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World’s largest superyacht: Everything you need to know about 183m REV

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The crown of world’s largest superyacht is due to be passed on - here’s what you need to know about the newcomer 183m REV...

Azzam ’s 8-year reign as the world’s largest superyacht is nearly over – the 183.6m (602ft) goliath known as REV (short for Research Expedition Vessel) is under construction in Norway with an estimated delivery date of 2024.

Ahead of this figurative passing of the torch, we take a look at this new arrival and some of its star features…

Who is REV ’s owner?

Kjell Inge Røkke, the majority owner of Norwegian holding company Aker ASA, is the man behind REV Ocean, a non-profit organisation founded in 2017 that financed the build and will operate REV on her ocean adventures.

How much did REV cost?

As with all of the world’s largest superyachts, the exact price of REV is a closely guarded secret, but Forbes estimates that she cost around $350million (approx £253million). That’s a lot in, but it pales in comparison to the estimated $600million (approx £434million) cost of Azzam .

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What was rev built for.

The idea behind REV is as simple as it is ambitious: “To make the ocean healthy again.”

The way REV Ocean plans to achieve this is by researching, campaigning and developing solutions for three key areas: plastic pollution, ocean acidification, and overfishing.

The expeditions will work towards these lofty aims by carrying up to 54 scientists and 36 crewmembers to some of the most remote areas on earth.

Who built REV ?

Norwegian yard Vard has taken care of the primary construction phase, beginning with fabrication at its Romanian yard in Tulcea before the steel giant was moved to its Brattvåg shipyard in Norway last summer for outfitting.

The final stages are due to take place at the German yard Lloyd Werft, which has superyacht pedigree, having worked on the 115m Luna . Superyacht designer Espen Øino was also heavily involved in the development.

What toys does she carry?

REV will be fully kitted out to research the ocean’s biggest problems, with two helicopters, five gantry cranes, and an array of manned and unmanned submarines capable of diving to a maximum depth of 7,500ft via the moonpool – a 7.7m x 5m opening in the centre of the hull.

Why does she need to be so big?

As well as carrying all those underwater gizmos, REV will also house six laboratories, a 36-seat lecture auditorium, a media editing suite, a conference centre and an exhibition room, not to mention enough deck space for carrying up to 12 shipping containers.

How fast is REV ?

Powered by a gargantuan 2.7MW Wärtsilä diesel-electric system, she has an estimated top speed of 17.8 knots and a cruising range of 21,120 nautical miles at 11 knots.

How can I get on board REV ?

The world’s largest superyachts are notoriously secretive and hard to get on board, but REV will be the exception to the rule. If you’re a world-class oceanographer, there’s a good chance you’ll be invited on board at some point via one of the project’s partners, which include WWF and the UN Environment Programme.

“ REV will be a platform for gathering knowledge,” explains Inge Røkke. “I would like to welcome researchers, environmental groups, and other institutions on board, to acquire new skills to evolve innovative solutions to address challenges and opportunities connected to the seas.”

For the rest of us, REV will be offered as a charter yacht for up to four months per year, either on a full-yacht or per-cabin basis. Prices are yet to be confirmed, but it’s safe to assume you’ll need deep pockets.

Update: In June 2021, the team behind REV announced on their official website that the project was facing delays of three to five years.

“Over the past year, the construction of the REV Ocean vessel has been beset by delays caused by the yard,” the statement read. “We have been hoping the situation would improve, but compounding issues are causing further setbacks. We have not received a timeline for when a compliant ship will be delivered.

“Our own best estimate suggests a three to five year delay for when the vessel can be placed in operation. This is related to technical and weight challenges, and the ship is as of today not in accordance with the specifications in the shipbuilding contract. Delivery can first take place when the ship is able to conduct the research and expedition missions which the ship is intended for.”

The statement also hints at the option to cancel the contract due to the length of the delay, an option that they have yet to take up.

REV cost an estimated $350million (£253million)

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REV OCEAN, a 194.9 m Motor Yacht currently being built in Norway and recently launched (soon to be delivered in 2025), is going to be the flagship of Vard .

