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In a world where trends come and go, Madiz stands as a timeless icon of yachting history. As she gracefully glides through the waters, she carries with her the legacy of generations past, inspiring awe and admiration in all who behold her. In Madiz, we find not just a yacht, but a living testament to the enduring allure of classic craftsmanship and the timeless appeal of the sea.

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Delivered in 1902 by Ailsa Shipbuilding in Troon, Scotland, Madiz (originally named Triton) is as majestic as it is unique and is looking for a new discerning yachtsman who wants to own and love a grand classic. The 122-year-old yacht is offered for sale by broker Jean-Marie Recamier and yacht sales advisor Jessica Ruez of Camper & Nicholsons International.

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To better understand the historical significance of this vessel, know that Madiz is the oldest yacht in the world with a steel or iron hull to have Lloyd’s classification, and at 55.4 meters (182 feet), it is also the largest classic motor yacht currently for sale. According to the listing, there is no other yacht of this age, size, and original standing still in existance.

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As mentioned, it was built by now-defunct Scottish yard Ailsa Shipbuilding on the banks of River Clyde, the cradle of one of the first and most famous shipbuilding industries in the world. In the 1900s, one-quarter of all the vessels built in the world were constructed there, with the “Clyde-built” denomination becoming synonymous with high quality and exceptional craftsmanship.

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Commissioned by James Coates Jnr, a super-rich and successful Scots businessman, as a support vessel for his schooner, Madiz was designed by legendary naval architect George L. Watson, who established the very first yacht design studio office in the world. The famous yacht designer was also behind several other prestigious classics like Britannia, the most successful racing yacht of all time, and the America’s Cup challengers Thistle, Valkyrie, and Shamrock II.

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From delivery to the present day, Madiz has lived a pretty eventful and exciting life. It was used as a purely pleasure watercraft until 1914, then it was put into service as a patrol boat in both World Wars, and eventually returned to private usage and served as a pleasure cruiser in the Mediterranean. The classic vessel has passed through the hands of several distinguished owners and was last refitted in 2007.

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In the late sixties, Madiz was acquired by Greek businessman Costas Keletsekis, who was captivated by its rich heritage and timeless elegance. The yacht, however, was long past overdue for an overhaul by this point in time, and Keletsekis saw its true potential and committed to rebuilding it from the keel up to bring it back to Lloyds classification.

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The hull and mechanical systems were thoroughly restored to a high modern standard, and the original coal-fired steam engines were replaced with new diesel engines from MTU Mercedes Maybach. Luckily, much of the original woodwork, including the teak decking and interior paneling, was salvageable, so the yacht still retains its original charm and unique features, with the added benefit of modern upgrades.

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Madiz exudes the unmistakable style and grace of its era, but despite the fact that it has survived two World Wars and has sailed thousands of miles, it doesn’t look aged. It is fully operational and offers the same level of comfort and luxury as its contemporary counterparts. Those lucky enough to step onboard will notice that much of its interior retains the Cuban mahogany used in the master staterooms and the oak used in salons and other social areas.

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If you’re wondering what it’s like to cruise onboard this classic gem, nowadays, the yacht dazzles guests with its unique finish, great attention to detail, and extravagant interior style that follows the same British Victorian themes of the 1900s. Madiz offers accommodation for as many as 14 guests across seven spacious staterooms on the main and lower deck. It operates with a crew of ten to ensure a relaxed and hassle-free luxury yacht experience and is served by two elegant 6-meter (20-foot) tenders.

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The owner of Madiz will enjoy private deck access from their lavish master suite, as well as a Jacuzzi-style tub. Guests onboard will benefit from ample outdoor deck areas with dedicated spaces for dining and lounging, such as an open sundeck with excellent water views and shaded seating areas.

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In terms of performance, the revamped vessel is powered by twin diesel Mercedes engines delivering 550 hp. It can reach a maximum speed of 11 knows and a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots, with an impressive range of up to 2,750 nautical miles (5,092 km) from its 50,000-liter fuel tanks.

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This one-of-a-kind vessel received further mechanical updates in 2009 and was available for private charter before the 2020 health crisis. Madiz is currently lying in Perama, Greece, where it can be viewed by appointment. The  asking price  for this classic beauty is €9,750,000 ($10,675,860) with VAT paid.

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Asking € 9,750,000

MADIZ Yacht for Sale

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters.

Madiz is one of a few yachts to have survived from the early 20th century, and arguably there is no other yacht of this size, age, and original standing remaining. She was built in 1902 by Ailsa Shipbuilding in Troon, Scotland, and is the largest classic motor yacht currently listed for sale.

Madiz can also claim the title of the oldest vessel in operation to have Lloyd’s classification.

Originally commissioned by James Coates Jnr, from his friend and now legendary yacht designer G L. Watson, Madiz was intended as something of a mothership or support boat to Coates’ sizable schooner-rigged sailing yacht.

Madiz served in the Royal Navy in both world wars, hosted the British Royal Family, Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack before passing into the ownership of Costas Keletsekis who in 2003 brought her back to Lloyds 100A1 class. In 2010, Madiz found her current owners and has since been meticulously maintained as a classic yachting icon.

The 120-year-old steel-hulled motor yacht, now powered by two Mercedes 250Hp engines, accommodates 14 guests in seven cabins and operates with a crew of 10. The vessel is complemented by a 6m Riva Superflorida tender and a 6m classic launch.

Madiz is located in Perama, Athens, where she is available for viewings by prior appointment.

Specifications

Accommodations, dimensions & capacity, construction, engines (x2).

