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STAR PRODUCTIONS OF BIRKENHEAD

Star yachts "guaranteed to sail".

Star Productions were  founded by a First World War Belgian refugee Franz Marie Denye. Having worked in the  Liverpool dockyards during the war once hostilities ceased he set up Star  Yachts to manufacture a large range of wooden pond yachts and other children’s  toys. He and his family continued production until the compulsory purchase of  the factory forced closure in 1990.

The range of yachts and motor boats produced by Star was considerable in size and whilst there were many models  which were consistent throughout the 70 years others varied enormously. Many can only be described as seaside or bath  toys whereas others were serious sailing yachts made only to order. What makes  collecting Stars even more interesting is that it appears few records were kept  of many of these yachts. Sometimes this makes dating particular yachts  difficult. The situation is complicated further by the fact that Star also  produced  boats for other manufacturers for example fishing  boats for Lines Bros/Triang.

It is said that “imitation  is the sincerest form of flattery” so there is a certain irony in the fact that  following the demise of Star the Chinese started to reproduce some of the  models. These were sold both in this country and North America.

Arguably in 70 years  of the 20th century Star produced one of the largest ranges of Pond  Yachts in tremendous quality and quantity. They were sold by some of the largest  retailers such as Gamages and Bassett-Lowke and also by corner shops and  arcades in most of our seaside towns.

Star Yachts can now be found in antique shops and collections literally all over the world.

Star Productions Endeavour III original in Box -£125

Star Productions Comet All original in very good condition -£435

Star Productions Planet in good overall condition-£275

Wonderfully distressed 1930's Star Production "solid yacht" -£115

Star Productions Planet in near mint condition-Sold

Exceptionally Rare 1930's Star Racing Cutter all Original-Sold

Star Productions SY4 in "as sailed" condition -£48.50

Star Endeavour II nr mint condition and totally original -Under Offer

Star Productions Ocean Star in "as sailed condition" -Sold

• About the Star

The Star is one of the most prolific keelboats in the world for a reason: it is an incredible boat to sail. Designed in 1911 by Francis Sweisguth, it has proven to be a classic in every sense. It is the oldest Olympic class, having first been used in competition in 1932, and still at the heart of that competition today. Supported by a worldwide association the Star as a class is one of the best organized in sailing, with over 7,500 yachts built over its 80 year history, and 2000-plus actively racing today.

The Star has evolved into the consummate craft for all ranges of competition and performance sailing: its equipment and rig is simple enough for the novice, yet versatile enough for those on the forefront of sailing. It's large, powerful sailplan, combined with a sleek hull and light weight, propel the boat in the faintest of airs, while the flexible spar can be tuned to "de-power" when the breeze kicks up. The large main is infinitely adjustable, allowing the sailor to completely control the driving surface of the sail. Boats today are generally constructed of fiberglass, with positive flotation and an integrated keel. The design, sails, and equipment of the Star are governed by stringent class rules, created to improve competition on the basis of skill and control cost . This has also served to help the longevity of the design, keeping older boats competitive through careful evolution.

Stars are generally "dry-sailed", that is, stored on their trailers when not in use, and with a total weight around 1500 lbs, can easily be towed from place to place.

Many of the world's top sailors past and present have been involved in the Star Class. It's list of former World Champions reads like Who's Who of yachting: other top sailors such as Colin Beashel, John Kostecki, Mats Johansson, Hans Vogt, Benny Anderson, Rod Davis and Mark Reynolds are also involved in the Star class. But the class is made up of a variety of sailors of all ages and skill levels. One race on a Star has hooked some sailors for life: they'll tell you: It's a thrill.

Star: Art and Machine

The Star has practiced a philosophy of design evolution over its 80 year lifetime. Always staying at the forefront of sailing technology, the Star maintains a conservative balance aimed at keeping the level of competition high, holding costs in check and preserving the initial spirit of this great yacht. The priorities of safety and practicality have ruled most of the changes made over the years. This control over development of the class has kept boats that would have been retired at their age in other classes racing well into their golden years. Some of the features that can be found on today's Starboat are:

Adjustable Jib Leads The four-way action of the deck-mounted jib leads allow you to carve the shape of the sail, keeping a good shape to match changing conditions.

Hiking Vest A simple harness allows the crew to get his or her weight out of the boat more efficiently. Made legal by class rules in 1981, the vest must be equipped with a quick-release to ensure safe exit in an emergency. The vest eliminates alot of the exertion and gymnastics traditionally associated with extended periods of hiking.

Suction Bailers Developed by Star sailor Duarte Bello, sailors quickly discovered that several strategically placed bailers can quickly and safely drain any excess water in the cockpit Most Stars generally have 4, two in the center of the cockpit, and two located near the chines.

Circular Boom Vang Also developed by Duarte Bello for Stars, this innovation reached popularity in the 1960's, having proven to be a safe and efficient way to control the high loads of the long boom. This development later spread to other classes, among the 12-meters of America's Cup fame.

Whisker Pole The simple sailplan utilizes a whisker pole to sail wing-on-wing off the wind, thus making the most of the generous sail area.

Class Sail Measurement The ISCYRA measures every sail to ensure fair competition: the rules do not allow the exotic materials that drive up cost and cut the lifetime of other racing sails.

What do the colored Stars represent? Respecting the valued traditions of the Star Class, all Honor Award sailors are requested to display their highest award on their mainsail. Gold for World Champions Silver for Continental Blue for District Green for Novice 

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Pond Yachting, A Brief History

Pond yachting is one of those hobbies that has been around for hundreds of years. Many a sailor or fisherman would have whittled or shaped a boat to be given to a child to sail. As sailing got more of a competitive sport with the "Grown-ups" races were organised, rules were set in place, records show that they have been around since at least the early 1800s and may have started around the London area as it is home to quite a few large suitable ponds. Photographs became common from the late 1800s which allowed a glimpse of the hobby in action, many of which were gentlemen with rather large yachts with children just looking on in envy.

