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ROYAL ROMANCE Yacht – Unmatched $200M Superyacht

The luxury yacht was built by Feadship yacht builders in the Netherlands and delivered in 2015.

ROYAL ROMANCE She features interior design from the luxury design house Seymour Diamond and naval architecture from De Voogt Naval Architects.

She is the definition of elegance and luxury on the water.

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ROYAL ROMANCE yacht interior 

Seymour Diamond  designed the interior of the ROYAL ROMANCE yacht.

The company, founded by designer Fiona Diamond, is based in Mayfair London and is known for its opulent designs that are elegant and refined.

The yacht is not available to charter. Not many interior details are known, but ROYAL ROMANCE did have a recent refit in 2020.

An elevator makes access between the floors easy. She also features a generous pool and a private beach club for guests to enjoy.

The beach club creates an excellent indoor-outdoor space for guests to spend time on the water level.

She has accommodation for 14 guests in 1 master room and six guest rooms. She features a beauty salon and a gym for guests to use while onboard.

There is also accommodation for 22 crew professionals who make the sailing experience comfortable and ensure a luxury experience.

ROYAL ROMANCE is a luxury vessel designed for comfort and sailing enjoyment. 

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The ROYAL ROMANCE yacht was designed by  De Voogt Naval Architects , with long and pointed lines.

The design house is in close partnership with  Feadship  and is now the creative center for the company. Feadship built the ROYAL ROMANCE and delivered her in 2015.

The ROYAL ROMANCE features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure with sharp and elongated lines, making her a striking vessel on the water.

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The ROYAL ROMANCE yacht has a length of 92.m, a beam of 14.3m, and a draft of 3.85m. Her 2 MTU engines give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum of 15 knots.

ROYAL ROMANCE has a volume of 2933 gross tons and a range of 4500 nautical miles.

She features an advanced anchor stabilization system that provides exceptional comfort levels for guests while onboard.

She was built to Lloyd’s Register classification society rules and is MCA Compliant. ROYAL ROMANCE has an annual $15 – $20 million annual running cost.

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A Closer Look at the $200 Million Rising Sun Superyacht

There are a few different categories of yachts in the world. As a yacht enthusiast you might hear a few different terms being thrown around in the descriptions, such as Super yacht up to 100 feet in length or Mega yacht up to 300 feet. These are the larger water craft and there is even a giga yacht which are those that are over 300 feet in length. With this in mind, the Rising Sun, which is often referred to as a Super yacht far exceeds the parameters set for the classification, so if we're going to be particular about the classification, we'd call it a Giga yacht. However it's categorized, the Rising Sun is one of the most amazing private yachts afloat and we're going to take a closer look at the features which make this multi-million dollar ship so special.

Rising Sun Yacht built by Lurssen: A Celebrity Choice

This yacht has hosted some of the most celebrated personalities in the film and record industry as well as the political arena. Barack and Michelle Obama were seen vacationing on the Rising Sun in 2017, and it's also hosted Hollywood stars including Oprah Winfrey , Julia Roberts , Leonardo DeCaprio, Tom Hanks and others. The co-founder of Dreamworks, film producer and record executive David Geffen is the owner of the Rising Sun, which ranks as the 9th largest yacht in the world, currently. Depending on which source you consult, the cost to build this giant is estimated to be $200 million and some have it as high as $400 million but we believe that the base cost was the latter and the extra figures come from upgrades .

The history of the Rising Sun

The Rising Sun is the commissioned craft of its first owner Larry Ellison, who partnered with David Geffen and is the current CEO of the Oracle Corporation. He ordered the building of the ship from the German shipbuilding company Lürssen . The Rising Sun is the design of Jon Bannenberg, who has since passed away. The ship was delivered to Mr. Ellison in 2004, who shared ownership with David Geffen until 2010, when he decided that it was too large, so he sold his share to Geffen, who is now the sole owner of the yacht and Ellison bought a smaller yacht.