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Steel Hull and Superstructure

Main Characteristics

  • Built by: Ailsa Shipbuilding, Troon
  • Length: 55.40m (200′)
  • Beam: 6.86m (22′ 6″)
  • Draft: 3.99m (13′ 1″)
  • Classification: Lloyds 100A1 +LMC
  • Flag: Malta
  • Gross tonnage: 359 t
  • Net tonnage: 107 t
  • Naval Architect: G.L. Watson & Co.
  • Speed: 10/11 knots (approx)
  • Range: 2750 nm @ 10 Knots
  • Fuel capacity: 50,000 Litres (13,209 US Gallons)
  • Water capacity: 40,000 Litres (10,567 US Gallons)
  • Black water capacity: 3,900 Litres (1,030 US Gallons)
  • Grey water capacity: 3,900 Litres (1,030 US Gallons)
  • Fuel consumption: 170 L/h @ 10 knots
  • Engines: 2 MERCEDES 250 HP
  • Engine model: Maybach
  • Port: 3300hrs (1-Nov-2008)
  • Starboard: 3300hrs (1-Nov-2008)
  • 3300hrs/engine since rebuild in 2008
  • Fully overhauled in 2006 during Lloyd's special survey.
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Propulsion: Prop Shaft
  • Gearboxes: Reintjes, ratio 5.88:1, (approx 200-250 RPM at propeller)
  • Steering: Original mechanism (converted from steam to electrical)
  • 1x 105 KVA Deutz (2004) : 0 hrs since W6 in 2024
  • 1x 100 KVA ONAN (2012) : 13700 hrs
  • 380 volts, 50 cycles
  • 220 volts, 50 cycles - via 2 transformers
  • Shore power: 380 volts
  • 4 x 220 amp/hrs main engines
  • 2 x 220 amp/hrs generators
  • 4 x 220 amp/hrs emergency lights and night operation
  • Air Conditioning: New

OTHER MACHINERY

  • Sewage System: Triton 408 (4,080 litres/day)
  • Seafari watermaker

Accommodation

"Owner's" suite Large stateroom with seating area, situated on the upper deck, featuring 2 sets of double window doors opening onto the deck.

"President" Suite Full beam master stateroom with double bed and large seating area. Situated amidships for most comfortable motion.

"Lord's" suite Large stateroom with seating area, one of the original staterooms, with part of the original mahogany panelling. Situated in the forward lower accommodations.

"Lady's" Suite Large stateroom with seating area, the other one of the original staterooms, with part of the original mahogany panelling. Situated in the forward lower accommodations.

"Athenian" Suite Large stateroom, partly original, with seating area, situated in the forward part of the ship, featuring a large central skylight.

"Ambassador" suite Airy stateroom on the upper deck, featuring double window doors that open onto the deck.

1 x smaller stateroom, with 2 single beds and bathroom en suite facilities, useful for guests, children or accompanying personnel. This is also one of the original rooms.

All bathrooms have showers, basins and toilets and vanity unit. 

Crew Quarters - Upper deck  Captain's cabin with bathroom en suite, situated aft of the bridge. - Lower deck  1 x Double cabin with bathroom en suite  1 x Single cabin with bathroom en suite 3 x Double bunk cabins 2 x Common bathrooms

Crew Galley Crew mess with seating for 6  

Communication Equipment

  • VHF GMDSS FURUNO
  • Inmarsat: NIL

Navigation Equipment

Radar/Plotter: Furuno Navnet Echo sounder: Furuno LS 6100 Satellite Compass/GPS: Furuno SC-502 Magnetic Compass AIS: EM Track A200

Tenders & Toys

Riva Superflorida, 6m, (1957), with Chrisler petrol engine 6m Classic launch, (2019), with Nanni diesel engine Davits: 2xElectric driven classic davits, one for each tender.

Deck Equipment

  • Windlass: Oiginal windlass (converted from steam to electric drive)
  • Anchors: 2x400 kg with 5 shackles on each chain

Safety & Security Equipment

Liferafts: 2 x 12 people Fire fighting: 6 x Fire line points with hoses.  Full complement of fire extinguishers as per fire plan.  2x fireman's outfits with breathing apparatus & spare air bottles EEBD devices: 4 pieces Fire detection system for main deck, engine & crew area

Refit History

Reclassified by Lloyd's in 2003 & 2007 Special survey completed in 2007

Madiz underwent a major refit under the Owner's careful and strict supervision in Perama, Greece that included a 17 month dry dock period.

The main works done are as follows: Steel works - Replacement of approximately 50 tons of plating (internally and externally) with 8 mm and 10 mm steel, including bulkheads, tanks and the majority of frames below the waterline in forward and aft areas. Some areas were completely rebuilt. - Diesel tanks extended and rebuilt  - New water tanks - New black and grey water tanks - All tanks were pressure tested under Lloyd's supervision

Plans A full new set of plans was drawn up and approved by Lloyd's

Machinery - Almost all piping replaced - New sewage treatment plant installed - All pumps either renewed or overhauled - The majority of electrical wiring replaced - New main electrical switchboard and 220 transformer - New main engine control panels - New generator added - Emergency lighting and alarms renewed - Lignum vitae bearings renewed - Main engines - major overhaul - Shaft bearings re-metalled  - Intermediate shafts, tail shafts and propellers tested  - Main engines and shafting system re-aligned - Air conditioning system was rebuilt - Rudder mechanism rebuilt

Interior  - New (President) stateroom built - Forward (Athenian) stateroom extended - Existing wood panelling removed, underlying plating cleaned and painted, woodwork repaired or refurbished. - Most electrical wiring replaced - New galley installed in 2010

Deck - Replacement of teak decks on foredeck, aft deck & all of the upper deck - Refurbishment of all existing panelling and deck fittings - Anchor windlass entirely rebuilt - Complete re-paint of all exterior surfaces in 2023  

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By 1939, she was in the hands of her seventh owner, Sir Frederick Preston, who renamed her Hiniesta. He had little time to enjoy her, however, as the outbreak of World War II saw her embark on a second period of military service, first as an anti-submarine yacht and later as a calibration yacht.

The war finally over, Hiniesta was given the honour of carrying King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth up the River Foyle in Northern Ireland on a victory cruise in July 1945. Before the Royal party set sail, the King inspected American naval officers and the men in charge of the surrendered German submarines anchored nearby.

Hiniesta returned to former owner Sir Frederick Preston after the war. Another member of the Royal Yacht Squadron he was invested as a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) and held the office of High Sheriff of Wiltshire.

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MADIZ, a 60.96 m Motor Yacht built in the United Kingdom and delivered in 1902, is the flagship of Ailsa .

Her top speed is 15.0 kn, her cruising speed is 13.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 2750.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from two Mercedes diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms, with 10 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 399.0 GT and a 6.85 m beam.

She was designed by G.L. Watson , who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. G.L. Watson has designed 11 yachts, created the naval architecture for 10 yachts, and designed the interior of 4 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

MADIZ is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 201 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range.

