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The AMORE yacht is a 157ft / 47.9m luxury yacht for sale, built and launched by yacht builder Christensen Shipyard . Delivered to a proud yacht owner in 2005 and refit in 2022, this luxury yacht sleeps up to 16 guests in 6 staterooms and has accommodations for 10 crew. She has a beam of 29.5ft / 9m, a draft of 8ft / 2.4m, and she measures in at 499 gross tons. Her hull is fiberglass and her decks are teak. Her max speed is 17 knots and cruising speed is 12 knots. She is propelled by MTU engines at 1,800 hp each. Her interior design is by Carol Williamson & Associates with exterior styling by Christensen Shipyard .

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Top Five superyacht

157’ / 48 m | Christensen | 2005 / 2009

Top Five is a 157 feet superyacht built for thrill seekers in mind. With 6 cabins, Top Five accommodates 12 guests, and features the latest and most exhilarating water toys you can find today. Built by Christensen in 2005 and refitted in 2009, adrenaline junkies will have the time of their lives on board this luxurious yacht fit for adventures on the seas of Caribbean. 

In addition, Top Five can take 18 guests on a day charter for your special event celebration with a professional and friendly crew of 8. Step on board and you’ll immediately fall in love with every inch of this superyacht. From the lavish exteriors to the lush interiors that spell out comfort and luxury, you will automatically feel at home.

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Top Five is an excellent choice for yacht charters offering thrill seekers all-encompassing experiences on board. Equipped with the latest navigation features, Top Five offers a stress-free, safe, and secure smooth sailing that allows you to carefully plan an action-packed holiday in Caribbean .

With a spacious deck that presents plenty of opportunities for both fun and relaxation, take your pick from the countless water toys. And with luxurious cabins, guests get to end each day in absolute comfort and pampering. Other notable features include Deck Jacuzzi, Gym, Swim Platform, and Elevator. Top Five is an epic superyacht charter adventure highlighted with luxury amenities and service that you truly deserve.

Amenities and Toys

Not all yachts are equipped with the latest water toys best enjoyed on water. Guaranteeing to enhance your charter experience, the full arsenal of water toys and equipment in Top Five provides you with entertainment, excitement, and countless days of fun and adventure on the water, on land, and under the sea. Besides traditional water sports, this superyacht offers personal watercraft that includes Wave Runner and Scarabeo Sea Scooter.

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Top Five is usually based in Simpson Bay and charters to British Virgin Islands, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Barbuda, St Martin, Grenada, Anguilla, St Barths, Martinique, St Lucia, Barbados, US Virgin Islands , where you can experience an entirely different world of exhilarating activities. Offering a fast-paced holiday, your yacht charter itinerary can consist of a multitude of different interests every day.

From scuba diving, to kayaking, jet skiing, or snorkeling, Top Five is the most ideal yacht to meet your needs for momentous adventures on both land and water. Get to explore the amazing attractions, thrilling sights and sounds, and exciting adventures of these destinations while cruising on board the beautiful superyacht Top Five.

Top Five is a yacht charter built for the adventure-minded. When all of your energy has been spent having the time of your lives on the waters of Caribbean and discovering the spoils of your destinations, you get to relax and unwind on deck, with a bottle of ice-cold beer or glass of champagne on hand.

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Moran Yacht & Ship are pleased to announce their appointment as Exclusive Worldwide Sales Central Agents for the gorgeous 157′ (47.8m) Christensen TOP FIVE.

Completely refit in 2018 including new paint, TOP FIVE also recently completed her 15 year ABS survey and is MCA compliant. She has had exceptional ownership with no expense spared to keep her maintained to the absolute highest standard.

TOP FIVE is a fine superyacht of American pedigree that will prove to be an excellent opportunity for any buyer seeking a high quality yacht with outstanding fit and finish, 6 staterooms for up to 16 guests, large outdoor and interior spaces, elevator service to all decks, a modified touch and go helipad and an ocean transiting 4,000 nautical mile range.

