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What becomes of a sanctioned Russian billionaire’s superyacht after it’s seized ? In the case of the $75 million Axioma , the end result was an auction for way below its market value.

The lavish 236-footer, which was seized from Russian steel magnate Dmitry Pumpyansky in March, attracted 63 bids at a sale in Gibraltar. A true watershed moment, it is the first public auction of an oligarch’s asset since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February.

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The superyacht, which boasts six luxurious guest cabins, an infinity pool, a spa and a 3-D cinema, was detained by the Gibraltar government after a legal claim from JP Morgan said Pumpyansky’s holding company Pyrene Investments owed the bank more than $20 million.

The Office of the Admiralty Marshal in Gibraltar confirmed on Tuesday that 63 bids were received for Axioma , but refused to reveal the value of the bids, as reported by the Guardian .

“Axioma” docked in Marseille, France in June.  Gerard Bottino / SOPA Images

“The successful bidder will be selected by the Admiralty Marshal but details of the bidder and the value of the offer will remain confidential,” the court said in a statement. “Details about the sale value of the vessel will be made available once the transaction has been completed which could take place in approximately 10 to 14 days.”

James Jaffa, a lawyer for British firm Jaffa & Co, told the Guardian that he expects Axioma to sell for “way below” $20 million.

The west has confiscated billions worth of assets since March. British and American authorities have previously said they would seek to funnel the proceeds of sold assets back into Ukraine. This auction has attracted controversy, though, because Axioma has been sold not for the benefit of the Ukrainian people, but for the US investment bank.

Still, the has set a “benchmark” for other banks looking to recoup losses by auctioning assets.

“ Axioma will be a watershed moment for assets that have bank financing against them because all the other banks will realize that the asset can be sold and that they can get some or all of their money back,” Jaffa adds.

Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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The US wants to auction off an oligarch's seized $300 million yacht that's been racking up $600,000 a month in maintenance

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The US wants to sell a $300 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch because it's getting too expensive to maintain it, a court filing from Friday shows.

The yacht in question is the 348-foot-long Amadea , which was seized in Fiji in April 2022. The yacht has a helicopter pad, a swimming pool, fire pits, and a movie theater.

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Since seizing the ship, the US government has been paying $600,000 a month in maintenance — a cost that is "excessive," according to the court filing, which Business Insider viewed. The US is now requesting a judge's permission to auction off the superyacht.

"The carrying costs for the Amadea are far from modest, and there is good cause to spare the Government and the public from bearing these costs," the filing states.

The problem is that another Russian oligarch, Eduard Khudainatov, claims to own the yacht and wants the vessel back. Khudainatov hasn't been sanctioned by the US.

Legal representatives for Khudainatov did not immediately respond to Business Insider's request for comment sent outside regular business hours. They told Bloomberg in a statement that the seizure was "unlawful" and that their client would pay the US back for the maintenance of the Amadea yacht.

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The case is US v. M/Y Amadea, 23-cv-09304, US District Court, Southern District of New York.

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Doctors first found the growth in a routine checkup in 2015. Flowers, 63, had no real symptoms but was told the pinkish-colored mole on his back was cancerous and the disease had spread to his lungs.

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Here's the thing, though: He's aiming to make the voyage in just over a month where most boaters take several months or even years to complete the feat. As such, Flowers is hoping to set a record with Guinness World Records.

His goal is also to raise $1 million through a combination of private donations and corporate sponsorships to benefit the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation .

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Flowers gives credit to his wife, Tammy, for making sure he keeps up-to-date with dermatology appointments. This boat captain has spent years in the sun and with his ruddy Irish skin knows he can't take any chances. His mother died of cancer; so did a brother and sister. All three had been diagnosed in their 50s.

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As far as his own health, Flowers learned about a drug still in the trial stages about halfway through his treatment. Keytruda was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2023.

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Months into the experimental treatment, the cancer riddling his body began to diminish, and then nearly shrank away. The disease got better, but then worse, setting up an emotional roller-coaster.

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He'd heard about the Great Loop from a boating friend who'd completed it, joining a legion of so-called "Loopers."

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He'd originally set out to take on the expedition around 2020 working with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to publicize it, but COVID put that plan on hold.

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Joining him on the challenge will be three friends: retired 7th circuit judge James Clayton; retired DeLand businessman Scott Schwerdfeger, and DeLand-based veterinarian Michael Bailey.

They're aiming to log at least 16 hours on the water each day and, as Flowers said, "We'll spend the night wherever we can."

If that "wherever" happens to be on the boat, it will be on the top deck with only bean-bag cushions in the way of comfort.