MADIZ is currently sailing under the Malta flag, the 3rd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1058 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Greece. For more information regarding MADIZ's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

  • Name: MADIZ
  • Previous Names: TRITON,OSPREY,RHOUMA,HINIESTA,PRESIDENT ROBERTS
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Classic Yacht
  • Builder: Ailsa
  • Naval Architect: G.L. Watson
  • Exterior Designer: G.L. Watson
  • Interior Designer: G.L. Watson
  • Refits: 2007-01-01,1969-01-01,1923-01-01

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Madiz Is One of the Oldest Yachts in the World and Still Dazzles With Its Timeless Charm

Madiz Is One of the Oldest Yachts in the World and Still Dazzles With Its Timeless Charm

They may not be as flashy and pretentious as modern yachts , but these decades-old vessels are a living work of art and are bound to turn heads whenever they cruise by. Madiz, one of the few yachts from the early 20th century still on the water today, is one such beauty and a priceless piece of yachting history.

Delivered in 1902 by Ailsa Shipbuilding in Troon, Scotland, Madiz (originally named Triton) is as majestic as it is unique and is looking for a new discerning yachtsman who wants to own and love a grand classic. The 122-year-old yacht is offered for sale by broker Jean-Marie Recamier and yacht sales advisor Jessica Ruez of Camper & Nicholsons International.

To better understand the historical significance of this vessel, know that Madiz is the oldest yacht in the world with a steel or iron hull to have Lloyd's classification, and at 55.4 meters (182 feet), it is also the largest classic motor yacht currently for sale. According to the listing, there is no other yacht of this age, size, and original standing still in existance.

As mentioned, it was built by now-defunct Scottish yard Ailsa Shipbuilding on the banks of River Clyde, the cradle of one of the first and most famous shipbuilding industries in the world. In the 1900s, one-quarter of all the vessels built in the world were constructed there, with the " Clyde-built " denomination becoming synonymous with high quality and exceptional craftsmanship.

Commissioned by James Coates Jnr, a super-rich and successful Scots businessman, as a support vessel for his schooner, Madiz was designed by legendary naval architect George L. Watson, who established the very first yacht design studio office in the world. The famous yacht designer was also behind several other prestigious classics like Britannia, the most successful racing yacht of all time, and the America's Cup challengers Thistle, Valkyrie, and Shamrock II.

From delivery to the present day, Madiz has lived a pretty eventful and exciting life. It was used as a purely pleasure watercraft until 1914, then it was put into service as a patrol boat in both World Wars, and eventually returned to private usage and served as a pleasure cruiser in the Mediterranean. The classic vessel has passed through the hands of several distinguished owners and was last refitted in 2007.

In the late sixties, Madiz was acquired by Greek businessman Costas Keletsekis, who was captivated by its rich heritage and timeless elegance. The yacht, however, was long past overdue for an overhaul by this point in time, and Keletsekis saw its true potential and committed to rebuilding it from the keel up to bring it back to Lloyds classification.

The hull and mechanical systems were thoroughly restored to a high modern standard, and the original coal-fired steam engines were replaced with new diesel engines from MTU Mercedes Maybach. Luckily, much of the original woodwork, including the teak decking and interior paneling, was salvageable, so the yacht still retains its original charm and unique features, with the added benefit of modern upgrades.

Madiz exudes the unmistakable style and grace of its era, but despite the fact that it has survived two World Wars and has sailed thousands of miles, it doesn't look aged. It is fully operational and offers the same level of comfort and luxury as its contemporary counterparts. Those lucky enough to step onboard will notice that much of its interior retains the Cuban mahogany used in the master staterooms and the oak used in salons and other social areas.

If you're wondering what it's like to cruise onboard this classic gem, nowadays, the yacht dazzles guests with its unique finish, great attention to detail, and extravagant interior style that follows the same British Victorian themes of the 1900s. Madiz offers accommodation for as many as 14 guests across seven spacious staterooms on the main and lower deck. It operates with a crew of ten to ensure a relaxed and hassle-free luxury yacht experience and is served by two elegant 6-meter (20-foot) tenders.

The owner of Madiz will enjoy private deck access from their lavish master suite, as well as a Jacuzzi-style tub. Guests onboard will benefit from ample outdoor deck areas with dedicated spaces for dining and lounging, such as an open sundeck with excellent water views and shaded seating areas.

In terms of performance, the revamped vessel is powered by twin diesel Mercedes engines delivering 550 hp. It can reach a maximum speed of 11 knows and a comfortable cruising speed of 10 knots, with an impressive range of up to 2,750 nautical miles (5,092 km) from its 50,000-liter fuel tanks.

This one-of-a-kind vessel received further mechanical updates in 2009 and was available for private charter before the 2020 health crisis. Madiz is currently lying in Perama, Greece, where it can be viewed by appointment. The asking price for this classic beauty is €9,750,000 ($10,675,860) with VAT paid.

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55.4m  /  181'9 | ailsa shipyard | 1902 / 2007.

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Special Features:

  • Impressive 2,750nm range
  • Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 classification
  • Sleeps 14 overnight

The 55.4m/181'9" motor yacht 'Madiz' (ex. Triton) was built by Ailsa Shipyard at their Troon shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house G.L. Watson & Co. and she was completed in 1902. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of G.L. Watson & Co. and she was last refitted in 2007.

Guest Accommodation

Madiz has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Madiz is built with a steel hull and steel / teak superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel Mercedes (MB836B) 550hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 11 knots with a range of up to 2,750 nautical miles from her 50,000 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her water tanks store around 40,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 classification society rules.

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  • Built by: Ailsa Shipbuilding, Troon
  • Length: 55.40m (200′)
  • Beam: 6.86m (22′ 6″)
  • Draft: 3.99m (13′ 1″)
  • Classification: Lloyds 100A1 +LMC
  • Flag: Malta
  • Gross tonnage: 359 t
  • Net tonnage: 107 t
  • Naval Architect: G.L. Watson & Co.
  • Speed: 10/11 knots (approx)
  • Range: 2750 nm @ 10 Knots
  • Fuel capacity: 50,000 Litres (13,209 US Gallons)
  • Water capacity: 40,000 Litres (10,567 US Gallons)
  • Black water capacity: 3,900 Litres (1,030 US Gallons)
  • Grey water capacity: 3,900 Litres (1,030 US Gallons)
  • Fuel consumption: 170 L/h @ 10 knots
  • Engines: 2 MERCEDES 250 HP
  • Engine model: Maybach
  • Port: 3300hrs (1-Nov-2008)
  • Starboard: 3300hrs (1-Nov-2008)
  • 3300hrs/engine since rebuild in 2008
  • Fully overhauled in 2006 during Lloyd\'s special survey.
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Propulsion: Prop Shaft
  • Gearboxes: Reintjes, ratio 5.88:1, (approx 200-250 RPM at propeller)
  • Steering: Original mechanism (converted from steam to electrical)
  • 1x 105 KVA Deutz (2004) : 0 hrs since W6 in 2024
  • 1x 100 KVA ONAN (2012) : 13700 hrs
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  • 220 volts, 50 cycles - via 2 transformers
  • Shore power: 380 volts
  • 4 x 220 amp/hrs main engines
  • 2 x 220 amp/hrs generators
  • 4 x 220 amp/hrs emergency lights and night operation
  • Air Conditioning: New