Specifications and details

The Rising Sun yacht is constructed of a strong aluminum superstructure with a displacement steel hull and teak decks, in accordance with Germanischer Lloyd classification society rules. The ship requires 4 MTU 12,061 horsepower diesel engines to propel it though the water. The average cruising speed is 26 knots and the top speed of the ship is 30 knots. To make the yacht more comfortable and safe in rough waters, it is fitted with zero speed stabilizers for times when she is at anchor. The Rising Sun measures 453.97 ft in length with a 62.34 ft beam, a draft of 16.08 ft and gross tonnage of 7841 tons. The exterior was designed by Bannenberg & Rowel and the interior by Seccombe Design. It was built by Lurssen and refit in 2004 and 2011. At the time of the sale it was the 6th largest yacht in the world, but other new superyachts have displaced it to the 9th position.

Luxury amenities

It takes a crew of 45 to maintain and operate this massive vessel and they are housed in 30 cabins. The guests are housed in 8 cabins which can accommodate between 16 and 18 guests comfortably. The yacht has been designed with more than 8,000m² of living space, allowing for larger gathering areas as well as plenty of places to find privacy from the crowd of guests. There are a total of five decks with 82 rooms aboard the yacht. Some of the luxury amenities include a spa and gym so guests don't need to miss out on their daily workout routines. The Rising Sun is also quipped with a lift/elevator to take guests between the five decks. For practicality so guests/owners can come and go from any location, there is also a helipad on board. For fun in the sun there is a swimming pool as well as underwater lights for excellent illumination, and a sauna for relaxation. The ship also features air conditioning throughout the 82 rooms so guests can achieve the optimal room temperatures, even on hot days at sea, and there is also a Tender Garage, as well as a Cinema large enough to accommodate all guests for entertainment.

Final thoughts

The Rising Sun has only had two owners since it was built in 2004. Co-owners Larry Ellison and David Geffen shared it for a period of time, then Ellison sold his share to Geffen who is now the sole owner. The yacht was once the sixth largest yacht in the world, but is still considered a wonder coming in at ninth place. It's packed to the hilt with luxury amenities and there is plenty of space aboard with five decks and 82 rooms. The ship which cost $200 million to build is now valued somewhere between $3 and $4 million, and it has only increased in value with the passage of time and no doubt numerous upgrades to suit the preferences of the owner. It's served as the vessel that provides a source of recreation for some of the most famous people in the world including some of our most beloved Hollywood stars and even a former president and first lady. The Rising Sun is truly one of the most magnificent yachts that has ever been created, and those who are fortunate enough to be invited on board are in for a top notch luxury experience.

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A 95-metre superyacht priced at $200 million was spotted cruising through False Creek before docking in North Vancouver. 

Attessa V Yacht was built in 2010 by Blohm and Voss, a German shipbuilding and engineering company. It arrived in Vancouver on Tuesday and moved over to a dock in North Vancouver on Wednesday morning.

AV can entertain 24 guests in 12 rooms and has a crew of 33 people. It features a large swimming pool on the deck, a private movie theatre and a jet pool jacuzzi. 

The superyacht was designed by Michael Leach Design and soars in ’speed and style.’

It costs $10 to $20 million per year to run the yacht.

Website SuperYacht.com lists the owner of the AV as Dennis Washington, an 88-year-old American billionaire whose net worth is listed at US$6.4 billion and is ranked number 397 in Forbes' richest people in the world . 

Washington, from Montana, claims to be ‘self-made’ and owns a copper mining, marine transportation and heavy equipment business, according to Forbes. He is married with two children. In an interview with Forbes.com, Washington said his passion is boats. 

Washington’s network of companies includes Washington Marine Group and Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, where Kyle Washington, Dennis Washington’s son, is executive chairman.

The AV Yacht was previously known as Palladium and is listed as an award-winning superyacht.  It was previously owned by Mikhail Prokhorov, a Russian oligarch and previous owner of the Brooklyn Nets. The yacht drew attention when The Late Show host Stephen Colbert visited Prokhorov on the yacht. 

Superyachts flocking to Vancouver Island

Superyachts flock to B.C. every year. One recently drew attention in B.C.’s capital when a Brazilian billionaire docked in Victoria. 

