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By SuperyachtNews 23 Apr 2014

'Graceful' delivered to owner

Following the completion of sea trials and outfitting, 82m 'graceful' has been delivered to her owner.….

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Superyacht Graceful Delivered by Blohm+Voss

By Ben Roberts

The eagerly anticipated superyacht "Graceful" left her berth in Hamburg on April 18 after the Blohm+Voss successfully achieved a challenging 23 month completion programme. This stunning yacht joins an impressive lineage of iconic vessels from the yard and currently ranks as the 69th largest yacht in the Superyachts.com Top 100 .

Graceful was fitted out both inside and out by Blohm+Voss working alongside the owner's representatives under the lead of Capt. Alexander Mozhayskiy. A unique, close-cooperation model was developed at the start of the project, thereby optimising the decision-making process, minimising delays and facilitating a unique scheduling system. This led to a very fast build time overall for a yacht of this size, quality and level of complexity.

Representing the ultimate in quality, engineering and yachting innovations, Graceful boasts design from the award-winning H2 Design Studio in London, widely recognised as one of the most technically competent design teams in the yacht world.

One of the many reasons why the owner decided to have the yacht completed by Blohm+Voss was the unique and complex equipment and design characteristics – one of which is a 15 x 3m indoor pool, which can be converted to a dance floor by raising the pool floor. In addition to a separate owner’s area on two floors with a beach door terrace for direct access to the sea, the yacht has two VIP and three guest suites for a further 10 guests. The accommodation areas are equipped with the most modern audio and video equipment. One of the outstanding features in the silhouette of this yacht is its exceptional helicopter landing area enabling a comfortable arrival and departure for the owner and guests.

The three days of sea trials, which took place at the beginning of April 2014, proved the extraordinary performance of this yacht. All contractual specifications were either reached or exceeded.

Graceful offers extremely generous spaces both inside and out, her engineering is exceptional, her striking hull and fluid exterior lines are instantly recognisable and she hides a rich, elegant interior with exquisite detailing. Now heading south, Graceful is set to take enter the global yachting elite, turning heads for many decades to come. 

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GRACEFUL Yacht – Prestigious $60M Superyacht

The amazing yacht with exploration capabilities was built by Sevmash and later Blohm and Voss, with interior and exterior design from H2 Yacht Design.

She was delivered to her Russian owner in 2014 and has been the epitome of luxury since.

GRACEFUL yacht interior

The interior of the GRACEFUL yacht was designed by H2 Yacht Design and features an interior with many luxurious amenities.

The yacht features 12 guest cabins with one master, two VIP suites, three doubles, and 2 Pullman berths.

There is accommodation for 25 crew members on board. She features interior design elements such as tooled leather, marble, stainless steel, ebony, and untreated track.

The generous 15m x 3m indoor pool is the perfect space for guests to relax.

It is a key feature of the yacht as it replaces the area where a dining room and salon would normally be placed.

The yacht also features a rising dance floor covering the indoor pool with panels and creating the perfect party area with changing color glass panels.

The rest of the main deck has a formal dining room, saloon, Steinway piano, tearoom, and al fresco dining.

The helideck is equipped with an EC135 chopper. There is also a gym, a cocktail bar, and a spa pool with two plunge pools.

There is also a wine cave in the corridor leading to the owner’s suite with storage space for 400 bottles.

The yacht spends a lot of time cruising in cooler climates and features two gel fireplaces. There is a large swim deck for jumping into the water.

The GRACEFUL yacht exterior was also designed by H2 Yacht Design and built by the Russian shipyard Sevmash.

Sevmash is the largest shipbuilder in Russia and is primarily known for building nuclear submarines for the Russian Navy.

The completed hull was towed to Germany for completion in 2010, but an accident occurred. In a heavy storm, she tore away from the tug and ran ashore in Vesterålen in Northern Norway. The hull required rewards and was completed at Blohm and Voss in Germany.

Her hull is made from steel, and she has a white aluminum superstructure.

She was refit in 2021 by Blohm and Voss. Two balconies were added, and her engines were overhauled.

GRACEFUL is a twin-screw displacement yacht with flared bow and transom stern. GRACEFUL is the sister ship to BALTIKA, which is now named VICTORIA.

Sevmash also built BALTIKA, which was transported to Italy in 2014 to be completed.

Specifications

The GRACEFUL yacht is an 81.5m yacht with a 3.75m draft and a 13.9m beam. Her two MTU engines give her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. She has a range of 6000 nautical miles and a gross tonnage of 2500GT.

According to Lloyd’s Register Society Rules, she was built for worldwide cruises in ice waters with a transatlantic range. GRACEFUL has a running cost of $5 – $10 million.

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The 82-metre yacht GRACEFUL literally graces the seas with great sophistication in design and technology. A 15 by 3-metre indoor pool with a movable and backlit floor stands out and creates a one-of-a-kind relaxation and party area, while a duplbuilt as master cabin and a substantial helicopter deck speak of pure custom creation. Her subtle lines and timeless interior are both from H2 Yacht Design. She was built with great efficiency in just 23 months and delivered to her closely-collaborating owner in 2014.

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Putin's superyacht abruptly left Germany amid sanction warnings over Russia-Ukraine tensions, report says

• Vladimir Putin's yacht Graceful left Hamburg before finishing repairs, German media reported. 
• It is speculated Graceful made an abrupt exit to avoid Western sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine.
• The luxury superyacht is said to be worth at least $100 million.

A yacht named Graceful and said to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin left port in Hamburg abruptly before finishing repairs, according to reports from German media.

It is unclear what prompted the move, but the $100 million yacht's relocation from German waters to Kaliningrad, part of Russian territory, came amid fears the West would impose sanctions if Russia invaded Ukraine.