$75,000,000 Top Five II personalised superyacht seen in Poole 'on way to American billionaire'

The custom made boat was only finished last month and is said to be on its way to a multibillionaire owner

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A $75,000,000 superyacht making its maiden voyage to be united with its billionaire owner for the first time has been captured by an amateur photographer in the area.

The boat, lit with the glowing title TOP FIVE II, is a 61m long yacht, only completed in the summer of 2021.

The custom-made yacht is thought to have been passing through Poole on Friday (September 3) on her maiden voyage from the Dutch boat yard where she was made.

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Amateur photographer Craig Horrocks, 33, from Poole, spotted the superyacht passing through and knew it was something out of the ordinary.

He said: "I was down Poole Harbour and saw this huge yacht at about 6.30pm on Friday evening so I took a picture of it and zoomed in because it had lights on the side of it.

"That’s where I found out who owned it and how much the yacht was worth. Mega Money!"

Boating experts SuperYachtWorld say the vessel is owned by Terry Pegula.

If Mr Pegula is the owner, the yacht is owned by a man who is on the Forbes Billionaires list with an estimated net worth of $5.7B.

Mr Pegula is known to have made his money out of fracking and currently owns two US national sports teams, the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.

Craig added: "I 100% knew it would cost a lot - it looked massive and very flash."

It certainly is out-of-the-ordinary. The made-to-order superyacht is built by Dutch ship makers Hakvoort . The firm, which has royal patronage, said TOP FIVE II was created as a bespoke yacht for an experienced owner.

The vessel can carry up to 12 guests and host 19 crew members.

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• A Jacuzzi on the foredeck
• Five ensuite guest cabins including a spacious VIP cabin
• A lift connecting all of the decks
• Cinema room on lower deck
• Swimming pool
• 54 inch BBQ
• Air conditioned indoor and outdoor lounges

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Named after tennis star Jessica Peluga, the 200-foot-long Top Five II superyacht offers an abundance of entertainment. The family yacht has multiple pools, a BBQ area, fire pits, an array of toys and tenders, and guest cabins adorned with designer accessories.

Features of the top-class motoryacht Top Five II:

This big boat is larger-than-life for a hell of an entertaining stint on the sea. It is enormous with wide side decks, large sofas, large cabinets, and deck heights spanning 7.5 to 8 feet tall. This height allows wide and large windows to take in wonderful, uninterrupted views. The main saloon is an elegantly designed space comprising a large dining table seating 14, a lounge area, and a stylish bar dividing the two areas.

The famous Pegulas own Top Five II:

One of the five kids who the luxury vessel is named after is Jessica Peluga, a 30-year-old American professional tennis player and daughter of Terrance Peluga. The winner of 10 WTA titles grew up in the lap of luxury owing to her billionaire parents. Her father Terry Pegula is a prominent figure in the sports industry as is she on the Tennis court.

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One of the world’s largest superyachts just hit the water.

Lürssen’s mighty new 525-footer, christened Blue , left the Bremen yard in Germany on Saturday, July 2, after successfully completing her sea trials in late June. The behemoth is now the fifth-longest superyacht in the global fleet and one of the biggest in the world in terms of volume. In fact, she offers a giant interior of 14,785 GT.

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Size isn’t the only thing that matters, though. The shipyard says Blue was designed to be as efficient and eco-friendly as possible. She is equipped with a diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system that was developed in-house. In addition, the behemoth vessel is fitted with a high-tech exhaust system that reduces noise, vibrations and emissions, according to the yard. She also sports an innovative wastewater treatment plant that allows treated wastewater to be safely disposed of in “drinking water quality.”

Lürssen’s ‘Blue’ spans 525 feet from tip to tail.  Courtesy Tom Van Oossanen

The team from Terence Disdale Design worked with Lürssen to create the yacht’s sleek, contemporary exterior and traditional interior. You can, of course, expect a laundry list of amenities, including not one but two helipads and a huge swim platform aft that connects to a beach club. Lürssen did not share any details regarding Blue ‘s exact layout, but there will no doubt be cabins and lounges aplenty.

“We are very proud of Blue as yet another statement of Lürssen’s ability and desire to build yachts that meet all of our exacting owners’ requirements, guided by our core focus of expert engineering, beautiful design and being a proud market leader in developing sustainable technologies,” managing partner Peter Lürssen said in a statement .

