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Volker frank and annemarie auer-frank were sailing bloggers who lived on their yacht.
A sailing yacht has been towed to Dartmouth Cove in Nova Scotia after its German owners were killed last month in an accident at sea.
Volker Frank and Annemarie Auer-Frank lived on their CNB 66 yacht, Escape, and blogged about their sailing experiences.
Last month, the couple picked up two American passengers somewhere in the Caribbean. Around June 9, they left Bermuda and headed for Nova Scotia.
On the morning of June 12, they ran into a bad storm off the coast of Massachusetts, said Lt.-Cmdr. Mason Wilcox of the U.S. Coast Guard.
"There was some sort of rigging failure that had caused an injury to the lady on board, and when the gentleman went by to go help her, he sustained injuries as well," said Wilcox.
"Because of those injuries, the two passengers … hit the emergency beacon on board to say, 'We need help.'"
The coast guard answered the call, and the German couple were taken to Massachusetts where they were pronounced dead.
The coast guard returned later that day to rescue the two American passengers who remained on board Escape, which was left adrift.
"We did not tow the sailboat back because we wanted to get them back to shore as quickly as possible. And unfortunately, towing a sailboat that far could probably cause more damage if we went fast," said Wilcox.
Philip Wash, an experienced sailor from Halifax, was hired by Leeway Marine in Dartmouth to retrieve the yacht.
He and a crew left from Pubnico a couple of weeks ago on a lobster fishing vessel. They spent days searching the Atlantic Ocean for Escape and finally found it in the middle of the night.
"We put all kinds of lights on it, and there it was, just sitting there, flopping back and forth," Wash said.
Before disturbing anything on board, Wash and his crew took pictures of the scene for the German insurance company and investigators.
It's unclear how long the yacht will remain at Dartmouth Cove.
The German investigation into the accident, with the help of the U.S. Coast Guard, is ongoing.
Victoria Welland is a reporter with CBC Nova Scotia. You can reach her at [email protected]
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Cruise line Island Escape Cruises NZ (Small Cruise Lines)
Island Escape yacht current location is at West Australia (coordinates -32.05989 S / 115.74280 E) cruising en route to Fremantle. The AIS position was reported 5 minutes ago.
Year of build | 2021 / Age: 3 |
Flag state | Marshall Islands |
Builder | VARD Vietnam Shipyard (Vung Tau, Vietnam) |
Length (LOA) | 54 m / 177 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 995 gt |
Passengers | 32 |
Crew | 14 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 17 |
Decks with cabins | 2 |
Owner | Seasons Shipping Co Ltd |
Operator | Island Escape Cruises Ltd (New Zealand) |
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The 2021-built cruise yacht Island Escape is a 30-passenger ship owned by Seasons Shipping Co Ltd ((Jongno-gu/Seoul, South Korea-based, 2020-founded company registered in Hong Kong China ) and operated under demise/bareboat charter by the New Zealand-based company and travel brand Island Escape Cruises Ltd. Bareboat charter is an arrangement for hiring the ship without the crew or provisions included in the deal.
The luxury boat was constructed by VARD Vietnam (at Vung Tau Shipyard) and is also available for private charters. In 2022, the Island Escape yacht charter cost NZD 325000 (~USD 204K / ~GBP 169K).
IMPORTANT : On November 30, 2022, the superyacht was seized at Port Broome . In 2023, the boat was sold in an auction on January 13th and handed over to the new shipowner on February 22nd. The sale price announced was AUD 5,5M (USD 3,69M / EUR 3,43M).
The ship was sold to pay back the debtors (financiers and unpaid customers) of Island Escape Cruises NZ who owed them millions of dollars. According to shipping experts, the ultra-luxury vessel was sold for ~AUD 34,5M (USD 23,1M / EUR 21,5M) less than its estimated value.
Most of the money was owed to customers who prepaid in 2022 for several 12-day Kimberly voyages (scheduled for 2023) which were eventually canceled. On the date of the liquidation, Island Escape Cruises Ltd owed ~AUD 20,3M (USD 11,17M / EUR 10,38M) to its creditors, including ~AU$11,85M to Eksfin (Export Finance Norway) and ~AU$8,5M to BNZ (Bank of New Zealand). As of May 31, 2023, the company's accounts held ~AU$ 4,677M from pre-booked cruises.
