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We are pleased to announce the availability of a Superyacht berth within the port of Southampton boasting good security and facilities but allowing ready access by car or commercial vehicles.

The berth offers close links with an extensive list of local services related to the Superyacht industry whilst being removed from the day to day activity of a busy commercial port environment.

We can provide a range of ship and port agency services specifically tailored to the requirements of ship owners, charterers and Superyacht Captains. Our extensive local knowledge and experience will ensure a safe port call without delays.

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Tel: +44 (0)23 8022 3671 Email: [email protected]

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To contact us during normal office hours: Tel: +44 (0)23 8022 3671 Fax: +44 (0)23 8023 3733 Email: [email protected]

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Mr James Comber: +44 (0)7711 166649 Email: [email protected]

Mr Tim Wainwright: +44 (0)7801 466799 Email: [email protected]

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Home to the TJB Super Yachts headquarters, our London office is situated in the heart of Fulham. The London superyacht brokerage is home to many of our experienced yacht brokers. Their expertise allows them to fully engage with the European market. Our team is on hand to help with both superyacht sales and superyachts charters enquiries, thanks to our prime location allowing easy access for international clients and team members to get together.

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Contact our knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating London yacht brokers team today to discuss yacht sales, a yacht charter or a new yacht construction project.

VISIT US: 24.11 Coda Studios, 189 Munster Rd, London SW6 6AW, United Kingdom

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Founded by a former Captain and Chief Stew team, who between them have over 20 years’ experience working onboard luxury Superyachts. Our team’s extensive knowledge gained directly from the industry, translates to us speaking your language, and is instrumental into us knowing exactly the standard you are looking for! Based in the Southwest of England, our aim is to assist owners and crews in all areas with the pressing requirements of running a modern day luxury yacht. We also offer global crew recruitment and pride ourselves on being an agency that supplies quality crew to a vessel first time!

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We help our clients stand out in a crowded superyacht landscape with exhaustive research, expert insight, engaging ideas, unique solutions and intelligent execution.

Drawing on the unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience within The Superyacht Group, The Superyacht Agency’s team of brilliant creatives, analysts, event planners, digital experts and marketing consultants combine four cornerstones – Intelligence, Strategy, Creative and Events – to deliver the most effective campaigns and strategies. We are based on the vibrant Northcote Road in London, so drop by for a coffee (or a beer depending on the time of day), and a chat about how we can help you.

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We can help you make sense of the superyacht market with intelligent services tailored to your needs. By combining the unrivalled expertise of The Superyacht Group's editors and analysts with the strategic thinking of our Agency team, we can deliver the research, methodology and analysis that can support anything from a business plan or an economic impact study to a brand and communications strategy or a market positioning assessment.

Understanding where you want to be – and knowing how to get there – is perhaps the most important part of a strategy, whether it concerns business development, brand positioning, or market awareness. By combining the insight gleaned from our market-leading data and intelligence proposition with our unparalleled sector knowledge and unrivalled strategic and creative team experience, we develop business, brand and marketing strategies that are consistently effective and deliver results.

The superyacht market is made up of a diverse mix of brands and marketing collateral that has, over the years, followed a copycat approach. Our team of creatives monitor the market and watch the wider world of branding to bring our client fresh ideas and creative solutions that will stand out and create an impact or get noticed for the right reasons.

We create bespoke events that deliver value, customers and loyalty. From forums, parties, and sit-down dining experiences to think tanks, workshops and pop-ups, we realise the importance of bringing customers together for a strategic purpose, not just a social gathering. People say there are too many events in the calendar – we say there are not enough quality customer experiences.

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MGMT has been involved in the Superyacht industry for over 25 years and have experience of everything from working on yachts to managing yachts and most things in between.

We pride ourselves on providing exactly what you want or need and, because of our experience, we normally know exactly what is required before you ask. If not, we love a challenge.

Olympics Effect 2012

In 2011 we noticed that although the London Olympics were looming, there was very little anyone in the UK was doing to make this accessible to Superyachts and their owners.

