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Antigua and Barbuda to auction off $81m yacht ‘owned by Russian oligarch’

Andrey Guryev, who has been put under UK government sanctions, claims he is not owner of Alfa Nero

An $81m (£67m) superyacht said to be owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Andrey Guryev is to be auctioned off by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, which claims the vessel has been abandoned in the Caribbean since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last year.

The government of Antigua and Barbuda on Monday warned the owner of the Alfa Nero superyacht that they had 10 days to claim the vessel or it would be sold to the highest bidder.

The information minister, Melford Nicholas, said Alfa Nero had been abandoned in Falmouth harbour in Antigua since February 2022 and the government was “trying to prevent a future hazard since the luxury vessel is not being maintained by its owner”.

In a statement the office of the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda said: “A notice to the newspapers and other media will be published for a period of 10 days, notifying the sale of the Alfa Nero vessel in order to satisfy the requirements under the law for a forced sale. If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder.”

Guryev, 62, who made a $10bn fortune from the Russian fertiliser company PhosAgro, is the owner of Alfa Nero according to the US government, which imposed sanctions on him last year. The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it had “identified Alfa Nero, a Cayman islands flagged yacht that AG Guryev reportedly bought for $120m in 2014, as blocked property of AG Guryev”.

The yacht, which features a 12-metre infinity pool, a Jacuzzi, a spa, a beauty room and a helipad, has been used by Guryev’s family, including his son (also Andrey) and his son’s wife, Valeria, who studied at the London College of Fashion and once reportedly stated on Instagram that she was “too pretty for work”. Like many yachts, it is owned via an opaque offshore structure, and Guryev has denied being the owner.

Guryev, who was subjected to UK government sanctions in April 2022 , is also, according to the OFAC, the owner of London’s largest private residence: the 25-bedroom £50m Highgate mansion Witanhurst.

The property is officially owned via Boradge Ltd, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. Guryev’s London-based lawyers have said “Mr Guryev does not own Witanhurst”, without providing further details. Guryev’s spokesperson has previously told the New Yorker that he was a beneficiary of a trust owning the property but not the legal owner.

Last year Gibraltar auctioned off the £65m superyacht Axioma owned by the sanctioned steel billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky. The sale of Axioma attracted controversy because it is being sold not for the benefit of the Ukrainian people but for a US investment bank, JP Morgan, which claims Pumpyansky owes it more than €20.5m (£17m).

Pumpyansky was until March of 2022 the owner and chairman of the steel pipe manufacturer OAO TMK, a supplier to the Russian state-owned energy company Gazprom. The UK said the billionaire, who it said had built up an estimated £1.84bn fortune, was one of the oligarchs “closest to Putin” .

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Billionaire Eric Schmidt just paid $68 million for a Russian oligarch’s sanctioned superyacht that features a helipad and baby grand piano

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt bought the Alfa Nero superyacht that was ditched in Antigua in March 2022 after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.

The billionaire “won the auction this morning in a fully transparent process,” buying the vessel for $67.6 million, according to Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s ambassador to the US. 

The 267-foot vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, was abandoned in Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour after the US Treasury sanctioned Russian fertilizer billionaire Andrey Guryev. The department last year said he bought the Alfa Nero in 2014 for $120 million — which he denies.

Schmidt’s foundation didn’t respond to a request for comment.

The Alfa Nero was auctioned Friday even after Guryev’s daughter filed a last-minute injunction claiming the yacht was hers, Antigua Port Manager Darwin Telemaque said in an interview. 

Some of the proceeds will cover maintenance and other bills that the Alfa Nero has piled up while in the harbor, with crew expenses alone running $112,000 a month. Telemaque said the sale price would cover “all liabilities.”

Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the US and its allies have imposed sanctions on many of the country’s wealthiest people, causing more than two dozen superyachts worth about $4 billion to be frozen in ports around the world.