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  • Sewage System: Triton 408 (4,080 litres/day)
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  • Inmarsat: NIL

Radar/Plotter: Furuno Navnet Echo sounder: Furuno LS 6100 Satellite Compass/GPS: Furuno SC-502 Magnetic Compass AIS: EM Track A200

  • Windlass: Oiginal windlass (converted from steam to electric drive)
  • Anchors: 2x400 kg with 5 shackles on each chain

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With all due respect to the incomparable David Suchet, the real star of the 1989 TV adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic short story “Problem at Sea” is not the famed Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, but the majestic motor yacht Madiz , aboard which most of the episode was filmed.

“Problem at Sea” is set in the 1930s on a luxury passenger ship as it leisurely cruises the eastern Mediterranean over calm waters and under a glorious summer sun. In true Agatha Christie form, it doesn’t take long before one of the passengers dies under suspicious circumstances, leaving Poirot and his companion Captain Hastings to unravel the mystery and expose the killer.]

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Beyond being based upon a brilliant piece of writing, the TV adaptation of the story captures Poirot’s world in exquisite detail thanks in large measure to the magnificent Madiz being a bona fide period yacht.

Built on the banks of Scotland’s River Clyde back in 1902, the yacht was constructed for the immensely wealthy and successful Scots businessman James Coats, essentially the Jeff Bezos of his day. Measuring 147.5 feet in length and powered by three six-cylinder steam engines generating a fantastic 91 horsepower apiece, the vessel, originally named Triton , was launched February 27, 1902. Coats is said to have been immensely proud of his yacht, travelling aboard it at every opportunity.

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Triton sailed proudly through the First World War in defiance of the submarines, and through the Great Depression in defiance of worldwide economic hardships. Following Coats’ death, the vessel was briefly sold to new owners before falling into the service of the British government with the onset of the Second World War.

Renamed Hiniesta , in military service the steel-hulled yacht played an important role in the development of an anti-submarine warfare technology known as huff-duff (HF/DF). It was designated a Royal Patrol Yacht and used to take King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, on a short victory tour.

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Released from government service, the vessel went through a number of further ownership and name changes until 1970, when it was purchased by the Iranian/Greek businessman Constantine (Costas) Keletsekis and renamed Madiz .

By this point thoroughly worn out, the tired but still-elegant yacht was long past overdue for a major overhaul, leading Keletsekis to spend a fortune rebuilding it from the keel up. The original coal-fired steam engines were replaced with far cleaner and more efficient marine diesels from MTU Mercedes Maybach, while the hull and mechanical systems were extensively and lovingly restored to a high modern standard.

Most importantly, is said to have Keletchekis engaged some of the finest marine craftsmen in the world to preserve and restore the original interior fittings, including the original deck equipment, the opening skylights, the Burmese teak decks, many of the original interior furnishings, and all of the original interior panelling, painstakingly hand-carved from massive slabs of Cuban mahogany and French oak.

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Now owned and operated by Liberia-based Prince Trading Corp. and given further mechanical updates in 2009, M/Y Madiz had been available for private charter before the COVID-19 pandemic . But like so many other luxury yachts worldwide, Madiz has been temporarily sidelined while the world waits for a return to normalcy. With luck, that will happen for the 2022 sailing season, just in time for the yacht’s 120th birthday.

With its reliable new power, Madiz cruises its 12 passengers through the eastern Mediterranean at a comfortable speed of just over 11 knots, while enjoying a range of just over 5,000 kilometres – all in authentic period luxury.

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With its rich history, unique pedigree and more than a bit of celebrity from having hosted wealthy industrialists, royalty, and even the fabled Hercule Poirot, Madiz remains a truly one-of-a-kind classic. As the world’s oldest sailing yacht, it will be in high demand for charter by offering a truly unique experience that nothing else on earth can quite equal.

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California yacht owner threatens to kill dock worker in vicious showdown, cali yacht owner threatens to kill dock worker drops pants for rude salute, 95 3/13/2024 8:09 am pt.

A California yacht owner's vicious beef with a dock worker has reached death-threat levels -- and their exchange was caught on camera and included a nude, and very rude, gesture!

Check out the clip ... it all unfolds when San Diego entrepreneur Ajay Thakore swings by the swanky Marriott Marquis Marina in his rare $4.5M Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 yacht to pick up one of his employees -- but things boil over when dock worker Joseph Holt tells him he can't be there.

Thakore, the CEO of medical advertising firm Doctor Multimedia, flips out on Holt big time ... and starts spewing threats like, "I will kill you, you know I will kill you, I will kill."

And it doesn't stop there -- as Thakore's pulling out of the harbor, he drops trou to make a full frontal salute in Holt's direction. Stay classy, San Diego!

Holt's only retaliation was flipping the bird, and he later told CBS8 that was all he could do to keep his cool and avoid escalating the situation.

Holt says parts of the altercation were not captured on camera, and he adds ... Thakore not only threatened to kill him, but also claimed to have connections who could totally mess up his life.

Holt also says Thakore pulled out $100 bills and tossed them at him, even chucking some in the water.

BTW, Thakore's done some backpedaling since the ugly exchange -- he now says, "The interaction that occurred yesterday was regrettable. What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange."

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FWIW ... One of Thakore’s employees claims the whole thing began because other dock workers blocked him from boarding the yacht.

Oh, and if that fancy Lambo yacht looks familiar -- it's the same one Chuck Liddell recently tumbled off just last month. Now it's famous AND infamous!

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  • The owner of a Lamborghini yacht threatened a private dock employee, per CBS8.
  • The employee said Ajay Thakore mooned and threw cash at him after being told he couldn't use the dock.
  • Thakore, the CEO of Doctor Multimedia, issued an apology through his public relations team.

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The owner of a $3.4 million Lamborghini yacht threatened a private dock employee after being told he couldn't be there, the San Diego-based broadcaster CBS8 reported on March 11.

Joseph Holt, a 21-year-old employee at Marriot Marina in San Diego, told CBS8 that he spotted the yacht sailing into the private dock. The owner, whom CBS8 identified as Ajay Thakore, tried to pick another person up at the dock, Holt said.