Note: In August 2022, Island Escape Cruises Ltd (owned by Erik Helseth) went into a court-appointed receivership and shortly after started investigations into its finances, conducted by Chapman Atkins Ltd (liquidator). The yacht's sale was ordered by Hon Michael James Feutrill (Federal Court Judge).
The vessel (IMO number 9903994) is currently France- flagged (MMSI 538009093) and registered in Majuro / Marshall Islands .
Note: Between 2002-2015, "MS Island Escape" was named the 1982-built cruise liner Scandinavia (IMO 8002597), Alang India -scrapped in 2018 as " MS Ocean Gala ".
The shipowner Island Escape Cruises NZ (2006-founded by Peter Bissett) previously owned and operated the 2007-built catamaran Island Passage (IMO 8745216, 24-passenger boat) which was sold in 2018 to Maple Leaf Adventures (Canada) and renamed Cascadia.
The new superyacht Island Escape (VARD Vung Tau yard/hull number 915) was designed by Vard Design (Vard Marine Inc's naval architecture and marine engineering division) and originally planned for delivery in April (postponed for October) 2021. Due to the Coronavirus crisis, the construction process was hampered (lockdowns, restrictions, supply chain disruptions) and the yacht's delivery was delayed ~7 months.
The vessel was ordered to Vard Vung Tau Ltd in December 2019 (when the shipbuilding contract was signed) and its construction officially started in June 2020, with the keel-laying ceremony.
In November 2020, Island Escape Cruises opened bookings and announced details of the new ship , including an aft helipad (helicopter landing platform), 2x tender boats (used as lifeboats and for disembarkation in ports without docking facilities), 2x Zodiacs (motorized RIBs/rigid inflatable boats used for close-to-shore and inland cruising). Watersports equipment (water toys/kayaks and paddle boards), snorkeling and fishing gear are also provided complimentary.
As to marine technologies, the vessel is SOLAS-certified and fitted with the latest-model stabilizers, dynamic positioning system (allows the ship to be stationary without dropping the anchors thus preventing the seabed from damage), fuel-efficient diesel engines, diesel-electric propulsion system, modern HRV/waste-heat recovery system (using the engines' heat for heating the water used in cabin showers and in the galley/kitchen), catalytic converters (reducing NOx emissions to ~90%).
Island Escape's staterooms (17 total) are all outside and in suite categories (5 total) accommodating maximum 32 passengers. Cabin types include Owners Suite (1), Horizon Suites (6), Solo Suites (2), Ocean Suites (5) and Ocean Twin Suites (3).
Ocean and Solo cabins are on Lower Deck (Ocean Deck/deck 2), while the Owner's and Horizon cabins are on Upper Deck (Horizon Deck/deck 3). Ocean Suites are with either one King-size double bed, two single beds/twins or one single bed.
All passenger staterooms (designed by Tillberg Design of Sweden) are stylishly decorated, with premium bedding sets (Egyptian cotton linens, 6 pillows), bedside cabinets, wall-mounted reading lamps, writing desk (direct-dial phone, magnifying mirror, power outlets, USB charger), two armchairs, coffee table, wall-mounted HDTV, modern entertainment systems, large wardrobes, spacious bathrooms (WC-toilet, shower, single-sink vanity), individually/thermostat-controlled air conditioning.
All Horizon Deck cabins are with floor-ceiling glass doors opening to private step-out balconies.
The boat has 4 decks , of which 3 are passenger-accessible and 2 with cabins.
The certified Helideck (deck 4's/topdeck's aft-positioned helipad) is used for landings of helicopters serving the company's heli-transfers between the yacht and homeport. The luxurious boat also features an outdoor spa pool/Jacuzzi. Midship on deck 4 is the Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge.
At the stern (aft on deck 3) there is an Outdoor Lounge (alfresco dining area with two large tables plus couch seating) which is roof-protected by the Helideck above. An outdoor observation deck (forward on deck 3/at the bow) is furnished with bench seats and small coffee tables. Midship on deck 3 are positioned both tenders (starboard and portside) each feated with a davit crane.
