The motor yacht ICE was built by the famous Lurssen yard in 2005. The luxury yacht was originally named Air and was ordered by the Italian candy producer Augusto Perfetti.
Augusto Perfetti
Perfetti is known for the famous Mentos brand. During the construction of the yacht, Perfetti received an offer from Kerimov he could not refuse.
Augusto Perfetti ordered a new yacht, again named Air, at the Dutch yacht builder Feadship (De Vries).
Azipod propulsion system
Luxury yacht Ice has a diesel-electric Azipod propulsion system. In the Azipod, the propulsion power is delivered by an electric motor directly connected to the propeller.
Specifications
The diesel engines, connected to a generator, produce electricity for the Azipod motor. This system achieves a 10% better fuel economy than conventional systems.
The yacht can reach a top speed of 19 knots. Her cruising speed is 16 knots. She has a range of more than 6,000nm.
Yacht Interior
Ice has a modern Terence Disdale interior. She can accommodate 14 guests and has a crew of 27. The yacht has a large pool, a cinema, and a sauna.
Ice was acclaimed Superyacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards in 2006.
Who is the Owner of the Yacht ICE?
The yacht’s owner was Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov. Reportedly he sold the yacht to Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue.
Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue
In December 2016 it was reported by a French newspaper that Kerimov has sold his superyacht Ice in 2015 to Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, the Vice President of Equatorial Guinea.
They also reported that the yacht was confiscated in Gibraltar following a request by a Swiss public prosecutor, related to a fraud investigation.
But this info seems incorrect. Obiang Mangue bought the yacht Ocean Victory, which he named Ebony Shine.
How Much is the ICE Yacht?
Her value is $150 million. That is $50,000 per ton volume. Her annual running costs are $15 million.
Lürssen Yachts
Lürssen Yachts is a luxury yacht builder based in Bremen, Germany. The company was founded in 1875 and is known for building custom-made motor yachts, with sizes ranging from 50 to 180 meters in length. Lurssen yachts are known for their high-quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and use of advanced technology. The company has a reputation for building some of the world’s largest and most complex yachts, and has a long history of working with top yacht designers and naval architects to create innovative and unique yacht designs.
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Yacht Charter
The boat is not available for yacht charter. In 2022 the yacht was listed for sale.
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