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85m Yacht Pacific Owned By The Third Richest Russian Spotted In Barcelona

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The Pacific is a German masterpiece built at the Lemwerder shipyard . It is owned by Leonid Mikhelson, a Russian billionaire who sits upon his gigantic net worth of over $22 billion. As the CEO and major shareholder of Russia’s biggest natural gas provider Novatek, Mikhelson plays a significant role in the Russian energy industry.

YachtCharterFleet | The Pacific is a work of German wonders

Yacht pacific’s iron-clad exterior.

The Lürssen -built motor yacht’s iconic surface is the work of Argentinian designer, German Frers. Its MTU 20V4000 M93L 5,764 hp diesel engines provide the yacht with a top speed of 20 knots.

She has a steel hull, and her superstructure is made of high-quality, light-weighted aluminum. Her beam measures up to 16.00m and has a draft measuring 4.10m. She is powered through MTU 20V 4000 M93L engines of 5,764hp each. Therefore, reaching an ultimate speed level of 20 knots and cruise at 12 knots. She adds up to a gross tonnage of 2959 tones.

CharterWorld | The masterpiece adds up to 2959 tonnes

Since her delivery in 2010, the Pacific has circumnavigated the world, reportedly being spotted as far as Indonesia, Australia, and Florida, having sailed across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Mediterranean oceans.

Yacht Pacific’s luxurious interior

The yacht has gained popularity for its magnificent exterior and chic interior, often featuring in Lloyd’s journal. A highly private vessel, the 85-meter Pacific accommodates up to 12 guests onboard.

The superyacht is spacious enough to carry up to 28 crew onboard comfortably. It is designed such that the deck offers utmost privacy while affording a clear view of the still oceans.

CharterWorld | The interior features a chic and modern design

She is decked with earthy tones, complemented by a dash of blue. This magnificent yacht’s furnishings are characterized by splendidly textured fabrics and warm neutral colors. An elevator enables comfortable movement between floors.

Also, there she comes complete with an awe-striking variety of amenities which include an onboard movie theater, a spa, a warm jacuzzi, a gym, and an inbuilt pool that enables every guest to have a fun time, ensuring that no one is left yearning for coziness or more excitement. Guests are also drifted off into the ocean or the closest harbor aboard any of the yacht’s tenders. Additionally, this beast of a yacht can accommodate two helicopters.

According to Forbes , the Pacific’s owner is a super-rich Russian with an economical worth of around US$22 billion. In 2012, he was announced as the second richest man in Russia. Not only this, but he was also rumored to be the wealthiest Russian in 2016. Therefore, it is no marvel that his yacht is synonymous with luxurious living.

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Previously known as Project Josi,  Pacific  is an impressive 85.2m luxury yacht, built by  Lurssen  shipyard in Germany at their Lemwerder shipyard and delivered to her experienced owner in 2010.

The yacht with her elegant unique color, which can change in the sun, was bought by Leonid Mikhelson. According to Forbes, he is the third richest person in Russia with a net worth of $17.1 billIon. However, the owner of  Pacific  was the richest Russian in 2016.

Mikhelson owes his wealth to stakes in natural gas producer Novatek and petrochemical company Sibur. The Russian billionaire is known as an art collector and he named a foundation after his daughter Viktoria. It is called the V-A-C foundation. 

The last years  Pacific  has been all around the world: she has been spotted in Australia, Indonesia, in Florida and across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Mediterranean seas.

With a beam of 16.00m and a draft of 4.10m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 2959 tones.  Pacific  is classified by Lloyds and powered by MTU 20V 4000 M93L engines of 5,764hp each, capable of reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots and cruise at 12 knots. 

She can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins with a stylish interior design by Bannenberg & Rowell from London and a wonderful distinct exterior design by Argentinean architect German Frers known for sailing yachts. The superyacht is also capable of carrying up to 28 crew onboard. An elevator makes it easy to move between floors. Also, the yacht can accommodate two helicopters.

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47.85m  /  157' | blount marine | 1978 / 2015.

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The 47.85m/157' expedition yacht 'Pacific Provider' was built by Blount Marine . This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Kirilloff and Associates and she was last refitted in 2015.

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Pacific Provider has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 14 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Pacific Provider is built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, with steel decks. Powered by twin diesel General Motors (12V149) 650hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots with a range of up to 12,000 nautical miles from her 336,900 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 28,390 Litres of fresh water. She was built to ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) classification society rules.