On Main Deck/Ocean Deck are the Salon (starboard Lounge fitted with large sofas) and the Dining Room/Restaurant (portside), both with floor-ceiling windows, comfortable seating and served by the Bar (central-located in-between).
Aft on Marina Deck (deck 1) is the Marina platform used for launching the two Zodiacs (stored forward on decks 2-3) and the water toys (kayaks and paddle boards). Marina Deck is accessed from Ocean Deck (deck 2).
The onboard meals are prepared by professional chefs using the freshest ingredients, including local seafood and the guests' daily catch.
Island Escape Cruises deals are inclusive of all the onboard food and beverages (spirits, wines, beers and champagne by the glass, soda, bottled water, brand teas/coffees), unlimited Wi-Fi, all daily activities (entertainment, boat tours, etc), helicopter transfers (shore-ship-shore).
Island Escape's inaugural itineraries (planned for season 2021-2022) included Fiordland National Park , Bay of Islands , as well as helicopter golf cruises (leaving roundtrip from Auckland ).
In October 2021, Island Escape Cruises Ltd's owner (Peter Bissett) announced that the company will officially start operations in New Zealand in November 2022. For 2023 were scheduled voyages along Western Australia's Kimberley Coast (leaving roundtrip from homeport Broome ) in the period May-September (2023) as well as itineraries visiting South Pacific Islands and Tahiti.
In June 2022, Island Escape Cruises extended the 10-night "Ultimate Fiordland" itinerary program (December-March 2023).
The voyage features an overnight in Queenstown , bus transfer to Fiordland NP's Milford Sound (Te Anau Lake, for a 20-minute helicopter tour and joining the yacht in Doubtful Sound), stopping in Pickersgill Harbour (Dusky Bay), cruising Dusky Sound and Breaksea Sound (Disappointment Cove, Sunday Cove, Third Cove), cruising Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm's marine reserve, up to Herrick Creek), overnight anchorage off Oke Island, navigating Vancouver Arm (bay) and Broughton Arm (Southland, Murihiku), then continuing north to the Fiordland sounds Nancy and Charles (Day 8), Caswell and George (Day 9), Bligh and Milford (Day 10). On Day 11, from Milford Sound is complimentary provided a helicopter transfer to Queenstown. Island Escape's Fiordland experience also features daily Zodiac tours led by an experienced local tour guide.
Fares for the Ultimate Fiordland cruise started from NZD 13950 (~USD 8750 / GBP 7240) per person with double occupancy (2022 currency exchange rates), and are inclusive of overnight hotel and breakfast (in Queenstown), 9-night cruising (on the yacht Island Escape), as well as 2x helicopter transfers.
Note: Island Escape Cruises Ltd has a 20-year permit (through 2042) from the NZ's government to operate in the entire Fiordland (Te Wahipounamu) - listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
In April 2022 was announced Island Escape ship's Kimberley Australian deployment (July-September 2022) with the new 12-night "Wild Kimberley Coast" itinerary out of Broome. Prices ranged from NZD 14950 pp (Ocean Suite based on twin share) up to NZD 20950 (Owners Suite).
The roundtrip from Broome WA visits the Buccaneer Archipelago 's Horizontal Waterfalls (Day 2), Doubtful Bay and Sale River cruising towards Red Cone Creek (Day 3), Careening Bay (Day 4), Naturaliste Island's Mitchell Falls (Day 5), Jar Island's Vansittart Bay (Day 6), King George Falls and encourage in Faraway Bay (Day 7), cruising along Sand and Cassini Islands and anchoring in Swift Bay (Day 8), wildlife watching in Swift Bay (Day 9), cruising through Prince Regent National Park and King Cascade/terraced waterfall (Day 10), Montgomery Reef (Day 11), Hidden Island's Silica Beach and anchorage at Mission Bay/tour of Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm (Day 12), arrival/debarkation in Broome (Day 13).
The 10-night "Tropical North Queensland" voyage (priced from NZD 11950 pp) was scheduled for October 2022.