Lürssen’s ‘Azzam’ measures just shy of 593 feet.  Lürssen

Of course, Lürssen has proven itself adept at delivering sizable superyachts. In fact, the German yard is responsible for 13 out of the 25 top builds in the industry. That includes the world’s longest superyacht, Azzam , which measures just shy of 593 feet and offers a volume of 13,136 GT.

Blue is now en route to the Mediterranean where she will enjoy her very first season with her new owners.

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61.01m  /  200'2   hakvoort   2021.

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Cabin Configuration

• 2 Double/Twin

Special Features:

• Custom designed to maximise onboard space
• Stunning interiors with full-height windows and lofty ceilings
• Full-beam Owner's suite with lounge area, dressing room, marbled his/her en-suites and a private terrace
• Vast sundeck replete with swimming pool, loungers, bar and BBQ grill, plus firepit for the evenings
• Premium beauty and wellness amenities, including expansive beach club haven with gym and sauna
• Custom X-Craft beach-lander tender
• Array of water toys including jet skis, boards and a large waterslide
• Impressive 4,200 nm range

Prepare for a charter vacation of lifetime aboard Hakvoort luxury yacht Top Five II

The 61m/200'2" 'Top Five II' motor yacht built by the Dutch shipyard Hakvoort is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Dutch designer Sinot Yacht Design.

Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Top Five II are set to be truly magical whatever the destination. She has sensational features such as a movie theatre, elevator, beach club and gym.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2021, Top Five II offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two cabins that can operate as twins or doubles. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 8 beds in total, including 4 doubles and 4 singles. Excellent service is guaranteed, with nineteen crew members on board to look after your every need.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Top Five II, notably a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. Soothe tired limbs and reinvigorate yourself in the sauna or take a plunge in the pool under the sun. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining and maintain your fitness routine and work out in the well-equipped gym. Retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery.

Top Five II benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity or guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Performance & Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 15 knots with a range of up to 4,200 nautical miles from her 122,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. Top Five II features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.

Top Five II has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterslides for hours of fun for all ages. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Top Five II also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, wakesurf boards, fishing equipment and much more. Top Five II features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 7.5m/24'7" X-Craft Tender to transport you in style.

Book your next the Caribbean luxury yacht charter aboard Top Five II this summer. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request.

This ocean-going luxury charter motor yacht carries up to 19 professional crew who will cater to your every need.

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For your relaxation and entertainment Top Five II has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Top Five II is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 1 x 7.5m  /  24'7 X-Craft Tender
• 1 x 37m  /  121'5 Marlago Tender Mercury

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Top Five II Awards & Nominations

• The World Superyacht Awards 2022 Displacement Motor Yachts Between 1000GT and 1499GT Nomination
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'Top Five II' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

$550,000 p/week + expenses

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Cruising Regions

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts

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October - April

$600,000 p/week + expenses

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TOP FIVE II

200′ (61m) Hakvoort Yacht For Charter 2021

Featuring Accommodations for 12 Guests in 6 Staterooms

Enjoy a Luxury Bahamas Yacht Vacation Aboard TOP FIVE II

Indulge in the ultimate luxury yacht charter experience with TOP FIVE II, the magnificent 200′ 2″ (61.00m) Royal Hakvoort yacht, available now in the Bahamas. Accommodating up to 12 guests in six staterooms with an exceptional crew of 19, this yacht offers an unrivaled level of sophistication and comfort. With an ice-class reinforced hull and impressive ceiling heights throughout, TOP FIVE II boasts a range of outstanding amenities that guarantee an unforgettable voyage.

Experience the epitome of luxury with five guest suites and a dedicated owner’s deck, all adorned with plush furnishings and elegant decor. Designed by the prestigious Sinot Yacht and Architectural Design, the interior exudes warmth and richness with oak, walnut, leather, Italian marble, and sumptuous fabrics. Large windows and higher ceiling heights throughout flood the yacht with natural light, creating a bright and welcoming ambiance.