We made sure that everything possible was done to ensure Yacht owners and their managers or representatives were aware that the Olympics was accessible to yachts.

We advised berth owners, marinas and corporations as well as venues, ticket vendors, and various service providers on how best to accommodate visiting yachts and as a result the largest number of Superyachts ever seen in the UK at one time was present for the Olympics.

Planning for Superyachts

As a result of the yacht bookings we soon realized that Yachts need support and, as there were no Superyacht specific agents in the UK we decided to build a network of like-minded suppliers and service agents who could provide the services visiting yachts require.

Since the Olympics we have refined and improved our services year on year to ensure that the level of service offered and the quality of services provided are exactly as yacht owners, guests and crew expect.

We pride ourselves on providing exactly what you want or need and because of our experience we normally know exactly what is required before you ask. If not, we love a challenge.

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A new generation of yacht recruitment, a large team of passionate yachties turned skilled recruiters..

Whether you are looking for your next perfect job or that exceptional new crew member the team at YOA are here to help. Contact us today to find out why our unique techniques, tools and network can assist you throughout your superyacht career.

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With over 150 years combined experience working on superyachts, the YOA team will be able to find exactly who you need.

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Our job doesn’t stop once we place you on the yacht. We are here to help you throughout your yachting career.

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We’ve been in your shoes before.

The YOA team provide a personalised service that is second to none. As former captains and HODs we know the importance of finding that perfect new crew member. It all starts with clear communication.

We will help you stand out from the crowd and secure that dream superyacht job.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls, we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

We’ve found jobs walking the docks, we’ve found jobs through agencies, we’ve found jobs on job walls and we’ve found jobs through our own networks. We’ve combined these experiences, both good and bad, and developed an even better way of doing things.

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Founders, Tom and Don have both spent many years on sailing and motor yachts gaining an appreciation for the requirements and challenges encountered by today’s premier superyacht teams. Our growing team are not only experienced and speak your language, they’re a bunch of good sorts as well.

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With over 65 highly qualified experts and yacht managers worldwide, our very experienced and cost-effective management team ensures your enjoyment of your yacht is first-class, wherever you are in the world.

Service package tailored to fit your precise needs

Our management team provides a comprehensive tailored service across the board, including a proven 24-hour emergency response service, berthing, operational management, technical support, crew, accounts, safety, and security. You are never on your own with Burgess yacht support.

All your yacht management needs provided in-house

Burgess has the most qualified and established yacht management team in the industry. We have over 30 years' experience of managing motor and sailing yachts from 40-150m and over in length. Our extensive yachting expertise guarantees that your yacht and interests are in safe hands.

Personalised service from a dedicated yacht manager

Providing a direct link between you and our entire team, your personal yacht manager ensures all operational, technical, and financial needs are handled with the utmost discretion. The safety of your yacht, guests, and crew is our highest priority.

Our aim is to allow an owner to get maximum enjoyment from his yacht without the day-to-day worry of the yacht's operation. We work very closely with the captain and crew to ensure the yacht is operated as safely and efficiently as possible.

A suitably experienced Technical Manager is assigned to each management team to provide required technical support. Our Planned Maintenance Systems, on board inspections and 24/7 support ensure maximum yacht reliability and resale value.

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Unlike some Yacht Management companies, we provide safety and security services in-house as we believe their implementation and operation has to be fully integrated with all other areas of operation, such as technical support and crewing matters.

Cost control is important to all yacht owners. Our experienced accounting team prepares accurate, fully-itemised budgets and detailed monthly accounts and supplies them to the owner in a timely manner.

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Start date: asap, 40m+ motor yacht private/charter, dual season, we're looking for a y3 (or equivalent) chief engineer to join a 40m+ m/y, asap. good  longevity  and strong references  are a must. , doe (eur) per month, start date: feb/march, 60m+ motor yacht (private), we're looking for a culinary trained head chef with at least 2 seasons yachting experience. good references essential. , chief officer, 7,000 (eur) per month, 50m+ motor yacht private/charter, we're looking for a chief officer with chief officer 3000gt in hand. at least 3 seasons on similar sized vessel., chief stewardess, 6,500 - 7,000 (eur) per month, start date: february, 55m+ motor yacht private, we're looking for a chief stewardess to join a private 55m+ m/y. 3 years experience on similar sized yacht required..

