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Russian oil tycoon wins back megayacht LUNA in divorce battle

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By Katia Damborsky   2 April 2019

The saga over the ownership of 115m/377ft superyacht LUNA continues, with Russian billionaire Farkhad Akhmedov winning back ownership of his $436 million megayacht in Dubai .

It is being reported that LUNA has been released by a court in Dubai, after she was impounded in the waters of the UAE as part of a freezing order more than a year ago. 

On Wednesday, the Dubai court of appeal declared that the ruling made to impound the yacht was incorrect, and LUNA must be now be released and allowed to leave port. This means that ownership of LUNA now sits with Farkhad Akhmedov.

The freezing order was issued in Britain after Akhmedov did not pay a $594 million divorce settlement to his now-ex-wife Tatiana, claiming the pair were legally divorced in Russia many years earlier. 

In August 2018, YachtCharterFleet reported that Tatiana retained ownership of the yacht after a court in Dubai upheld a ruling made by the London High Court.

However, Akhmdeov’s appeal process has ended in his favour, with the Azerbaijan-born oil and gas tycoon holding now holding ownership of the megayacht.  A spokesperson for Akhmedov has said "Mr Akhmedov is delighted but not surprised by today's court decision in favour of the Akhmedov family trust.”

Mr Akhmedov is delighted but not surprised by today's court decision in favour of the Akhmedov family trust. Spokesperson for Mr. Akhmedov

Luxury yacht LUNA came into the picture in 2014, when she was bought by the oligarch from friend and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich. She holds the crown for the world’s largest expedition yacht, boasting nine decks after an additional one was added in a £50m refit in 2016.

At 115m, she is home to the largest swimming pool on any superyacht in the world, as well as two helipads, a spa, gym and a dance floor. A beach club, a jacuzzi and a tender garage to house a vast array of water toys are among her superb repertoire of amenities. She was launched in 2010 by Lloyd-Werft. 

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M/Y Luna: The 115m Superyacht Has Finally Left Dubai

After a gruelling few years of legal battles, the 115m superyacht ‘Luna’ has finally left Dubai. In 2017, the vessel was at the centre of a prolific divorce settlement between Farkhad Akhmedov and his ex-wife Tatiana Akhmedova which would continue over the following years. Luna is now free, and has been heading up the Suez Canal to explore the Mediterranean. SEO

Luna’s Rocky History

Farkhad Akhmedov came into possession of Luna in 2014, after purchasing it from Roman Abramovich for US$360. In 2017, Akhmedov and his wife Tatiana entered into a legal dispute concerning their divorce. At this time, Luna was in Port Rashid, Dubai, for maintenance work. The superyacht was then under court order to remain in its current location whilst resolving the dispute. After many setbacks and obstacles, she is now back where she belongs, on the open water.

Luna’s Design

Luna is an explorer superyacht built by Lloyd Werft at their German shipyard. Her interior features a design by Donald Starkey Designs, whilst Newcruise provided their expertise to create her striking exterior. The vessel has room to accommodate up to 50 guests and 18 crew members over her five decks. Luna’s luxurious facilities include two helipads, an expansive beach club, and a spa with a steam bath, plunge pool and sauna.

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Motor yacht Luna is a 115 metre explorer yacht built by Lloyd Werft and Stahlbau Nord.

Luna was constructed for Roman Abramovich who will add her to his already significant list of large luxury yachts. Luna is also one of the largest explorer yachts in the world.  

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This sanctioned Russian tycoon played every trick in the book to prevent his ex-wife from taking his beloved $360 million explorer yacht but his luck has now run out as the German authorities want to seize it. So powerful is the vessel that it can power a town of 25,000 people.

Tatiana did the unthinkable to seize her treasured luxury vessel and hired former SBS operatives. Dubai’s highest court ruled against Tatiana’s appeal to capture the Luna despite employing ex-special forces, but her battle over the yacht continued in the Marshall Islands. In the final settlement, Tatiana accepted cash and art, among other things ($460 million by the court), but Luna remained out of her grasp.

In 1998, the self-made billionaire bought a 44% stake in another investor, Bechtel Energy, and became chairman of Nortgas. Besides the beautiful Luna motor yacht, which he purchased from Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the tycoon also owns the painting Untitled Yellow and Blue by the American artist Mark Rothko for $46.5 million.

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The second largest expedition yacht in the world Luna is a stunning 115-metre vessel currently owned by Farkhad Akhmedov. Adored by many, Luna was pictured in the finest yachting spots in the world . This time we bring you the video of mega yacht Luna featuring her striking exterior, luxury amenities, spacious sundeck and enormous swimming pool, as well as her cool water toys.

Luna in Miami. Photo by @flye_drones

  You can find out more about mega yacht Luna here . Although Luna is not available for charter, there is a wide variety of mega yachts that you can charter right now. Contact our charter brokers for more details.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Watch: The Best Video of Mega Yacht LUNA So Far".

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LUNA yacht has had an incredible journey over the years and has had a few facelifts as well.