The itinerary leaves roundtrip from Cairns QLD and visits the Great Barrier Reef 's Escape Reef and Ribbon Reef (Day 2), Lizard Island/Dyiigurra (Day 3), Stanley Island and Cape Melville's Bathurst Bay (Day 4), Forbes Island/Wuthara (Day 5), Thursday Island/Waiben (Day 6), Restoration Island/Maalpiku (Day 7), Davie Cay and Howick Island (Day 8), anchoring at Ribbon Reef 9's lagoon (Day 9), Cooktown/Gangaar and Undine Cay (Day 10), arrival/debarkation in Cairns (Day 11).
For season 2023, Island Escape Cruises introduced three new itineraries - "Experience the South Pacific" (Tahiti, Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji), "Experience Papua New Guinea" (Sepik River, Milne Bay, Trobriand Islands, Rabaul), "Experience Tahiti" (April-June/7-night voyage visiting the Leeward Islands in French Polynesia/fly-cruise from Papeete Tahiti to Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, Huahine).
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M/Y Sweet Escape can be your own private sanctuary on the sea. Built in the USA in 1993, Sweet Escape is a 130 foot Christensen motor yacht. She recently completed an extensive refit, and features the classic lines and quality construction Christensen is known for, with a contemporary elegant interior with all the modern conveniences of a new build. Entertainment areas on Sweet Escape are extensive, including shaded alfresco dining on the main and upper aft decks, a full wet bar for cocktails after a sun-kissed day of adventure, multiple sunbathing spaces and jacuzzi with panoramic views on the sun deck.
The beautiful main salon is furnished and equipped for relaxation and entertainment, and is adjacent to a formal dining room for twelve. The James Bond themed sky lounge is aft on the bridge deck and features a private bar with a seating area and television for watching the big game or snuggling up and taking in a movie after a long day on the water. The full beam Master Cabin is situated down below and features two full bathrooms including a jacuzzi tub in one and a walk-in shower in the other. There is a VIP suite on the main deck which can be considered a second Master. All cabins are spacious and beautifully decorated, so all guests will feel surrounded by comfort and luxury.
Sweet Escape’s exterior spaces are designed for relaxation and enjoyment. There are multiple shaded alfresco dining areas to choose from which provides a variety of options depending on what view you prefer, or what activities may be happening aft or forward. The sun deck boasts a jacuzzi, which is the perfect spot to unwind while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views. She offers an extensive range of amenities and toys for added fun and entertainment on the water. Sweet Escape’s well-appointed exterior spaces provide the perfect setting for guests to relax, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of the ocean.
The main deck Master Cabin provides luxurious accommodations and privacy. This stateroom is a tranquil and comfortable retreat with a full range of amenities. Below deck, accessed via a spiral staircase, are the remaining cabins, including the Main Master, the VIP Cabin and configurable port and starboard twin cabins. All six guest suites are equipped with en-suite bathrooms, entertainment systems and luxurious amenities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. M/Y Sweet Escape is unique for a yacht of its size, offering accommodation for up to twelve guests.
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“We love to go places, but we hate to pack our suitcases. And here our house travels with us,” says Mike Wingate, the owner of 37.1-metre Dreams . Spending more than half a year on board his boat, Wingate’s decision to upgrade from his Ocean Alexander 90R to the Ocean Alexander 37L wasn’t one he took lightly. Now after over a year on board, he is happy that his new yacht ticks all of the boxes and he is a passionate advocate of the Ocean Alexander brand.
Wingate says that none of the other boat brands he’s owned in the past compare to what Ocean Alexander can offer. He stepped on board the Ocean Alexander 37L at a boat show, and it was love at first sight for both him and his wife. “Ocean Alexander’s quality and design of boats just fits us really well,” he explains.
Because of Wingate’s experience with Ocean Alexander models, he felt confident signing the contract almost right there and then, even though it was the first hull of a new flagship series. “I’m not allowed to go to boat shows anymore,” he laughs.
