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MILAN — Italian financial police has seized a Russian-owned superyacht valued at $578 million in the port of Trieste as part of seizures of oligarch wealth to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt the war on Ukraine.

The “Sy A” yacht was identified by Italian police as belonging to billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, who made a fortune in fertilizer production and coal energy. It was seized Friday evening.

Italy’s financial police ( @GDF ) has just frozen “SY A” - a sailing yacht worth ~€530m located in the Port of Trieste. The yacht could be linked indirectly to Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko - an individual in the EU sanctions list. pic.twitter.com/fRg6ZTIQRH — Ferdinando Giugliano (@FerdiGiugliano) March 12, 2022

Video shows police in cars with flashing lights approaching the triple-mast yacht and officers boarding it.

Italian authorities last week seized some 143 million euros ($156 million) in luxury yachts and villas belonging to Russian billionaires in such picturesque retreats as Sardinia, the Ligurian coast and Lake Como.

Sanzioni contro la Russia: A Trieste, nel rimessaggio del porto, è stato sequestrato dalla Guardia di Finanza lo yacht a vela più grande del mondo, del valore di 530 milioni di euro. Lo "SY A" è riconducibile all'imprenditore russo Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko. pic.twitter.com/xj0V728Qsa — Tg La7 (@TgLa7) March 11, 2022

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The 143 metre Nobiskrug superyacht Sailing Yacht A has been "arrested" in Trieste by local authorities following new economic sanctions by the European Union against Russia.

The news was confirmed on March 12 by Ferdinando Giugliano, media advisor to Italy’s prime minister, who announced that the Guardia di Finanza had boarded the vessel while it lay in a dry dock in the Port of Trieste.

The sail-assisted motor yacht was commissioned in 2011 by Russian industrialist Andrey Melnichenko, who was named by EU officials in the latest wave of economic sanctions targeting key players in the agricultural, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries that provide significant revenue to the Russian Federation. 

However, Alex Andreev, a spokesman for Melnichenko, told BOAT International that the sanctions were "baseless" and "unjustified". "Andrey Melnichenko is an international self-made businessman, entrepreneur and investor in children's education. He has no relation to the tragic events in Ukraine. He has no political affiliations. There is no justification whatsoever for placing him on the EU sanctions list."

He added: "To draw a parallel between attending a meeting through membership in a business council, just as dozens of businesspeople from both Russia and Europe have done in the past, and undermining or threatening a country is absurd and nonsensical. We will be disputing these baseless and unjustified sanctions and believe that the rule of law and common sense will prevail."

Melnichenko is the founder of major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group as well as coal producer SUEK. On March 9 he resigned as a member of the board and non-executive director of both companies. Andreev confirmed that both EuroChem Group and SUEK are "100% privately owned and not affiliated with any government."

Sailing Yacht A is in the port undergoing planned improvement works on the boom of its forward mast and additional "fine-tuning to improve its navigation and save even more fuel, using the most innovative environmental technology developed for the vessel", the spokesman confirmed.

The news follows a handful of arrests in Europe that began with the confiscation of motor yacht Amore Vero in La Ciotat, followed by the arrest of motor yachts Lady M and Lena lying in Imperia and Sanremo respectively.

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Italian authorities have seized a €530m (£444m) superyacht owned by Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko as part of EU sanctions following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of  Ukraine .

Video footage shows police cars with flashing lights approaching the yacht, said to be one of the largest in the world, and officers boarding it.

Sy A – short for Sailing Yacht A – was seized on Friday evening in the port of Trieste after being identified by Italian police as belonging to Melnichenko

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A £530 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko was seized on Friday by Italian authorities.

The vessel, called “SY A”, was in storage at the northeastern port of Trieste , a statement from Italy ’s financial police said.

Mr Melnichenko was one of a number of Russian elites recently sanctioned by the EU over close supposed links to the Kremlin, in response to Vladimir Putin’s decision to invade Ukraine .