"I told him respectfully that he couldn't be there, and I honestly was hoping to have a conversation with him about his cool boat," Holt told CBS8.

In a YouTube video posted by @SM-wc9eq on March 10, a dark blue Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 is seen sailing out of a dock. A man in a gray T-shirt, a pair of jeans, and a cap was shown standing on the yacht. The man appeared to be Thakore, per CBS8.

Thakore was shown shouting at Holt. "I will kill you, you know I will kill you!" he can be heard saying multiple times in the video

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Thakore was later shown pounding his fist on his palm and pointing his thumb down before telling Holt: "To your face!" Holt was shown responding by pointing his middle finger at Thakore.

"I really was trying to restrain myself from getting fired from my job or stepping out of line. The only thing I did was give him the bird," Holt told CBS8.

Holt said Thakore then took $100 bills from his wallet and threw them at him. He added that Thakore mooned him. This exchange was not shown in the video.

"He was saying I'm nobody, I'm nothing, I work a silly job. He said that he knows people, he has connections, he can change my life and ruin it," Holt said. Holt did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment.

The San Diego Harbor Police arrived at the marina 10 minutes after Thakore's yacht exited the dock, per CBS8. The Harbor Police did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

According to Thakore's LinkedIn page , he's the CEO of Doctor Multimedia. The company's website shows that it's a healthcare marketing firm based in San Diego. Thakore appears to go by the name Ace Rogers on Instagram and TikTok, where he's noted as being a professional gambler.

Thakore, through his public relations team, told CBS8 in a statement that his altercation with Holt was "regrettable."

"What started as a minor misunderstanding escalated into an argument, and I apologize for my actions and to those who witnessed the unfortunate exchange," the statement said. Thakore did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.

Thakore isn't the only CEO who's been called out for threatening another person. In November 2021, an Activision spokesperson told BI that its ex-CEO Bobby Kotick had previously apologized for telling his assistant he would have her killed. The spokesperson added that Kotick's threat was "obviously hyperbolic and inappropriate" and that "he deeply regrets the exaggeration and tone."

In June 2020, Lisa Alexander, the CEO of LaFace Skincare, a cosmetics company, apologized in a statement to the media after she had threatened to call the police on her neighbor for writing "Black Lives Matter" on his property. Alexander said in the apology that she was "disrespectful" and "should have minded my own business."

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The U.S. Justice Department is taking steps to seize the Madame Gu, a 324-foot luxury yacht, but it will be diplomatically thorny.

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By Kate Kelly ,  Michael Forsythe and Julian E. Barnes

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — On a clear morning in late October, the jewel-blue hull of the Madame Gu, one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts, gleamed, its aluminum rails shimmering in the sun. Workers on the pier said they had recently seen people painting, cleaning and generally keeping the ship with its helipad and six guest staterooms in pristine condition.

In past years, such a scene would not have been noteworthy. Many superyachts come and go from Dubai’s Mina Rashid Marina, best known as the home of the Queen Elizabeth 2, the trans-Atlantic ocean liner-turned-hotel that dominates the waterfront here.

But Russia’s war in Ukraine has turned an otherwise routine tableau into a diplomatic battleground between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, an important American ally that has established itself as a safe haven for Russian money and assets out of the reach of U.S. sanctions.

The $156 million Madame Gu epitomizes the problem. In June, the United States designated the vessel, which is linked to Andrei Skoch, a Russian steel magnate and lawmaker under sanctions, as blocked property. That means the yacht cannot use American companies for its upkeep, employ U.S. citizens or even use the dollar. The Justice Department is now taking steps to seize the Madame Gu, according to people with knowledge of the plan.

But the United States can’t seize property in a sovereign nation without permission from its government. The Emirates, which has taken a friendlier position toward Moscow, is balking at cooperating with the United States to pursue oligarchs, American officials said. The Kremlin is also using oligarch-controlled companies in the Emirates to acquire war supplies that the West is trying to keep out of Russia’s reach, according to a Western official involved in the sanctions effort against Russia.

Emirati officials did not comment specifically on the Madame Gu but said in a statement that they took their role “protecting the integrity of the global financial system extremely seriously.”

A closer examination of Russian assets in the Emirates shows that even before the war in Ukraine, Dubai had become a playground for Russians with links to President Vladimir V. Putin. At least 38 businessmen or officials with ties to the Russian president own homes in Dubai that are collectively valued at more than $314 million, according to the Center for Advanced Defense Studies. Five of those owners are under U.S. sanctions.

Since the Russian invasion, Dubai has established itself as a safe haven for Russian yachts and aircraft unable to sail or fly elsewhere. After Russian jets were barred from the European Union in late February, the Emirates became the destination for 14 percent of all private flights leaving Russia, up from 3 percent before the invasion.

“It’s frustrating when you see huge assets that are sitting out there and it appears that the country is not cooperating,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Democrat of Rhode Island, referring to the Emirates. “It would be nice if there were more common cause against Putin while he’s busy shelling hospitals and schools.”

Mr. Whitehouse is sponsoring legislation that would use proceeds of the sales of seized Russian assets to help rebuild Ukraine. Senior officials at the Treasury and State Departments have also complained publicly about the situation.

U.S. officials view the presence of superyachts in places like Dubai and Bodrum, Turkey , as a symptom of wider Russian circumvention of sanctions and continued access to financial markets. Yachts have also come to symbolize the decadence of Russia’s oligarchs, especially at a time when Russian soldiers are scrounging for body armor and sleeping bags on the front lines.

Pursuing the Madame Gu

Built by the Dutch firm Feadship and put into service in 2013, the Madame Gu has a large helicopter pad on its forecastle with a hangar underneath that can double as a squash court when the chopper isn’t on board. The vessel has berthing for 36 crew members, according to one trade magazine.

Mr. Skoch, a member of Russia’s Parliament who is linked to assets worth billions of dollars, according to U.S. court filings, has had sanctions imposed on him twice by the United States, first in 2018 and then after Russia’s invasion this year. The Treasury Department has cited his “longstanding ties to Russian organized criminal groups.”

Mr. Skoch could not be reached and did not respond to messages left at his office at Parliament.

In an interview in October about the government’s broader efforts to go after the assets of oligarchs, Andrew Adams, a federal prosecutor leading the Department of Justice’s KleptoCapture task force, declined to discuss the Madame Gu. But the United States, he said, is warning companies they must not do business with individuals and assets under sanctions. The government, he said, will pursue oligarch-owned assets whose sale could be used to aid Ukraine.