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We're proud to supply some of the very best interior talent to a wide range of  super yachts (motor and sail) across the globe. covering service, housekeeping and laundry as well as more bespoke skills such as hairdressers, beauty experts,  yoga instructors,  massage professionals and more. .

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Covering professional chefs of all experiences  including  michelin star experience,  head chefs, sole chefs, sous chefs, commis chefs, crew chefs/cooks. our culinary trained experts can cater to all cuisines and dietary requirements..

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Qualified yacht engineers for all yacht types, sizes and engines

Covering chief engineers, sole engineers, 2nd engineers, 3rd engineers, av/it officers and electrical engineers of all qualifications and experiences. qualifications include y1, y2, y3, y4, meol, aec 1&2 and more. .

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Why saltwater?

Experienced yacht crew agents based out of the uk, france and nz. we are experts in finding the highest quality crew in the superyacht industry..

Our finely tuned matchmaking skills ensure you get the highest quality crew, hand picked for your specific crew vacancies. We’ve built our reputation on an extremely high level of customer service, our fine-tuned candidate selection process and our passion for the industry.

Our yacht crew agency recruits for all departments and we place candidates anywhere in the world. Because we work with the most reputable yachts in the industry we have access to the very best and we headhunt the rest. Our comprehensive candidate screening process has ensured our placement success rate of 92%.

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2nd Stew 70m Private/Charter MY

2ND STEWARDESS 70M PRIVATE/CHARTER  We are seeking an experienced 2nd Stewardess who is looking to continue learning under a Chief Stew a...

Yoga/Stew 85m+ MY

YOGA/STEWARDESS 85M+ We are looking for a stewardess/yoga instructor with a minimum of 1 seasons experience to join an 85m+ Private vesse...

Temp Deckhand 80m+

TEMP DECKHAND 80M+ MY: We are looking for a Deckhand to join a 80m+ MY for approx. 2 months. The contract will be from mid April until mi...

Deckhand 100m+

DECKHAND 100M+ MY: We are looking for a Deckhand with large tender driving experience to join a 100m+ MY. The vessel is predominantly pri...

Senior Service Stew 120m+

SENIOR SERVICE STEW 120M+ PRIVATE NEW BUILD  We are looking for a passionate service stew to join a newly launched 120m+ MY. The ideal ca...

2nd Officer 70m+

2ND OFFICER 70M MY: We are seeking a 2nd Officer for a 70m+ motor yacht. The program is mostly private with selective charters in the win...

Senior (2nd) Housekeeper 120m+

SNR HOUSEKEEPER 120m+ We are seeking a Snr Housekeeper for a 120m+ private newly built MY. Candidates will hold ideally 3 years + experie...

Stewardess 60m+ Private/Charter

STEWARDESS 60M+ PRIVATE/CHARTER MY We are seeking a high energy, bubbly Stewardess holding 6 months - 1 years yachting exp, to join an in...

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Bronwyn gilchrist, head of service , candidate.

Saltwater Recruitment helped me find my dream job. From the start of my search right up to my placement, they have been attentively and genuinely involved in finding the best fit for me. Within a short amount of time Saltwater presented me three matching vacancies; facilitated in interviews and guided me with the best professional advice. I am now one happily employed yachtie! I absolutely love my job and am forever grateful!​

JARED MARTIN

Captain/chief officer , client of 60-90m yachts.

It’s been two over years of working with the Saltwater Recruitment team and we have been very happy with the level of professionalism and attention we receive when looking for a candidate to join us. 99% of the candidates that Saltwater have presented to us have been a perfect match for us, and when we had a candidate that did not work out, we were given an automatic replacement immediately, no questions asked. This is the kind of service we expect in the industry and Saltwater can supply this. ​

CHIEF OFFICER , 90M+

It has been a pleasure working with Saltwater. For every potential candidate they send, it is accompanied by a very useful paragraph that not only summarises the their CV, but includes information on reference checks, why they are suitable and any other points of note. Written references are verified verbally too. Saltwater is very proactive with their search for the right candidates.​

STEPHANIE DURKAN

Chief stew/purser , various motor yachts.