Pond yachts come in all shapes and sizes and many reflect the style of full size yachting in the days they were built. It was into the 1900s when mass production of pond yachts really started and Star Yachts was one of the first producers and certainly the longest lasting one, seeing out most of the competition over its 70 year history. Once the lathes were introduced, no one could match Star on price for the cheaper ranges of yachts. Pre-war there was quite a wide range of yachts which diminished over the war years and it took until the 1950s for full production of the ranges to continue. Other marques sprang up about this time and for a lot of children, for birthdays and Christmas meant a present of a pond yacht.

There has always been a divide in the yachts, cheap and cheerful for the majority to play with and the more expensive intricate examples for the collector, many of which have never seen the water. Overall pond yachting was a cheap hobby once the yacht was obtained and can still be that today, whether you opt for a brand new example or a previously owned one, you will still get the enjoyment and fun watching your yacht glide across the water. Many owners who had the yachts as a child are now passing them on to their children and grandchildren to carry on with that special enjoyment, no batteries or screens, just fresh air and fun.

For a pictorial view at the British pond yacht and other toy boats, not just Star, try "British Toy Boats 1920 onwards" by Roger Gillham, it's well worth a look.

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CENTURY STAR

CENTURY STAR is a 32.82 m Motor Yacht, built in Italy by Custom Line and delivered in 2023. She is one of 21 106 models.

Her top speed is 26.0 kn, her cruising speed is 23.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 1050.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 5 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 230.0 GT and a 7.3 m beam.

She was designed by Francesco Paszkowski Design , who also designed the interior. Francesco Paszkowski Design has designed 273 yachts and designed the interior of 248 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

The naval architecture was developed by Ferretti Engineering Department , who has architected 569 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

CENTURY STAR is one of 2070 motor yachts in the 30-35m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 2.93 kn above the average, her top speed 2.22 kn above the average, and her volume 43.94 GT above the average.

CENTURY STAR is currently sailing under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1615 yachts registered. She is currently located at the Palumbo refit yard, in Italy, where she has been located for 5 months. For more information regarding CENTURY STAR's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Name: CENTURY STAR
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Planing Fast Yacht
• Builder: Custom Line
• Naval Architect: Ferretti Engineering Department
• Exterior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design
• Interior Designer: Francesco Paszkowski Design

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ELECTRICITY

Air Conditioning

2 x Carrier chilled water units, each with 2x compressors 3 x AC air handler units Separate thermostats & fan controls for all accommodation areas

Other Machinery

Water makers: 2 x HEM reverse osmosis type: 23m³/day (Total: 46m³/day) Water heaters: 3 x water heaters heated by immersion heaters. (Total cap: 1500 litres) The domestic freshwater system consists of the following main parts: - 1 freshwater pressure tank units - 3 water heater with and immersion heater (2 x 10 kW) made of stainless steel - 2 freshwater feeding pump (one running, one standby) - 2 hot water circulation pump - 2 UV-sterilizing units - 1 silver ionization injection unit - 1 water softener - 5-micron Filters in addition to activated charcoal freshwater treatment prior to consumers

The bilge system is operated by 2 electrically driven centrifugal pumps and 2Bilge ejectors. The centrifugal pumps are also used as fire and ballast pumps. The pressure side of the bilge ejector can also be operated by each fire pump. The suction lines of the bilge ejectors are connected to the bilge main. Each watertight compartment has a suction strum box to the bilge main. Additionally, the engine room is fitted with two direct suctions from the suction side of the fire/bilge pumps, and one emergency suction from one chilled water pump. One ejector is installed for draining chain locker and fore peak.

ACCOMMODATION

5+1 convertible from Massage room.

Access to the sundeck is via an exterior staircase on the port side from the bridge deck. Forward are two circular sunbathing pads. There is an outdoor cinema screen with a projector and a surround sound system. Forward of the mast there is a glass bar with stools, and full wet bar service station portside with built in electric BBQ. In the center of the deck is a large sunbed area and split coffee or dining table. Retractable sliding sunroofs are in the hardtop. The stack also houses the emergency generator.

Bridge Deck

The bridge has great visibility due to the reverse angle bridge windows and the full walk-around wing controls port and starboard. In addition to the two helm seats, there are two settees with coffee tables, ideal for guests wanting to visit the bridge whilst in navigation. Aft of the bridge to starboard is the ship’s office, which then leads into the captain’s study and further aft into the captain’s cabin. A convenient and discreet door leads into the crew stairs that service all decks down to the tank deck. A day head is conveniently located in the lobby area.

Aft of the bridge is the bridge deck lobby with the elevator, which services all decks down to the tank deck.The guest stairway is also off this lobby. Aft is the gym, which boasts floor to ceiling windows port and starboard. The gym is currently equipped with a “Techno Gym” cross trainer, static bike, tread mill, as well as a wall-mounted “Technogym Kinesis” and an array of free weights and bench.

Aft doors lead onto the aft bridge deck or “Jacuzzi deck”, which is partially covered; this aft section is equipped with awnings. The large 6 person Jacuzzi is fitted aft, with a bar and stools located starboard side. A shower and small wet bar/service station positioned on the starboard side, whilst on the port side is a day head. Two sun pads lay either side of the jacuzzi, perfect for lounging.

Owner’s Deck

On the bow is the working area with mooring cleats and the anchor windlass. Aft of this is the rescue tender and crane.

Aft of this are two cozy seating areas with bench seats as well as tables for the Owner’s use. These exterior areas are accessed from either side of the Master suite using the deck doors from the beautiful panoramic Owner’s suite, which boasts a 180° view via reverse-angled bridge-style windows. The king bed faces forward on the centerline of the vessel. Aft of this are two en-suite bathrooms, a his and hers, complete with dressing room, beautifully fitted out in polished marble. Full length hanging wardrobes are included, as well as the normal storage found in a dressing room.