The 62-metre-long vessel called the Anawa was docked at Ship Point on May 30, clad with its own helicopter on deck. 

Billionaire Jorge Paulo Lemann owns the yacht, according to Superfanyacht.com. Forbes.com says the investor-philanthropist lives in Switzerland and is worth $14.8 billion.

Anawa was custom-designed and built in 2020 by Damen Yachting. It’s one of the company’s SeaXplorer class of vessels, billed as “long-range, luxury expedition” yachts.

It can carry 12 guests and 15 crew plus a captain, Damen said.

Back in 2020, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones's yacht was spotted in the  waters off Vancouver Island . The "Bravo Eugenia" is worth an estimated quarter-billion dollars.

The superyacht is designed to use 30 per cent less fuel than other vessels of its size and class but it doesn't skimp on amenities. The "Bravo Eugenia" can accommodate 14 guests and 30 crew members and features six guest suites, a beach lounge, spa and gym.

On Tuesday, the AV Yacht wasn’t the only yacht drawing attention. A 32-metre vessel called the Snowbored was passing through False Creek  with the final destination of Galiano Island. 

The Snowbored, built by Westport in 2003, is a 32-metre vessel with a satin cherry wood interior, and a sundeck sporting a hot tub, wet bar, and lounge pads. It also has a fighting chair and rocket launcher for sport fishing, and can launch a Novurania tender and Yamaha waverunners.

In a statement to Glacier Media, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says anyone wishing to view the Attessa V in Vancouver's inner harbour area by boat "is urged to ensure they do so from a safe distance." "We love seeing boaters and paddlers out enjoying the waters that make up the Port of Vancouver," says Jason Krott, manager of marine operations and fleet. "Our focus is working with all users to build the awareness and understanding needed to support a safe shared space for recreational and commercial traffic."

To see the inside of the AV superyacht, visit the designer's website .  

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In pictures: £200 million superyacht Katara next to luxury cruise ship The World in Falmouth

Two of the world's most luxurious vessels are moored next to each other in Cornwall

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One of the most luxurious cruise ships in the world has finally got a neighbour of similar class in the form of a £200 million superyacht.

The 124-metre luxury motor vessel named ‘Katara’, which is reportedly owned by the Qatar royal family, arrived in Cornwall yesterday , Tuesday August 4.

The superyacht is moored at Falmouth docks next to the cruise ship The World, which has been there since the end of May .

It is understood that Katara, which was built for the previous Emir of Qatar, father of the current Emir, is in Falmouth for some maintenance work and is due to depart tomorrow, Thursday August 6.

Built by Lurssen in 2010, the luxurious vessel is reportedly one of the world’s largest yachts, and can travel at a top speed of around 20 knots, but generally cruises at a comfortable 15.

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Just some of the plush amenities aboard the Katara include a lift, helipad, beach club, swimming platform, a gym, spa, on-deck jacuzzi and a swimming pool.

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However, its size and amenities are dwarfed by the luxurious cruise ship The World which towers above it.

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The residential cruise ship for the super rich has been in the port since May, but there are no passengers onboard.

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Normally, the cruise ship has 200 people living on board permanently and traveling the globe in the most opulent luxury.

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Since 2002 the massive cruise ship, whose home port is Fort Lauderdale in Florida, has sailed to 900 destinations in 140 countries, each carefully chosen by the resident passengers themselves.

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It is understood that because of the coronavirus pandemic all residents, guests and non-essential crew disembarked by March 20.

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Having spent the last two months in the company of tug boats and ferries, The World now has a neighbour of a similar calibre – at least for a couple of days.

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Featuring a helipad and two life rafts on her upper decks, it is speculated that the yacht has a two-deck-high main saloon.

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Today, the luxury superyacht was certainly turning heads, and stealing some of the attention away from The World.

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Katara takes her name from 'Catara', which, since 150AD was the first name designated for the Qatar Peninsula on maps.

