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Port Adriano

Spanish broadcasters have shared the news that Taras Ostapchuk, chief engineer aboard the superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anastasia47.73m (156'7&quot;)Sensation Yachts2001">Lady Anastasia</a>, attempted to sink the 47.73-metre superyacht, valued at approximately €6.5m, in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Adriano (Company)">Port Adriano</a>, Spain, which is believed to belong to a Russian arms dealer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46665/image/large-d2b466341e02a709b90522790e4e513c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46665">Taras Ostapchuk opened a major valve in the engine room and a second, smaller one within the crew quarters. He then closed the fuel valves, turned off all the electricity and told the crew to abandon ship. According to reports in the Majorca Daily Bulletin, the crew told Ostapchuk that “he was crazy,” to which he replied, “they were Ukrainians and that their homeland was under attack.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46661/image/large-307e7baa3f5b4e8730091507a946591a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46661"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46662/image/large-3f78c98cfb533581a65c4ad929fa42a0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46662"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46664/image/large-1a419e031d785c8ddb04e84a23d7974a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46664">According to various outlets, the attempted sinking was provoked when Ostapchuk viewed a video of a missile hitting an apartment building in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. Following the court case, Ostapchuk said “I had a good job as a head mechanic on the boat and a good salary but I am going to fight for my nation.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46669/image/large-48a118e6f65012de199a5a773d3ec020.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46669"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46674/image/large-a3551590db552975e6022de91dca0919.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46668/image/large-5ab4d48590e55cda0a6687efb2f0f080.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46668"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Anastasia47.73m (156'7&quot;)Sensation Yachts2001">Lady Anastasia</a>, which was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sensation Yachts (Company)">Sensation Yachts</a> in 2001, was partially sunk in the event but other crew and the officials came to her aid and closed the valves. She features exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1542" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ray Harvey Design (Company)">Ray Harvey Design</a> and an interior penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey Designs</a>. She is able to accommodate as many as 10 guests and underwent her most recent refit in 2018. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/46654/image/large-b2f8534c0243e6f08b086975f6d068fc.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/46654">

Chief engineer attempts to sink Russian superyacht Lady Anastasia

A member of the crew attempted to sink Russian yacht Lady Anastasia, valued at approximately €6.5m.

Crew member attempts to sink €6.5m superyacht Lady Anastasia

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a> has extended its reach with a 50 percent acquisition of Marina Santa Eulalia in Ibiza, with a concession until 2046. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217403/image/large-1796a8e2de57481aa2eb66f345bac01f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217403">The Majorcan-based company, which specialises in the construction and management of marinas has been in operation for more than 30 years, and took root in Ibiza back in 2019 when it took over the Marina in Botafoc. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a> now offers more than 1,000 berthing points on the eastern side of the Island, as Marina Santa Eulalia can host up to 763 vessels up to 22 metres in length.&nbsp; <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/K3geFCnQ7w0?&amp;wmode=opaque" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> Marina Santa Eulalia, the largest marina on Ibiza, is also home to a Travel Lft of 70 tonnes and an expansive commercial area filled with restaurants and leisure facilities. In total, the marina spans 572 square kilometres of surface and 170 kilometers of coastline.&nbsp;It’s location provides the best of both worlds: the thriving, energetic city and nightlife the island is famed for is just 14 kilometres away; while the marina also benefit from a cluster of covers that cling to the Southeasterly side of the island, which provide secluded retreats where visitors can sail around the crystal waters and kickback on the soft sandy shores, away from the crowds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217405/image/large-c1ad07a1e15ff9ffcb54ce93f4023203.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217405">Alongside its marinas in Ibiza, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a> also owns two other sites: Port Tarraco in Tarragona-Catalonia and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Adriano (Company)">Port Adriano</a> in Mallorca. All of which, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6623" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocibar (Company)">Ocibar</a> states, offers “a personalized customer service that ensures boats and crews receive the premium and high-quality services they need during their stay in port.”

Ocibar purchases 50 percent of Marina Santa Eulalia

Ocibar has purchased 50 percent of Marina Santa Eulalia in Ibiza, with a concession until 2046.