Aft of the Owner’s suite is the Owner’s Office, fitted with a beautiful L shaped leather inlay desk. Off the office lies the guest stairway, elevator and day head, with a service door accessing crew stairway. On the starboard side there is a deck door to access the Owner’s deck area. Aft of this is the doorway into the Owner’s lounge. A comfortable “L” Shaped sofa and a further port side sofa offer comfortable and relaxed seating. A discreet davenport is situated to port facing out through the large side windows, which are a feature on both sides of the lounge. Center of the room there is a large smart TV, located above a decorative fireplace that, together with the driftwood floors and the lovely choice of fabrics, makes for an extremely cozy and informal atmosphere. This lounge can be serviced via the service pantry, which has separate access along with the crew stairway to ensure the finest and most discreet service.

Aft doors lead out onto the upper aft deck or “Dining Deck”. This vast entertaining deck is one of the principals and most used areas of the yacht. A central dining table that seats 12 is the center of attraction, whilst flanked on the port side by a semi-circular wet bar complete with bar stools and marbletopped cabinet used to layout the most lavish buffets and to mix the most exotic cocktails. This houses a double drawer fridge and undercounter wine fridge. To starboard there is a small circular table, enabling a small party to dine intimately, or for cards and gaming. Aft of this is another cabinet perfect for larger buffets. The aft area of the deck is not covered; however, it is equipped with 2 awnings providing plenty of shade. There is further seating aft as well as a coffee table both port and starboard. There are two recessed skylights on each side, letting in natural daylight to the covered areas. In addition to this, there are doors forward to allow guests to shut off the side decks in order to reduce wind, which can be further reduced by sliding the side glass windows. This space can also be cooled using the water mist system installed over the dinning and bar, making this deck a true “indoor/outdoor area”.

A generous passageway gives access to the guest suites, all of which benefit from large windows, iPod docks, iPad controls and safes.

Cabin 4 is forward to starboard with a king bed, leather drawers and desk with vanity. There is good closet space and a 40-inch TV mounted forward. The bathroom is forward with bathtub, WC and basin, and the floor and countertops are finished in polished marble.

Cabin 2 is adjacent on the port side fully furnished as a children cabin with 2 sets of bunks sleeping 4. This Vcabin allows for plenty of natural daylight and has a 40-inch TV for guest entertainment mounted inboard. Once again, there is plenty of closet space. The en-suite is forward and features a large walk-in cubicle shower, WC and sink. Both the flooring and countertops are finished in polished marble.

Cabin 3 is just aft to starboard and boasts a king bed, forward of which is a desk with leather inlay. There is ample hanging space and once again, this cabin is flooded with daylight. The 40-inch TV is mounted on the forward bulkhead. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, WC and sink, and both the flooring and countertops are in polished marble.

Cabin 1 is adjacent on the port side and boasts a king bed, forward of which is a dresser and desk with leather inlay. There is ample hanging space in a double wardrobe and once again, this cabin is flooded with daylight. The 40- inch TV is mounted on the forward bulkhead. The en-suite bathroom has a shower, WC and sink, and both the flooring and countertops are in polished marble.

Forward of the guest suite is the passageway with a discreet door leading into the crew staircase. Just aft of this is the main guest staircase that leads all the way up to the Owner’s deck, bridge deck and sundeck.

Aft of the guest passageway leads into the Main Salon. To starboard is a cozy seating area with a Hi-Lo 64-inch TV built into a cabinet. In the forward starboard corner of the salon area is a doorway that leads into the Spa, Massage Room. This room with soft furnishings is equipped with an Oak works massage table, for optimum comfort and relaxation. With a fully fitted bathroom with stall shower, WC and sink, all finished in rich polished marble, making this a calming space for guest to retreat in.

On the port side of the main salon is the Bar area with a large onyx bar with 5 bar stools for evening cocktails or casual dinner. Large storage cabinets located aft for all glassware and table services. Forward of the bar area is a discreet door that leads into the main deck pantry, which also has direct access to the crew stairway. This pantry is fully equipped with a sink, microwave, fridge and ice maker, with great countertop space to ensure efficient service.

Aft doors from the salon lead out to the aft deck area. To both sides, the staircases lead up to the upper dining deck. In the alcove is a discreet day head. Both port and starboard sides have a gate installed that can be opened and fitted with the Marquip side boarding ladder. A central passageway leads to the lower aft deck, which is fitted out with large guest seating areas to port and starboard that both have coffee tables and is an ideal area to have sundowners close to the water. The central stairs lead down to the large bathing platform, giving easy access to the water and indeed to and from the tenders. A transom door leads into a beach club area with shower and sauna for guests to enjoy. The water sports equipment is also stored in here.

There is a large hydraulic boarding gangway on the aft port quarter, which can service both portside-to or stern-to berthing.

GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT

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• MKN Salamander
• Hoshizaki icemaker
• Sharp microwave
• Hobart Dishwasher FXLS-10A
• Schott Ceran Induction top
• 2• Microwave • Hoshizaki ice maker • Undercounter Subzero Fridge & Freezer • Miele dishwashSundeck Deck Exteriorer • Nespresso Gemini coffee machine • Foster full height Fridgex MKN programmable oven & steam oven
• Walk in fridge
• Foster Freezer Eco Pro G2
• Walk in freezer
• Walk in dry store
• Walk in Bonded Store
• Walk in Fridge
• Medical Locker
• Hoshizaki ice maker
• Undercounter Subzero Fridge & Freezer
• Miele dishwasher
• Nespresso Gemini coffee machine
• Foster full height Fridge

Main Deck Pantry

• 1x Etna Microwave
• 1x Subzero TC700 Wine Fridge
• Subzero Fridge & freezer

Owners Deck Pantry

• Subzero 700BR drawer fridge
• Sage Oracle Coffee Machine
• Nespresso Coffee machine

Sundeck Deck Exterior

• Subzero 700BR drawer fridges
• BBQ Electric
• Hoshizaki Ice Machine
• 2x Miele Washing machines
• 2x Miele professional tumble dryers
• 1x Miele T5206 professional dryer
• Pony Steam Iron
• 1x Miele WS5425 professional washer
• 1x Miele HM21-140 roller press

