Port Of Hamburg
Russian Billionaire's Yacht Stuck in Hamburg Shipyard
A luxury yacht linked to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, who faces EU sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, is sitting in a shipyard in the German port of Hamburg and local authorities said there were no plans to deliver it to its owner.Hamburg authorities denied that they had seized the more-than-500-foot (150 meter) Dilbar superyacht, which boasts a 25-meter swimming pool and is worth nearly $600 million. Forbes had reported on Wednesday that it had been undergoing…
ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group Welcomes New Members
On Monday 10 December, renowned German shipyard, Blohm + Voss, joined the ICOMIA Superyacht Refit Group as its ninth member. The International Council of Marine Industry Associations’ (ICOMIA) Superyacht Refit Group represents quality refit, repair and maintenance yards. Working towards maintaining and improving global superyacht quality, the Refit Group follows professional working standards and specified environmental practices. Situated in the port of Hamburg, the northern hub of European shipping routes, Blohm + Voss Repair has a workforce of approximately 450 skilled employees…