While Moscow has continuously denied any plans to invade its neighbor, it has gathered over 100,000 troops at positions all around Ukraine and has even sent six assault ships into the Black Sea, moving more combat power toward the former Soviet territory. 

The US and UK have warned of sanctions on Russian elites , and President Joe Biden has threatened to sanction Putin personally should Russia decide to attack Ukraine. He has also deployed troops to Eastern Europe to support NATO members and has put thousands of US troops on "heightened alert" as tensions rise.

Some have speculated that sanctions could target certain luxury assets. Graceful was spotted on a public maritime-traffic-tracking site sailing for Kaliningrad.

—Manu Gómez (@GDarkconrad) February 9, 2022

Graceful arrived last year in Hamburg, where the superyacht has been receiving several modifications, including two forward balconies and an extension to the swimming platform, Boat International reported.

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It was built by the German shipbuilding company Blohm and Voss and officially launched in 2014. Designed by H2 Yacht Design, Graceful is classified as a tri-deck superyacht, according to Boat International.

The luxury yacht is 270 feet long and equipped with a gym, a saloon featuring a white Steinway piano, a spa, a library, and a 49-foot indoor pool that can be converted into a dance floor. The vessel is meant to accommodate up to 12 guests and 14 crew.

Jonny Horsfield, H2's founder, told Boat International in 2015 that Graceful was meant to be a timeless yacht. 

"The owner is a very confident person," Horsfield told the outlet without mentioning Putin directly. "He knows what he likes and he's not a slave to trends."

The Russian president's net worth is unknown, but it has been speculated that Putin is worth as much as $200 billion, if not more, Fortune previously reported . Documents leaked last year suggested that Putin had secret assets abroad.

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The surprising reason this $100 million superyacht was towed from Germany to Russia while still undergoing repairs. The 269-foot-long Graceful yacht has marble flooring, a 50-foot indoor pool, a wine cellar, and a helipad.

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Parsifal III: Meet the charter star of Below Deck's sailing yacht spin-off

This week, producers have confirmed season five of hit reality TV show Below Deck Sailing Yacht will return to screens on 7 October for more crew drama and on-the-water antics. Set on the Balearic island of Ibiza, the series will again feature the 54-metre Perini Navi superyacht Parsifal III with Captain Glenn Shephard at the helm. In anticipation of the series' return, BOAT reflects on an interview with her owner Kim Vibe-Petersen , who unpacked the realities of filming a reality TV series on board his boat ahead of season three.

Below Deck Sailing Yacht is a spin-off series of the hit superyacht reality TV show Below Deck that follows the lives of the crew and guests across an eight-week charter season. For Danish owner Kim Vibe-Petersen, Parsifal III' s return is yet another opportunity to show off the yacht's charter credentials. 

Vibe-Petersen was personally approached by Below Deck producers in 2018 after they struggled to find a suitable sailing yacht. Parsifal III fitted the bill as she was already equipped for charter and a number of her existing crew were willing to take part in the show.

The Perini Navi sailing yacht first hit the water in 2005 and rose to instant fame scoring a number of prestigious accolades including a coveted Neptune at the World Superyacht Awards . On her launch, she also joined the ranks as one of the fast Perini Navi superyachts on the water with a top speed of 18 knots under full sail granted by two high-tech carbon masts, automated in-boom furling and a winged keel.

Vibe-Petersen admitted there were some yacht owners who didn’t want the names of their yachts connected with the drama-filled reality show, but he "didn’t have that concern." Although he had the option to change the yacht’s name for filming, he decided to keep it to maximise the charter appeal of  Parsifal III .

"It’s free advertising," he said. "The name of the yacht will come to people’s minds, especially to someone who has never chartered a yacht before. They will see that name and know the boat from the show."

Vibe-Petersen was also keen to secure a guaranteed packed charter schedule during low season. "I think there were a lot of boats that did not want to be chartered for the show but it's good money in the bank," he said.

While admitting he might not be the "specific audience targeted by the series," he said he has sat down to watch the first series, which took place in Corfu. Even in Vibe-Peterson’s home country of Denmark, the US show has gained a big following.

"This is the kind of show where they want to make a little drama," he added. "It’s not that wild on board a normal charter." The conveyor belt of colourful guests are chosen by the production team and given a "big discount" for appearing on the show.

Vibe-Petersen also explained the complicated logistics of filming Below Deck , each season of which features 16 charters filmed across a period of eight weeks. This means that two groups of guests separately charter the yacht in a single week. Meanwhile, the production team require a time period of at least a week to get  Parsifal III  rigged up and fit for filming. "There are 30 people on board each day with lots of wires and cameras – it’s a big, big operation."

Season one was filmed in Corfu, Greece, which posed a number of challenges for  Parsifal III as the sailing yacht was required to have a specific charter licence. "It’s pretty tough to get that," said Vibe-Petersen. "It’s not something we can do within a short amount of time. It can take 10 to 12 weeks to get a charter licence so it takes time."

For her second season, Parsifal III was filmed cruising Croatia's 3,600 miles of coastline. For season three, the show follows Parsifal III as she cruises around the Spanish island of Menorca, carrying a mix of new and old crew.

Season five of Below Deck Sailing Yacht will feature returning department heads chief stew Daisy Kelliher and first mate Gary King, while chef Cloyce Martin, chief engineer Davide Morosi, stews Diana Cruz and Danni Warren, and deckhands Keith Allen and Emma Crouch are amongst the new crew members.

Parsifal III is managed for charter by Camper & Nicholsons with a weekly charter rate starting from €245,000. 

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