Who owns this $700 million megayacht? European authorities are struggling to find the owner of this 460 feet long vessel that has two helipads, a large pool, and four fabulous decks.

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While we are talking about Russians and their favorite luxe toys, superyachts, how can we leave behind the most talked-about Russian man of the moment and his speculated superyacht? The 12th largest yacht in the world, the 460 feet Lürssen yacht named Scheherazade, worth nearly $700 million, possibly belongs to Vladimir Putin himself.

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Scheherazade, docked at the Italian Sea Group shipyard in Marina di Carrara, Italy, is under tight protection, implying that it belongs to the Russian President. The ship’s British captain, Guy Bennett-Pearce, completely denied any connection to Putin, telling the New York Times, ‘I have never seen him. I have never met him.’

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The interior of the yacht is designed by Zuretti Yacht Design. The vessel is massive, which means ample space for top-class amenities. The megayacht can host as many as 18 guests and a crew of 40 inside the ship that, in no doubt, is plush and modern, though there aren’t many images to support it. The exterior done by Espen Oeino flaunts a four-deck aluminum superstructure, with two large helicopter pads, a large pool, a cinema, and several entertainment areas in addition to a distinguished beach club aft. Among the high-tech security systems is a drone crashing system that ensures maximum privacy.

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Talking about performance, MTU engines of 8770 hp power the Scheherazade. It delivers the boat a maximum speed of 21 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots. Scheherazade’s full range is estimated at 7000 nautical miles.

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There is also conjecture the owner of this lavish boat is a Middle-Eastern billionaire. Keeping the weather of the Middle-Eastern locales in mind, it starts to make sense why a ship so enormous has relatively little exterior space.

[Via – NY Times]

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