Her top speed is 17.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 21120.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 54 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 16854.0 GT and a 22.0 m beam.

She was designed by Espen Oeino International , who has designed 66 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

Her interior was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who has 51 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with , a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

When delivered, REV OCEAN will join a fleet of 70 motor yachts longer than 100m. Compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume will be 9648.86 GT above the average.

REV OCEAN is currently sailing under the Norway flag (along with a total of other 17 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Norway. For more information regarding REV OCEAN's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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Expedition yacht REV  (REV Ocean) has begun her journey to Brattvåg in Norway where she will begin an eight-month outfitting process. Once done, she will continue on to Germany for completion with an estimated delivery date in winter 2020/spring 2021.

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Expedition yacht REV on the way to Norway for the final stage of construction

Launched on the 24th of August at the Fincantieri/Vard Holdings shipyard in Tulcea, Romania, no time was wasted in beginning her 35-day tow to Northern Europe.

Expedition yacht REV features an exterior design by Espen Oeino and is currently the world’s largest motor yacht by length at 183m/600ft, beating mega yacht AZZAM by only 3m/9.8ft. The spacious beam of 22m/72ft provides accommodation for up to 36 guest and 54 crew as well as plenty of technical spaces for cutting-edge systems: laboratories and an auditorium are on board as well as a multi-purpose cargo deck and storage for an autonomous submarine.

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Advanced sensors will survey and record data on the currents and various flora and fauna along the seabeds E/Y REV will explore. To ensure that there is a minimal environmental impact in the environmentally sensitive regions she will visit, expedition yacht REV has excellent fuel efficiency with an energy recovery rudder system, engines capable of multiple speeds, a direct drive diesel-propulsion system and an exhaust cleaning system for reduced emissions.

Once delivered, expedtion yacht REV will become for private charters all over the world.

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The budget that President Biden released on Monday projects to cut deficits by $3 trillion over a decade, and it does so with an approach that has become familiar: tax increases for companies and the wealthy.

The president previewed several of the proposals in his State of the Union speech last week and contrasted them with those of Republicans, who have called for extending most of the $2 trillion of tax cuts that former President Donald J. Trump signed into law in 2017. For Mr. Biden, tax policy has been at the center of his efforts to make the economy more equitable and to counter Republican tax proposals that Democrats deride as giveaways to the wealthy.

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It’s my goal to cut the federal debt even more by making big corporations and the very wealthy begin to pay their fair share. I’m not anticorporation. I represented the state of Delaware. More corporations incorporated in Delaware than every other state in America combined. Combined. But guess what? But I’m a capitalist, man. Make all the money you want. Just begin to pay your fair share, your taxes. I had a tax code that charged them [billionaires] 25 percent. Not the highest rate — 25 percent. You know how much that would raise over the next 10 years? $400 billion. [$400] billion a year. Imagine what we could do, from cutting the deficit to providing for child care, to providing health care, to continue to provide our military with all they need. So, folks, look, this is not beyond our capacity.

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Overall, Mr. Biden is proposing $5 trillion in additional taxes on corporations and high earners over the next decade. Here’s what those increases would entail:

Corporate tax increases

The budget employs a mix of approaches to make American corporations pay more in federal taxes. That includes raising the corporate tax rate to 28 percent from 21 percent, which is the level that was set by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Mr. Biden also calls for increasing what’s known as the corporate minimum tax to 21 percent from 15 percent. That tax, which was passed by Democrats in 2022, applies to corporations that report annual income of more than $1 billion to shareholders on their financial statements but use deductions, credits and other preferential tax treatments to reduce their effective tax rates well below the statutory 21 percent . White House economists estimate increasing the tax could yield $137 billion in new tax revenue over a decade.

The president would also quadruple a 1 percent surcharge on corporate stock buybacks. That tax passed along party lines in 2022.

Corporate and private jet use also would face higher costs under the budget, which proposes raising fuel taxes “so that corporate executives and other wealthy Americans pay their fair share for the use of airspace and other public services related to air travel.” The budget also seeks to eliminate a tax break for corporate jet purchases.