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PACIFIC Yacht – Exclusive Retreat $150M Superyacht

PACIFIC yacht is one of the most impressive yachts ever made and was built by the famous ‘ Lurssen Shipyard ’ in 2010.

At 85 meters in length, she can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, with a crew of 28 ensuring that your stay onboard is as comfortable and relaxing as possible.

Powered by MTU engines , this superyacht can reach speeds of up to 22 knots, making her perfect for cruising around the open seas.

PACIFIC yacht interior

The interior design of the yacht was completed by Bannenberg & Rowell , who has 31 other superyacht interiors in their portfolio and is known for their sleek and modern designs that stand out. 

She is built with teak decks and features earthy tones infused with splashes of blue as well as elegant furnishings in neutral colors and richly textured fabrics. 

The megayacht features an elevator that makes it easier to travel between floors and an impressive range of amenities to ensure that every guest has an enjoyable time – from being pampered in the spa to relaxing on the deck or watching a movie at sea. 

The luxurious amenities continue outdoors because guests can also enjoy outings on the water or to the nearest harbor with one of the superyacht’s tenders. 

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The PACIFIC yacht is a magnificent steel and aluminum yacht that was built with performance and opulence in mind.

Her twin diesel MTU (20V4000 M93L) 20-cylinder 5,764hp engines give her a top speed of more than 20 knots, a range of more than 4,500nm, and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

Compared to similarly-sized yachts, her top speed is 1.87 knots above the average, making her one of the most impressive vessels in the 80-90m size range.

Moreover, she was built to Germanischer Lloyd ✠ 100 A5 Motor Yacht, ✠ MC AUT classification society rules, and is MCA LY2 Compliant.

The PACIFIC yacht has a low-profile design by German Frers , a company famous for using cutting-edge technology and extensive tank-testing programs.

As stylish and sleek as can be, the megayacht’s elegant color changes in the sunlight as she sails through the ocean, reflecting on her hull and deck.

She has been spotted circumnavigating around the globe in places like the South of France, Italy, Australia, Indonesia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Florida. 

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She can accommodate twelve guests in six beautifully appointed cabins and additional space for a highly professional crew of 28 members onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

The yacht also boasts two helicopter pads large enough for simultaneous landings and takeoffs.

Previously known as Project Josi, she was built by the famous Lurssen Shipyard and delivered to her owner in 2010 for US$ 150 million.

Her annual running cost is estimated to be US$ 10 – 15 million. As of now, she is not available for yacht charter nor listed for sale.

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A seized superyacht shows up in Pacific Northwest — minus one Russian oligarch owner

EVERETT, Wash. — It's not clear whether Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov had plans to visit Puget Sound this spring — the French Riviera is more the style of the U.S.-sanctioned mining and energy multibillionaire.

But on April 29, the Amadea, a 348-foot, $300 million-plus superyacht said to be owned by Kerimov, arrived in the Port of Everett to have some work done at a local shipyard.

A sleek, white shark of a ship with a knifelike bow, raked profile and quarters for 16 guests and 36 crew, Amadea swanned past Everett's industrial waterfront with a tug escort and all the made-for-TV glamour of an international celebrity fugitive. Kerimov, of course, was not on board.

In 2022, Amadea ("God's love" in Latin) was seized in Fiji at the request of U.S. authorities who claim Kerimov has enabled Russian aggression in Ukraine and Syria. Money laundering and conspiracy were also alleged.

At the time, the seizure was hailed as a warning to "every corrupt Russian oligarch that they cannot hide — not even in the remotest part of the world," as a deputy U.S. attorney general put it in a press statement.

But as any boat owner in this boat-focused community will tell you, seizing a superyacht is one thing. Maintaining its value as an asset is another — especially when the asset is the size of a ferry and equipped with a theater, a gym, beauty salon, teak decks, 30-foot-long pool, helipad and twin 5,766-horsepower diesels.

"They're saying it's costing us $7 million a year to keep it up," said Chris Petersen, a retired fisherman who runs a metal coatings shop on West Marine View Drive, a few blocks from the port and who, like many here, has been following the superyacht saga since April 29.

Indeed, fuel, maintenance, insurance and salary for the crew of Amadea during its impoundment in San Diego ran around $740,000 a month, according to federal court filings by the Marshals Service.

In February, the Justice Department told a federal court it intended to halt this "excessive ... drain on the public" purse  by auctioning off Amadea, which the government claims Kerimov acquired in 2021.