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Today, a few crew members could be seen on the superyacht, although it is not known exactly what work is being carried out on the vessel whilst she is in Falmouth.

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With no date set for when The World will leave Falmouth and return to service, the cruise ship will no doubt be hoping for another classy neighbour soon after Katara leaves her side tomorrow.

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A $200 million superyacht formerly owned by a fugitive businessman and later rented for Kylie Jenner's birthday is for sale — here's a look inside the luxe watercraft

  • Tranquility, the superyacht chartered by makeup mogul Kylie Jenner for her 22nd birthday party in August 2019, is for sale.
  • Previously known as Equanimity, the yacht was seized and sold by the Malaysian government in 2018, as one of the assets recovered in a national money laundering and fraud scandal.
  • According to the charter listing , Tranquility costs €1.1 million (just over $1.2 million) per week to rent.
  • Listed exclusively through Camper & Nicholsons , the 300-foot vessel's asking price is $200 million. 
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Tranquility, the 300-foot superyacht Kylie Jenner chartered for her 22nd birthday, is now for sale, with an asking price of $200 million, yachting company Camper & Nicholsons told Business Insider.

Jenner originally rented the yacht in August; according to the charter listing , Tranquility rents for €1.1 million (or just over $1.2 million) per week. Page Six reported in August that the yacht was worth at least $250 million .  

Before its association with Jenner's luxurious birthday party, the yacht was involved in a massive 2018 money laundering and fraud scandal in Malaysia, in which it was seized and sold off by the Malaysian government to recover funds.

Fast forwarding a year later, the yacht was making headlines again, but this time as the vessel that billionaire Jenner cruised on through the Mediterranean. 

Keep scrolling to take a look inside the yacht and to learn more about its surprisingly sketchy history.

Tranquility, the yacht Kylie Jenner rented for her 22nd birthday party, is being sold by Camper & Nicholsons. The yachting company told Business Insider that the asking price is $200 million.

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Source: Page Six , Camper & Nicholsons

According to the charter listing, the superyacht costs €1.1 million (or over $1.2 million) per week to rent — which is a lot, but not all that much for a billionaire makeup mogul!

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Source: Camper & Nicholsons

The Tranquility was built by the Oceanco shipyard in the Netherlands and set sail back in 2014. It was awarded "Yacht of the Year Over 82 Meters" at that year's World Superyacht Awards.

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The interior was designed by Andrew Winch, an internationally renowned English yacht designer.

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The yacht features a number of over-the-top amenities, including a beach club, swimming pool, plunge pool, experiential showers, and a spa with a sauna, a Turkish bath, and a massage room.

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Tranquility's master suite and nine additional guest cabins can accommodate as many as 26 guests.

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There's also plenty of room for the 31-person crew it takes to man this massive vessel.

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Pre-Jenner birthday extravaganza, the yacht had a surprisingly dramatic history. Per Robb Report, Tranquility was, in its former life, called Equanimity — one of the assets involved in a major money laundering and fraud scandal in Malaysia.

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Source : Superyacht Times , Robb Report , Business Insider

Equanimity was seized by the Malaysian government in August 2018.

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Source: Business Insider

The yacht was, at that time, owned by a fugitive banker named Low Taek Jho (often called Jho Low).

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The Malaysian government put the recovered superyacht up for sale shortly after to recover some of the money Low and others stand accused of stealing from 1Malaysia Development Berhad, the now-dissolved Malaysian strategic development company that was once wholly owned by the country's Minister of Finance. Equanimity was eventually sold for $125 million — half its original price.

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Equanimity is now known as Tranquility and was last seen on Jenner's instagram page.

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Low, on the other hand, is currently still a fugitive, sought by the government authorities of Malaysia, Singapore, and the US in connection with the scandal.

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Reuters reported in September that the Malaysian authorities said they knew Low's whereabouts and hoped to bring him in "by the end of the year." More recently, Malaysian police said that Low may have been hiding out in Wuhan , the Chinese city at the center of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Breaking news, endorsements | california home insurance meltdown worsens as state farm sheds 72,000 policies, endorsements | keeping up with the bezos: mark zuckerberg buys a super yacht, reports say, a report says that zuckerberg’s luxurious new $300 million vessel was originally was commissioned by a russian oligarch who was the target of sanctions imposed after that country’s invasion of ukraine.