Waste Disposal

• Refrigerated garbage store
• Vacuum Bag Compacter Machine

COMMUNICATIONS, NAVIGATION & ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

Communications Equipment

• 2x Sailor 6222 VHF DSC radios
• 1x Sailor 6301 MF/HF DSC radio
• 1x GMDSS Alarm Panel Mini C, MF/HF, VHF
• Motorola UHF Crew radios
• 4 x Skanti leisure slave VHF
• 1 x Sailor 6280 AIS with GPS
• ICOM ICM23 VHF portables
• Chrome plated Kahlenberg F-2 marine air horn system
• 2 x Sailor 6006 Mini-C GMDSS Terminal
• 1 x Aft DeckSailor 6391 Navtex System
• 2 xMain Salon Thrane & Thrane Mini M sat phones
• 1 x Phonetec intercom system
• 1 x Marble MS421B BNWAS
• Zöllner 5+S automatic Fog Signal Timer
• 3 x McMurdo R2 GMDSS handheld VHF

Navigation Equipment

• 7x 26’ Information display screens
• 1x Consilum SD1-7 Elec trip log
• 1x Furuno FCV-1200L LCD sounder
• 1x Raytheon Skipper GDS 101 Sounder
• 1x Raytheon NX 25 kW X Band Radar
• 1x Raytheon NX 30 kW S Band Radar
• 1x Transas 4000
• 2 x Meteo LCD Weather Information Displays
• 2x Simrad MX510 GPS
• 1x Raytheon NX Nautoconning
• 2x Raytheon ECDIS NX Workstations
• 1x Raytheon Steering Control System
• 2x Anschutz Nautopilot 5400 Subsystem

Wing Control Consoles Port & STB

• Control levers propulsion systems
• Remote control for the bow thruster (direction/speed)
• Rudder control (tiller)
• Bow thruster and stern thruster control
• Rudder angle indicator
• Shaft revolution indicator
• Horn button
• Control panels are illuminated and fitted with dimmers
• Search Light controls
• Furuno Nav Display in Deckhead

Entertainment Equipment

• The AV system is new as of a 2016 Refit by VBH Holland which is Crestron controlled
• All entertainment areas are linked to a Kaleidoscope Movies on Demand System and Apple TV, Air Play
• Removable screen with projector
• Karaoke system
• 4 x outdoor waterproof speakers
• iPad controlled system
• iPad control for all systems
• Exterior speakers in Jacuzzi area

Owner’s Cabin

• Samsung 40» Flatscreen TV

Owner’s Lounge

• Samsung 60» Flatscreen TV
• Denon amplifier
• Panasonic Blue-Ray player
• Sonance surround sound speakers

Upper Aft Deck

• Exterior speakers with separate controls
• iPad controlled system.

Guest 4 (Fwd Stb Guest)

• BOSE DVD player
• iPod docking station
• BOSE surround sound with separate control
• iPad control system

Guest 2 (Fwd Port Guest)

Guest 3 (Fwd double Guest)

• iPod docking system
• BOSE surround sound

Guest 1 (Fwd Double Guest)

Massage Room

• Sonance surround sound
• Sonance Exterior speakers
• Samsung 40» TV
• Sonance Surround sound

TENDERS & WATERSPORTS EQUIPMENT

• 9.5 meter / 31’ Linx twin jet Tender - 2022
• 7.6 meters / 25’ Zodiac N-ZO – 300hp Yamaha 2014
• 2 x 1800cc Yamaha waverunners - 2015
• 1 x Fliteboard Ultra
• 1 x Tiwal inflatable Sailboat
• 3 x Seabobs
• 8 x SCUBA sets
• 12 x snorkeling sets
• 4 x water skis
• 2 x wake boards
• 2 x Wake skate boards
• 1 x 6-man towing banana
• 1 x Towing doughnut
• 1 x Molecule towing tube
• Bauer Junior ll-E (200/300 bar, 100 ltr./min) compressor
• Various folding beach chairs and tables, with 2 x coal beach BBQ
• 4 x Standup Paddle boards
• 2 x Inflatable Hobie Kayaks DECK EQUIPMENT
• 7-meter Yacht Tec telescopic aft Gangway
• Marquip Seastair side boarding ladder
• Lutz 4 deck elevator, 225Kg/3 persons, serving from Tank Deck to Wheelhouse Deck
• 2x TTS Gantry Cranes
• 1x Yachttec foredeck Crane
• Hydraulic shell service door
• 2x 750kg Galvanized steel anchors, High Holding POOL type
• 2x Electric Steen Anchor Capstans with dual speed
• 2x Electric warping capstans with 2 speed (aft deck)
• 2x Aft wind doors (port & Stb Owners Aft deck)
• 14 pc stainless steel bollards (600 x 260mm base plate, height 350mm)
• 16 pc fixed hawses abt. 400 x 250mm clear opening

SAFETY & SECURITY EQUIPMENT

• Marioff HI fog Sprinkler system
• Minerva T2000 fire detection system
• 4 x RFD 25 man life rafts
• 4 x Fire Fighting BA sets
• 2 x McMurdo S4 Rescue SART’s
• 2 x McMurdo G5 GPS EPIRBS
• 2 x Phillips Defib sets
• 1 x Tempus IC Patient Monitor
• 8 x Life rings
• 1 x Zodiac 420 rescue tender with 40HP outboard
• CONLAN Coded Crew security door

CCTV System:

Engineering Alarm Column System:

• The light column is activated for the following indications:
• General alarm
• Engine alarm
• Telephone alarm
• Engine order telegraph alarm
• Hi-Fog Fire System
• 1 large light column, wall-mounted unit including:
• 5 alarm indication fields
• 1 rotating light lamp (red)
• 1 rotating light lamp (amber)

Fire Detection System consist of

• 2x Fire alarm control panels
• 117x Heat and/or optical smoke detectors in accommodation and machinery spaces
• Manual alarm push buttons behind glass in the alleyways and by deck interior doors