Schmidt, who served as Google’s chief executive for about a decade, has an estimated net worth of $25 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Two years ago he was  named  chair of the Broad Institute, a research organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Iconic yachts: On board Oceanco's striking 81m superyacht Alfa Nero

Big, black and beautiful, the 81.27 metre Oceanco motor yacht Alfa Nero  makes an incredibly powerful impression.

Although she is so large, the secret feature of Alfa Nero is that she is definitely not ‘high volume’ in the sense of trying to cram in every possible cubic metre of accommodation like a modern cruise ship. 

On the contrary, the first impression you receive on stepping aboard is of wide-open decks leading into big uncrowded rooms. The exterior and layout designers Nuvolari Lenard clearly agree with the notion that the ultimate luxury afloat is open space. In fact, with four decks to play with and only twelve guests to accommodate, they could afford to be exceptionally generous in their use of space.

The most spectacular visual trick is the first one you see: a sizeable swimming pool with a built-in current and an ‘infinity’ aft side where the water overflows across a large sloping sheet of glass to create a waterfall effect. 

This is particularly effective at night when both the pool and the waterfall are under-lit and the movement of the water creates an ever-changing light show. The pool is set in a wide expanse of open deck which extends well aft from the superstructure, creating a lido which can equally well serve as a party deck.

Having been one of the first designers to explore the possibilities of art deco afloat, Alberto Pinto has moved forward to the even more surprising era of pop art with the work of Roy Lichtenstein providing the inspiration. 

In addition to a number of Lichtenstein prints in his famous comic-strip style, Alberto Pinto has managed to create an entire decor based on them with zigs-zags of woodwork or kid leather, bold stripes of flooring, swirling patterns on upholstery, bright primary colours for lacquered woodwork, or high-gloss zebrano with its vibrant stripey grain.

Here you will find no gracious oak-panelled rooms, nor any varnished teak capping rails – all is new and modern. 

This is a big vessel with a big crew, capable of giving unrivalled standards of comfort and service to a fortunate few. The overall impression is of an incredibly spacious yacht with large, uncrowded guest areas and generous cabins, while exceptional use has been made of the exterior decks. Looking up at Alfa Nero ’s impressive outline, you might wonder what has become of pretty white yachts.

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Business | Eric Schmidt buys abandoned Alfa Nero superyacht for $67.6 million

The 267-foot vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, was abandoned in antigua..

By Stephanie Baker and Jim Wyss | Bloomberg

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt bought the Alfa Nero superyacht that was ditched in Antigua in March 2022 after Russian troops invaded Ukraine.

The billionaire “won the auction this morning in a fully transparent process,” buying the vessel for $67.6 million, according to Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s ambassador to the US.

The 267-foot vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, was abandoned in Antigua’s Falmouth Harbour after the US Treasury sanctioned Russian fertilizer billionaire Andrey Guryev. The department last year said he bought the Alfa Nero in 2014 for $120 million — which he denies.

Schmidt’s foundation didn’t respond to a request for comment.

The Alfa Nero was auctioned Friday even after Guryev’s daughter filed a last-minute injunction claiming the yacht was hers, Antigua Port Manager Darwin Telemaque said in an interview.

Some of the proceeds will cover maintenance and other bills that the Alfa Nero has piled up while in the harbor, with crew expenses alone running $112,000 a month. Telemaque said the sale price would cover “all liabilities.”

Since Russia’s invasion in February 2022, the US and its allies have imposed sanctions on many of the country’s wealthiest people, causing more than two dozen superyachts worth about $4 billion to be frozen in ports around the world.

Schmidt, who served as Google’s chief executive for about a decade, has an estimated net worth of $25 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Two years ago he was named chair of the Broad Institute, a research organization based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Time Is Running Out for the Mystery Owner of This Abandoned Superyacht, Which Might Soon Go to Auction

Lawyers for the suspected owner are denying that he owns it, and officials say they might soon be forced to sell it..

If you’ve got some deep pockets and a yearning for a superyacht, you may want to head to the island nation of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean. Bloomberg reports that a 267-foot superyacht has been abandoned at a dock in the island nation. It’s racking up dock fees and the government says if it isn’t claimed soon, it’s going to auction the ship.