In announcing its decision the EU said Mr Melnichenko - who owns fertilizer producer EuroChem Group and coal company SUEK - was among a group of 36 businesspeople who met with Mr Putin and other officials on February 24 to discuss the impact of economic sanctions by the EU and EU.

The EU Council decision said: “The fact that he was invited to attend this meeting shows that he is a member of the closest circle of Vladimir Putin and that he is supporting or implementing actions or policies which undermine or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine, as well as stability and security in Ukraine.

“It also shows that he is one of the leading businesspersons involved in economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the government of Russia, which is responsible for annexation of Crimea and ​destabilization of Ukraine.”

The businessman is worth approximately £8.4billion ($11 billion) - making him the eight richest man in Russia, according to Forbes.

The 143m (469ft) long superyacht was constructed by German shipbuilder Nobiskrug and features a host of amenities, including an underwater observation pod and hybrid diesel-electric propulsion.

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European countries have responded rapidly to seize assets from Russian oligarchs and have already taken a number of the sailing vessels.

Italian authorities have taken Lena belonging to Gennady Timchenko, in the port of San Remo and the Lady M owned by Alexei Mordashov in nearby Imperia.

And French customs officials seized the yacht of Rosneft boss Igor Sechin, before it attempted to flee a French Riviera port.

A number of superyachts owned by Russian billionaires appeared to have found temporary haven in the Maldives, a luxury holiday destination, that crucially does not have an extradition treaty with the US or EU.

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World's biggest sailing yacht owned by Russian billionaire is seized by Italian police

The $578 million 'sailing yacht a' has been sequestered in trieste.

Two superyachts linked to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich were spotted on the Turkish coast on Tuesday, 'Eclipse' and 'My Solaris'. Mr Abramovich is among several wealthy Russians added to an EU blacklist as governments act to seize their yachts and other luxury assets. AP

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A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko has been seized by Italian police.

The $578 million Sailing Yacht A – which is the world’s biggest sailing yacht, according to the Italian government – has been sequestered at the northern port of Trieste, the government said.

The seizure was confirmed by the prime minister's office on Saturday, a few days after the businessman was placed on an EU sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine .

The vessel, which is 143 metres high, was designed by Philippe Starck and built by Nobiskrug in Germany.

'Sailing Yacht A', owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, in front of Monaco harbour. The yacht has been siezed by Italian police. Reuters

Mr Melnichenko owns major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group and coal company SUEK.

Last week, Italian police seized villas and yachts worth $156 million from five high-profile Russians who have been placed on the sanctions list.

The police operations were part of a co-ordinated drive by western states to penalise wealthy Russians linked to President Vladimir Putin.

Andrei Melnichenko is one of many wealthy Russians who have been penalised by western states for their links to President Vladimir Putin. Reuters

The UK expanded its sanctions regime against seven Russian oligarchs on Thursday over their links to Mr Putin.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was the most high-profile name on the list, as the UK government imposed asset freezes and a travel ban on the billionaire.

Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said: "With their close links to Putin they are complicit in his aggression. The blood of the Ukrainian people is on their hands. They should hang their heads in shame."

A police officer boards the superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko which has been sequestered at the northern port of Trieste, Italy. Reuters

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Seeking expanded production facilities, CNB has partnered with Seadock, a subsidiary of the Samer Group, to construct the raw hull of a 30.40-meter maxi yacht. After six months of meticulous craftsmanship, the vessel graced the waters, propelled by Seadock’s facilities, destined for completion in Ancona.

In a strategic move, Seadock, backed by the Samer Group, has allocated a generous space of 2,000 square meters, including 1,100 covered, to accommodate CNB’s endeavor. This collaboration signifies more than just a maritime feat; it’s a testament to the synergy between public and private sectors driving Trieste’s maritime prowess.

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As the first of many, the unveiling of this maxi yacht heralds a new era of maritime innovation, with Seadock poised to continue its partnership with CNB in crafting yet another masterpiece in the months to come.