“Where we know there is an asset that can potentially provide significant remuneration for Ukraine, that obviously is an attractive case to pursue,” he said.

U.S. officials are likely to use the case they made for impounding a $90 million Airbus business jet linked to Mr. Skoch in August as a blueprint for seizing the Madame Gu, said people familiar with the plan.

That means investigators will aim to show that the owner of the vessel, or the companies that have been providing services to it, have intersected with the U.S. financial system.

“If there are U.S. dollars or a U.S. nexus associated with supporting this vessel, massive enforcement actions could take place,” said Adam M. Smith, a former official overseeing sanctions at the Treasury Department. Companies that provide support to entities under sanctions could potentially face their own sanctions, said Mr. Smith, who is now a lawyer at Gibson Dunn in Washington.

This year the United States has carried out two high-profile seizures of yachts tied to Russians under sanctions, working with cooperative governments. The $300 million Amadea was taken in Fiji in May and sailed to San Diego under an American flag. In April, the United States worked with Spanish police to seize the $90 million Tango.

A Problematic Partner

Diplomatically, the Emirates has been reluctant to take a clear anti-Russian position when it comes to the war in Ukraine. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, recently met with Mr. Putin in St. Petersburg, and the Emirati foreign minister recently hosted his Russian counterpart. Yet Sheikh Mohammed has also talked with Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, more than once and recently gave the country $100 million in humanitarian aid.

The United States has publicly expressed dismay over the mixed messages.

During a visit to Dubai in June, Wally Adeyemo, the U.S. deputy treasury secretary, warned of the need for vigilance and proactive steps in combating Russian evasion. That same month Barbara Leaf, the State Department’s under secretary for Near East Affairs, said at a congressional hearing that regarding the Emirates, she was “not happy at all with the record at this point” on sanctions enforcement. Mr. Adeyemo reiterated his concerns in a meeting with Emirati officials in October in Washington.

A senior State Department official said in a statement to The New York Times that the agency continues “to reinforce the importance of conducting enhanced due diligence to prevent sanctions evasion and investigating allegations of such activity” to the Emirates.

The Treasury Department declined to comment on the Madame Gu or the relationship with the Emirates.

Last month, the Treasury Department announced it had placed sanctions on an Emirates-based company, Constellation Advisors Ltd., that the American government said was operating on behalf of a nephew of another Russian oligarch, Suleiman Kerimov. Mr. Kerimov, according to American court documents, was the owner of the Amadea superyacht .

American officials are also worried the Russian government is using the Emirates to acquire military supplies for its war in Ukraine. On Nov. 15, the Treasury Department imposed sanctions on two Emirates-based transportation firms that had worked with another Iranian firm under sanctions, which in turn had helped transport drones and personnel from Iran to Russia.

Moored in Dubai

Based on a recent visit to Dubai’s Mina Rashid Marina , where the Madame Gu is moored, it is clear that international companies are playing a critical role in its care.

The Emirates-based company DP World, through its subsidiary P&O Marinas , oversees the pier where the Madame Gu is moored. Employees from another DP World subsidiary , World Security, staff the small guard box at the entrance. That makes DP World, which is owned by Dubai’s royal family, potentially vulnerable to American sanctions.

DP World “fully complies with all applicable local and national laws and intends to continue doing the same regarding the Madame Gu and other vessels utilizing our services,” said Adal Mirza, a spokesman for the company. He added that DP World had not yet heard from the United States or other countries that had placed Mr. Skoch under sanctions, including Britain and the European Union.

A generator set that dock workers said in late October was powering the Madame Gu — two container-like structures near its stern — bore the distinctive orange logo of Aggreko , a British company. The generator set was connected to the superyacht by thick cords; one of the containers was emitting grayish exhaust.

At the Mina Rashid Marina, soon after Aggreko was contacted by The Times, workers removed the generator. “Having identified that the generator was being used to power a vessel that is allegedly connected to a sanctioned person, we immediately terminated this rental and have since recovered the generator,” the company said in a statement.

Mr. Mirza, the DP World spokesman, said the Aggreko generator had been replaced with one from a local supplier.

P&O Marinas arranged for the diesel generator to provide power for the Madame Gu because that part of the pier, a holding area, has no shore-supplied electric power, said a port official in Dubai, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to talk to the press.

“At the end of the day, if the U.A.E. hasn’t imposed sanctions, it’s not really their job to enforce other countries’ laws within their borders,” said Nabeel Yousef, a Washington-based partner at the law firm Freshfields, where he runs the sanctions practice. Nevertheless, “companies should not take comfort in the fact that their country has not imposed sanctions,” he added, “because even the smallest connection to the U.S. can lead to U.S. penalties.”

There has also been a notable absence onboard the Madame Gu in recent weeks: a flag. Unlike other ships moored nearby, including the Quantum Blue, a superyacht linked to the billionaire Sergei Galitsky, the Madame Gu appears to be stateless, apparently having been deflagged by the Cayman Islands.

Cayman Islands officials didn’t respond to an emailed inquiry about the ship’s status.

If DP World were to face fallout from U.S. sanctions enforcers, it wouldn’t be the first time the company has been the focus of attention in Washington. In 2006, DP World was seeking to manage some terminal operations at six American ports but dropped out of the deal after a bipartisan uproar in Congress.

Anton Troianovski contributed reporting from Turin, Italy, and Oleg Matsnev from Berlin.

Kate Kelly covers money, influence, and policy as a correspondent in the Washington bureau of the Times. Before that, she spent twenty years covering Wall Street deals, key players and their intersection with politics. She is the author of three books, including "The Education of Brett Kavanaugh." More about Kate Kelly

Michael Forsythe is a reporter on the investigations team. He was previously a correspondent in Hong Kong, covering the intersection of money and politics in China. He has also worked at Bloomberg News and is a United States Navy veteran. More about Michael Forsythe

Julian E. Barnes is a national security reporter based in Washington, covering the intelligence agencies. Before joining The Times in 2018, he wrote about security matters for The Wall Street Journal. More about Julian E. Barnes

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With additional American aid still in doubt, Lloyd Austin, the U.S. defense secretary, called for “creative, adaptable and sustainable ways” to continue arming Ukraine  and praised European allies who were trying to bolster Kyiv’s military.

Ukraine fired a volley of exploding drones  at Moscow and other targets on the final day of Russia’s presidential vote, the local authorities said, continuing a flurry of attacks timed for the election .