Bilge Alarm System:

• Level switches for Bilge High Level monitoring are provided
• Second level Bilge Alarm in Engine room

General Alarm System:

• An acoustic alarm system is installed to give alarms to all relevant areas

Tank Level Indication:

• High alarms in all tanks
• Tank gauges in ECR
• Additional fuel gauges at fuel manifold

Fire Extinguishing System:

• Seawater Fire Extinguishing System:
• The 2 bilge pumps, which are also used as fire pumps, are installed in the engine room. There are local controls on both these pumps.
• Near each fire valve a C-type fire hose and an adjustable nozzle is installed. In accommodation five valves with D38-hose couplings and connected fire hoses with adjustable nozzle is installed.
• Deck hydrants and hoses are located in the various deck storage lockers.
• AFFF Applicator system. Usable with all onboard firehoses
• Hi-fog sprinkler system fitted throughout all accommodation, engine room and technical spaces.
• The galley exhaust ducting and deep fat fryer are fitted with Hi-Fog sprinkler system
• Emergency fire pump, located in the bow thruster compartments separate from the two primary pumps.

REFIT HISTORY

15-year Survey Items – 2019/2020

• Main Engine and Generator rebuild
• Hull Sandblasting and Antifouling
• Bow and Stern Thruster service
• Stabilizer Removal and Service
• Shaft Removal and Alignment
• Propeller removal and balancing
• Rudder and Steering Gear Service
• Electrical Switchboard Surveys and mega Testing
• Bilge and Ballast Valve w2015/2016 Refitorks
• Hull Thickness Survey
• Ballast Tank Sandblasting and Painting

2015/2016 Refit

• Full vessel repaint in new colours, Awl grip Polar Star Brown, and Grey Stone
• Full Raytheon Bridge Upgrade including GMDSS Equipment
• IT and AV, CCTV Upgrade
• Exterior Cushion and Awning upgrade
• Sauna Upgrade to Klafs
• HUG Generator Exhaust replacement on all three Generators
• Engine room repaint
• Complete Interior Upgrade
• Teak – Foredeck, Sundeck, Bridge Deck Aft and Swim Platform replaced
• Sundeck remodelled to new layout with Carbon Fibre hard top and furniture
• New Inclining and Stability Book issued
• Crew Cabin upgrades – Bathrooms, Cupboards, Carpets
• Lazarette and Dive Store Upgrade and Layout modifications
• Beam Cranes re-built by TTS Germany
• Hull extension on the swim Platform from 62.97 Meters to 65.17 Meters
• Mist Cooling System Owners Deck Aft installed
• Exterior LED Lighting upgrade
• Interior Deckheads replaced – Lower Deck and Tank Deck
• Auto Transfer Ballast System Installed
• Exterior Furniture upgrade
• Jacuzzi upgrade along with Sunbeds
• Gym Equipment Upgrade – Technogym
• Massage Room Upgrade from a Guest Office
• MD Aft Wooden Slats added
• Exterior Deckheads replaced
• Approved Ballast Water Treatment plant installed
• Routine maintenance
• Guest Cabin 2 – Modified to a Bunk bed four berth cabin as per photos sent
• Galley Upgrade – Flooring, Cabinetry revamp
• LOP Safety system upgrade on Generators
• Generator Mounts replaced

2021/2022 Refit

• Complete Exterior vessel repaint
• Air-conditioning Upgrade – All Air handler units and control upgraded to ROMV
• Exterior Cushion Fabric replacement
• V-Sat dome upgrade
• Starlink Installation
• Custom 9.5 Meter Linx Tender Upgrade
• Routine Maintenance
• Anchor Chains replaced

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39.62m  /  130'   hatteras   1995 / 2020.

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• Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
• 2,000nm range
• Sleeps 10 guests

Prepare for a charter vacation of lifetime aboard Hatteras luxury yacht Lone Star

The 39.62m/130' 'Lone Star' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Hatteras is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Dee Robinson.

Built in 1995, Lone Star offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .

Guest Accommodation

Lone Star offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

A charter on Lone Star is comfortable and convenient thanks to the provided amenities such as a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Detroit Diesel engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 27 knots with a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles from her 26,495 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.

Lone Star has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. In addition there are SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Lone Star also features kayaks, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Lone Star has a Tender to transfer you from ship to shore.

Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Lone Star is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Lone Star Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean.

Motor yacht Lone Star boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Lone Star has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Lone Star is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x Tender with 3 x 300 HP engines

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'Lone Star' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

$99,000 p/week + expenses

High Season

$110,000 p/week + expenses

Cruising Regions

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Winter Season

October - April

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The little (electric) engine that could: The Port of San Diego unveils the nation’s first all-electric tug boat

The 82-foot eWolf expects to eliminate 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide

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The nation’s first all-electric tug boat has docked at the Port of San Diego and expects to begin emissions-free operations in about a month.

Operated by Crowley Maritime Corporation , the 82-foot eWolf will escort ships entering and leaving the Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal using electric power instead of diesel fuel, helping slash greenhouse gas emissions at the port and its neighbors in Barrio Logan and National City.

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“This is a big deal,” said port chairman Frank Urtasun at a news conference Monday. “This is new technology.”

Capable of speeds of up to 12 knots, the eWolf is powered by a 6.2 megawatt-hour main propulsion battery and two electric drives. The tug has thrust — also known as bollard pull in the parlance of the shipping industry — of 76.8 short tons, which is more powerful than the diesel-powered counterparts at the port.

Constructed in Alabama, the eWolf is equipped with two small generators for emergency use that allow the boat to travel longer distances at a reduced speed.

“Like an electric car, you step on the gas and it jumps,” said Paul Manzi, vice president of Crowley Shipping, based in Jacksonville, Fla. “All of the attributes that you have with an electric motor operation in a car or in an electric truck, you see here in the (eWolf) at massive scale. And it’s extremely quiet so when it pulls away from the dock you literally won’t hear any noise.”

