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'' that it was registered in the Cayman Islands at 267 feet, with a value of $81 million. In 2022, Forbes reported that the ship was owned by

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. On Friday June 16, 2023, ''Alfa Nero'' was sold to former

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CEO

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for $67.6 million dollars during an auction by the government of

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, after it had been abandoned there following the imposition of

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as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Schmidt pulled out of the purchase due to lawsuits over title to the yacht. Since the botched sale, Guryev's daughter Yulia Guryeva- Motlokhov, has filed a suit claiming that she is the vessel's true owner, that it was never abandoned, and that the yacht's seizure and sale violated procedure.

History and design

''Alfa Nero'' was designed by Nuvolari & Lenard and built by Oceanco in 2007. The interior of ''Alfa Nero'' was designed by Alberto Pinto. In September 2009, it was reported that ''Alfa Nero'' was being listed for sale for $190,000,000. Alfa Nero is frequently sailed by

. In March 2022, ''

'' reported that ''Alfa Nero'' was still owned by Guryev. Registered in the Cayman Islands with a value of $81 million at 267 feet, on March 3, it was recorded at Philipsburg, St. Martin.Biden And Allies Are Coming For Russian Billionaires’ Yachts: Forbes Tracked Down 51. Here’s Where To Find Them
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bought the yacht at an auction. It cost him $67.7 million. In early September 2023, it was reported that Schmidt backed out of the purchase due to lawsuits over title to the yacht. ''Alfa Nero'' can accommodate 12 guests and up to 26 crew, and has over of living space. The yacht features a pool on the aft deck that can, through a hydraulic system, transform into a dance floor or a helipad. The ''Alfa Nero'' has a range of at , and can reach speeds of up to . ''Alfa Nero'' was refitted in 2013.''YachtCharterFleet.com''
/ref> The master suite occupies the entire forward aspect of the upper deck, which is private and self-contained. Inside the suite, colours are pale and the space has opulent design. Other suites have coordinated colours. Designers Nuvolari and Lenard planned the saloons, including dining saloons. The full beam upper saloon has palatial design, while the main deck saloon is contemporary. On the top deck, with views through 180 degree windows, is a diversion gym, while on the lower deck there is a health and beauty spa.

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List of Mega Yachts

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