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The current position of OKTO is at North West Atlantic Ocean reported 8 mins ago by AIS. The vessel arrived at the port of Miami, United States (USA) on Mar 15, 18:14 UTC. The vessel OKTO (IMO 1012335, MMSI 319064900) is a Yacht built in 2014 (10 years old) and currently sailing under the flag of Cayman Islands .

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Where is the current position of okto presently vessel okto is a yacht ship sailing under the flag of cayman islands . her imo number is 1012335 and mmsi number is 319064900. main ship particulars are length of 66 m and beam of 10 m. maps show the following voyage data - present location, next port, estimated (eta) and predicted time of arrival (pta), speed, course, draught, photos, videos, local time, utc time..

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66,4m (218 ft)

11m (36 ft)

3,3m (10,8 ft)

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“The seduction of sweet life flowing on the water.”

The 66M GT M/Y OKTO was launched in 2014 by ISA Yachts . A true game changer, OKTO has raised the bar in superyacht design and engineering. Fusing the upmost expertise, creativity and serenity, she exceeds all expectations.

OKTO is certainly a sight to behold. On top of her jet black steel hull with its piercing bow sits a sleek, sparkling superstructure and this striking profile is only the start of her appeal. A large pool for salt or fresh water on the main deck aft is bound to become the hub of any vacation while the bridge deck aft abounds with space for alfresco dining, lounging and socializing with fellow guests. A secluded sun deck, meanwhile, with a Jacuzzi and sunning options provides a more intimate escape.

One of the last projects the late designer Alberto Pinto worked on, OKTO boasts a harmonious continuity between inside and outdoors. On the main deck, five-metre-wide glass doors slide open into an opulent salon. Pale furniture, lacquered surfaces and stainless steel structural detail flow from one space to the next while natural light floods in through huge windows. Visually striking, the grand ambiance and extraordinary comfort of this space continues throughout the whole motor yacht.

Powered by 2 CAT engines, this 66M can reach 18 knots max and cruises at 16 knots. With 5 cabins plus the master, it accommodates 12 guests.

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Charter yacht of the week: Ultra-cool crowd-pleaser Okto

Eye-catching exteriors, a well-considered layout and an “obsessively” client-orientated crew make 66 metre Okto a superyacht you won't forget in a hurry. She is currently available to charter with Camper & Nicholsons . BOAT takes a second look at one of the charter fleet's favourites. 

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Delivered in 2014, Okto remains the official flagship of Italian yard ISA Yachts - the recently delivered 65m Resilience is the yard’s largest yacht built since it merged with Palumbo .

Her needle-sharp exterior comes from Andrea Vallicelli , and the glossy black paintjob (a part of which was freshly done in 2022) and pewter superstructure have certainly made it “hard not to draw eyes”, according to Camper & Nicholsons retail and charter broker Bobby Bigio. 

The aft deck pool is another attention grabber; it takes no notice of Okto’s relatively narrow beam, and stretches out invitingly across 6.5 by 4.7 metres.

Meanwhile, interiors come from the late Alberto Pinto, who has put his signature in the crisp black and white colour palette and simple styling enlivened with occasional flourishes. Accommodation is for 11 guests split across six cabins, with complement for a crew of 16.

Why Okto is the perfect charter yacht

At her core, Okto is a box-ticking chameleon. She can be a family-friendly funhouse, a floating party zone or a wellness oasis. The layout is “very inclusive for whoever's on board,’ says captain Aydan Longmore, while the crew can adapt and adjust to offer a “tailored experience” and “personalised service”.

These details are what the crew “obsesses” over. “The second that someone mentions any small change or preference, no matter how insignificant, we immediately communicate that in the group,” says Longmore.

A regular addition to New Year’s Eve festivities in St Barts, Okto is a bit of a party girl. A-listers have been spotted kicking back on her decks, which incidentally are coated in modern Esthec teak that is billed as “high-heel friendly” - ideal for visitors who don’t want to part with their Manolo Blanhiks. 

The aforementioned pool is also kitted out with lights and contraflow currents, while the 80 square metre upper deck is home to 1,000W speakers fed by Videoworks.

When it comes to cocktails, the crew take their menu seriously. "For an easy crowd-pleaser on a hot day, we make an organic watermelon and cucumber martini," says Longmore. "For our signature, we make a Red & Black Ship." But the most asked-for cocktail is a spicy skinny margarita, whipped up by chief stew Aly Nielsen with a generous splash of Tabasco and plenty of tequila and Cointreau. 

But when it’s time for some post-party detox, Okto ’s active and energetic crew are on hand to help. A few years ago, the crew crossed the Atlantic, completing one rep of exercise for every nautical mile, “which sounds like nothing”, admits Longmore, “but it builds up”.

Her toy chest is bursting with tech for guests to make use of, and her clean, uncluttered foredeck - when not in use as a dancefloor - practically invites a morning yoga session watching the sun rise. There’s also a well-equipped gym perched on the top deck and a cinema suite, which is home to a popcorn machine.

What’s special about Okto ?

Serenity has been ingrained into Okto , with high-performing  insulation that promises a truly silent, vibration-free ride. Each of the cabins is its own bubble that offers seclusion from the rest of the yacht.

“If it is privacy the principal is after, breakfast on the master cabin balcony is the perfect place to welcome in a new day,” says Cristabel Nye, retail charter broker at Camper & Nicholsons. 