Elaborate Tales: As the Ukraine war grinds on, the Kremlin has created increasingly complex fabrications online  to discredit Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky, and undermine the country’s support in the West.

Targeting Russia’s Oil Industry: With its army short of ammunition and troops to break the deadlock on the battlefield, Kyiv has increasingly taken the fight beyond the Ukrainian border, attacking oil infrastructure deep in Russian territory .

Electronic Warfare: Drones have become a critical weapon for both Russia and Ukraine. But Moscow’s capability to overpower Ukrainian signals  by broadcasting on the same frequencies at higher power is putting Kyiv at a disadvantage.

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30% of real estate transactions are not done after the purchase decision has been made. That’s why we maintain a constant dialogue with the buyer, lawyers, mortgage brokers and designers, to study the needs and implement the solution.

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Our Partners

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  • AB Development
  • ANT Development
  • Capital Group
  • Central Properties
  • Insigma Development

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Investment companies

  • Capital Partners
  • Hines International
  • Absolut Bank
  • VTB Capital
  • Gazprombank
  • Sberbank Capital
  • Otkritie Capital

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Design and architecture

  • Andrew Martin
  • Artistic Design
  • Aukett Swanke
  • Candy & Candy
  • Helene Benhamou
  • Jade Jagger
  • Kelly Hoppen

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Kalinka International (UAE, Turkey)

Programs for any purpose:

  • Visa-free travel
  • Life and business abroad
  • Tax residency
  • Cross-border movement under restrictions
  • Education and career of children abroad

Kalinka Dubai

  • Buying property in the UAE
  • Sightseeing tours of the best residential complexes in Dubai
  • Capital transfer (urgent purchase of ready-made companies in the UAE, opening an account)
  • Long stay apartments
  • Yacht charter
  • School education
  • Restaurants, shopping, household matters
  • Flight organization.
  • Assistance with international itinerary planning

Simplified visa system

No income tax, high return on investment, full ownership.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences

Collection of luxury residences

UAE, Dubai, Dubai International Financial Center, Al Sukuk Street, 9/1

The complex is located on the coast of the picturesque bay of Dubai Creek, where the world-famous Ras Al Khor flamingo and wildlife sanctuary is located. A unique location among mangrove forests, small lagoons and lakes combines peace and tranquility with the advantages of a large metropolis.

Rent – Start of sales.year

DAMAC Lagoons

Family low-rise residential complex

UAE, Dubai, Dubai Land, El Hebia Fift

Family low-rise residential complex in the spirit of the Mediterranean cities in the depths of Dubai. Convenient location allows you to get to large shopping centers, business clusters and offices of international companies in 20 minutes. Nearby are medical facilities, schools, an equestrian club, golf courses and the Dubai Sports City multifunctional complex.

Rent – year

DAMAC Cavalli Tower

UAE, Dubai, Dubai Media City

Elite residential complex on the west coast of Dubai, in the prestigious Al Sufuh area.

Atlantis The Royal Resort & Residences

Complex in the center of the Palm Jumeirah crescent

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Luxury residential complex in the center of the crescent of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The developed infrastructure of the man-made island is impressive: gourmet restaurants, modern fitness studios, luxurious wellness clubs, shops and boutiques in Nakheel Mall. Well-maintained walking and jogging paths stretch along the many kilometers of beaches with snow-white sands.

Canal-front luxury serviced apartments

UAE, Emirate of Dubai, Zabeel, Business Bay

Luxury canal-front serviced apartments in the heart of Dubai.

W Residences Dubai Downtown

Complex in the prestigious Downtown area

UAE, Dubai, Zabeel, Burj Khalifa

Elite residential complex in the prestigious Downtown area, in the center of Dubai.

Kalinka Turkey

  • Elite real estate
  • New buildings and secondary offers
  • Investment property
  • Sightseeing tours
  • Second Citizenship by Investment Program

Get a selection of foreign investment offers

Moscow exclusive properties, 6 unique projects, popular areas of moscow, secure business transactions, developed infrastructure.

Sociocultural cluster with modern apartment buildings

Zvenigorodskaya 2nd st., 12

The residential quarter is located on an area of 4.5 hectares, 200 meters from the Ulitsa 1905 Goda metro station, surrounded by parks: Krasnaya Presnya, Krasnogvardeyskie Prudy, the December Uprising Park and the Presnensky Childrens Park

Poklonnaya 9

Premium apartment house

Poklonnaya st., 9

he complex is located in a prestigious location in the west of the capital. Panoramic windows offer magnificent views of Victory Park, Sparrow Hills and Moscow City towers.

Victory Park Residences

Elite family residences in the west of the capital

Brothers Fonchenko st., vl. 3

he complex is surrounded by green parks and iconic sights of the city. Panoramic windows offer magnificent views of Poklonnaya Gora, the Triumphal Arch and City skyscrapers.

Capital Towers

Residential skyscrapers 500 meters from Moscow City

Krasnopresnenskaya emb., 14, building 1

A 10-minute walk from the metro stations "International" and "Vystavochnaya", a little further - the platform of the MCC "Business Center" and "Testovskaya" of the first Moscow diameter. For motorists, convenient exits to the Third Ring Road and the Garden Ring are located 6 minutes from the complex.

Neva Towers

Complex on the territory of the business center Moscow-City

Krasnogvardeisky 1st pr-d, 17-18

Panoramic windows offer direct views of the legendary Ukraina Hotel, the Government House and the embankments of the Moscow River. Residents have access to the entire infrastructure of the business district within a 10-minute walk. Afimall shopping center, multiplex cinema, cafes and restaurants, fitness studios, beauty salons and viewing platforms.

Club city on the river

Volokolamskoe sh., vl. 71/12

Moskvoretsky Park is a 5-minute walk away. In 10 minutes by car - the parks Shodnya, Pokrovskoe-Streshnevo and Stroginsky. A grandiose sports infrastructure is planned on the territory of the peninsula: more than 30 types of activities in one location and three yacht clubs in the neighborhood.

Community participation

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PR and Media

Kalinka is in the TOP-3 in terms of citation in  the media in the elite real estate market and in the TOP-5 of business class and investment segment. Monthly number of publications mentioning Kalinka  — 250-300. Main sources: RBC, Forbes, Vedomosti, Kommersant, BFM, Elitnoe.ru. Joint analytics and press releases with leading Moscow developers: Insigma, AEON, Level Group and others. The Kalinka press service is always open to the media: journalists can be sure of comments, interviews and expert opinions. We promptly respond to requests and help the editors in the preparation of objective and high-quality materials.