But selling off this excessive drain has been complicated.

There is litigation challenging Amadea's seizure because the vessel allegedly wasn't owned by Kerimov, but by another Russian oligarch, who is not sanctioned, according to court papers.

Another complication, more relevant to Everett: Amadea's insurance policy, according to court filings, requires service that can only be done by hauling the vessel out of the water — a job that appears to be slated for the dry dock facilities at Everett Ship Repair, on the port's East Waterway.

Few details of the project have been shared. Port officials have referred all questions to Everett Ship Repair, whose vice president of service sales, Lane Richards, politely declined to comment.

But a Justice Department spokesperson confirmed May 2 that Amadea was indeed "in Washington for standard dry dock maintenance."

And on May 1, the vessel in question could be seen berthed, like a slightly lost Imperial Starship,  on the south side of Pier 3, adjacent to Everett Ship Repair's dry dock and the Washington State Ferry Salish.

All the no-commenting has only added to the atmosphere of maritime intrigue and speculation in a town ordinarily unperturbed by big, secrecy-shrouded ships, including those at the nearby Everett Naval Station.

Many here wonder why the U.S. government spent the money to bring Amadea all the way to Everett, when there are dry dock facilities in San Diego, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon; even Seattle is 5 nautical miles closer to San Diego.

Amadea's fuel burn "is probably in the 8-to-10 gallons per mile range," said Dennis Butterfield, a retired car dealership manager and former boat owner, as he kept an eye on the Russian superyacht on May 1 from a viewpoint on Warren Avenue. "That's the United States government at work, if you ask me."

Butterfield's estimate was close: based on vessel specifications featured on the yachting website, YachCharterFleet, the 4,400-ton Amadea burns roughly 11 gallons per mile at a cruising speed of 15 mph.

The Justice Department declined to justify Amadea's four-day journey from San Diego to Everett.

Such secrecy would likely suit Kerimov, who Forbes once described as "one of the most private Russian billionaires," and who is also said to have close ties to the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 58-year-old serves in the Russian Federation Senate, is reportedly worth nearly $11 billion and has owned villas on the French Riviera and elsewhere.

He may also have owned a rare Fabergé egg, according to accounts of the search of the Amadea after its seizure.

Beginning in 2017, Kerimov was listed by U.S. officials as one of a number of Russian oligarchs "who profit from the Russian government through corruption and its malign activity around the globe."

In March 2022, after the FBI reportedly linked Kerimov to the Amadea, the vessel was seized under a program known as Task Force KleptoCapture and eventually sailed to San Diego under an American flag.

But Amadea's more recent trip likely had less to do with the vessel's checkered lineage than with a shortage of West Coast dry dock capacity, especially for large vessels.

Unlike the East Coast and the Gulf Coast, ship repair infrastructure on the West Coast is "is woefully undersized," said Craig Hooper, a former naval ship building industry executive who writes and advises on security and defense issues.

In recent decades, several private shipyards with dry dock facilities have closed and building new capacity faces high costs and regulatory hurdles, Hooper said. As a result, "long transits to an open facility are relatively commonplace these days," he added.

In the case of the Amadea, Hooper hypothesized, "the responsible party may have put the job out for bid and an Everett yard was the available, lowest-cost option."

According to court filings, Amadea's dry dock work is expected to cost $5.6 million and take two months.

By that time, federal officials may have sorted Amadea's other complications.

Last fall, attorneys for Eduard Khudainatov, the former head of state-owed oil company Rosneft, claimed Amadea isn't owned by Kerimov, but by Khudainatov. Attorneys argue that since Khudainatov wasn't under sanctions, the yacht was "not forfeitable, as it neither constitutes nor is derived from any unlawful activity."

But federal prosecutors contend "that Khudainatov is just a straw owner put forward to disguise Kerimov's ownership of the vessel," according to an April 19 filing in a federal court in New York, where the case is ongoing.

In the meantime, Everett will take some pleasure in the Amadea's august presence.

Port of Everett officials, though tight lipped about the vessel's particulars, were clearly pleased by the message it sends of the port's growing status as a maritime hub.

"Anything that puts Everett on the international map is a good thing!" said Kate Anderson, port spokesperson, in an email response to an inquiry about the Amadea.

Locals, too, appeared to be enjoying the celebrity by association.

"That magnitude of wealth — it's just another world," said Petersen, the retired fisherman.

Others wondered who would be foolish enough to buy a vessel whose ownership was being contested by Russian oligarchs.