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Given that Mark Zuckerberg enjoys a respectable 16th place on a list of the world’s richest people, he probably figured it was time for him to acquire one of the ultimate status symbols for the mega-wealthy — a super yacht.

A new report from The Sun said that Zuckerberg is now the proud owner of a $300 million vessel that he has christened “Launchpad.” The 387-foot-long vessel, which comes with a helipad and a $30 million companion boat, was seen docked this week at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with its unique chrome finish reflecting in the sun.

This purchase shows, among other things, that the Facebook and Meta founder and CEO has branched out from buying islands and building an underground complex to help him survive the apocalypse. Perhaps, he wants to cruise the Mediterranean this summer and be among the moguls who can play host to Leonardo DiCaprio.

Amazon Founder and Executive Chair Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair 95th Oscars Party at the The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California on March 12, 2023. (Photo by Michael TRAN / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The yacht definitely grants him admission to the watery playgrounds of such multibillionaires as Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison, Bill Gates and any of the Russian oligarchs who haven’t been the target of sanctions imposed by the United States or its allies over Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

In fact, Zuckerberg reportedly came by Launchpad due to the misfortunes of one of those oligarchs. The yacht originally was commissioned to be built by Vladimir Potanin, one of Russia’s richest men who is on multiple sanctions list, according to a report by Autoevolution.com , a transportation industry site. The yacht was known as Project 1010, and the shipbuilder in the Netherlands was legally barred from delivering it to Potanin when it was completed in 2022, though Autoevolution also said that Potanin was not the yacht’s actual owner.

It’s not known when or how Zuckerberg acquired the yacht. Autoevolution reported that he had been seen at the Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands in December, showing “a clear interest in Project 1010.”

The Sun reported that the yacht recently received “special permission” to be imported. It has since arrived in the United States, a couple months ahead of Zuckerberg’s 40th birthday on May 14 — which raises the question of whether he meant Launchpad as a birthday gift to himself.

It’s quite a gift: Launchpad can comfortably fit 24 guests aboard. It also requires a crew of 48 and is said to cost $30 million a year for upkeep and usage, according to Superyachtfan.com . But shelling out $30 million for maintenance a year shouldn’t be a problem for Zuckerberg, who reportedly earns between $6 million and $12 million a day, The Sun said.

But as spectacular as Launchpad sounds, super yacht fans might say it’s not as spectacular as Jeff Bezos’s super yacht, Koru. The $500 million sailing vessel features very tall masts, a swimming pool, a helipad and room for a second, smaller yacht. The most noteworthy thing about Koru is that Bezos commissioned a special sculpture to decorate its prow. It’s a “curvaceous winged goddess” that is said to bear a striking resemblance to his fiancee Lauren Sanchez.

The Amazon founder, his wife-to-be and the goddess figurehead spent much of last summer sailing around the Mediterranean, cruising from Spain to Croatia and hosting such famous guests as Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom and Usher. The couple also threw a lavish engagement party off the coast of Positano on Italy’s Amalfi coast, attended by another pack of famous friends, including Kris Jenner, Wendi Murdoch and, yes, Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Humanitarian aid ship completes first food delivery to Gaza by sea

A humanitarian aid ship has completed the first aid delivery by sea to Gaza via a new maritime corridor, unloading 200 tons of food and water to the besieged enclave, the nonprofit World Central Kitchen said Saturday. A second aid ship is preparing to sail from Cyprus, the group said.

“All cargo was offloaded and is being readied for distribution in Gaza,” World Central Kitchen said in a statement.

The second aid ship contained “pallets of canned goods and bulk product — including beans, carrots, canned tuna, chickpeas, canned corn, parboiled rice, flour, oil and salt.” It also included 120 kilograms of fresh dates — commonly eaten to break fasts during the Islamic month of Ramadan.