For the last 18 months, the Alfa Nero has sat moored in Falmouth Harbour , but, this week, an Antiguan official said that whoever owns the yacht is running out of time to claim it. If no one does by Friday, it’s going up for sale, the official told Bloomberg .

Like other superyachts around the world that have been seized in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s been racking up fees. The government has been footing the bill for everything from food for the crew to fuel, totaling more than half a million dollars. While it’s sat, mystery has surrounded the Alfa Nero, as no one seems to know who the yacht belongs to.

In a release by the Antigua and Barbuda government, Russian billionaire Andrey Guryev is purportedly listed as the yacht’s owner. But according to his lawyers in London, the yacht doesn’t belong to him. From Bloomberg :

“As we have informed the Antiguan authorities Mr. Guryev neither owns nor controls the Alfa Nero and has simply used the vessel from time to time under commercial charter since 2014,” his legal representative wrote in reply to questions from Bloomberg.

If it does belong to Guryev, it would make sense that he would deny ownership. Like other Russian oligarchs, Guryev has been facing sanctions since the start of the Russian invasion. But with a net worth of over $10 billion, he’s one of the few Russian billionaires that hasn’t taken a huge financial hit due to the invasion.

Whoever owns the Alfa Nero better act fast. Otherwise, t his could be someone’s chance to snag a deal on a yacht that has a helipad that doubles as an infinity pool and a hair salon. So if you’re the yacht’s owner and you’re reading this, you might want to book a flight to the Caribbean ASAP .

Billionaire oligarch who owns the Alfa Nero also allegedly owns a $270 million superyacht that lies abandoned in Montenegro – So advanced is the vessel that it has 310 miles of cables, a 36-tonne battery pack that lets it sail as quietly as a Tesla, massive satellite dishes and more.

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This Abandoned 267-Foot Superyacht Has Links to a Russian Oligarch. Now It’s Heading to Auction.

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“A notice to the newspapers and other media will be published for a period of 10 days, notifying the sale of the Alfa Nero vessel in order to satisfy the requirements under the law for a forced sale,” a statement from the Office of the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda read. “If the owner fails to claim the vessel within that time period, the Government of Antigua and Barbuda will sell it to the highest bidder.”

Delivered in 2007 by Oceanco, Alfa Nero features a striking exterior by Nuvolari Lenard and interior styling by Alberto Pinto that together have landed the yacht a number of awards. The beautiful behemoth notably features six staterooms, accommodation for 28 crew, a hydraulically operated pool and a large helipad aft. Alfa Nero was sold in 2011 to its current owner with an asking price of $115 million, according to Marine Industry News . The Guardian has previously reported that the yacht is linked to the Russian oligarch (and Putin ally) Andrey Guryev.

The Antigua and Barbuda government reportedly consulted with the US authorities prior to taking the action. During a media briefing, Information Minister Melford Nicholas told reporters that any proceeds from the sale of Alfa Nero would remain in the Antiguan government’s hands, but the US could request access to the funds in the future.

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Gustavia Harbor in St. Barths

I make it an annual tradition to visit St. Barths during the holidays, and this year the island is looking the best it has in many years. Lush green landscapes, crystal clear and very warm waters, clean beaches, and famed resorts opening with stunning new additions. Locals tell me the hurricane that devastated the island ultimately led to much-needed improvements with infrastructure, and magically the island has turned green again.

Gallery: Superyachts In St. Barths New Years 2020

The legendary superyacht showdown, started early with several high profile billionaires already anchored outside of Gustavia and neighboring St. Maarten, and Antigua. Many will stay throughout Christmas on the island of Antigua and then party with the traditional fireworks New Years Eve celebration in St Barths.

Superyacht showdown in St.Barths

Many of the resorts and hot spots, including one of my favorite restaurants Bonito, hosted New Year’s Eve parties, and iconic Nikki Beach offered superstar DJ Kygo. However, it is aboard the superyachts where the rich and famous ended up partying into the wee hours.