But mostly, folks here appeared to sympathize with Uncle Sam's desire to be rid of the costly, controversial craft.

That was the sentiment of John Mostrom, who had taken a break from mowing his lawn Wednesday to peer down at the Amadea from the Warren Avenue overlook.

"They say the two happiest days of a boat owner's life," Mostrom noted, "are when they buy the boat and when they sell it."

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The human side of yacht ownership

How would you characterise the typical yacht owner? Whatever you may have been led to believe, the truth is simple: for most, it’s about using their yachts for precious family time, and for many it’s also about using their yachts for good.

There’s a theme that is repeated on countless yachts large and small the world over – superyachting, for most, is not about being seen but rather the opposite. It’s about yacht families and their friends enjoying precious, private moments away from the pressures of demanding business lives and the long hours running those businesses can entail.

“I have an extended family, and when our schedules allow we all like to gather on the yacht and spend some quality time as a family,” Douglas Barrowman , owner of the yacht Turquoise , told Superyacht Life back in 2017. “There is no place like a yacht for family togetherness.”

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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 adventure and his love of the sea with an opportunity for owners to give back while indulging their passion.

“I have always had a deep passion for the ocean,” Smith says. “I grew up watching Jacques Cousteau movies and being enthralled at the idea of being challenged by an endeavour.” When he set out to find his own perfect explorer yacht, however, he realised it didn’t yet exist. His answer was to create Arksen. “My aim with Arksen was to create the perfect machines to enable adventure,” he enthuses. “I also wanted to build sustainable boats which considered full life cycles, from material sourcing to recycling.”

That’s not all – Arksen also asks owners of its yachts to sign up to a pledge it calls 10% for the Ocean, where they will donate 10% of their vessel’s time to philanthropic activities. “A lot of people who have the money feel a responsibility to try and make sure that the oceans are well looked after,” Smith explains. “The people that are attracted to Arksen are passionate about the ocean and want to go off on slightly more advanced expeditions and trips. With that audience, there is a tremendous buy-in to the boat being for more than just their own purposes.”

Superyachts as a force for good

It speaks to the heart of the matter, which is that the superyacht industry and yacht owners in particular have a heart – they care about preserving the environment they enjoy, and they care about the communities they interact with who make them feel so welcome when they visit. It’s reflected in the smallest of gestures, such as donating materials and books to local schools, to the largest – helping with last-mile delivery of critical disaster relief. It’s about superyachts giving back.

It’s a positive-impact attitude toward humanity that is quietly typified by hundreds of superyacht owners, who often prefer to do their thing under the radar rather than take false glory for their philanthropic or humanitarian endeavours. For some it’s as straightforward as getting involved in projects with organisations like YachtAid Global . For others, their endeavours become a key reason for yachting.

American superyacht owner Carl Allen is a prime example of these philanthropic yacht owners. After selling his company, and having enjoyed chartering and owning yachts as a family for years, Allen set up Allen Explorations to deliver a full programme of projects, ranging from historical shipwreck searches and environmental research to disaster relief. Indeed, Allen’s support yacht Axis played a vital role in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian – one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the Bahamas.

“We had to drop everything and help after the hurricane,” says Allen. “ Axis delivered over £700,000 of supplies and made multiple trips to Little Grand island in the Bahamas. We’ve turned it into the epitome of how to organise hurricane relief.” The team helped get the local school back up and running, and organised for a group from Florida Power and Light to help restore power. “The island also lost their water tower,” he adds, “so we delivered four tanks on  Axis .”

Jasper Smith

Celebrating the good in the superyachting good life

From family time to time spent embracing the global family, superyacht owners have a far greater positive impact than many assume from preconceived ideas about what a superyacht is and the sort of person who owns or charters one. It’s one of the reasons The Superyacht Life Foundation, in association with the Monaco Yacht Show , has unveiled The Honours, which is a way to celebrate the people of our industry rather than the yachts which so often get sole focus. It’s about recognising the extraordinary contributions that people make, the change they inspire, the opportunities they create, and the lives they change.

On 26 September, the eve of the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, three honourees – nominated by people from across the superyacht industry, and selected from a shortlist by an expert panel of industry judges – will be feted for their work and contribution to superyachting. These are industry professionals and yacht owners who epitomise what superyachting can do. These are people who highlight the good in the superyachting good life.

