The converted USSR hydrographical survey vessel Olivia

The converted USSR hydrographical survey vessel Olivia in Sardinia

Olivia is a 70 metre yacht, originally built as a USSR Ice Class hydrographical survey vessel in 1972 in Finnland. She was converted into a superyacht at Rouvia Road Yacht Design & Construction. Olivia is fitted with Rolls Royce fin stabilizers and Rolls Royce anti-rolling tanks for cruise comfort. Her navigational equipment is supplied by Sperry Marine with Area 4 capability. She is fitted with forward and after cranes having 8 tonnes and 3 tonnes capacities respectively for lifting tenders up to 35 ft.

By Maarten Janssen, photo by Gushl