And executive pay is also targeted in the budget. The White House proposes denying corporate deductions for all compensation associated with employees who earn more than $1 million. That goes beyond current tax laws, which only denies such deductions for top executives.

The budget also assumes that a global tax agreement the United States helped broker in 2021 will be enacted, despite the fact that Republicans have refused to entertain the new levy. Under that agreement, more than 130 countries pledged to enact minimum corporate tax rates of 15 percent that firms must pay on their foreign earnings. Mr. Biden wants the U.S. rate to be increased from 10.5 percent, which is not compliant with the agreement, to 21 percent.

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Since the 2020 presidential campaign, Mr. Biden has pledged that none of his policies would increase taxes on households that earn less than $400,000. The latest budget keeps its laser focus on the wealthiest 1 percent.

Mr. Biden wants to raise the tax rate on capital gains such as stock sales for individuals who earn more than $400,000 to 39.6 percent. He also reiterated calls to close the so-called carried interest loophole that allows wealthy hedge fund managers and private equity executives to pay lower tax rates than entry-level employees.

The budget also includes another attempt at a version of a wealth tax, a complex concept that has long been an ambition of progressives.

The proposal would impose a 25 percent “billionaire tax” on individuals with wealth, defined as the total value of their assets, of more than $100 million. The goal is to prevent the wealthiest Americans from employing tax strategies that allow them to pay lower tax rates than those of middle-class households.

One of the challenges of so-called wealth taxes is figuring out how to determine the value of certain kinds of assets such as art, yachts and other holdings. A Treasury Department document outlining the mechanics of the tax proposals, said that a lot would be left to the discretion of the Treasury Secretary, who would have the authority to approve methods for assessing the value of “non-tradeable” assets. Treasury said that taxpayers would have the opportunity to appeal valuations and have their assets appraised.

Emboldening the Internal Revenue Service

One of Mr. Biden’s biggest priorities during his first term has been revamping the Internal Revenue Service, which received an $80 billion funding boost through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Republicans have been eagerly chipping away at those funds and have already succeeded in clawing back $20 billion of that money.

The White House budget restores those clawbacks and extends the tax collection agency’s modernization money with an additional $104 billion through 2034.

The Biden administration has argued that investments in the I.R.S. enable the federal government to collect more tax revenue without raising tax rates by compelling companies and wealthy tax evaders to pay what they owe. The Treasury Department has estimated that the so-called “tax gap” of revenue that goes uncollected was nearly $700 billion in 2021.

The White House estimated that the additional I.R.S. investments would create $237 billion in net savings over a decade.

Using taxes to shore up retirement programs

Mr. Biden is also calling for new efforts to improve the solvency of Social Security and Medicare, including making wealthy Americans pay more into the programs.

In the budget, he opposes benefit cuts for the programs and any additional contributions from workers earning less than $400,000 a year. On Monday, Shalanda Young, the White House budget director, implied that Mr. Biden would look to shore up Social Security in part by targeting a cap on income subject to the payroll taxes that feed the program. She said Mr. Biden would improve its solvency “by asking high-income Americans to pay their fair share. If you make a million dollars in this country, you are done paying your Social Security taxes sometime in February.”

The budget also calls for increasing the Medicare and net investment income tax rates by 1.2 percentage points for taxpayers with more than $400,000 of earnings.

Most likely dead on arrival

Many of Mr. Biden’s proposals have appeared in similar forms in his previous budgets, and administration officials acknowledged that even when Democrats controlled the House and the Senate it was not possible to pass a wealth tax.

The budget fell flat with Republicans in Congress on Monday. Senator Charles E. Grassley of Iowa, the top Republican on the Senate Budget Committee, described it as “chock-full of corner cutting to circumvent congressional spending caps” and warned that it “presents shortsighted plans to burn through Americans’ pocketbooks.”

The Trump campaign predicted, without offering an analysis, that Mr. Biden’s proposed tax increases would lead to the “immediate” loss of approximately one million jobs.