Saltwater is a top agency for all levels of recruitment needs. I have worked with Saltwater on both sides of recruitment - to find crew to join my team and also over the years to find the best jobs which match my needs. The team are so personable, experienced and professional from start to finish of any recruitment process. I highly recommend. ​

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Our UK office provides management and technical support and is conveniently located to support our yachts in the Mediterranean.

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Our team of yacht brokers in the UK provide technical support and yacht management services . Moran’s yacht management UK services are designed to support our portfolio of yachts in the Mediterranean, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations coupled with the highest level of expertise and knowledge.

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We are proud members of the Superyacht UK group. "Our team have worked in, and for the superyacht industry for over ten years. We come from an engineering background and are time served engineers, who understand the importance of a fast and reliable service. We offer a vast quantity of dealer parts, from named brands and have numerous contacts for other specialist parts."

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We have been working in Palma doing shaft alignment and VA testing 

This Year we exibited at the METS show with a DPF on the stand 

LYS HAD A REQUEST TO INVESTIGATE A STEAMING ISSUE FOR A CLIENT IN EUROPE ON A LARGE 70MTR EXPLOER YACHT , WE USED THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA TO FOLLOW WATER FLOW AND UNDERSTAND THE HEAT TRANSFER BETWEEN THE MUFFLERS AND OVERBAORD PIPES 

FROM OUR BASE IN PALMA, WE HAVE BEEN WORKING IN STP FOR A LONG STANDING CUSTOMER REBUILDING THEIR GEN SETS READY FOR THE CARIBBEAN SEASON  

LYS HAVE BEEN WORKING IN GREECE FOR A VALUED CUSTOMER REPAIRING A NUMBER OF FAULTS FOR THEIR MAIN VESSEL AND SUPPORT VESSEL 

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The unspoken rules about how to behave on a superyacht

• The superyachting world is very small, with only 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea.
• That insularity has bred a specific etiquette, which is often hard for outsiders to know about.
• These are the de facto rules of the most expensive billionaire toys, superyachts .

For the owners of superyachts , privacy is often the most valuable thing money can buy. It's one reason centimillionaires and billionaires pay eight or nine figures for a palace at sea, far from the prying eyes of land dwellers.

Even the most gossipy crew members should stay tight-lipped about the name of a former owner or charter guest, and many brokers shy away from answering benign questions.

That means that, aside from basic safety guidelines, most of the rules of superyachting are unwritten. The very few who need to know them — there are only about 5,800 yachts longer than 30 meters at sea, according to SuperYacht Times — already know them.

But if you do happen to be a lucky guest at a party on a billionaire's $500 million ship or find yourself included in a $1 million-a-week vacation, there are a few things you need to know.

After four days of touring superyachts that sell for as much as $75 million and chatting with the people who buy, sell, and work on them at the Palm Beach International Boat Show , Business Insider gleaned a few key edicts. Given the discreet nature of the industry, almost all the people we spoke with requested anonymity to protect their working relationships, but here's what they had to say.

Take off your shoes

While it's a basic rule for anyone in boating, it may come as a surprise to an outsider that no matter how rich you are or how expensive your heels are, in the vast majority of cases, you can't wear shoes on board.

It's partly for safety — you don't want anyone slipping on a wet deck — but partly to keep the yacht clean. So expect to see barefoot billionaires, and if you forgot to get a pedicure, bring a set of special boat shoes.

Don't make any assumptions about money — but know the signs

In the superyacht world, it's safe to assume almost everyone you meet is very, very rich, and many brokers and builders say you can't judge a book by its cover when it comes to prospective clients.

"It has nothing to do with how they're dressed," one broker told BI. "It's the biggest mistake you can make because a complete slobby-looking guy or couple could be a multibillionaire."

There are, however, a few clues. Watches are one; new footwear is another.