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The fundraising goal is substantial as well, according to Geib, saying, "That [amount] will go pretty far."

And that makes it all worth it for Flowers.

"We are going to make a difference," he said. "We are going to move the needle."

Kicking off with the fundraising campaign, a banquet and auction was held last weekend at the Lake Beresford Yacht Club in DeLand. Once anchoring ashore after the Great Loop, the boat will go up for auction with the proceeds benefiting the NPCF and go toward meeting the total fundraising goal.

The National Pediatric Cancer Foundation plans to track the boaters and provide updates on their progress in real time on social media.

For more information or to donate to Flowers' Great Loop challenge, go online to https://nationalpcf.org/the-great-loop-challenge-2024 .

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All the highlights from the Superyacht Charities Ball 2024

This year’s Superyacht Charities Ball was another resounding success, raising £90,000 for charity. An astounding £850,000 has been raised in six years. 

This year’s event on 16 March, partnered by BOAT International, saw more than 500 of yachting's power players get behind some truly worthy causes: Team Endeavour Racing which provides powerboat racing for wounded, injured and recovering service personnel and veterans; Oceans For Hope, a charity which introduces people with, or impacted by MS to sailing; Oarsome Chance, helping disadvantaged young people in the Portsmouth, Gosport and Havant areas and SYC’s grassroot charity Cash 4 Causes, which aims to help the growth of smaller non-government funded not-for-profit organisations. Headline sponsors for the night were Döhle Yachts, Lürssen , LA Marine, ISC, Peninsula, Oyster , Refit International and Starboard.  Fendequip sponsored the event programme. 

The night got off with a flying start with pre-dinner drinks and a brief welcome from the Chairperson, followed by a three-course banquet and live auction sponsored by Njord by Bergman Design House, with prizes including a VIP experience to see Ronan Keating at Kew Gardens and hospitality tickets at Newbury Races. The after-dinner raffle sponsored by Cecil Wright saw one lucky recipient win a skippered day onboard for four people with Flexisail Boat Club.

Guests danced until the early hours at the Mary’s Stadium in Southampton. A fancy-dress photo booth with bubbles proved to be quite the star attraction with party goers. 

Founded in 2015, Superyacht Charities continues to grow year on year. The charity hosts up to six events per year for charitable causes including the annual Cricket Challenge, the Seafarers Supper in Palma and an Antigua Sundowners soiree for the Antigua Yacht Show. The Superyacht Charities Ball has become a firm fixture on the annual yachting calendar. 

For more details and to see what other events SYC has in store, visit their website here .

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Morning Member Meetup, 8-9:30 a.m., Coldwell Banker NOW, 502 Viking Drive, No. 100, Virginia Beach. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting a networking event. Bring dog/cat treats, Kong toys and small animal food for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters or mice for donations to the Virginia Beach SPCA. Free. Register at hrchamber.com .

Coffee Connect, 3-4:30 p.m., Cookie’s Cakes & More, 4300 Portsmouth Blvd., No. 236, Chesapeake. Black BRAND is hosting a networking event. Free. Register on eventbrite.com .

ULI Virginia: Building Livable Communities for the Future, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Assembly, 400 Granby St., Norfolk. Urban Land Institute Virginia is hosting a community planning conference, including experts on getting kids involved in science, technology, engineering and math and efforts to make places safe, livable and financially resilient. An expert will show examples of placemaking and urban redevelopment. Register at virginia.uli.org .

Green Drinks, 6 p.m., Coastal Fermentory, 206 23rd St., Newport News. Newport News Green Foundation is hosting “Homegrown National Park: Rethinking the Great American Lawn” with Newport News master gardener Dale Timmer. Timmer will share how to turn our yards into havens for nature that support and are integrated with local environments. Free. Sign up at jotform.com/form/240725427733154 .

Port 460 Logistics Center Update, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Suffolk Riverfront, 100 E. Constance Road, Suffolk. Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate is hosting Stephen Edwards of Virginia Port Authority, Deputy City Manager Kevin Hughes of Suffolk and J.P. Matan of Matan Cos. for an update on the logistics center. $65-$75. Register at hracre.org/event/2024PLPort .

VMA Golf Classic, 11:30 registration and lunch, 1 p.m. shotgun, Cedar Point Country Club, 8056 Clubhouse Drive, Suffolk. Virginia Maritime Association is hosting a golf outing to benefit its political action committee, which works on behalf of the maritime industry to address critical issues with Virginia General Assembly legislators. $225. Register at VAmaritime.com/Events .