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By Oliver Pearson   8 May 2017

Set to become the world's largest superyacht in terms of both length and gross tonnage (GT), the 182m/596ft motor yacht REV will be available for private charter vacations following her scheduled delivery from the Vard shipyard in 2020.

An expedition yacht sure to take the world by storm, REV has become all the more exciting after it was announced that she will be available for private yacht charter vacations .

Providing unrestricted access to the world’s most remote and undiscovered waters, the superyacht opens up an entirely new world of possibilities thanks to her collection of pioneering features and additional tenders.

Indeed, everything from her remarkable engineering to her submarine and two helipads allows REV to transport guests to unforgettable destinations which are beyond the reach of most superyachts.

Joining a truly elite league of vessels, REV has the capability to conduct vital scientific research in much the same way as those owned by philanthropist Paul Allen- the 126m/414ft motor yacht OCTOPUS , for example, has famously spent time investigating previously unreachable areas of the ocean floor.

When she isn’t being used for such environmental purposes, REV also provides a remarkable environment for charter guests to cruise in outstanding comfort and luxury.

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Not only impressive in terms of her length overall (LOA), superyacht REV has an enormous gross tonnage (GT) of 16000(GT). What this means is that her interior is highly voluminous and provides exceptional comfort for guests both when underway and at-anchor.

At 182m LOA, REV is a metre larger than world’s current largest superyacht- the 181m/593ft motor yacht AZZAM - and almost 20m larger than the second largest yacht- the 164m/538ft luxury yacht ‘Fulk Al Salamah’ .

Bearing similarities to the 107m/352ft motor yacht ULYSSES , REV has also had her exterior styled by the legendary Norwegian designer Espen Oeino. Distinctly masculine, her strong lines create a memorable profile which makes her a stylish as well as a capable superyacht.

All of her engineering is totally eco-friendly, allowing charter guests to enjoy an enhanced performance whilst being kinder than ever to the environment.

As if sent by the future, REV is a revolution in both the design and possibilities of the superyacht charter experience

Whilst no images currently exist of her interior design, it has been confirmed that REV features a number of spaces for guests using the superyacht for either research or vacation purposes. For charter guests keen to explore and document far-flung destinations, for example, there is a dedicated video editing suite as well as a 40 seat auditorium to view the films in.

For those more inclined to unwind and take it easy around smoother waters, there is always the option to simply enjoy her facilities and tenders with friends and family. With a total of 18 cabins, REV is capable of accommodating up to 36 guests.

Ultimately, REV will be perfect for those charter guests looking to enjoy a unique vacation which combines adventure with luxury comfort on the water.

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In order to find out more regarding M/Y REV, please feel free to get in touch with your preferred charter broker .

To learn more about the advantages of this kind of superyacht, be sure to read our feature on 7 Benefits of Chartering an Expedition Yacht .

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Flying Fox yacht charter

446ft | Lurssen

from $4,356,000 p/week ♦︎

Ahpo yacht charter

378ft | Lurssen

from $2,832,000 p/week ♦︎

O'Ptasia yacht charter

279ft | Golden Yachts

from $980,000 p/week ♦︎

Project X yacht charter

289ft | Golden Yachts

from $1,198,000 p/week ♦︎

Savannah yacht charter

274ft | Feadship

from $1,090,000 p/week ♦︎

Lady S yacht charter

305ft | Feadship

from $1,525,000 p/week ♦︎

Maltese Falcon yacht charter

Maltese Falcon

289ft | Perini Navi

from $490,000 p/week

Wheels yacht charter

248ft | Oceanco

from $861,000 p/week ♦︎

Wanderlust yacht charter

280ft | SilverYachts

from $960,000 p/week

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  3. World’s largest yacht REV OCEAN optimistic for 2024 delivery

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  1. 182.6m REV Superyacht

    Length 182.6m. Year2025. REV. 2025. |. Motor Yacht. The construction of REV marks a leap in innovation of yacht building in a number of ways. Apart from the yacht's size, which will see her top the LOA of the world's current largest superyacht Azzam by 2 metres, REV's onboard systems are expected to be those of 'one of the best equipped ...