It might sound like a spur-of-the-moment purchase based on infatuation and the “immediate gratification” of buying a new boat that could be used right away, but Wingate says that’s far from the truth. “We live on this boat, eight months out of the year,” he says. For that kind of purchase, Wingate had to be certain he was buying something that would keep him — and his friends and family — comfortable for long periods at sea.
The 37L delivers this in spades. “It’s a floating condo on the water,” insists Wingate. He explains that he and his wife had a wish list while they were shopping around for their next yacht, and the 37L met all of their requirements.
One requirement was having a master stateroom on the main deck. On Dreams , tall glass windows encase the owner’s cabin in a full semi-circle, letting light pour in and offering uncompromising views whether the yacht is cruising or berthed. The cabin connects to an exterior deck seating area, where Wingate and his wife can enjoy some peace and privacy over a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of chilled rosé. It’s a great space for a yacht which is regularly used for hosting large gatherings — a little slice of serenity for an owner to escape to whenever it’s needed.
Another key selling point was the galley. It is “a real galley and something that Americans are used to living in,” says Wingate. The galley is pride of place on the main deck, and it’s flooded with light thanks to large windows. This isn’t a galley that’s relegated to the bowels of the boat, designed for an invisible chef to cook meals in. This is like a galley on land, designed to be the heart of the yacht. As well as its good size and location, it’s also highly specced-out to ensure gourmet cuisine wherever Dreams cruises. “The galley could rival most luxury homes,” says Wingate.
Finally, Wingate was looking for an on-deck Jacuzzi, an attractive exterior and a high-volume interior, which he found on the Ocean Alexander 37L. He wanted the space for entertaining, as he has a lot of friends and family who love boating as much as he does. “The bridge deck is just massive,” says Wingate. It’s all one level, so Wingate says it’s perfect for gathering everyone in one place without anything feeling cut off or disconnected from the action.
But when it comes to privacy, Wingate says his Ocean Alexander can offer that as well. “This boat we love because all the crew are in the back of the boat,” he explains. “Where a lot of boats have the crew in the bow , and they have to enter in and out of the galley all the time. We like coming back to a boat where it’s private to us.”
One of the other things that has kept Wingate with the brand is the Ocean Alexander service centre in Fort Lauderdale, which he says is a huge peace of mind whenever Dreams sets off on an adventure. “They have been tremendous to work with on warranty work and getting items fixed quickly,” says Wingate.
Dreams cruises mostly around Miami, the Florida Keys the Bahamas. Although she is elegant at heart — with a classic profile that Wingate was instantly smitten with — she is still sturdy and Wingate feels like he’s in safe hands on board. For Wingate, she is the perfect home away from home that he had always dreamed of growing up in the Midwest.
Wingate says he doesn’t have any plans to go up another size anytime soon, but if he does, he is confident it will be within the Ocean Alexander family.
With new units already under construction, the Ocean Alexander 37L can offer the same levels of luxury and enjoyment to any other discerning yacht owners. For those who prefer to see it for themselves, arrangements can be made to visit the yacht in Florida today by contacting Ocean Alexander directly here.
Vehicle owners are urged not to drive affected vehicles until the free repair is completed
August 13, 2024 | Washington, DC
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda North American Operations today have issued urgent “Do Not Drive” warnings for more than 457,000 vehicles equipped with recalled, unrepaired Takata air bags. If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced.
This “Do Not Drive” warning covers all unrepaired , recalled Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles, as well as all Mazda vehicles, that are equipped with non-desiccated Takata air bags.
Ford’s warning covers 374,290 model year 2004-2014 vehicles previously recalled under the following campaigns:
Mazda’s warning covers 82,893 model year 2003-2015 vehicles previously recalled under the following campaigns:
Some of these vehicles are now more than 20 years old, which increases the risk of an air bag rupturing in a crash. If an explosion occurs, it can severely injure or kill vehicle occupants.
NHTSA is urging all vehicle owners to immediately check to see if their vehicle has an open Takata air bag recall. If it does, owners should contact their dealership to schedule a free repair as soon as possible and follow any warnings from the vehicle manufacturer. Ford and Mazda are offering free towing, mobile repair and, if necessary, loaner vehicles.