Mastering Financial Projections: Strategies for Success in Home-Based Businesses, noon, virtual. Peninsula Home-based Business Network and Small Business Development Center are hosting Donna Norman, a senior business adviser, on financial projections, strategies and current incentives being offered. Free. Register at clients.virginiasbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=50440014 .

48th Annual Hampton Roads Volunteer Achievement Awards, 5:30-8 p.m., 317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. Volunteer Hampton Roads is hosting its 48th annual awards ceremony recognizing Hampton Roads volunteers for their length of service, initiative and impact on the community. Hrchamber.com .

Community Collaborative Partnership Meeting, 5:30-7:30 p.m., New Beech Grove Baptist Church, 361 Beechmont Drive, Newport News. SafeHaven Empowerment Center is hosting Super Bowl champion and Newport News native Antoine Bethea for attendees to learn more about the center located at 429 Thorncliff Drive. Refreshments provided. Free. For more info, email [email protected] .

Deadline for Inside Business’ Hampton Roads Top Workplaces nominations. For the sixth year, Inside Business, The Virginian-Pilot and the Daily Press are partnering with Pennsylvania-based research partner Energage to recognize outstanding employers in the region. Anyone can nominate any organization, whether it is public, private, nonprofit, a school or even a government agency. To nominate an employer or for more information on the awards, go to topworkplaces.com/nominate/hamptonroads/ or call 757-612-4309.

Garden Club of Virginia Historic Garden Week showcase, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Suffolk Elks Lodge, 329 W. Constance Road, Suffolk. Six homes and gardens in Suffolk’s Riverview neighborhood will open their front doors to raise money to preserve the state’s public gardens. $35-$45. Buy tickets at vagardenweek.org/tickets/.

Judges needed for 2nd Annual Invention Convention, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk. Norfolk Innovation Corridor is hosting a regional STEM expo to support Norfolk Public Schools. More judges are needed. About 50 volunteers from diverse career paths will employ a rubric for evaluating inventor submissions by speaking with inventors and viewing display boards and prototypes. No prior experience is needed. Training is provided. For questions about judging and volunteerism, contact Laney Bueno at 757-904-5753 or [email protected] .

15th Annual Taste of India, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Chartway Arena, Old Dominion University, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. Taste of India is one of the largest Asian Indian Festivals in Virginia attracting about 7,000 to 10,000 people each year. It is a collaborative effort of hundreds of Indians living in Hampton Roads in order to share the heritage with residents of Hampton Roads. Includes live entertainment with colorful Bollywood and classic dances, Indian cuisine, vendor booths, Indian clothes and handicrafts, kids carnival games, henna hand painting and more. Free. Toihr.com .

The Railyard at Lambert’s Point Walking Tour, noon to 2 p.m., Chicken Salad Chick, 1200 W. 26th St., Norfolk. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Virginia is hosting a 1 p.m. walking tour of The Railyard at Lambert’s Point with Rich Meredith of Meredith Construction. Buy your own lunch. Register at crew.eventsair.com/2024-coastal-virginia-walking-tour-april .

12th Annual Spring Business to Business Expo, 5-7 p.m., Delta Marriott Chesapeake, 725 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting its spring business-to-business expo to help promote local businesses, encourage corporate networking and showcase new products and services. Open to the public. Free. Hrchamber.com .

BizConnect Hampton Roads April Networking/Coffee, 8:30-10 a.m., Office Furniture Outlet, 5595 Raby Road, Norfolk. BizConnect is hosting an event to connect, build relationships and learn about this environmentally conscious business. Non-members $10. Register at BizConnectHR.com .

Dining Out for Life, times vary, multiple restaurant locations. LGBT Life Center is hosting its 21st annual fundraiser where 45 participating restaurants across Hampton Roads will donate 33%-50% of their sales to support the center’s programs and services. For more information, including breakfast, lunch or dinner times and participating restaurants, visit diningoutforlife.com/city/757/ .

Department of Energy: Boost Community Workshop in Newport News, 9:30 a.m. to noon, 11850 Merchants Walk, Suite 100, Newport News. The Department of Energy Boost Platform, Sandia National Laboratories and community leaders are hosting a workshop focused on identifying regional technology challenges and opportunities. Participate in brainstorming innovative solutions to regional challenges, give feedback on what’s working, past successes and future community goals and engage with experts to support the development of technology-based startups in the region. Free. For more info, contact Kelli Howie, Sandia National Laboratories, at [email protected]. Register on eventbrite.com .

Peninsula Insiders’ Post-Session Luncheon, noon, Christopher Newport University’s David Student Union Ballroom, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber and The Wason Center are hosting Sens. Ghazala Hashmi and Danny Diggs, Del. Shelly Simonds and Del. Anne Ferrell Tata. $45. Register at bit.ly/3VJ1dPC .

