In the face of sanctions, Russia’s oligarchs are moving their Superyachts to destinations such as the Maldives and Seychelles.
An increasing number of Superyachts belonging to Russia’s wealthiest are on the move, with some of the very biggest either in or moving into, the Indian Ocean, an analysis by «Bloomberg» (being paywall) showed.
Currently, the four largest yachts in the Maldives are Russian-owned.
The largest vessel in the area is the 140 meter «Ocean Victory» belonging to Victor Rashinkov, and another 111-meter «Clio» of Oleg Deripaska, and the 142-meter «Nord» owned by Alexi Mordashov.
Andrey Kostin's «Sea Rhapsody» is reportedly heading for Seychelles after departing from Turkey on February 18, which was before Russia invaded Ukraine on February 21.
Superyacht Group estimates 7 to 10 percent of the global fleet of Superyachts is Russian-owned.
Yacht Spotting
Yacht spotting might well be a modern-day equivalent of train spotting. There is even a website dedicated to this called «Superyacht fan.»
Given current events, spotters might have lots to look out for.