Ford customers with questions or concerns can visit the automaker’s recalls website and check to see if their vehicle is affected. Mazda customers can visit its recalls website for more information and to check for recalls.
To date, NHTSA has confirmed 27 people in the U.S. have been killed by defective Takata air bags that exploded. In addition, at least 400 people in the U.S. reportedly have been injured by exploding Takata air bag inflators. Even minor crashes can result in exploding Takata air bags that can kill or produce life-altering, gruesome injuries. Older model year vehicles put their occupants at higher risk, as the age of the air bag is one of the contributing factors.
For Takata information for specific vehicle manufacturers, please click here . For more information from NHTSA on the Takata air bag safety recall, please click here .
If you think your vehicle may have a safety defect that isn’t part of a current recall, contact NHTSA online or by calling the agency’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 , Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time. For more information, visit NHTSA.gov/Recalls.
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Steve Jobs’ $130 million former yacht, Venus, was accidentally involved in a billionaire boat collision off the coast of Italy. The Apple cofounder, a legendary tech inventor and CEO, passed away in 2011 at the age of 56.
The 256-foot-long vessel, now owned by Jobs’ widow, businesswoman Laurene Powell Jobs, was anchored off the coast of Naples when a change in the wind caused it to drift, Business Insider reported , citing a spokesperson from Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective.
Venus collided with another superyacht, Lady Moura , owned by the third-richest man in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego . Only crew members were aboard the Venus , according to the spokesperson.
In a video posted by Salinas Pliego on social media, those aboard the Lady Moura could be seen shouting to get the attention of the crew aboard Venus, to no avail. In a post on X Wednesday, a clearly irritated Salinas Pliego said in Spanish that Venus left “a big scratch that is going to cost a lot to fix.”
“I’d like to know what the captain and crew were doing that they didn’t notice a yacht as big as mine in front of them,” the cofounder and chairman of conglomerate Grupo Salinas wrote on X.
There was no shortage of idiots in the world, he added.
No me lo van a creer pero nos chocaron el yate mientras estábamos en Nápoles. Les cuento ☕️… el yate de Steve Jobs fundador de Apple (ahora de su esposa Laurene), nos pegó mientras estábamos anclados frente a Nápoles. Yo quisiera saber que andaba haciendo el capitán y la… pic.twitter.com/R1XVzZFGkD — Don Ricardo Salinas Pliego (@RicardoBSalinas) August 7, 2024
The multibillionaire, who owns a chain of stores in Latin America called Elektra that offers everything from motorcycles to electronics with financing, joked that his social media followers should buy Apple products from his stores so Powell Jobs could afford to pay for the repairs to his boat.
Jobs’ yacht launched in 2012, just a year after the Apple founder’s death from pancreatic cancer. Jobs collaborated with French designer Philippe Starck over four years to create a ship that matched the minimalist aesthetic of an Apple product. Although he never set foot on deck, the ship ended up being one of Jobs’ final passion projects, according to Vanity Fair .
“It was not a yacht that Steve and I were constructing, we were embarked on a philosophical action, implemented according to a quasi-religious process. We formed a single brain with four lobes,” Starck told Vanity Fair.
The damages to Lady Moura will likely be covered by insurance, which can range from 5% to 6% of the vessel’s total value. Salinas Pliego reportedly bought the superyacht for $125 million in 2022 . The two ship captains apparently met immediately to discuss the “minor repairs needed,” Boat International reported , citing a source close to the matter.
Although bothered by the crash, Salinas Pliego seemed to want to cast off from the subject.
“Oh well, we’re going to continue enjoying our vacation,” he wrote on X.
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53.5m / 175'6 | vard | 2021.
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The 53.5m/175'6" motor yacht 'Island Escape' was built by Vard . Her interior is styled by design house Tillberg Design AB and she was completed in 2021.
Island Escape has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 32 guests in 17 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Island Escape is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Her low draft of makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. She was built to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) classification society rules.
Length | 53.5m / 175'6 |
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Builder | Vard |
Model | Custom |
Interior Design | Tillberg Design AB |
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Have you ever wondered who owns the most luxurious, extravagant, and expensive superyachts? Or how much these lavish vessels are worth? In this complete guide,…
MY ESCAPE is a 47.6 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Arab Emirates by Gulf Craft and delivered in 2015. She is one of 2 Majesty 155 models.