  2. REV Ocean: Inside the World's Largest Explorer Yacht

    REV Ocean: Inside the build of the world's largest ocean research explorer. REV Ocean, the most-talked-about boat in recent years, is preparing to make its debut. Charlotte Hogarth-Jones explores the revolutionary 183-metre explorer yacht. To describe the 183-metre behemoth, conceived in 2016 by Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke, as a ...

  3. REV Ocean

    REV Ocean is a privately funded research and expedition vessel (REV) under construction by VARD shipyards. Some sources describe her as a yacht, but unlike a yacht, her main purpose is not recreation or sports. She is 182.9 metres (600 ft) in length and her gross tonnage is 17,440.

  4. World's largest yacht: 8 of the best features on REV

    REV has a gross tonnage of 17,440 tonnes and a length of 182.9m, or 600ft. Currently the longest ever superyacht is 180.65m (592ft) superyacht AZZAM, while the largest yacht in terms of gross tonnage is 156m (511ft) superyacht DILBAR, with a volume of 15,917 gross tonnes. REV knocks both of them out of the water, and will become both the ...

  5. World's largest superyacht: Everything you need to know about 183m REV

    Azzam 's 8-year reign as the world's largest superyacht is nearly over - the 183.6m (602ft) goliath known as REV (short for Research Expedition Vessel) is under construction in Norway with an estimated delivery date of 2024. Ahead of this figurative passing of the torch, we take a look at this new arrival and some of its star features….

  6. REV OCEAN Yacht • Kjell Inge Rokke $500M Superyacht

    The REV OCEAN yacht's value is estimated at $500 million, with annual running costs of approximately $50 million. This price reflects its unparalleled luxury, advanced technology, and the premium materials used in its construction. Delay in the Delivery. In 2021, the REV Ocean Board and Management team reported significant delays in the project.

  7. Inside the World's Largest Expedition Yacht REV

    Inside the Revolutionary Expedition Vessel Project REV. Set to launch in 2020, a revolutionary expedition vessel is kicking off a Norwegian billionaire's three-point bid to save the world's oceans. Caroline White reports on a project of staggering proportions. For some superyacht owners, the delivery of their boat is the end rather than the ...

  8. Pictures: Inside the Build of the Expedition Vessel REV

    The untold story of charter yacht Christina O. King Benji. On board Dunya Yachts' 47m second new build with a sub-500GT requirement. The Bitter End. "All I could do was fess up - and ask for help to remove the stains". The team behind the record breaking 182.9 metre expedition yacht REV has released new behind the scenes photos inside the ...

  9. REV: World's largest explorer superyacht preparing for technical launch

    On August 22, the world's largest explorer yacht REV will hit the water for the first time at specialist shipyard VARD in Romania. She will then travel to Norway by tow for outfitting. The motor yacht will later return to Romania for fairing, deck laying and the finalization of the accommodation areas. REV has been commissioned by Norwegian ...

  10. World's biggest yacht REV Ocean

    REV Ocean is a research and expedition vessel (REV) and super yacht built by VARD shipyards in Tulcea, Romania. She was designed by Espen Øino with an interi...

  11. REV Superyacht

    Click to view the full table of specifications for REV superyacht, including accommodation, performance, equipment and amenities.

  12. 182m REV: The largest charter yacht in the world is nearing completion

    REV's notable features include the "Green Pilot" system, eco-harvesting system, underwater observation space, submarines and other fantastic research equipment, auditorium, library and cinema. She will also possess some luxurious amenities usually found onboard mega yachts: fully equipped gymnasium, Jacuzzi, elevator, cinema and opulent ...

  13. World's largest explorer yacht REV hits the water

    REV is due for completion in 2020. The motor yacht has been commissioned by Norwegian ocean research company Roselinis Four-10. The company is owned by Norwegian industrialist Kjell Inge Roekke. As the world's largest superyacht for charter, REV packs an impressive selection of amenities into her eight decks and gross tonnage of 17,440.