"Rich people always have new shoes," a superyacht expert said. But because of the shoe rule mentioned above, this tip probably applies only when they're on land.

Book your massage early

Wellness areas, including spa rooms with a massage bed or two and a professional-grade facial machine, are becoming must-haves on superyachts . Most have a customized spa menu and a crew member who doubles as a trained masseuse or beautician — and they're usually in high demand.

One captain said he'd implemented a booking system to ensure people weren't fighting for the same spots. A broker said sometimes masseuses would be so busy they wouldn't leave the small spa cabin for hours on end.

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So if you want to make the most of your relaxing time on board, reserve your pampering slot as soon as you get your welcome cocktail.

Pirates are more real than you'd think, and many superyachts have hidden safe rooms

While you might dress up as a fake pirate for an onboard theme party, there are very real ones — and other dangers — on the high seas.

In certain areas, including parts of the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden, pirates are a cause of concern . In the Red Sea, owners are concerned about the Houthis .

Superyachts can come equipped with sonic weaponry, lockdown systems, and anti-drone protection. Builders are even designing safe rooms — which are apparently just as plush as the rest of the ship.

The longer the boat, the closer to $1 billion

While you can't judge a buyer based on appearances, you can judge them on the length of their boat.

One rule of thumb: If someone has a brand-new 50-meter vessel, chances are they have $1 billion to their name. If it's over 100 meters, expect the owner to have at least $2 billion. And for a boat bigger than that — like Jeff Bezos' 127-meter megayacht Koru — it takes many, many billions.

Money can't buy you everything

The world's biggest, most expensive yachts are custom-built by shipyards that produce only a handful of boats a year.

But no matter how many tens of millions of dollars clients are spending, there are things to which builders will refuse to say yes.

"In the end, the boat has our name," an executive from one of the world's biggest shipyards told BI.

They recalled a client who requested a yellow hull to match his Lamborghini . The shipyard declined, steering the client in another direction.

"If I don't like it, I don't build it. I finalize two or three contracts a year," another builder said. "If somebody can say your vessel is ugly, my reputation is bad."

Yacht crews are trained to make the impossible possible. A guest requests fresh caviar flown into the middle of the Caribbean? No problem. Fresh flowers every day while at sea? It'll cost you, but it can be done.

But they can't time travel, and captains and crew members say the thing that causes the most friction is when a client or owner wants to go from point A to point B — right now.

"The hardest request is when they want the boat in a place — yesterday," one captain said.

The best person to know? A friend with a superyacht

Superyachts are expensive to build and expensive to maintain . According to the industry standard, owning a superyacht will cost 10% of its new-build price annually. For a $100 million yacht, that's at least $10 million yearly going to crew, regular maintenance, insurance, fuel, and dockage.

Chartering, too, is costly . Beyond the list price, which can be hundreds of thousands a week, guests must pay for provisions, which are pegged at 35% of the charter fee, and are expected to tip between 10% and 20%.

So the most important unspoken rule of superyachting is actually that the only thing better than owning a superyacht is knowing someone else who does — and invites you along, of course.

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Deadline understands that Dino Sofos ‘ production outfit Persephonica is no longer involved in making The News Agents following a behind-the-scenes split on the show owned by UK audio giant Global .

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The changes became formal this month, with Persephonica no longer the official production partner of The News Agents . The company’s credit has not appeared on episodes this week.

People familiar with the matter said there was a breakdown in relations between Sofos and Global last year. Two sources said Global was unhappy at Persephonica launching rival podcast Political Currency , hosted by former UK politicians Ed Balls and George Osborne.

Persephonica is an independent company and Sofos was always clear about his plans to produce shows beyond The News Agents . Its other podcasts include Dua Lipa: At Your Service and the recently launched Miss Me? , presented by Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver for the BBC.

Global, the company that owns radio stations including LBC and Classic FM, holds the rights to The News Agents brand and has extended it recently with the launch of The Sports Agents . Maitlis and Sopel also present The News Agents – USA .

Sofos worked with Maitlis and Sopel at the BBC, where they launched the popular Americast podcast. Sofos is also credited with creating Newscast for the BBC.