Longmore agrees, adding that the balcony is special because “once you've been instructed on how to use it, everything is pretty much automated with one push of a button,” meaning that a guest doesn’t need to call a crew member to open it. Better still, a precise air curtain creates a barrier to keep insects out and air-conditioned air inside.

The indoor-outdoor connection is evident across the yacht, with a fluid, "open-plan" configuration between decks. "From the main deck aft by the pool area, you can see right the way through the main dining area, right to the coffee area," says Longmore. 

"And no matter where you are, you feel included in the area, but you've also got your own space," he adds. If someone is having a conversation in that area, it won't disturb anyone nearby because "they're far enough away that you aren't completely separate. But you can see the person in that space, you don't have to go looking for them," says Longmore.  

And as Longmore points out, the best part about being on a boat is being able to appreciate the area you're in. Okto has plenty of deck space to facilitate that.

Elsewhere, the galley is another onboard highlight. Head chef William-Pitt-Brooke comes from a Michelin-starred restaurant background, as does his sous-chef. "I've never worked with better chefs," attests Longmore.  "Every time I go into the galley they're producing something new. They rarely repeat things - they're always tailoring [their dishes]."

Okto charters from $480,000 p/w plus expenses with Camper & Nicholsons. 

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The OKTO yacht is a 217.9ft / 66.4m luxury yacht built and launched by yacht builder ISA . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 2014, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 11 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 17 crew. She has a beam of 36ft / 11m, a draft of 9.7ft / 3m, and she measures in at 1,149 gross tons. Her hull is steel and her decks are esthec. Her max speed is 18 knots and cruising speed is 16 knots. She is propelled by Caterpillar engines at 2,366 hp each.

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• IMO 1012335
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• Year Built 2014
• Length 66 m
• Draught 3.3 m / 1.4 m / 25.5 m Avg/Min/Max
• Speed 36.7 kn / 102.2 kn Avg/Max
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31.04m  /  101'10 | azimut | 2012.

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Special Features:

• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification
• Interior design from Galeazzi Design
• Cruising speed of 22 knots
• Sleeps 8 overnight
• Able to access shallow bays and coves

The 31.04m/101'10" motor yacht 'Okto' (ex. Toca Do Lobo) was built by Azimut in Italy. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Galeazzi Design and she was completed in 2012. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Stefano Righini.

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Okto has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin diesel MTU (16V 2000 M84) 2,200hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 22 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots. Her low draft of 1.54m/5'1" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 2,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification society rules.

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'Most valuable treasure': $17 billion Spanish shipwreck from 1708 to be recovered

The San José was sunk in 1708 by British warships off the coast of Colombia.

Centuries after the Spanish galleon ship San José sunk in Colombian waters and nearly a decade after it was initially discovered, the estimated $17 billion shipwreck is set to be recovered as soon as April, according to officials.

"For the first time in history, a model of comprehensive public management of the archaeological site and asset of cultural interest, protected by regulations and public missionality, is advanced," the Colombian government said in a press release , which was translated, Tuesday.

The 150-foot-long, 64-gun, three-masted galleon ship's treasure is comprised of 200 tons of silver and emeralds, 11 million gold coins, an intact Chinese dinner service and porcelain pottery, according to Colombian Navy divers' findings in June 2022.

In 2015, when the wreck was initially rediscovered, former Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said in a news conference , "This is the most valuable treasure that has been found in the history of humanity." Santos also paid tribute to the 600 people who were onboard the ship during the wreck.

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Current Colombian President Gustavo Petro ordered the recovery to be coordinated by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge, the National Navy's General Maritime Directorate and the Colombian Institute of Anthropology and History, according to the release.

The San José was sunk in 1708 by British warships while it was returning to Spain, with a cargo full of treasure meant to help fund The War of the Spanish Succession, a European conflict that spanned from 1701 to 1714.

The shipwreck's deep-sea location, which remained a mystery until 2015, is near Cartagena, a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast, Colombian officials said in the press release.

In December 2015, former president Santos announced the discovery of the San José galleon, which launched an international debate over the rightful owner of the ship's bounty.

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In 2018, UNESCO, the United Nations cultural agency, intervened when the Colombian government attempted to auction some of the San José's artifacts to fund the recovery costs.

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In May 2022, the official decision was made to keep the "invaluable cultural heritage of Colombians managed under the figure of a protected archaeological area of ​​the national order," according to the release.

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The city is situated on the banks of the Moskva River which flows through much of central Russia. Moscow is actually located in a basin for the Volga, Oka, Klyazma, and Moscow rivers. The city of Moscow is 994 sq. km with 49 bridges spanning the rivers and canals that criss-cross the city.

Forests are another part of Moscow's make-up. They coveer over a third of the territory in the region. A variety of animals like elk, wild boar, deer, foxes, weasels, lynx, martens, and birds make their home here.

Located in the UTC+3 time zone , Moscow has a humid continental climate. The summers tend to be warm and humid and the winters are long, cold, and hard. High temperatures occur during the warm months of June, July and August at about 23 °C (73 °F). Heat waves sometimes grip the city anywhere between May to September with temperatures spiking up to 30 °C (86 °F). Winters are harshly chilly with temperatures dropping to approximately 9 °C (15.8 °F). There is consistent snow cover for 3 to 5 months a year, usually from November to March.

Update 10/07/2009

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