Until now, LUNA is famous for being the world’s largest expedition yacht. Despite its large size, it is also known for having many family-friendly amenities that create a homey feel to it.

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The interior of LUNA is chic but calming, which differs from the intensity of its exterior’s hard lines.

The designer, Lloyd Werft wanted to make sure each room of this vessel was appreciated appropriately.

The lounge and dining room are split by a wall and fireplace, so guests can enjoy different experiences in each room.

Guests can also enjoy a moment of serenity in the low aft deck’s sun worship room.

After some deep breathing exercises here, guests can also take a swim in the large pool that was once the largest pool on a superyacht.

Some other amenities on the LUNA superyacht are two tender garages, a gym, a beach club, a steam bath, a plunge pool, and a sauna.

It has a variety of activities for people to enjoy regardless of age.

Though LUNA has gone through many changes in her short lifetime, she continues to be a classic superyacht.

She is not only incredible to look at, but has everything needed for a good time out on the ocean.

LUNA was created to be a space for both adults and children to play in and have an unforgettable experience.

With the hard work of many workers and designers, LUNA has come to achieve that goal.

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The impressive LUNA yacht measures 115 meters and can reach top speeds of 22.5 knots.

It holds 9 staterooms that can house up to 18 guests and 49 crew members. The engine room of LUNA is different from most superyachts.

Not only is it large in volume, but it has a special polish that keeps the engine room squeaky clean.

Some staff members have described it as the cleanest engine room they have ever worked in.

There are seven generators that power the electric motors that take up less space on the ship, decrease vibrations, and make for a more economical ride.

Many have said that the original paint job was not the best, to put it lightly. One of its 130 jobs was to repaint the whole hull of the LUNA yacht.

It now has a mirror finish from end to end on its 2,000+ square meters of hull.

It took over 70 painters and eight months to finish this massive undertaking.

Now LUNA has a continuous shine along its hull with not a blemish in sight.

The interior of the LUNA yacht is chic but calming, which differs from the intensity of its exterior’s hard lines.

The LUNA yacht was created to be a space for both adults and children to play in and have an unforgettable experience.

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Originally built by Llod Werft Roman Abramovich, it was sold to Akhmedov in 2014.

With its change in owners, it also changed in appearance. LUNA had a 14-month-long process with around 130 jobs.

These changes included adding wine fridges and separating the ballast tank system. It took a lot of work, but it definitely improved on a classic superyacht.

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In response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in May 2022, the yacht was seized in a German port due to its owner being tied to the Russian oligarch.

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We've seen some exceptional yachts come through the Magic City -- from the 377-foot Pelorus to Mark Cuban's 288-foot Fountainhead -- but the 377-foot Luna, last valued at $545 million, is truly a marvel.

Both Luna and Fountainhead are currently docked at Watson Island's Island Gardens Marina off the MacArthur causeway in Miami. Notice the enormous disparity in size, as Luna (front) makes Cuban's vessel (back left) look like a speedboat in comparison.

Only two helipads A photo posted by The Flying Eye (@flye_drones) on May 2, 2016 at 6:48pm PDT

At 377 feet, Luna is the second largest expedition yacht in the world. It's so large it has two helipads.

Feeling pretty dwarfed being docked next to 2 of the largest yachts around. Luna and Fountainhead both more than double out length. A photo posted by Ronald Christie (@worldwide_ron) on May 3, 2016 at 5:24pm PDT

It was built for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, owner of Chelsea F.C, and then sold to his billionaire pal Farkhad Akhmedov for $400 million in April 2014.

After purchasing his new toy, Akhmedov poured $50 million into a refit that fall.

A photo posted by Ronald Christie (@worldwide_ron) on May 3, 2016 at 7:15pm PDT

Estimated to be worth $545 million as of 2010, Luna has NINE decks, nine cabins and is capable of sleeping 18 guests with a crew of up to 50 people.

Luna Yacht. #yacht #lunayacht #sail #sailing #yachtlife #million #like4like A photo posted by Lavish Luxury Style (@lavishluxuriousness) on Sep 16, 2015 at 7:46pm PDT

Amenities include the two helipads, anchor stabilizers, multiple jacuzzis, a swimming pool, elevator, beach club, dance floor, gym, and spa.

Among its wide array of water toys is a mini submarine.

The swimming pool on the 115-meter custom expedition yacht LUNA is the perfect place for a late-night dip. #Yacht #Yachts #Yachting #LuxuryYacht #LuxuryYachts #Superyacht #Superyachts #LuxurySuperyacht #LuxurySuperyachts #MotorYacht #MotorYachts #LuxuryMotorYacht #LuxuryMotorYachts #WorldsLargestYachts #ExpeditionYachts #LuxuryExpeditionYachts #LUNAYacht #YachtLUNA A photo posted by Northrop & Johnson (@northropandjohnson) on Apr 15, 2015 at 9:51am PDT

Another ridiculously cool feature is the roof opening above the master cabin, allowing guests to sleep under the stars.

The vessel is practically indestructible, with bulletproof windows and an anti-missile system.

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