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Superyacht

Crew on ‘abandoned’ superyacht win unpaid wages after court case

The crew of ‘abandoned’ superyacht Alfa Nero will receive more than a year in unpaid wages following an Antiguan High Court judgement. The 81.3-metre Oceanco superyacht Alfa Nero (pictured above) has been moored at Antigua Yacht Club Marina since February 2022. The vessel was blocked from leaving pending a search to confirm whether its ultimate […]

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Leisure Marine

Fire destroys buildings at historic yacht club

A severe fire that broke out in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, has caused significant damage to the historic Antigua Yacht Club Marina & Resort on the island’s southeastern coast. The cause of the fire, which started on Tuesday (3 October 2023), has not been confirmed. However, local reports have linked it to a lightning strike during tropical […]

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Superyacht

Former Google CEO buys abandoned superyacht for $67.6m

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has reportedly purchased the superyacht Alfa Nero, which was ditched in Antigua after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The 81.3-metre Oceanco vessel was moored at Antigua Yacht Club Marina in February 2022. The vessel was blocked from leaving pending a search to confirm whether its ultimate owner appeared on sanction […]