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Italian police have seized a superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko, the prime minister's office said on Saturday, a few days after the businessman was placed on an EU sanctions list following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The 143-metre (470-foot) Sailing Yacht A, which has a price tag of 530 million euros ($578 million), has been sequestered at the northern port of Trieste, the government said.

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Designed by Philippe Starck and built by Nobiskrug in Germany, the vessel is the world's biggest sailing yacht, the government said.

Melnichenko owned major fertiliser producer EuroChem Group and coal company SUEK. The companies said in statements on Thursday that he had resigned as a member of the board in both companies and withdrawn as their beneficiary, effective Wednesday.

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The luxury yacht " Sailing Yacht A " with her unique form, which was built for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, sails past Italian Isola del Giglio island on July 10, 2018, near the "Scole" rocks where the Costa Concordia cruise ship crashed l ((Photo by VINCENZO PINTO/AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

A spokesperson for Melnichenko, Alex Andreev, said the businessman had "no relation to the tragic events in Ukraine. He has no political affiliations".

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"There is no justification whatsoever for placing him on the EU sanctions list," Andreev said. "We will be disputing these baseless and unjustified sanctions, and believe that the rule of law and common sense will prevail.

Since last week Italian police have seized villas and yachts worth more than 700 million euros ($763.63 million) from high-profile Russians who have been placed on the EU sanctions list, Economy Minister Daniele Franco said on Saturday.

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This photograph taken on March 10, 2022, shows a sailing yacht A owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko in Trieste, Italy. - The sailing yacht A is the largest private sail-assisted motor yacht in the world. (Photo by Jure Makovec / AFP) (Photo ( (Photo by JURE MAKOVEC/AFP via Getty Images) / Getty Images)

"So far we have hit what was visible, now we have to hit the rest such as shareholdings. We are doing a great job to bring out what is shielded by trusts and front names," Giuseppe Zafarana, head of the Italian tax police, told journalists in Bergamo on Saturday.

The police operations were part of a coordinated drive by Western states to penalise wealthy Russians they say are linked to President Vladimir Putin.

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Separately, a superyacht reported to be owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich arrived in Montenegro's territorial waters on Saturday morning, according to a Reuters photographer.

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A Finance Police officer boards the superyacht from Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko which has been sequestered at the northern port of Trieste, Italy, March 12, 2022, in this screen grab taken from video, Finance Police/Handout via R (Finance Police/Handout via REUTERS / Reuters Photos)

The Solaris is one of a string of yachts owned by Chelsea Football Club owner Abramovich, according to reports in luxury goods publications SuperYachtFan, SuperYacht Times and Forbes.

The 140-metre (460-foot) vessel is moored off the luxury resort Porto Montenegro in the town of Tivat. The boat left Barcelona on Tuesday.

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Britain imposed sanctions on Abramovich on Thursday, freezing his assets and citing what it called his close relationship with Putin. Abramovich has denied having such ties.

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Molo Venezia 1 34123 Trieste (TS) - Italy Tel. +39 040 303036 [email protected] www.marinasangiusto.it VHF: canale 77

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FVG Marinas | Marina San Giusto - 219 berths for boats up to 120 meters, mega-yachts included

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Welcome to Trieste  

Yachtsunlimited ™ -  no 1 superyacht consultancy for the adriatic sea.

YachtsUnlimited ™ members have been proudly providing high quality advise to the Superyacht community for decades. What differentiates us from other businesses is our ability to truly connect with our customers, and provide the exceptional, transparent & compassionate service they deserve. We are located in the heart of Trieste right in the middle between city and marina.

10 Reasons to Love Trieste

Trieste (Triest in German, Trst in Slovenian and Croatian) is a city in North-East Italy that was once a very influential and powerful centre of politics, literature, music, art and culture under Austrian-Hungarian dominion.

