motor
• Electric Grill
• Flybridge Fridge
• Refrigerator
• Stereo with Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi Available for Purchase
• Bath Towels
• Basic Cooking Utensils
• Basic Serving Bowls and Utensils
• Beach Towels
• Bottle of Prosecco
• Cleaning Spray
• Clothespins
• Coat Hangers
• Coffee Maker
• Cutlery Crockery and Glasses
• Dish Cloths
• Dish Scrubber
• Dust Pan and Brush
• Garbage Bag (per trash can)
• Hot Water Kettle
• Propane Stove and Oven
• Roll Paper Towels
• Roll Toilet Paper (per head)
• Small Bottle Dish Soap
• Travel Toiletries (per head)

Navigational Aids

• Anchorage Guide
• Cruising Guide
• Depth Gauge
• Parallel Rulers and Dividers
• Emergency Flares
• Emergency Tiller
• Fire Extinguishers
• First Aid Kit
• Life Preservers

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B right flashes lit up the night sky in southern Moscow in the early hours of Thursday morning, new footage appears to show, following reports of an explosion at an electrical substation on the outskirts of the city.

Video snippets circulating on Russian-language Telegram channels show a series of flashes on the horizon of a cloudy night sky, momentarily turning the sky a number of different colors. In a clip shared by Russian outlet MSK1.ru, smoke can be seen rising from a building during the flashes lighting up the scene.

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Geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) define a position on the Earth’s surface. Coordinates are angular units. The canonical form of latitude and longitude representation uses degrees (°), minutes (′), and seconds (″). GPS systems widely use coordinates in degrees and decimal minutes, or in decimal degrees.

Latitude varies from −90° to 90°. The latitude of the Equator is 0°; the latitude of the South Pole is −90°; the latitude of the North Pole is 90°. Positive latitude values correspond to the geographic locations north of the Equator (abbrev. N). Negative latitude values correspond to the geographic locations south of the Equator (abbrev. S).

Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

Elevation above sea level is a measure of a geographic location’s height. We are using the global digital elevation model GTOPO30 .

Elektrostal , Moscow Oblast, Russia

For the first time Rosatom Fuel Division supplied fresh nuclear fuel to the world’s only floating nuclear cogeneration plant in the Arctic

The fuel was supplied to the northernmost town of Russia along the Northern Sea Route.

The first in the history of the power plant refueling, that is, the replacement of spent nuclear fuel with fresh one, is planned to begin before 2024. The manufacturer of nuclear fuel for all Russian nuclear icebreakers, as well as the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, is Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC), a company of Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL that is based in Elektrostal, Moscow Region.

The FNPP includes two KLT-40S reactors of the icebreaking type. Unlike convenient ground-based large reactors (that require partial replacement of fuel rods once every 12-18 months), in the case of these reactors, the refueling takes place once every few years and includes unloading of the entire reactor core and loading of fresh fuel into the reactor.

The cores of KLT-40 reactors of the Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit have a number of advantages compared to the reference ones: a cassette core was used for the first time in the history of the unit, which made it possible to increase the fuel energy resource to 3-3.5 years between refuelings, and also reduce the fuel component of the electricity cost by one and a half times. The FNPP operating experience formed the basis for the designs of reactors for nuclear icebreakers of the newest series 22220. Three such icebreakers have been launched by now.

For the first time the power units of the Akademik Lomonosov floating nuclear power plant were connected to the grid in December 2019, and put into commercial operation in May 2020. The supply of nuclear fuel from Elektrostal to Pevek and its loading into the second reactor is planned for 2024. The total power of the Akademik Lomonosov FNPP, supplied to the coastal grid of Pevek without thermal energy consumption on shore, is about 76 MW, being about 44 MW in the maximum thermal power supply mode. The FNPP generated 194 million kWh according to the results of 2023. The population of Pevek is just a little more than 4 thousand, while the FNPP has a potential for supplying electricity to a city with a population of up to 100 thousand people. After the FNPP commissioning two goals were achieved. These include first of all the replacement of the retiring capacities of the Bilibino NPP, which has been operating since 1974, as well as the Chaunskaya TPP, which has already been operating for more than 70 years. Secondly, energy is supplied to the main mining companies in western Chukotka in the Chaun-Bilibino energy hub a large ore and metal cluster, including gold mining companies and projects related to the development of the Baimsk ore zone. In September 2023, a 110 kilovolt power transmission line with a length of 490 kilometers was put into operation, connecting the towns of Pevek and Bilibino. The line increased the reliability of energy supply from the FNPP to both Bilibino consumers and mining companies, the largest of which is the Baimsky GOK. The comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic is a national strategic priority. To increase the NSR traffic is of paramount importance for accomplishment of the tasks set in the field of cargo shipping. This logistics corridor is being developed due regular freight voyages, construction of new nuclear-powered icebreakers and modernization of the relevant infrastructure. Rosatom companies are actively involved in this work. Rosatom Fuel Company TVEL (Rosatom Fuel Division) includes companies fabricating nuclear fuel, converting and enriching uranium, manufacturing gas centrifuges, conducting researches and producing designs. As the only nuclear fuel supplier to Russian NPPs, TVEL supplies fuel for a total of 75 power reactors in 15 countries, for research reactors in nine countries, as well as for propulsion reactors of the Russian nuclear fleet. Every sixth power reactor in the world runs on TVEL fuel. Rosatom Fuel Division is the world’s largest producer of enriched uranium and the leader on the global stable isotope market. The Fuel Division is actively developing new businesses in chemistry, metallurgy, energy storage technologies, 3D printing, digital products, and decommissioning of nuclear facilities. TVEL also includes Rosatom integrators for additive technologies and electricity storage systems. Rosenergoatom, Joint-Stock Company is part of Rosatom Electric Power Division and one of the largest companies in the industry acting as an operator of nuclear power plants. It includes, as its branches, 11 operating NPPs, including the FNPP, the Scientific and Technical Center for Emergency Operations at NPPs, Design and Engineering as well as Technological companies. In total, 37 power units with a total installed capacity of over 29.5 GW are in operation at 11 nuclear power plants in Russia. Machinery Manufacturing Plant, Joint-Stock Company (MSZ JSC, Elektrostal) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fuel for nuclear power plants. The company produces fuel assemblies for VVER-440, VVER-1000, RBMK-1000, BN-600,800, VK-50, EGP-6; powders and fuel pellets intended for supply to foreign customers. It also produces nuclear fuel for research reactors. The plant belongs to the TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom.

Rosatom obtained a license for the first land-based SMR in Russia

On April 21, Rosenergoatom obtained a license issued by Rostekhnadzor to construct the Yakutsk land-based SMR in the Ust-Yansky District of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia).

ROSATOM and FEDC agree to cooperate in the construction of Russia's first onshore SNPP

ROSATOM and FEDC have signed a cooperation agreement to build Russia's first onshore SNPP in Yakutia.

Rosatom develops nuclear fuel for modernized floating power units

Rosatom has completed the development of nuclear fuel for the RITM-200S small modular reactor designed for the upgraded floating power units.