The tug boat’s electricity will come from a charging station that is part of a microgrid facility equipped with two energy storage containers. Battery modules in each container have storage capacity of nearly 1.5 megawatt-hours.

Interconnected with the help of San Diego Gas & Electric, the charging station at the port is designed to allow the vessel to recharge quickly and reduce peak loads on the electric grid.

Operators plan to charge the eWolf overnight so it can perform its chores during daytime hours.

“This technology has individually been around for a while, but it hasn’t necessarily been integrated and optimized to all work together — and that’s kind of our role,” said Bruce Strupp, vice president at ABB Marine & Ports , the company that designed the boat’s propulsion system. “Some of the technology is our technology, some of it’s third-party technology, but we integrate it all together.”

The electric tug boat is expected to begin commercial operations at the port in mid- to late-April, depending on the completion of the charging station.

Officials at Crowley did not release the eWolf’s price tag Monday, saying only that it cost about twice as much as a conventional diesel-powered tug boat of comparable size.

But, Manzi said, the company expects the eWolf’s maintenance and operating costs will be “dramatically lower” than what’s spent on a diesel-powered tug boat because the electric model has fewer moving parts.

The entire project — the vessel as well as the charging station — received four grants that added up to $13.67 million, with two grants of $10.9 million from the San Diego Air Pollution Control District, one grant of just over $2 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and $750,000 from the federal government’s Maritime Administration.

In 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order that directed state agencies to transition off-road vehicles — including tug boats — and equipment to 100 percent zero emissions by 2035.

By replacing one of the port’s diesel-powered tugs, the eWolf is expected to eliminate the consumption of about 35,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. In its first 10 years of use, the electric tug boat is expected to reduce about 3,100 metric tons of carbon dioxide from the port and its surrounding areas such as Barrio Logan and National City.

“We’re trying to be good neighbors and trying to be able to help to reduce emissions here to help the electrification movement,” Urtasun said, adding that the port has spent about $130 million on various electrification projects.

Last year, the Port of San Diego became the first in North America to install a pair of all-electric cranes to load and off-load heavy cargo. Each 262 feet high, the cranes replaced an older crane that ran on diesel fuel. Together, the cranes expect to help the port reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47 metric tons per year.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Spotted on Romantic Vacation Amid Eras Tour Break

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce managed to sneak away for a romantic vacation together but their cover was blown when photos emerged of the couple.

The duo was seen walking down a dock above a body of water with yachts in the background in pictures obtained by the website Deux Moi on Monday, March 18. Both Taylor, 34, and Travis, 34, were wearing shorts and appeared to be holding hands in one snapshot.

It’s unclear where the lovebirds are vacationing, but they’ve managed to keep a low profile since the “Cruel Summer” singer wrapped the Asia leg of her Eras tour in Singapore on March 9.

Travis flew in with a group of friends and attended two of her shows on the island. Fans were able to swoon over videos of the two kissing after she finished her concert and headed backstage, where the Kansas City Chiefs star was waiting to greet her with open arms.

From there, the couple quickly made their way to Los Angeles, where they reportedly attended Madonna ‘s A-list Oscars party on March 10. Guests weren’t allowed to bring cameras inside the ultra-private affair, so no pictures emerged of the pair at the event.

While Taylor kept a low profile out of the public eye, Travis made the most of his time in L.A. He went out to lunch at starry West Hollywood hotspot Cecconi’s, where he was photographed exiting the eatery on March 11.

The Ohio native then attended pal Justin Timberlake ‘s concert at the Wiltern Theater on March 13. He was seen in the background of an Instagram Stories video posted by music producer Khris Riddick-Tynes , which showed Travis nodding his head along to Justin’s performance of “Mirrors.”

The three-time Super Bowl champ took the time to pose with Justin’s NSYNC bandmate Chris Kirkpatrick ‘s son, Nash, backstage at the concert, The singer’s wife, Karlyn Skladany , shared the photo of Travis smiling with their 6-year-old, writing, “Something big happened tonight,” via an Instagram Story post.

Before jetting off on vacation, Taylor and Travis flew under the radar during a dinner date to the private Birds Streets Club in West Hollywood on March 16, according to Page Six .

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The couple is making the most of their time together before Taylor starts the European leg of her Eras tour on May 9 in Paris, France. She’s also gearing up for the release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department , on April 19.

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'Wicked Tuna' star Charlie Griffin found dead with dog in North Carolina's Outer Banks

After days of searching in the ocean for a missing boat, authorities confirmed that a person and a dog were found dead off the coast of North Carolina .

The victims, found near the Oregon Inlet, were confirmed to be well-known star of the reality-TV series "Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks" Charlie Griffin and his dog Leila by friends and family.

"It is with the deepest sadness we report that Charlie Griffin and his beloved dog, Leila, have passed away in a boating accident today, March 4th," the Facebook post read. "Please keep family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. We will forever remember Griff!"

During the search, the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that they found the body of a person and a dog close to the Oregon Inlet.

"[The U.S. Coast Guard] conducting search for overdue boaters between Nags Head and Rodanthe, North Carolina," The U.S, Coast Guard Mid-Atlantic wrote in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. "During search efforts 1 person and dog found deceased approx. 2 miles south of Oregon Inlet. Search continues for missing person."

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Griffin is remembered a fun, and sweet guy who's life was cut short.

"Super sad news, a sweet heart of a guy and one heck of a fisherman Charlie Griffin has been taken from us way too soon," the Facebook page Corolla Beach Idiots wrote in their post . "Some of you may know him from OBX Wicked Tuna, some of us new him as a giving good guy.. He will be missed by all who knew him.. Prayers to his Family especially his son Jake.. RIP my friend!!"

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3 dead as Ohio tornadoes prompt mass casualty response in Logan County

Gov. mike dewine: 'the indian lake community will come back'.

At least three people are dead as a result of a series of severe storms that ravaged Ohio on Thursday night, spawning a series of 20 tornado warnings across the state and knocking out power to thousands.For the second time in as many weeks , storms and likely tornadoes tore through Ohio.