The maritime mission dubbed “Operation Safeena,” meaning ship in Arabic, was dispatched by World Central Kitchen, a U.S. nonprofit founded by chef José Andrés , and the Spanish search-and-rescue group Open Arms this week. The Israel Defense Forces has previously said that the food aid would be transferred to trucks operated by the nonprofit, which would “distribute them to northern Gaza.”

U.N. officials have warned that Gaza is on the brink of famine, with the situation particularly dire in the north. On Friday, UNICEF warned that almost 1 in 3 children under age 2 in northern Gaza were suffering from acute malnutrition, up from 15.6 percent in January, based on nutrition screenings it and partners had conducted. At least 27 people, mostly children , have died of malnutrition or dehydration in recent weeks, according to the Gaza Health Ministry.

Aid deliveries to Gaza have become increasingly precarious, with the number of aid trucks plummeting; humanitarian officials say Israel has limited land entry points and targeted civilian police responsible for protecting the convoys. Countries, including the United States, have taken to air dropping aid — a costly and dangerous procedure — while President Biden has announced plans for the U.S. military to construct a floating pier off Gaza’s coast — something that could take up to 60 days to construct.

World Central Kitchen said that Saturday’s aid was offloaded via a jetty the group built on the coast of Gaza and that the second ship could carry two forklifts and a crane to assist with future maritime deliveries. It said it had no information yet on when the second boat, which will carry 240 tons of food aid, might set sail.

Here’s what else to know

Israel said Friday that it will send a delegation to Qatar to continue negotiations for the release of Hamas-held hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel . The move comes on the heels of the latest cease-fire proposal put forward by Hamas, which Israel has accused of making “unrealistic demands.” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Friday that the Hamas proposal was “in broad brushstrokes, within the bounds of the deal that we’ve been working on now for several months.”

Biden praised a recent speech by Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) that criticized Netanyahu’s government and called for Israel to hold a new election. Biden described it as “a good speech” that “expressed a serious concern shared not only by [Schumer] but by many Americans.” Israeli officials criticized Schumer’s remarks, with Israel’s ambassador to the United States calling it “counterproductive to our common goals.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved plans for a military operation in Rafah, his office said Friday . The statement did not provide additional details about the offensive, which is opposed by several world leaders and humanitarian organizations, who say it could be devastating for the more than 1.4 million Palestinians estimated to be seeking refuge in the city. Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters in Vienna on Friday that the Biden administration had not seen a plan from Israel detailing how it would protect civilians if the military moves into the densely populated city.

At least 20 people were killed and more than 150 were injured late Thursday while awaiting aid in northern Gaza, in what Palestinian officials in the enclave said was an Israeli attack. Witnesses interviewed by The Washington Post said they saw an Israeli helicopter and drones randomly firing on Palestinians. The Israeli military denied responsibility for the killings and late Friday released edited footage of what it said showed “Palestinian gunmen opening fire in the midst of Gazan civilians.” The accounts from witnesses and the IDF could not be independently corroborated.

More than a dozen authors have dropped out of a PEN America festival, citing the literary nonprofit’s inaction over the war in Gaza . Naomi Klein, Hisham Matar and Maaza Mengiste are among the writers who have said they will not be participating in the annual PEN World Voices Festival this year, criticizing the organization for failing to call “for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire.” The nonprofit has said on its website that it has “done considerable work in response to the war. Some has been public, and some has been behind the scenes to protect the imperiled artists and writers we are assisting.”

At least 31,553 people have been killed and 73,546 injured in Gaza since the war began, according to the Gaza Health Ministry , which does not distinguish between civilians and combatants. Israel estimates that about 1,200 people were killed in Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack and says 249 soldiers have been killed since the start of its military operation in Gaza.

A previous version of this article misstated which ship World Central Kitchen referred to in a statement on food aid. The statement said canned goods, bulk products and fresh dates were on the second aid ship as it prepared for launch. The article has been corrected.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel-Gaza war: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to make a quick stop in Israel as tensions are rising between the United States and Israel over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to invade Rafah . The Israeli military said Wednesday that it was continuing its raid on al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, where people said they were trapped in dire conditions.