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Here is a selection of some of the largest and most spectacular yachts that are in and around St. Barths for the holidays. This list was updated daily throughout New Years Eve with new arrivals.

Eclipse, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich,

ECLIPSE  (533 feet) owned by Russian Steel magnate  Roman Abramovich *currently in St Barths

Ocean Victory owned by Russian steel magnate Victor Rashnikov

OCEAN VICTORY (459 feet) owned by Russian steel magnate Victor Rashnikov *currently in St Barths

David Geffen's superyacht RISING SUN

RISING SUN  (454 feet) owned by entertainment mogul  David Geffen *currently in St Barths

Le Grand Bleu yacht owned by Evgeny Shvidler

LE GRAND BLEU  (371 feet) owned by Russian oil billionaire  Evgeny Shvidler *currently in St Barths

Superyacht ANNA owned by Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev

ANNA (360 feet) owned by Russian fertilizer billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev *currently in St Barths

ANDROMEDA (351 feet) owned by mystery billionaire *currently in St Barths

SYMPHONY owned by billionaire Bernard Arnault

SYMPHONY  (333 feet) owned by Louis Vuitton billionaire  Bernard Arnault *currently in St Barths

Yacht LIMITLESS owned by Victoria Secret's Leslie Wexner

LIMITLESS (315 feet) owned by Victoria Secret’s Leslie Wexner *currently in St Barths

Yacht MADSUMMER owned by real estate icon Jeffrey Soffer

MADSUMMER (312 feet) owned by Florida real estate icon Jeffrey Soffer *currently in St Barths

EOS super sailing yacht owned by Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg

EOS (305 feet) owned by Barry Diller and Diane Von Furstenberg *currently in St Barths

AQUARIUS (301 feet) owned by casino magnate Steve Wynn *currently in St Barths

DREAMBOAT (295 feet) owned by Home Depot founder Arthur Blank *currently in St Barths

DAR (295 feet) owned by iron/steel magnate Ziyad al Manaseer *currently in St Barths

ATHENA (295 feet) owned by computer guru Jim Clark *currently in St Barths

INFINITY (290 feet) owned by billionaire hardware store magnate Eric Smidt *currently in St Barths

MALTESE FALCON (289 feet) owned by hedge fund guru Elena Ambrosiadou *currently in Antigua

ECSTASEA  (282 feet) owned by Pakistani shipping magnate Alshair Fiyaz *currently in St Barths

AQUILA (278 feet) owned by Walmart heiress Ann Walton *currently in St Barths

HERE COMES THE SUN (272 feet) owned by drilling CEO Alexander Dzhaparidze *currently in Antigua

ALFA NERO  (269 feet) owned by Russian fertilizer magnate Andrey Guryev *currently in St Thomas

ELYSIAN (252 feet) owned by Boston Red Sox honcho John Henry *currently in St Barths

AURORA (243 feet) owned by Russian construction magnate Andrey Molchanov *currently in St Barths

WHEELS (247 feet) owned by Uniwheels CEO Ralf Schmid *currently in St Barths

MOGAMBO  (242 feet) owned by Ukrainian billionaire WhatsApp founder Jan Koum, he also owns the 182 foot support vessel Power Play. *both currently in St Barths

ODESSA   II  (242 feet) owned by billionaire investor Len Blavatnik  *currently in Antigua

SIXTH SENSE (242 feet) rumored owner is Carnival Cruise CEO Micky Arison **currently in St Barths

SIREN (241 feet) owned by the real estate billionaire Reuben Brothers *currently in St Barths

GRACE E (240 feet) owned by Keurig Coffee billionaire Robert Stiller *currently in St Barths

NAUTILUS (240 feet) owned by Patek Philippe CEO Thierry Stern *currently in BVI

YALLA  (240 feet) owned by Egyptian telecom billionaire Naguib family  *currently in St Barths

PLANET NINE (240 feet) owned by Banking heir Nathaniel Rothschild *currently in St Johns

TITANIA (239 feet) owned by British mobile phone billionaire John Caudwell *currently in Antigua