The 47.6 metre motor yacht My Escape, listed for sale by Yachtzoo, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Afroudakis Yachting and Imperial Yachts.
Who is the owner of MY ESCAPE, IMO 8582353? Who is the ship manager, ISM manager, Classification Society, Contact Details?
Volker Frank and Annemarie Auer-Frank were killed in an accident at sea last month while sailing aboard their yacht, Escape.
My Escape is a motor yacht with a length of 46m. The yacht's builder is Gulf Craft from United Arab Emirates who delivered the superyacht My Escape in 2016.
My Escape Yacht is a licensed yacht agency by the Greek National Tourism Organisation and specialises in offering private luxury yachting in Mediterranean.
SWEET ESCAPE is a 40m luxury motor super yacht available for charter built in 1993, refitted in 2022. Charter up to 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 Master, 2 VIP, 1 Single, 3 Double, 2 Twin & 2 Convertable) with a crew of 8.
NORTHERN ESCAPE is a 41m luxury motor super yacht available for charter built in 2022. Charter up to 12 guests in 6 cabins (1 Master, 2 VIP, 3 Double & 1 Convertable) with a crew of 8.
ESCAPE is a 35m luxury motor super yacht available for charter built in 1996, refitted in 2010. Charter up to 8 guests in 4 cabins (1 Master, 3 Double & 1 Twin) with a crew of 5.
Two months later, Chesonis was a yacht owner and Guedes was his personal captain. The 130-foot Christensen Lady Zelda became his own Sweet Escape, and he set about refitting the 1993 build with Guedes' charter ambitions in mind.
A love of the sea, adventure and technology. Superyachts and yacht ownership are also a way to explore the world around us, and to interact with and grow to understand extraordinarily diverse communities from remote Pacific islands to the Scandinavian Arctic. It's something that inspired tech entrepreneur Jasper Smith to combine his love of ...
ESCAPE is a 26.2m superyacht built by Princess in United Kingdom and delivered in 2022. Explore her photos and specifications here.
Vessel Search by Boat Name. Go! partial names can be entered; for example, searching on the letters sea will return a list of all boat names containing the letters sea. Search, view & download vessel information on over 416,000 documented boats - owner info, hull identification number, length, year, ship builder,...
Learn about the impressive specifications, interior design, and ownership details of the stunning NORTHERN ESCAPE, built by Benetti and designed by RWD Her owner is European Owner.
Escape Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company 'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.
Dive into the lavish world of ACTA, a luxury motor yacht built by the renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship, exuding timeless design and exceptional seakeeping abilities. Her owner is Alan Jay Wildstein.
Review of Island Escape yacht The 2021-built cruise yacht Island Escape is a 30-passenger ship owned by Seasons Shipping Co Ltd ( (Jongno-gu/Seoul, South Korea-based, 2020-founded company registered in Hong Kong China) and operated under demise/bareboat charter by the New Zealand-based company and travel brand Island Escape Cruises Ltd. Bareboat charter is an arrangement for hiring the ship ...
Escape Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company 'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.
The yacht features an elegant formal dining room located forward of the main salon, that comfortably accommodates twelve guests, and a private bar and cocktail lounge on the bridge deck. Sweet Escape offers a luxurious, well-equipped interior that combines comfort and style, and invites you to relax and unwind after your outdoor adventures.
It's a great space for a yacht which is regularly used for hosting large gatherings — a little slice of serenity for an owner to escape to whenever it's needed.
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ESCAPE II is a 37m luxury open super yacht built in 2005, refitted in 2020 by Palmer Johnson Yachts. View similar yachts for Charter around the world
Steve Jobs' $130 million former yacht, Venus, was accidentally involved in a billionaire boat collision off the coast of Italy. The Apple cofounder, a legendary tech inventor and CEO, passed ...
Island Escape Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company 'Yacht Charter Fleet' is a free information service, if your yacht is available for charter please contact us with details and photos and we will update our records.