Today, Trieste is often forgotten as tourists head off to bigger Italian cities like Rome, Milan, and Trieste's archrival Venice. But those tourists miss out on a very charming and underestimated city, with a quiet and lovely almost Eastern European atmosphere, several pubs and cafes, some stunning architecture and a beautiful sea view. It was also, for a while, the residence of the famous Irish writer, James Joyce. Click on the above button to find out more...

YachtsUnlimited ™ Services

Exceeding your expectations.

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We are specialists for bookings in Venice

Agency services.

Marina & Shipyard Bookings

Custom & Port Clearance

Provisioning & Yacht Agents

Brokerage & Charters

Mini ISM management

Helicopter & Jet Charters

Crew Travel & Accommodation

Guided Tours & Car Rentals

Refit Projects

Shipyard Bookings

Naval Engineering 

Refit Management

Emergency Repairs

ISM/ISPS Management

Truck & Car Rentals

Logistics & Customs Agents

Together with local and international partners we arrange the most convenient solutions for fuel & lubricants.  With this service, we ensure all details, seamless and handled in a timely manner. Whenever you work with YachtsUnlimited ™, you can trust that you’re in good hands.

Note: Together with the Naval Academy we can offer crew members courses to upgrade your STCW certification during refit periods. Prices are very good and the training is held in English language. Engineer courses as well as commercial diving courses are also available. Please ask for details!

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As the poet Umberto Saba wrote: “Trieste has an unsociable grace. Located between the sea and the mountains of Carso, beautiful and fascinating, she does not like to show off, although she conquers her visitor at first sight.”

Tergeste, as Trieste was named during the Roman era, is to be discovered on foot, to fully taste her richness and to breathe, through her streets, buildings and monuments, her 2000-year-old history.

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Piazza Tommaseo 4 34123 TRIESTE

Mr.Franco Napp +39 335 6404468 Mr.Thomas Wissmann +39 351 6193263 [email protected]

Venice Office G. Radonicich & C. S.r.l. Via della Pila, 19/21  30175 Venezia - Marghera  Franco Napp +39 335 6404468 Michele Gallo + 39 348 4448220

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    Italy's finance police have seized a super-yacht from Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko in the port of Trieste. The seizure of the 143-m vessel, called 'SY A' and valued at €530 million, is as high an eight-storey building and is the largest sailing yacht in the world, reports Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The move is part ...

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    The vessel, called "SY A", is in storage at the northeastern port of Trieste. Jump to content. ... A £530 million mega yacht owned by Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko was seized on Friday ...

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    A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Igorevich Melnichenko has been seized by Italian police. The $578 million Sailing Yacht A - which is the world's biggest sailing yacht, according to the Italian government - has been sequestered at the northern port of Trieste, the government said. The seizure was confirmed by the prime ...

  14. Trieste Sets Sail: Inaugural Launch of CNB Maxi Yacht Marks Milestone

    Reading Time: < 1 minute by InTrieste A magnificent sight unfolded this morning at the Seadock industrial port in Trieste, as the inaugural launch of a series of maxi yachts, crafted by CNB, a renowned shipyard based in Ancona, for the Cantieri delle Marche, took place. Seeking expanded production facilities, CNB has partnered with Seadock, a subsidiary of the Samer […]

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    TG sera 11/07/2023 - TRIESTE - Due dei tre yacht a vela più grandi del mondo sono a Trieste. Dopo il natante dell'oligarca russo, ecco che sulle rive sbarca ...

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  20. Marina San Giusto

    In Trieste, a perfect marina for tourism and business people, in a historic and central location, that welcomes yachtsmen in the pulsating heart of the former maritime capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, giving a view both towards the hill of San Giusto and towards the Castle of Miramare. ... 219 berths for boats up to 120 meters, mega ...

  21. Sailing Yacht A in Trieste

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    Trieste (Triest in German, Trst in Slovenian and Croatian) is a city in North-East Italy that was once a very influential and powerful centre of politics, literature, music, art and culture under Austrian-Hungarian dominion. Today, Trieste is often forgotten as tourists head off to bigger Italian cities like Rome, Milan, and Trieste's archrival ...