AXIOMA (239 feet) owned by Russian banking icon Dmitry Pumpyansky *currently in St Barths

UTOPIA (235 feet) owned by mutual funds investor Bill Miller *currently in St Barths

SKAT (232 feet) owned by Microsoft billionaire Charles Simonyi *currently in St Barths

SHERAKHAN (229 feet) owned by Dutch ship builder Jan Verkerk *currently in St Barths

SPECTRE (227 feet) owned by Corona beer importer Rob Sands *currently in St Barths

INTREPID  (226 feet) support yacht to INFINITY owned by tool retailer  Eric Smidt *currently in St Barths

LADY S  (225 feet) owned by Daniel Snyder, owner of the Washington Redskins *currently in St Barths

SYCARA V (223 feet) owned by luxury car dealer Ray Catena *currently in St Barths

OKTO (217 feet) owned by Greek steel magnate Theodore Angelopoulos *currently in St Barths

INVICTUS (214 feet) owned by real estate developer Rick Caruso *currently in St Barths

LIONESS V  (208 feet) formerly owned by British retailer  Sir Philip Green *currently in St Barths

LADY BRITT  (207 feet) owned by Swedish jewelry magnate Sten Warborn *currently in St Barths

SATORI (207 feet) owned by US steel magnate Eric Benson *currently in St Barths

BATON ROUGE (205 feet) owned by construction magnate Martin Bouygues *currently in St Barths

PARTY GIRL (205 feet) owned by pet store magnate Charles West *currently in St Barths

FLAG (205 feet) owned by fashion icon Tommy Hilfiger *currently in St Barths

LADY KATHRYN (203 feet) owned by asphalt contractor Leo Vecellio *currently in St Barths

SEALYON (202 feet) owned by real estate investor Anthony Lyons *currently in St Barths

SAMADHI (200 feet) owned by hedge fund billionaire Daniel Loeb *currently in St Barths

BLUE MOON  (198 feet) owned by investor Richard Duchossois *currently in St Barths

ROCK IT  (198 feet) owned by sandwich guru Jimmy John Liautaud *currently in St Barths

MIA ELISE II (198 feet) owned by car dealer Terry Taylor *currently in St Barths

EXCELLENCE (198 feet) owned by car dealer Herb Chambers *currently in St Barths

SEAHAWK (196 feet) owned by Esprit fashion brand founder Jurgen Friedrich *currently in St Maarten

SKYFALL  (190 feet) owned by real estate developer Roy Carroll *currently in St Barths

GALAXY  (184 feet) owned by Swiss entrepreneur Hans Thomas Gross *currently in St Barths

TURQUOISE (181) owned by Scottish investor Douglas Barrowman *currently in St Barths

ELIXIR  (180 feet) owned by Dutch investor Rob Thielen *currently in St Barths

GENE MACHINE  (180 feet) owned by Engineer/Scientist Jonathan Rothberg *currently in St Barths

STARFIRE (177 feet) owned by billionaire investor Carl Icahn *currently in St Thomas

KISSES  (175 feet) owned by Florida car dealer Norman Braman *currently in St Barths

*special thanks to  Superyachtfan.com for owner sourcing and details.

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Here is live video I shot this week in St. Barths of the amazing 454 foot RISING SUN

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Antigua and Barbuda is preparing to auction off an 'abandoned' $81 million superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch, reports say

• An $81 million superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch is reportedly set to be auctioned off. 
• The 81.2-meter Alfa Nero has been linked to Russian chemicals magnate Andrey Guryev.
• An Antigua and Barbuda government minister reportedly said the "abandoned" yacht risks becoming a "hazard."

An $81 million superyacht linked to a Russian oligarch is set to be auctioned off by the Antigua and Barbuda government, according to multiple reports .

The Alfa Nero was "abandoned" in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, in February 2022, the month Russia invaded Ukraine, and risks becoming a "hazard" because it's not being maintained, information minister Melford Nicholas was reported as saying.