Ocibar announces expansion as it purchases 50% of Marina Santa Eulalia

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/177769/image/large-bc2cf69e77a28f42b86f3ddda28f0c07.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/177769">Seen here in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1563" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Adriano (Company)">Port Adriano</a> in the Mediterranean on her maiden season this summer is the new 87-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avantage87.0m (285'5&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2020">Avantage</a>. Delivered this year as one of the German yard’s newest projects, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Avantage87.0m (285'5&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2020">Avantage</a> was built under the name Hawaii to a design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/17" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Company)">Bannenberg &amp; Rowell</a> in London. She is powered by twin MTU 16V 4000 diesel engines, delivering 2,311hp each. Also delivered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> this year is the 140-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6427" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scheherazade140.0m (459'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2020">Scheherazade</a> with the 142-metre project known as project&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6426" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Opus142.0m (465'11&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2020">Opus</a> also expected to be completed before the end of 2020.

Lürssen yacht Avantage Port Adriano

The new 87-metre Lürssen yacht Avantage spotted in Port Adriano on the island of Mallorca. 

The new motor yacht Avantage in Mallorca

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/152474/image/large-5983186fbba590f7aba2e563375cce0c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/152474">Superyacht Seafire in Port AdrianoIn June 2013 the Italian shipyard AB Yachts launched the AB140 superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2827">Seafire</a>. The 42 metre motor yacht is powered by triple 2600hp MTU engines each coupled to a waterjet and she can achieve a top speed of 46 knots. Superyacht <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2827">Seafire</a> is pictured her in Port Adriano on 17 October 2014.By Merijn de Waard, photo by <a href="http://www.superyachtphoto.com" target="_blank">SuperYachtPhoto.com</a>

Superyacht Seafire in Port Adriano

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/145902/image/large-bb4f3f9b6733fd379e729a6a2f3e4faa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/145902">Superyachts in Port AdrianoOn the southwest coast of the island there is a superb superyacht destination. Wonderfully designed and supplied with ample luxury amenities, Port Adriano is simply the go-to spot for those who wish to discover Mallorca, in style. Comfortablye whisked away from the proximity of the major touristic destinations, yet conveniently centrally located.Photo by Port Adriano

Superyacht Garcon arriving in Port Adriano

A few weeks ago we published an article on a new event to be held in Port Adriano, Mallorca SuperYacht Days. The event will showcase around 35 yachts for sale and charter by six yacht brokers with a presence on the Island; Ocean Independence, Camper &amp; Nicholsons International, Dahm International, Fraser Yachts, Burgess and Northrop &amp; Johnson. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/138136/image/large-1b409d4d476b4ca70ddc5d816e494434.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/137592">Driving forces behind this event are Marc Haendle of Ocean Independence and Arne Ploch of Camper &amp; Nicholsons International. “It started with an idea I had for an open day in the new Port Adriano”, says Marc. He continues, “I discussed the idea with Arne Ploch of CNI and since he was as enthusiastic as well, so we decided to make it happen. We contacted Port Adriano, who had just extended their marina, and they liked the idea of hosting 35 yachts in their new facility”. With 35 yachts planned to attend the event it could be considered a yacht show, but Marc stresses, “it was never the intention to create another yacht show, it’s more comparable to an open day, an event organised by brokers for brokers and their client’s needs. We need to do something extra these days to promote the yachts of our clients and to attract new clients. The event is a little bigger than I expected and to give as much as possible buyers the opportunity to view the yachts, we extended the event over a couple of days, instead of just one open day.” The “by invitation only” event will take place over the last weekend in April from the 28th to the 30th and will showcase around 35 yachts from 24 metres up to 60 metres. Registration is closed as already too much yachts have registered an interest to attend the event. Ocean Independence Marc Haendle +34 678 535 240 <a href="mailto:marc@ocyachts.com?subject=Mallorca%20SuperYacht%20Days%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">marc@ocyachts.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.oceanindependence.com">www.oceanindependence.com</a> Camper &amp; Nicholsons International Arne Ploch +34 609 756 763 <a href="mailto:aploch@cnipalma.com?subject=Mallorca%20SuperYacht%20Days%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">aploch@cnipalma.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.camperandnicholsons.com">www.camperandnicholsons.com</a> By Merijn de Waard