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A fifth of the entire interior improvement in the premium segment is created in the area of Minskaya Street

According to research of the Kalinka Ecosystem, the total area of internal landscaping in 40 projects on the premium real estate market in Moscow is 43.5 hectares.

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Russians remain the leaders in buying Turkish real estate

Russians still occupy the first place in the demand for real estate in Turkey among foreigners. However, compared to 2022, there is a decrease in demand from our fellow citizens by 17%.

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"Obydensky No. 1" became the best-selling club house in Moscow

According to a study of the Kalinka ecosystem, sales in 11 club houses started in the capital in 2023. The leader in sales was the club house "Obydenskiy No. 1", in other projects clients purchased on average four times fewer apartments.

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The Kalinka ecosystem has summed up the results of its first year of operation in the UAE.

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The Kalinka ecosystem has strengthened its top management team.

In two regional divisions of the company - Kalinka Turkiye and Kalinka Middle East - new sales directors have been appointed.

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Kalinka Middle East has received several awards from a leading developer in Abu Dhabi.

The company won in several nominations as a developer of Aldar Properties and has been included among the best real estate agencies in Abu Dhabi.

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CEO of International consulting company Kalinka

Alexey <br>Chumalov

Alexey Chumalov

General manager of Kalinka Moscow

Alexander <br>Shibaev

Alexander Shibaev

General manager of Kalinka Middle East

Yulia <br>Kovaleva

Yulia Kovaleva

City real estate manager

Polina<br> Medelyanovskaya

Polina Medelyanovskaya

Denis <br>Trusov

Denis Trusov

Dmitry <br>Mezhinsky

Dmitry Mezhinsky

Mikhail<br> Dolgov

Mikhail Dolgov

Head of Country Property Department

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  2. Aboard Poirot’s Magnificent Century-Old Motor Yacht Madiz

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  3. Yacht MADIZ, Ailsa Shipbuilding Co

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  4. Motor yacht Madiz

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  5. Aboard Poirot’s Magnificent Century-Old Motor Yacht Madiz

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  6. Aboard Poirot’s Magnificent Century-Old Motor Yacht Madiz

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    History. Madiz was designed by G. L. Watson, and It is the last surviving ship to have been designed by him personally. She was built by the Ailsa Shipyard in Troon, Scotland on the Clyde.. The yacht was originally named Triton and her first owner was philanthropist James Coats. Following his death, she was purchased in 1913 by Sir George Bullough, owner of the Scottish island of Rùm.

  2. Century-Old Yacht Madiz, World's Oldest Superyacht, for Sale

    The current owners of the yacht Madiz acquired her in 2010. (Keletsekis died in 2009.) They, too, have devoted much time and attention to preserving as many original features as possible. These include the Lord's Suite and the Lady's Suite, staterooms with seating area and some of the early-1900s mahogany paneling.

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    MADIZ: Registered to Kostas Keletsek - c/o Ross Persian Sea Foods Corp., 6-8 Kouche Sirk, Avenue Ferdowsky, Teheran 11, Iran, and renamed "MADIZ" 1975: Class suspended due to owner not wishing to follow surveys. Last entry in Yacht Register is for 1977 : 1980's: Registered to Conduct Shipping Company: 1993

  4. The Timeless Charm of Madiz: One of the Oldest Yachts in the World

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    The 122-year-old classic yacht Madiz, the oldest yacht in the world to have Lloyd's classification, has joined the market with Jean-Marie Recamier and Jessica Ruez of Camper & Nicholsons.Classic yacht restoration and management firm G.L. Watson & Co has jointly listed the yacht for sale.. The steel-built 55-metre is one of the largest true classics from the early 20th century still on the ...

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    In 2010, Madiz found her current owners and has since been meticulously maintained as a classic yachting icon. The 120-year-old steel-hulled motor yacht, now powered by two Mercedes 250Hp engines, accommodates 14 guests in seven cabins and operates with a crew of 10.

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    MADIZ, a large meter steel yacht built in 1902 at Ailsa Shipyards, on the river Clyde, at Troon, Scotland. She is the oldest steel or iron vessel to be classed by Lloyds Register. During 2004-2007 Madiz underwent a major refit and was re-classed under Lloyds Register to her original Class of +100A1, making her the only ship to ever do so ...

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  11. MADIZ yacht (Ailsa, 60.96m, 1902)

    MADIZ, a 60.96 m Motor Yacht built in the United Kingdom and delivered in 1902, is the flagship of Ailsa. Her top speed is 15.0 kn, her cruising speed is 13.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 2750.0 nm at 10.0 kn, with power coming from two Mercedes diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms, with 10 crew ...

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    Madiz, one of the few yachts from the early 20th century still on the water today, is one such beauty and a priceless piece of yachting history. ... The owner of Madiz will enjoy private deck access from their lavish master suite, as well as a Jacuzzi-style tub. Guests onboard will benefit from ample outdoor deck areas with dedicated spaces for ...

  13. MADIZ Yacht

    The 55.4m/181'9" motor yacht 'Madiz' (ex. Triton) was built by Ailsa Shipyard at their Troon shipyard. Her interior is styled by design house G.L. Watson & Co. and she was completed in 1902. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of G.L. Watson & Co. and she was last refitted in 2007. ... Madiz Yacht Owner, Captain or marketing company

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    40 years later, in 2010, Madiz was acquired by her current owners and has been lovingly cared for as an icon of classic yachting style. Whilst she has evolved somewhat over her incredible 120-year history, many original features remain. Today, this steel-hulled motor yacht is powered by two Mercedes 250Hp engines and has accommodation for 14 guests in seven cabins.

  17. MADIZ Yacht for Sale

    In 2010, Madiz found her current owners and has since been meticulously maintained as a classic yachting icon. The 120-year-old steel-hulled motor yacht, now powered by two Mercedes 250Hp engines, accommodates 14 guests in seven cabins and operates with a crew of 10. The vessel is complemented by a 6m Riva Superflorida tender and a 6m classic ...

  18. Aboard Poirot's Magnificent Century-Old Motor Yacht Madiz

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  25. About Kalinka Group

    Yacht charter; School education; Restaurants, shopping, household matters; Flight organization. Assistance with international itinerary planning; Simplified visa system. ... Residence owners have access to the same infrastructure as hotel guests: 3 treatment rooms, saunas, baths, jacuzzi, relaxation room, fitness center equipped with the latest ...