  14. REV: the largest superyacht in the world ready for technical launch

    The 181-metre explorer REV will hit the water in Tulcea on August 22 for the first time, then within approximately 30 days being towed to the Brattvåg shipyard on the west coast ... In the ever-evolving world of luxury yachts, innovation knows no bounds. Design Storz, the Austrian design studio renowned for its boundary-pushing creations, has ...

  15. REV OCEAN yacht (Vard, 194.9m, 2025)

    REV OCEAN, a 194.9 m Motor Yacht currently being built in Norway and recently launched (soon to be delivered in 2025), is going to be the flagship of Vard. Her top speed is 17.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 21120.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from a diesel electric engine. She can accommodate up to 36 guests ...

  16. Yacht REV, Vard

    REV. If you have any questions about the REV information page below please contact us. Motor Yacht REV, a 182.9m (600') yacht delivered in 2024 from the shipyard VARD in Norway. She will be the flagship yacht from VARD. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 54 crew members.

  17. Explorer yacht REV heads to Norway for eight-month outfitting

    Expedition yacht REV features an exterior design by Espen Oeino and is currently the world's largest motor yacht by length at 183m/600ft, beating mega yacht AZZAM by only 3m/9.8ft. The spacious beam of 22m/72ft provides accommodation for up to 36 guest and 54 crew as well as plenty of technical spaces for cutting-edge systems: laboratories ...

  18. World's largest yacht: 8 of the best features on REV

    REV has a gross tonnage of 17,440 tonnes and a length of 182.9m, or 600ft. Currently the longest ever superyacht is 180.65m (592ft) superyacht AZZAM, while the largest yacht in terms of gross tonnage is 156m (511ft) superyacht DILBAR, with a volume of 15,917 gross tonnes. REV knocks both of them out of the water, and will become both the largest and longest yacht in the world when she is ...

  19. Motor yacht Rev

    About Rev. Rev is a 181.6 m / 595′10″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Vard in 2020. With a beam of 22 m and a draft of 5 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 16000 tons. She is powered by engines giving her a maximum speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.

  20. Mission for change: Owner of 183m expedition yacht REV Ocean leads by

    REV Ocean will soon become the world's largest yacht. Eager to get a closer look at the superyacht breaking new ground in design, function and technology, the YachtCharterFleet team headed out to Norway for a private tour of REV Ocean last year.. The yacht is still under construction at VARD Shipyard, so we were expecting to come away with nothing more than a rough outline of what the yacht ...

  21. Bigger Than the Titanic: Explore the World on the REV Motor Yacht

    Welcome aboard the Cool Ideas channel, where we unveil the world's most extraordinary innovations. Get ready to set sail on the REV Motor Yacht, a floating p...

  22. PDF E242 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD— Extensions of Remarks March 12, 2024

    nowned boatbuilders like Viking Yachts and Ocean Yachts. Despite the passing of Joe in 2011, Donna continues to play a vital role in the company's operations alongside the sec-ond-generation leadership of Chris Costa, Jen-nifer Smith, and Kevin Jelinski. I had the privi-lege of touring their facility this February, and

  23. REV OCEAN Yacht Charter Price

    195m / 639'9 Vard 2025. Revolutionary in both design and philosophy, superyacht REV Ocean promises to deliver one of the most unique yacht charter experiences ever. The ground-breaking expedition yacht REV Ocean is due to be launched from Norwegian shipyard Vard in 2026. At an enormous 195 metres and with a gross tonnage (GT) of over 16,000GT ...

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    Emboldening the Internal Revenue Service One of Mr. Biden's biggest priorities during his first term has been revamping the Internal Revenue Service, which received an $80 billion funding boost ...

  25. World's Largest Superyacht REV To Offer Unforgettable Charter Vacations

    Set to become the world's largest superyacht in terms of both length and gross tonnage (GT), the 182m/596ft motor yacht REV will be available for private charter vacations following her scheduled delivery from the Vard shipyard in 2020.