Global revealed in March 2023 that The News Agents had 30M downloads in its first nine months, with Sofos saying that listening figures surpassed “wildest expectations.”

It regularly tops Apple’s podcast charts, dueling with The Rest Is Politics , produced by Goalhanger Podcasts. A study by Edison Research ranked The News Agents as the 14th most popular podcast in the UK during the final three months of 2023.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs named in lawsuit accusing his son of sexual assault

Complaint accuses 26-year-old Christian ‘King’ Combs of assault aboard yacht chartered by music mogul father in December 2022

The music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his 26-year-old son Christian “King” Combs are both named in a lawsuit that accuses the younger man of sexual assault onboard a yacht in December 2022.

The suit, filed in Los Angeles superior court on Thursday and first reported by Rolling Stone , accuses the younger Combs of assault, battery, sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The elder Combs, who is facing several lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and was recently subject to federal raids in a sex-trafficking investigation, is accused of aiding and abetting.

The 31-page complaint on behalf of 25-year-old Grace O’Marcaigh describes events aboard the yacht chartered by Sean Combs for a family trip to St Martin in December 2022. The trip was “sold as a wholesome family excursion” but, according to the suit, turned into a “hedonistic environment”, with suspected sex workers and other celebrities brought on board.

O’Marcaigh, who worked as a bartender and the only onboard steward for the yacht, alleges that in the early hours of 28 December, Christian Combs pressured her to drink a shot of tequila that she “quickly suspected” had been spiked with drugs. Combs allegedly prevented her from leaving and forced her to perform oral sex on him.

The lawsuit further claims that a video of the younger Combs groping and kissing O’Marcaigh was filmed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a music producer who himself filed a lawsuit against the elder Combs in January alleging sexual assault and forcing him to hire sex workers. The complaint also includes photos of bruises on O’Marcaigh’s forearm where Christian Combs allegedly grabbed her.

O’Marcaigh claims she escaped Christian Combs when a fellow yacht employee purposefully looked for her because she had been gone a long time. According to the suit, she informed the boat’s captain about what had happened, but the incident was not investigated. O’Marcaigh believes that is because Sean Combs paid the captain to keep everything quiet.

Since the alleged incident, O’Marcaigh has suffered from anxiety, panic attacks and her severe suicidal ideation, according to the complaint. She seeks unspecified damages.

Aaron Dyer, an attorney for both men, dismissed the suit in a statement as “another lewd and meritless claim from Tyrone Blackburn”, the lawyer representing O’Marcaigh and Jones. “This complaint is filled with the same kind of manufactured lies and irrelevant facts we’ve come to expect from Blackburn,” the statement continued, noting that a federal judge in New York criticized Blackburn for “improperly [filing] cases in federal court to garner media attention, embarrass defendants with salacious allegations, and pressure defendants to settle quickly”. Dyer said he would be filing a motion to dismiss O’Marcaigh’s claim.

The lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal troubles for the influential music mogul, who just last year performed with Christian at the MTV Video Music Awards as he received a global icon award as part of a long-gestating music comeback. In November of last year, Sean Combs settled a lawsuit with his longtime ex-partner Cassie, a day after the singer’s explosive complaint detailed years of alleged rapes, physical abuse and sex trafficking by the rapper. A separate lawsuit accused Combs and two other men of gang rape in 2003, when the anonymous plaintiff was 17.

And in late March, federal homeland security officers and other law enforcement officials raided Combs’s properties in Los Angeles, Miami and New York as part of a sex-trafficking investigation by federal authorities in New York. Christian and his elder brother Justin were detained during the raid in Los Angeles but later released.

Sean Combs has denied all accusations, promising to “fight for my name, my family and for the truth” in a statement posted to X . His attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing him of gang rape, saying he “never participated in, witnessed or was or is presently aware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, relating to plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever”. Following the allegations, Combs resigned as chair of Revolt, the digital media company he co-launched in 2013, and his Hulu reality show was cancelled.

• Sean 'Diddy' Combs
• Rape and sexual assault

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