The US Department of the Treasury has linked the Alfa Nero to Andrey Guryev , a Russian oligarch who the department says is a "close associate" of President Vladimir Putin. Guryev was sanctioned by the US in August, by the UK in April, and by the EU in March 2022.

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Guryev is one of Russia's wealthiest individuals with a net worth of $10.1 billion, according to Bloomberg. He founded PhosAgro, a leading Russian chemical company, per the Treasury department.

The 81.2-meter Alfa Nero was built by Oceanco and can accommodate 12 guests in six staterooms and 28 crew, according to Boat International . The yacht features a swimming pool and gym, among other amenities, per photos published by Boat International.

The Antigua and Barbuda government said the Alfa Nero will be auctioned off if its owner doesn't claim it within 10 days of sale notices being placed in the media, according to the reports.

The Antigua and Barbuda government didn't respond to Insider's request for comment.

The Guardian reported that Guryev has denied being the owner of the Alfa Nero. Insider was unable to reach Guryev for comment.

The Treasury department said in August that the Alfa Nero was a "blocked property" of Guryev's, and that he reportedly bought the yacht for $120 million in 2014.

Guryev served in the Russian government until 2013, per the Treasury department. The UK described Guryev as an "oligarch" when it sanctioned him in April.

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ALFA NERO YACHT CHARTER

81.27m  /  266'8   oceanco   2007 / 2021.

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Special Features:

• Iconic superyacht
• Large infinity pool transforms into a helipad
• Huge master suite with private deck & spa pool
• Beauty and hair dressing salon
• Modern interior with pop art influences
• State-of-the-art party setup

Alfa Nero is spacious and packed with things to do making her fully primed for guests seeking a luxury charter at sea.

The multi-award winning 81.27m/266'8" motor yacht 'Alfa Nero' by the Dutch shipyard Oceanco offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Alberto Pinto.

Built in 2007, Alfa Nero is designed for exquisite indoor/outdoor living and boasts voluminous interior and exterior spaces across several decks: ideal for bronzing, lounging or entertaining. She has sensational features such as a dancefloor, beauty salon, spa, elevator, beach club and gym.

Exterior Design

Alfa Nero won numerous design awards for her innovative approach to superyacht living, including her huge beach club area and swimming pool on the aft deck conceived by exterior designer Carlo Nuvolari, a design now incorporated into many subsequent yachts.

Interior Design

The interior, by Alberto Pinto, blends elegant understatement with pop art and features a staircase that wraps around a glass lift shaft.

Guest Accommodation

Alfa Nero offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins and three twin cabins. A crew of twenty-six, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Alfa Nero including a dancefloor where you and your guests can celebrate in style. Meanwhile the latest beauty and hair treatments are available in the luxurious beauty room or kick back and relax in the well-appointed spa. The swimming pool is perfect for exercising or admiring a romantic sunrise. Make your day truly exceptional at the beach club or elsewhere, a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 20 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 295,000 litre fuel tanks at 14 knots.

Onboard Alfa Nero has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Alfa Nero also features scuba diving equipment and inflatable water toys. Alfa Nero features three tenders, but leading the pack is a 8m/26'3" Yachtwerft Meyer Limo Tender to transport you in style.

Book your next the Caribbean luxury yacht charter aboard Alfa Nero this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Luxury motor yacht Alfa Nero is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

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Stand Out Features

Convertible infinity pool

From infinity pool and waterfall, to dancefloor, or helipad. Innovative designing at its best.

Individually styled staterooms

Every guest has a unique experience with their own styled stateroom. Each has private ensuite facilities and seating areas.

Impressive master cabin facilities

A spacious master stateroom is accompanied by a private deck with its own spa pool.

