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Michael Inchbald

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/318572/image/large-562016427f41df557c42e9ab44960214.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/318572">This summer, the 65.2-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte II65.2m (213'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1987">Astarte II</a> was spotted cruising around Serifos, Greece. Originally launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in 1987 under the name Katalina, the tri-deck yacht is primarily active in Greek waters. Owned by a Greek shipping family, the yacht features a luxurious interior crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Inchbald (Company)">Michael Inchbald</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jacqueline Thwaites (Company)">Jacqueline Thwaites</a>, providing space for 20 guests in 10 staterooms. Equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1448" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Deutz AG (Company)">Deutz</a> 2,990 hp diesel engines, the Liberia-flagged vessel can reach speeds of up to 18 knots.

Blohm & Voss motor yacht Astarte II in Serifos

The German-built motor yacht Astarte II was spotted cruising here in Serifos, Greece. 

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/168633/image/large-ad5ea896947637a211ef3763c89865fb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/168633">The 65.20-metre tri-deck motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte II65.2m (213'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1987">Astarte II</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Voss</a> in 1987 and first launched under the name Katalina. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2042" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Astarte II65.2m (213'11&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1987">Astarte II</a> is believed to be owned by a Greek shipping family and the vessel operates primarily in Greek waters, as seen here off the island of Milos. She features an interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1203" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Inchbald (Company)">Michael Inchbald</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jacqueline Thwaites (Company)">Jacqueline Thwaites</a> and accommodates up to 20 guests over 10 cabins. Powered by twin Deutz 2,990 hp diesel engines, she is capable of a maximum speed of 18 knots.

Blohm + Voss yacht Astarte II in Adamantas

The German-built motor yacht Astarte II from 1987 spotted at acnhor in Adamantas off the Greek island of Milos. 

The Blohm + Voss motor yacht Astarte II in Adamantas

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150454/image/large-8db51d52abf3b1abcd10bcb1e1da725a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150454">Superyacht Astarte II at anchorThe 65.20 metre tri-deck superyacht, Astarte II (ex. Katalina), was built by Blohm &amp; Voss in 1987. The was the second yacht to be named Katalina. The first was an Amels, now named Lady Georgina. There was also a third Katalina, but she was sold before she was completed, and became Leander. Astarte II is believed to be owned by a Greek shipping family, who keep her in Greece most of the time. She features an interior by Michael Inchbald and Jacqueline Thwaites. She accommodates up to 20 guests over 10 rooms, including 1 Master, 1 VIP, 3 Double, 5 Twin cabins. Powered by 2 Deutz 2,990hp diesel engines and propelled by her twin screw propellers, she is capable of a maximum speed of 18 knots. Here she is photographed enjoying the last of the Mediterranean summer in Poros, Greece. The photo was taken last week.By Maarten Janssen / <a href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com/media/" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>