Superyachts of Russian oligarchs -- in pictures

  • A judge in Fiji has ruled that US authorities can seize the Russian-owned superyacht Amadea. Fiji Sun / AP
    A judge in Fiji has ruled that US authorities can seize the Russian-owned superyacht Amadea. Fiji Sun / AP
  • Fijian authorities on April 19 applied to block a superyacht reportedly owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov from leaving its waters, as the US moved to seize it. Fiji Sun / AP
    Fijian authorities on April 19 applied to block a superyacht reportedly owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov from leaving its waters, as the US moved to seize it. Fiji Sun / AP
  • The superyacht Amadea, reportedly owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Fiji Sun / AFP
    The superyacht Amadea, reportedly owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Fiji Sun / AFP
  • Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is pictured in Yalikavak, southwest Turkey. Reuters
    Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is pictured in Yalikavak, southwest Turkey. Reuters
  • Germany has officially confiscated the world's largest superyacht, the 'Dilbar', owned by Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, as part of sanctions against Moscow following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. AFP
    Germany has officially confiscated the world's largest superyacht, the 'Dilbar', owned by Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, as part of sanctions against Moscow following the outbreak of war in Ukraine. AFP
  • The Dilbar, covered with plastic sheets, is docked in a shipyard of Blohm & Voss in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany. AFP
    The Dilbar, covered with plastic sheets, is docked in a shipyard of Blohm & Voss in the harbour of Hamburg, Germany. AFP
  • The Flying Fox superyacht is seen docked at Don Diego Port in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which is linked to Russian oligarch Dmitry Kamenshchik. Getty Images
    The Flying Fox superyacht is seen docked at Don Diego Port in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, which is linked to Russian oligarch Dmitry Kamenshchik. Getty Images
  • The Flying Fox superyacht. Getty Images
    The Flying Fox superyacht. Getty Images
  • The Flying Fox superyacht. Getty Images
    The Flying Fox superyacht. Getty Images
  • MySky superyacht owned by Russia's Igor Kesaev is seen in the waters of the Indian Ocean near Male, Maldives. Reuters
    MySky superyacht owned by Russia's Igor Kesaev is seen in the waters of the Indian Ocean near Male, Maldives. Reuters
  • Titan superyacht owned by Russia's Alexander Abramov is seen in the waters of the Indian Ocean near Male, Maldives. Reuters
    Titan superyacht owned by Russia's Alexander Abramov is seen in the waters of the Indian Ocean near Male, Maldives. Reuters
  • Spanish Civil Guards stand by the Tango superyacht, belonging to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, which was seized on behalf of US authorities. Photo: Juan Poyates Oliver / Reuters
    Spanish Civil Guards stand by the Tango superyacht, belonging to Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, which was seized on behalf of US authorities. Photo: Juan Poyates Oliver / Reuters
  • Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is pictured in Bodrum, southwest Turkey. Reuters
    Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, is pictured in Bodrum, southwest Turkey. Reuters
  • The superyacht Nord, reportedly owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, is docked in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia. Reuters
    The superyacht Nord, reportedly owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, is docked in the far eastern port of Vladivostok, Russia. Reuters
  • The superyacht Nord, reportedly owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov. Reuters
    The superyacht Nord, reportedly owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov. Reuters
  • Britain on Tuesday detained a Russian-owned, $50-million superyacht boasting a fresh-water swimming pool, in what it called a "warning" to Moscow of the consequences for invading Ukraine. AFP
    Britain on Tuesday detained a Russian-owned, $50-million superyacht boasting a fresh-water swimming pool, in what it called a "warning" to Moscow of the consequences for invading Ukraine. AFP
  • The impounding of Phi, the first superyacht ever to be held in British waters, comes after the UK sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and entities in recent weeks over the Kremlin's war. AFP
    The impounding of Phi, the first superyacht ever to be held in British waters, comes after the UK sanctioned hundreds of Russian individuals and entities in recent weeks over the Kremlin's war. AFP
  • The PHI superyacht, detained by a unit of Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA). AFP
    The PHI superyacht, detained by a unit of Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA). AFP
  • Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, docks at a marina in Bodrum, in southwest Turkey. Ihlas News Agency / Reuters
    Solaris, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, docks at a marina in Bodrum, in southwest Turkey. Ihlas News Agency / Reuters
  • Eclipse, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Reuters
    Eclipse, a superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Reuters
  • The superyacht 'Scheherazade', which has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is moored in the port at Marina di Carrara on March 23, 2022 in Carrara, Italy. Getty Images
    The superyacht 'Scheherazade', which has been linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, is moored in the port at Marina di Carrara on March 23, 2022 in Carrara, Italy. Getty Images
  • The yacht 'Scheherazade', which is about 140 metres long and worth over 700 million dollars, is moored at the 'The Italian Sea Group' shipyard. Getty Images
    The yacht 'Scheherazade', which is about 140 metres long and worth over 700 million dollars, is moored at the 'The Italian Sea Group' shipyard. Getty Images
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested the seizure of the superyacht Scheherazade in a speech to the Italian Parliament. Getty Images
    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky requested the seizure of the superyacht Scheherazade in a speech to the Italian Parliament. Getty Images
  • The superyacht Amadea. Fiji Sun / AFP
    The superyacht Amadea. Fiji Sun / AFP