Middle East conflict: Tensions in the region continue to rise. As Israeli troops aim to take control of the Gaza-Egypt border crossing, officials in Cairo warn that the move would undermine the 1979 peace treaty. Meanwhile, there’s a diplomatic scramble to avert full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon .

U.S. involvement: U.S. airstrikes in Iraq and Syria killed dozens of Iranian-linked militants , according to Iraqi officials. The strikes were the first round of retaliatory action by the Biden administration for an attack in Jordan that killed three U.S. service members .

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Aimco’s waterfront Brickell office and apartment towers hit the market for $650M: source

4.3-acre assemblage allows for redevelopment with supertalls totaling over 3M sf

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Aimco’s waterfront office tower and adjacent apartment building in Brickell hit the market for roughly $650 million, marketed as a possible redevelopment opportunity, The Real Deal has learned. 

The Denver-based real estate investment trust wants to sell the 32-story Brickell Bay Office Tower at 1001 Brickell Bay Drive and the 31-story, 357-unit Yacht Club Apartments at 1111 Brickell Bay Drive, according to a news release from the listing brokers and Aimco’s annual earnings report filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission. 

Robert Given and Troy Ballard are leading the CBRE team marketing the properties. 

The release and Aimco’s SEC filings didn’t include the asking price, and Given and Ballard declined to comment on it. Aimco, or Apartment Income and Management Company, declined to comment. 

A source confirmed the target price is about $650 million. 

The 4.3-acre site could be redeveloped with multiple supertalls with a total of more than 3.1 million square feet, the release says. By-right uses include condos, hotel keys, offices, retail or a combination of these. 

The height is capped at 1,049 feet, or the tallest allowed in Miami under Federal Aviation Administration rules. 

The 300,000-plus-square-foot Brickell Bay Office Tower is 80 percent leased, with most of the terms running through 2027, meaning the property is encumbered until then, Given said. Yacht Club Apartments is 97 percent leased, he said.  

Led by CEO Wes Powell, Aimco bought a 95 percent ownership stake in the office tower in 2019 for $157 million, the firm’s earnings reports at the time showed. Aimco purchased Yacht Club in 2009 for an undisclosed amount. 

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In 2016, Aimco won Miami Urban Development Board approval to redevelop the Yacht Club garage with a 61-story, 572-unit apartment tower. The tower was never built. 

The Yacht Club was completed in 1998 and Brickell Bay Office Tower in 1985, according to property records. 

In its 2023 earnings report , the REIT reported a $1.4 million decline of “other proportionate net operating income,” partly due to lease expirations at the office tower. Aimco expects the buildings’ sales to close by year-end, though it added that a deal would “occur only if pricing and terms are favorable,” the report said. The proceeds would be primarily allocated toward “returning capital to stockholders and retiring associated liabilities.” 

Elsewhere in Miami, Aimco completed the renovation of the 28-story, 276-unit Hamilton apartment tower at 555 Northeast 34th Street last year, according to the firm’s earnings report. Aimco had bought the building in 2020 for $89.6 million . 

The listing comes amid a booming Brickell office market, largely fueled by billionaire hedge funder Ken Griffin moving his Citadel and Citadel Securities’ headquarters to the neighborhood in 2022. 

Griffin is expected to have a headquarters tower developed for his firms on the bayfront site at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, which he purchased in 2022 for a record $363 million . The site is one lot south of Yacht Club. 

Until the headquarters tower, which would include a hotel on the top floors, is built, Citadel and Citadel Securities leased temporary space at 830 Brickell at 830 Brickell Plaza and the Southeast Financial Center at 200 South Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami  

Brickell’s condo market also has caught developers’ eyes. The latest planned projects include Property Markets Group’s 34-story, 240-unit One Twenty Brickell condo tower at 120 Southwest 8th Street. Michael Stern’s JDS Development Group is developing the 67-story Mercedes-Benz-branded mixed-use tower with 791 condos at 191 Southwest 12th Street. 

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