Farewell Reception for Jennifer DeBruhl, DRPT Chief of Public Transportation, 5:30 p.m., Norfolk Yacht & Country Club, 7001 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. WTS Hampton Roads is hosting a reception for a colleague and hosting a wine raffle to raise money for scholarships. $45-$60. Register on eventbrite.com .

2024 Portsmouth First Citizen, 6 p.m., Renaissance Waterfront Hotel, 425 Water St., Portsmouth. The Portsmouth Service League is hosting an event to honor retired Navy Rear Adm. Mark A. Hugel as Portsmouth’s First Citizen. Hugel served as a naval officer for 32 years, including three tours of duty at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth. After retiring, he was selected to lead CACI International’s Norfolk office, where he remains a part-time employee. His charitable and civic contributions are numerous and have touched many lives in Portsmouth. $90. Buy tickets at givebutter.com/PFC2024 .

Ways to Protect and Preserve the North Landing River and Albemarle Sound, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St. Virginia Beach’s Green Ribbon Committee is hosting a symposium for networking and to educate participants about exciting new research, collaborative efforts and projects to preserve and advance the watershed. Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources Travis Voyles will give the keynote address, and breakout sessions will cover wetlands, living shorelines and the Supreme Court ruling on Sackett v. the Environmental Protection Agency. $30. Register by April 23 at EstuarySymposium2024.eventbrite.com .

ARTini, 7-10 p.m., The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center, 4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Hampton is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Hampton Arts Foundation, which provides resources for The American Theater and The Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center. The event invites mixologists from the Peninsula’s most prominent restaurants and bars to compete to see who can create the most artistic martini. The lineup includes Cibus Chophouse, Fuller’s, Circa 1918, Venture Kitchen & Bar and The Baker’s Wife/Grey Goose. $25-$75. Buy tickets at bit.ly/3TcgsOp .

3rd Annual Spring Job Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Hampton Roads Workforce Council is hosting a regional job fair. Attendees can explore opportunities in clean energy, offshore wind, maritime, defense and more. Free. Businesses can register at NextLevelRegionalEvent.eventbrite.com .

Applications to be an employer host site for Hampton’s Summer Youth Employment Program due by 5 p.m. Hampton offers job opportunities within city departments, local businesses and nonprofit organizations to area youth and young adults ages 16-24 in a 10-week program June 17 to Aug. 23. All program participants are paid by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Opportunities. The city matches students with suitable host sites. Register at bit.ly/4btaDEl .

2024 National Travel & Tourism Awards Luncheon, 11 a.m., Virginia Beach Convention Center, James B. Ricketts Ballroom, 1000 19th St. The city is hosting an awards luncheon in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. Register at uk.eventsforce.net/virginiabeach/15/register .

Portsmouth State of the City, noon to 2 p.m., Rivers Casino Portsmouth, 3630 Victory Blvd. The Hampton Roads Chamber is hosting Mayor Shannon Glover, who will highlight key business development initiatives, provide strategic municipal progress updates, address challenges and opportunities and provide a glimpse into the future of Portsmouth. $60-$80. Register at hrchamber.com .

Coffee Connection, 8-9 a.m., Holiday Inn, 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News. The Peninsula Chamber is hosting a networking event. $0-$10. Register at virginiapeninsulachamber.com .

Founders’ Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Westin Virginia Beach Town Center, 4535 Commerce St. Civic Leadership Institute is celebrating 25 years and continues to thrive. The luncheon celebrates Civic’s founders, alumni and their contributions to Hampton Roads. Civic’s alumni network is comprised of more than 1,000 executive-level business and community leaders. $75. Register at civichr.org/events/founders-luncheon/ .

CREW 20th Anniversary Soiree, 4:30-7 p.m., The Harbor Club, 333 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Norfolk. CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Coastal Virginia is hosting an anniversary party. $85-$100. Register at crew.eventsair.com/2024-coastal-virginia-soiree-may .

7th Annual BizConnect Gives Back Nonprofit Showcase and Networking Event, 8-10 a.m., Harbor Club at Waterside District, 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk. This annual event showcases 20 participating nonprofit organization and raises funds through sponsorship, silent auction and 50/50 cash raffle. All proceeds are divided among 20 local participating nonprofits. $25 for non-members. For more information: BizConnectHR.com .

Deadline for LEAD Peninsula civic and community immersion program. The Virginia Peninsula Chamber is accepting applications for a program that helps leaders become better connected to the community through behind-the-scenes perspectives, educational sessions, tours and candid conversations in a 10-month program. Apply at virginiapeninsulachamber.com/lead-peninsula/ .

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