Yacht owners, impactful journeys

All around the globe, yacht owners are enjoying precious time on their yachts with family and friends, and many are also realising that their yachts can be a force for good and for change, tying in with their philanthropic works and humanitarian endeavours.

“Our yacht is a platform for much of our life,” offers Joe Anderson , co-owner of the Benovia Winery in California with his wife, Mary Dewane. “For instance, we used it at a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis in Baltimore at the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner event. The Blue Angels were flying overhead and used Bella Una [the couple’s yacht] as a GPS coordinate and performed flybys, tipping their wings at us. It was quite a thrill. Having a yacht is a way to keep the family intact, enjoy time with friends and have fun.”

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Given the tremendous success of the 65 and now the 85 was wondering if any owners are on this board ?

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Your experience Am looking at a Pacific Mariner 65. Can any current owners chime in with their experience ?

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I will be taking delivery of my boss' new 2013 85 in Washington the end of june! cant wait!

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Current owner of 65' Pacific Mariner. I would like to discuss specific issues regarding Pacific Mariners. Anyone on this site currently owning a PM?

captainwjm Senior member

Current owner of hull # 14 65' 2000 model; lived aboard full time since 2015.

olderboater Senior Member

We have an 85 and very familiar with a 65. Would have likely bought a 65 too if not discontinued so soon. Even thought of getting a custom build based on the 65. There are still no other boats we've found in their ranges that compare overall for our needs. On the 85 at this moment, just for a day cruise to Key Largo and around and back home. On the 85 we have cruised from Portland, OR to Seward, AK, from New Orleans to Boston, and all around the Bahamas, plus everywhere in between those locations.

captainwjm said: ↑ Current owner of hull # 14 65' 2000 model; lived aboard full time since 2015. Click to expand...

bayboater1 New Member

Dennis Dotson said: ↑ Current owner of 65' Pacific Mariner. I would like to discuss specific issues regarding Pacific Mariners. Anyone on this site currently owning a PM? Click to expand...

johnnwhite New Member

I was just introduced to the pacific mariner 65 by a broker and would love to understand the quality and perception of what this boat is like. I have been considering variance hatteras cockpit motor yachts specifically the 2000 or newer 63 and 64 footers. I want to be closer to 500k vs 1 million so the broker recommended the PM65. I like Cat power and fish lightly and dive but will spend most of the time cruising east coast, gulf and some islands. Capj is steering me away from offshore and Marlow and he seems to be very knowledgeable. Just want to make sure PM isn’t a niche brand with poor quality and Performance that cant be resold when I move up.

Pacific Mariner is a top quality boat designed to perform at decent speeds and provide comfort. Think miniature Westport as Jack Edson, son or Orin Edson actually founded Pacific Mariner and subsequently when Orin bought Westport, they were merged. The PM65 is a bit dated style wise but I wish it was still built as I do the 85. We do own an 85. Most I've seen have come with MTU power and 60 series (or predecessor Detroit Diesel) which have been relatively trouble free and quieter than comparable CAT. They are William Garden designed and most cruise at 20+ knots.

Ken Bracewell Senior Member

Top quality boats. Every owner I've come across loves them.

Feel free to contact us if you have questions. Hull #14.

993RSR Senior Member

Capj is steering me away from offshore and Marlow Agreed

Capt J Senior Member

993RSR said: ↑ Capj is steering me away from offshore and Marlow Agreed Click to expand...

gr8trn Senior Member

How is it that a PM 65 is listing for $600-900K and the PM85 is listing for $4Mil. I get that the 85 may be a newer build but is it really worth that much more? I know, it is worth what someone pays for it. Good for the PM85 owners. While never attracted to the lines, I can see the appeal of the layout, fit and finish, engine room and design. Well done.

A lot of difference between 15 to 20 year old 65's and 7 or 8 year old 85's. Price new was three times that of the 65 new. The utility of both the 65 and the 85 is unrivaled.

Was Pacific Mariner a separate operation and facility from Westport? I don't quite get the connection, I certainly see the resemblance.

Significant difference in size between the 65 and the 85, both length and beam. A 65 could be single- handed by a competent skipper, but not the 85. It’s almost like comparing a doll house to a real house. No wonder that the prices are so different.

gr8trn said: ↑ Was Pacific Mariner a separate operation and facility from Westport? I don't quite get the connection, I certainly see the resemblance. Click to expand...

captainwjm said: ↑ Eventually Westport took it over, although there was a family connection to start; at least that’s what I was told by a Westport rep. Click to expand...

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