Authorities in Logan County are dealing with a mass casualty incident where at least three people died in tornado that struck a trailer park near Indian Lake , located about 70 miles northwest of Columbus. The National Weather Service confirmed as of 2 p.m. Friday that at least four tornadoes touched down across Ohio.

Logan County Sheriff Randy Dodds said the number of deaths could increase as rescue efforts continue.

"It's one hell of a mess up there," Dodds said. "It looks like a war zone." 

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine: 'There's an awful lot of damage'

Dodds said there were areas where first responders could not search overnight because of debris and downed power lines that made it unsafe. He said there is anticipation that there may be more people found dead during searches that will continue Friday morning.

Dodds said there are areas where a single home may have remained untouched while everything around it has been leveled.

"The power of this thing is just amazing. It hopped around but when you look at it, it's just amazing." 

Officials including Gov. DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Senate President Matt Huffman and others held a news conference at around 3:30 Friday to give an update on the recovery.

DeWine drove through the Indian Lake area before the press conference to talk with home owners and those impacted by the storms.

"There's an awful lot of damage," he said.

DeWine said the Indian Lake community will rebound from the tragedy.

"The Indian Lake community will come back. That's the message I got from everybody," DeWine said at Indian Lake High School.

State Rep. Jon Cross, R-Findlay, who represents part of the area, said lawmakers have to work with the governor to get the community back open.

"This is a community that relies on tourism," Cross said. "We have devastated businesses that lost everything. We need to get these businesses back open.

Ohio's emergency operations center activated Thursday night during the severe weather and continues to coordinate damage assessment and clean-up efforts with local, state and federal agencies.

“Fran and I are deeply saddened by those impacted by the tornadoes and severe storms,” DeWine said in a statement issued shortly before noon. “We share the grief of the families who lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.  Ohioans will come together as they always do with resilience and compassion as we support and rebuild our communities.”

Indian Lake residents assess Ohio tornado damage

Indian Lake resident Blaine Schmitt was working outside his home last night when his wife called him.

She warned him about the tornado and told him to get into the bathtub. He gathered his dog and friend, Greg McDougle, and hunkered down in the bathroom.

Over the next few minutes, the tornado swept through Schmitt's home, shredding the front wall and scattering debris in his yard.

"It sounded like a freight train literally went through the living room," Schmitt said.

Luckily, Schmitt and McDougle managed to get through the storm unscathed.

"I thank God that I'm alive and that my kids weren't here. It was very emotional when I first got here, and it's been emotional ever since then. But I pray every day and it paid off," Schmitt said.

McDougle used to live next door with his father. He sold the home two years ago, and it was being renovated when the storm hit. Now, all that remains is scattered debris, a single flattened wall, and the foundation.

"This is what's left. No one was living here, and thank God for that," McDougle said.

Logan County resident describes tornadoes: 'It's a noise you'll never forget'

As storms approached Logan County late Thursday, Loretta Kinney told her goddaughter Lucy there was nothing to be afraid of.

Kinney and her brother walked Lucy home and by the time they returned to their own house, Kinney said she realized just how wrong she was. The two headed down to the basement and waited out a storm and likely tornadoes that rolled across the Midwest and the Indian Lake region about 70 miles northwest of Columbus.

By the time they'd emerge, Kinney would come to find out that at least three people had died and homes and businesses around the county had been ripped apart.

"Just the noise. When they say you hear a train, it's a noise you'll never forget," Kinney said. "Then to come up and see it, it is so surreal. Even though I'm standing here and looking at everything it doesn't seem real."

Shelter opens for Indian Lake storm victims

The Logan County Emergency Management Agency said it's opened a shelter for victims of Thursday night's storm at the Church of God located at 1000 E Brown Ave.

The United Way of Logan County also established a relief fund where monetary donations can be made to assist residents who have been impacted by the storms.

Donations can be made online to the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund at  www.uwlogan.org  and 100% of donations will go to help community members recover in both the short and long-term from the storms.

Possible tornado strikes Lakeview, Indian Lake: 'People's homes are destroyed'

Columbus Dispatch Photographer Doral Chenoweth arrived in the area before midnight and reported finding extensive damage, including a destroyed trailer park with tractor trailers and RVs overturned and large trees uprooted. In Lakeview, the library and a government building were damaged.

"Every building in Lakeview and every building here has some form of damage," he said, from a spot near Lakeview. "People's homes are destroyed."

The Logan EMA confirmed for The Dispatch that a trailer park in the Indian Lake area just north of Lakeview was struck by a tornado or at least very high winds that have caused extensive damage. The community also reported having a shortage of ambulances.

An NWS spokesman said he couldn't confirm that a tornado struck the community but said there was "reports of a lot of damage there." The NWS will send investigators out Friday to confirm the tornadoes as it did last month when nine were confirmed across Ohio .

Thursday's Ohio storms were part of a larger system that pushed through the Midwest beginning in the afternoon and into the evening.

The Indiana State Police said there are “many significant injuries” after a tornado tore through the community of Winchester, AP reported.

“There have been many, many significant injuries, but I don’t know the number. I don’t know where they are. I don’t know what those injuries are,” Indiana State Police Superintendent Douglas Carter told reporters just before midnight Thursday. “There’s a lot that we don’t know yet.”

The National Weather Service in Wilmington and Cleveland issued 20 tornado warnings based on a review of social media posts. That does not include multiple thunderstorms and other alerts.

Indian Lake volunteers continue search for people impacted by storms

Emergency personnel conducted "grid searches" Friday morning in the impacted areas where the storm struck, the sheriff said.

Grid searches are methodical searches using a grid pattern to ensure that all areas can be checked without duplicating efforts and minimizing the risk of missing an area.

The sheriff said there are areas that first responders are able to access during the daylight that were not accessible Thursday night because of downed power lines and concerns about gas leaks. Those areas are now being searched. Crews are also researching areas that were searched Thursday night to ensure that no one who needed medical assistance was missed.

