Russian oligarch’s superyacht sails towards Australia
After the attempted sinking of one oligarch’s superyacht, another member of the super-rich group is now sending his vessel across the globe.
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One of Russia’s wealthiest oligarchs has sent their $334 million superyacht towards Australia as the fallout for the nation’s super rich continues.
The group of Russia’s most wealthy have been hit hard since Vladimir Putin commanded his forces to enter Ukraine.
The oligarchs’ yachts have been targeted when left in international ports. One Ukrainian man attempted to sink one of the vessels while at a port in Spain, while another yacht is stranded in Norway as local ports refuse to sell it fuel.
However, a separate Russian billionaire is not following the mistake made by other oligarchs and is sending his yacht for safe harbours.
Suleiman Kerimov, who is currently sanctioned by the US, UK and Europe, has reportedly sent his superyacht, Amadea, in the direction Australia.
He was punished by the nations due to allegations of money laundering in 2018.
According to a marine analytics provider, the luxury yacht Manzanillo Port in Mexico on March 24 before sailing southwest towards the Pacific.
New Zealand journalist Michael Field suggests the Russian billionaire could be “making a trans-Pacific run for Vladivostok, Russia’s Pacific waters port, like many other Russian-owned yachts have supposedly done.
He said the oligarch is travelling a more southern route to avoid traditional ports and posed the question on Twitter – “who will arrest it?”
The 347-foot vessel boasts incredible features including a party deck and cinema.
It has a beautiful exterior with a helipad, outdoor pools and dining areas. Inside the vessel, there is a grand piano and handpainted Michelangelo clouds on the ceiling.
Originally published as Russian oligarch’s superyacht sails towards Australia