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Amenities & Entertainment

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

Alfa Nero is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 8m  /  26'3 Yachtwerft Meyer Custom Limo Tender
• 1 x 8m  /  26'3 Novurania MX 780 DL Custom Tender
• 1 x 6m  /  19'8 Nautique Correct Craft Ski 196

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Alfa Nero Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2008 Best Interior Design - Motor Yacht Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2008 Best Exterior Styling - Motor Yacht Winner
• International Superyacht Society Awards 2008 Best Power 65m+ Winner
• Asia Boating Award 2008 Most Innovative Exterior Yacht Design of the Year Winner
• ShowBoats Awards 2008 Best Motor Yacht (over 75m) Winner
• World Yachts Trophies 2008 Most Innovative Custom Motoryacht (over 40m) Winner
• Indian International Boating Award 2008 Most Innovative Interior Yacht Design Winner
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2010 Design & Technology Award Finalist
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For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

'Alfa Nero' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€812,000 p/week + expenses Approx $884,500

High Season

€840,000 p/week + expenses Approx $915,000

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean Croatia, France, Italy, Monaco, Montenegro, Turkey

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Sardinia, The Balearics

Winter Season

October - April

$728,000 p/week + expenses

$756,000 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

HOT SPOTS:   Virgin Islands

Note: Not for charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters

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Antigua & Barbuda PM aims for April launch of LIAT (2020)

Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt wins $67.6M superyacht Alfa Nero after vessel seized from Russian

• Eric Schmidt splashed the cash at an auction this month to land one of the most sought after yachts in the world
• Named Alfa Nero, the 267ft vessel boasts a swimming pool that can turn into a helipad, and was bought by Schmidt for $67.6 million 
• It was previously owned by fertilizer magnate and Putin-crony Andrey Guryev before he was slapped with sanctions by the US Treasury 

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt won a lucrative auction in Antigua to buy a $67.6 million superyacht previously owned by a Russian oligarch. 

Schmidt, 68, snapped up the coveted vessel Alfa Nero after it was seized from fertilizer mogul Andrey Guryev last year following the Russian invasion of Ukraine . 

The massive ship, which has been languishing in the Caribbean island since the start of the conflict, is among the most luxurious in the world, and boasts the first-ever swimming pool that can turn into a helipad. 

It was also notably built by Oceanco, the same company that constructed the $500 million superyacht recently enjoyed by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez . 

Built in 2007, the 267 foot vessel was initially listed for sale in 2009 for a titanic price tag of $190 million. 

The ship can host 12 guests and up to 26 crewmembers, and is fitted with amenities appropriate for a billionaire. 

The master bedroom fills the entire front of the top deck, offering panoramic ocean views while the inside is decked out in lavish designs. 

Inside the yacht, each room is said to have a separate, coordinated design. A saloon bar on the upper deck is palatial, while the main deck saloon boasts a more modern look. 

A private gym with 180 degree views is also on the top floor, and a lower deck also has a health and beauty spa. 

The Alfa Nero was described by its manufacturer Oceanco as 'one of the world's most iconic and highly awarded yachts'. 

Schmidt bought the boat after it was left abandoned in Antigua by Guryev last year following sanctions by the US Treasury. 

US officials claimed Guryev, who owns one of the largest fertilizer producer companies in the world and has close ties to Vladimir Putin, bought the yacht in 2014. 

The auction was hosted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda, which said on June 16 that Schmidt won in a 'fully transparent process'. 

In a strange move, an Antiguan port official told Bloomberg News that Guryev's daughter filed a last-minute injunction, claiming she was the owner of the yacht. 

Guryev has an estimated net worth of around $4.8 billion, and Schmidt's fortune is valued at over $20 billion.  

READ MORE:  Battle of the Cannes superyachts: How Jeff Bezos, James Packer and their fellow billionaires competed for the most impressive vessel at the French film festival

The yacht was notably made by the same company that built another vessel to capture headlines in recent times. 

Former Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos splashed the cash on a new $500 million megayacht this year called Koru. 

It is one of the tallest and longest ships in the world, at 417 feet in length.  

Bezos and his glamorous fiancé Lauren Sanchez were recently spotted sharing a kiss on the expansive deck . 

The Koru is so massive it is also joined on its voyages by a second, $75 million support yacht  called the 'Aboena'.

It floats nearby to help the billionaire live a life of luxury, hosting his selection of supercars, motorbikes, smaller boats, jet skis and helicopters.