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De Baecque et Associés

The 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dynamiq Yachts (Company)">Dynamiq</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> sold, with Patrick Hopkins of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5077" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The Italian Yacht Group (Company)">The Italian Yacht Group (IYG)</a> introducing the buyer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Baecque et Associés (Company)">De Baecque et Associés</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201509/image/large-8bf0980334bb2c69817b09a18554d54a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201509">Built in 2021 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dynamiq Yachts (Company)">Dynamiq</a> at their Massa shipyard in Monaco, the yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dobroserdov Design (Company)">Dobroserdov Design</a>, interiors created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giuseppina Arena Architecture & Design (Company)">Giuseppina Arena Architecture &amp; Design</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201520/image/large-d18f48c75fa86e445e651d829e4ad3db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201520"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201519/image/large-a11328b0879114e247a423236b382eb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201519"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201518/image/large-63e68cb1c26877514361551358d75ad3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201518">At a volume of 297 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> is capable of sleeping as many as 11 guests across her five stateroom layout, while further accommodation is available to support a crew of up to six members onboard. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201528/image/large-226ebf4f4daf9f2f06334e99b3b734a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201528"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201524/image/large-dbfc15920410f5d8a871d5dffcb9b955.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201524"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201526/image/large-8ba15c44152880e1e59a8cbd4dc7be4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201526">Among <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a>’s most standout outdoor amenities are her forward Jacuzzi accompanied by two TV screens, her sundeck with a second bar and the expansive pool found on her main deck aft, which accommodates 10 people. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201514/image/large-66a8dcfabef82a95ac26434b24d15f58.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201514"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201513/image/large-5b1b9ae848f09c8073d71796769351ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201513"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201516/image/large-5ca4030427fa2dd8c7e74fa922aac775.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201516">Regarding her performance, the motor yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 21 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/270605/image/large-7d98f26582cdd8712ecdd99b25fb87ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/270605">At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> had a last known asking price of €11,900,000. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201510/image/large-9f57306d201f8505562d7242abb4148e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201510">

41m Dynamiq yacht Stefania sold 

The 41-metre Dynamiq superyacht Stefania sold, with Patrick Hopkins of Italian Yacht Group (IYG) introducing the buyer. 

41m Dynamiq superyacht Stefania sold 

French authorities are set to auction the seized 41-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4472" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dynamiq Yachts (Company)">Dynamiq</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> on 27 March at the La Ciotat shipyards, east of Marseille. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201509/image/large-8bf0980334bb2c69817b09a18554d54a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201509">The yacht was seized in 2023 at the request of French authorities during a stopover near Genoa, Italy, as part of an investigation into money-laundering involving Belarusian national Chaslau Koniukh and arms and drug trafficking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201518/image/large-63e68cb1c26877514361551358d75ad3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201518">French authorities allege that Koniukh used illicit funds to acquire both the yacht and a villa on the French Riviera, estimated at around €10 million. The seizure followed an analysis of suspicious fund movements through tax havens, which authorities claim were aimed at concealing the origin of the funds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201523/image/large-127ad9dd6955df2af80448cf176277c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201523">This is not the first high-profile superyacht seizure in La Ciotat. In 2022, the 85.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2485" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amore Vero 85.5m (280'6&quot;)Oceanco2013">Amore Vero</a>, linked to Russian oil executive Igor Sechin, was confiscated following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The investigation into that case remains ongoing.Insight:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54723" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Insight: What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners? (2022-03-08 13:45:00 +0100)">What are the legal implications of sanctions against Russian yacht owners?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201517/image/large-821cc910b05d3b9ac9406cfbde401869.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201517">The auction, managed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Baecque et Associés (Company)">De Baecque et Associés</a>, will start with a bidding price of €10 million, though the vessel is valued at up to €12 million. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8089" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Baecque et Associés (Company)">De Baecque</a> highlighted the yacht's distinctive features, such as glass-inlaid railings and a transparent flagpole, with potential bidders required to pre-register with a deposit of €500,000 to participate.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/201515/image/large-7304ca931e9b4a1f950ad597f42173c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/201515">Built in 2021 as the second hull in the GTT 135 series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> showcases a highly recognisable golden hull and reverse bow. She features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2445" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dobroserdov Design (Company)">Dobroserdov Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/242047/image/large-61ad8ea3f1e8e15ec83e0f954534cc71.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/242047"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> features a five stateroom configuration for up to 10 guests, with an Art-Deco design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4979" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Giuseppina Arena Architecture & Design (Company)">Giuseppina Arena Architecture &amp; Design</a>. She boasts luxury amenities such as a pool, Jacuzzi and a wood-burning fireplace. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/187268/image/large-04dd05e9d1ba51d67aa73bdc02e7294b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/187268">In terms of performance <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7937" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefania41.0m (134'6&quot;)Dynamiq Yachts2021">Stefania</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines, providing her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 21 knots.&nbsp;

Stefania: 41m seized yacht to be auctioned in money-laundering case

French authorities are set to auction the seized 41-metre Dynamiq motor yacht Stefania on 27 March at the La Ciotat shipyards, east of Marseille.