While there has been a "plethora" of volunteers who have arrived on the scene, Dodds said volunteers are more likely to be necessary as the searches conclude and the clean-up effort begins. 

The Central Ohio Strike Team mobilized Friday morning to go to the Indian Lake area to help with the ongoing emergency response. The strike team, one of five regional teams across the state that are specially trained to respond when there are large-scale disasters, includes firefighters from every agency in Franklin County.

The members of the strike team receive special training on how to do search and rescue operations in the event of structure collapses, as well as how to do rescue operations in confined spaces and machinery extractions. 

AEP transmission towers toppled in Delaware County

AEP Ohio confirmed that the storms toppled six transmission towers near Olentangy Berlin High School. As of 9:15 a.m. Friday, the number of customers without power had risen to more than 13,000. 

Photos posted by the utility company on social media show the tower on its side. The tower fell into other power lines in the area. 

AEP issued a statement Friday afternoon saying more than 30 power lines came down in the storm, as well as six transmission towers in Delaware County.

The utility company said the goal is to have power restored to as many customers as possible on Friday, however, some customers who get their power from the high-voltage transmission towers could face a potential multi-day outage. AEP said as more information is gathered throughout Friday afternoon, those affected customers will receive an automated phone call. 

Specks and tatters of insulation lined sidewalks and the sides of houses at the Pine of Berlin Station, a subdivision near Berlin Middle School. Debris from inside houses — books, crayons, a broken pair of child’s glasses — were scattered in the grass.

“Someone else’s roof is in my kitchen,” said Katie Sprinkle, who weathered the storm with her husband and two kids, ages 9 and 11. The storm terrified her 9-year-old daughter.

“Pray loud, mom,” she said her daughter told her.

The kids wore bike helmets to protect themselves from falling debris, and her husband placed an overturned canoe over them. The family could hear windows breaking in the wind. It sounded like an explosion, Sprinkle said.

Delaware County road closures due to Thursday's storms

Several major traffic routes in Delaware County remained closed as of 7 a.m. Friday because of debris in the roadway. Ohio 315, closed between Hyatts Road and U.S. 23, is expected to remain closed at least through morning rush hour.

The Delaware County Sheriff's office is asking that people avoid the area where the aftermath of the storms are and avoid sightseeing. There are continued concerns about live wires and large trees in the roads.

In a post on Facebook Friday morning, the Delaware County Sheriff's office said crews have been working throughout the night to try and clear roadways but there are areas where debris continues to block roads. 

The sheriff's office asked for additional travel time and patience from drivers, as well as willingness to take alternate routes. 

The sheriff's office said that as of 5 a.m. Friday, a number of roads remained impassable. Those roads included: 

• Portions of Berlin Station Road near Glenn Parkway, between Kingsbury and Braumiller, between Piatt and Dale Ford
• Portions of Bunty Station east of Liberty Road
• Africa Road north of Cheshire
• Portions of Rome Corners
• Portions of Walnut Road and Piatt Road
• Portions of Ohio 3

Tornado warnings from Thursday night's deadly tornadoes

Storms hit indiana, kentucky and northern, central and southern ohio.

At least three confirmed tornadoes touched down Thursday afternoon in southern Indiana and north-central Kentucky Thursday, leaving dozens of structures damaged or destroyed,  The Louisville Courier-Journal reported .

Tornadoes were confirmed near Hanover and Marion in Indiana and near Milton in Kentucky. As for Ohio, officials have said it's too early to say just how widespread the storms were, or whether any confirmed tornadoes touched down.

Meteorologist Steve Harbenach of the National Weather Service in Wilmington said there have been several radar confirmations of possible tornadoes across Ohio, but added "we really have no idea right now how many tornadoes we had."

"There have been numerous areas where we've had reports of damage," he added. "It's going to take a while for us to sort through that. it's going to take multiple days for us to sort through this to see what happened."

An X user who was driving from Lima and passing through Logan took pictures of the extensive damage. In the post on X, he said authorities told him that he had missed a tornado "by about 2 minutes." He could not confirm if there were any casualties but said that a large section of U.S. Route 33 northwest of Marysville would remain closed as authorities assessed the damage.

Tornado watches remained in effect until midnight in dozens of Ohio counties, including Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union, Ross, Butler, Clinton, Hamilton, Warren, Champaign, Clark, Drake, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby.

Severe thunderstorm warnings remained in effect for Franklin and Madison counties until 11 p.m. Thursday.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Spanish police arrest three over death of migrants thrown from boat

Monday, 18 Mar 2024

FILE PHOTO: A boat with migrants sails south of the island of Gran Canaria, Spain February 3, 2024. REUTERS/Borja Suarez/File Photo

MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police have arrested three people over the deaths of five migrants who were deliberately forced off a speedboat last November, just off an Atlantic ocean beach in Cadiz in southern Spain, the Interior Ministry said on Monday.

The two men and one woman detained in the Algeciras area about 70 km (44 miles) southeast of Cadiz, are accused of forcing the migrants to jump at knife point into the swell with strong currents, despite knowing that many migrants could not swim.

The trio are also suspected of belonging to a criminal organisation, offences against the rights of foreign nationals, injuries and smuggling.

Images published on social media in November showed a black inflatable speedboat circling in heavy tides off the beach and people on board pushing others off the side.

Police, who made the arrests after finding the boat, said there were at least 37 migrants on board who had paid between 3,000 euros and 12,000 euros ($3,270-$13,075) each for the journey between Kenitra in Morocco and Cadiz.

Despite its proximity to Morocco, the Cadiz area is not a common destination for migrants due to rough seas on the Atlantic coast and surveillance around the Strait of Gibraltar nearby.

The number of migrants arriving in Spain by boat in the first two months of this year quadrupled to 13,485 from the same period a year ago, interior ministry data shows.

Rights group Walking Borders said 6,618 people lost their lives during risky sea voyages trying to reach Spain in 2023.

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(Reporting by Emma Pinedo, editing by Andrei Khalip and Bernadette Baum)

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