The perfect vessel for entertaining, TOP FIVE II offers formal dining areas, a galley equipped for onboard chefs, and an open and socially-oriented space. An exclusive glass elevator reaches all five decks, providing guests with effortless access to all areas of the yacht. Embark on an adventure of a lifetime with TOP FIVE II, and discover the breathtaking Caribbean and Bahamas in unparalleled luxury and comfort. Book your private yacht charter now!

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KEY FEATURES

• DEDICATED OWNER'S DECK 270-degree Views, Private Jacuzzi & Dining Area
• LARGE BEACH CLUB Extensive List of Water Toys & Slides
• CINEMA and Extras - 7' 9" Ceiling Heights on Owner's Deck and Salon
• UPPER DECK POOL Aircon on all Outdoor Decks

SPECIFICATIONS

• Length: 200' (61m)
• Beam: 35' 5" (10.8m)
• Draft: 10' 10" (3.3m)
• Builder: Hakvoort
• Year / Refit: 2021
• Stateroom Configuration: 4 Kings, 2 Euro Kings
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• High Rate: $500,000 USD per week
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This distinguished yacht captain began his yachting career in 1996. Growing up on a farm in South Africa’s Free State, Joe was easily drawn to the yachting lifestyle. He began his yachting career as an engineer and eventually became a yacht captain in 2002. Joe’s natural navigation and mechanical skills combined with his positive attitude make him a true asset to the yachting industry. His dedication to yachting is seen in his many achievements, including obtaining his Y3 Chief Engineer license. These certifications have provided an impressive foundation for his yachting career. Today, Joe holds 21 years of captaincy under his belt. Boasting a Master Y4 3000 GT MCA Captain’s license, Joe has travelled through the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mediterranean, along with most coastal waters. Well-versed in navigating the world’s oceans, Captain Johannes is sure to provide the ultimate yachting experience.  

Grant Heunis

Grant grew up in East London, South Africa and joined Top Five II from a well-known and successful charter yacht – M/Y Elysian. Grant began his career as a Deckhand giving him an invaluable understanding of each position onboard. He gained his MCA Master 3000 Ton License in 2012 and took over as full-time Captain of M/Y Passion. Having acted as a relief Captain for some time already, this was a smooth transition for Grant, and he has since exceeded all expectations in the role. Grant has extensive cruising experience in the Caribbean, Bahamas, East Coast of the USA, Mediterranean, Adriatic and Aegean waters. Grant is a qualified PADI rescue diver and RYA Jet Ski Instructor. A keen sportsman, having competed for his provincial team in water polo, he enjoys the outdoors, surfing, keeping fit and hiking.

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Top Five II joins the charter market ready to cruise in all conditions

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Designed as a new and improved reincarnation of her owner’s former yacht, Top Five (now Mi Amore ), the recently launched Top Five II has joined the charter market – and this time her owners made sure that she’s ready for cruising whatever the weather. BOAT takes a look inside this brand new charter yacht…

Key Details

Top Five II was delivered earlier in 2021 and measures 61 metres LOA. Constructed in steel and aluminium by Dutch shipyard Royal Hakvoort , she was penned by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design . Her interiors, also styled by Sinot, can sleep up to 12 guests and 19 members of crew.

Why Top Five II is the perfect charter yacht

At 14 metres longer than her Christensen predecessor, Top Five II was designed with the plan to build on and refine the features of the original Top Five. The owners were heavily involved in the design process, which aimed to optimise the charter experience with a brand new form and increased living spaces.

Social areas encompass the main saloon with its cocktail bar and formal dining table for 14, as well as the upper deck lounge, which family skipper Captain Johannes Buis explains "is the biggest the designers have ever seen in the 60 metre size, because of the ceiling height,”  adding that “we can easily host 100 people on the boat without a problem.”

Another key component that makes this yacht perfect for charter is the upper deck, which boasts a 54 inch barbecue and al fresco dining area, a mosaic patterned pool and a lounge encircling a cosy firepit. A flexible sixth cabin on the lower deck is fitted out as a cinema with a bar for private screenings, while the beach club offers a fully-equipped gym, spa treatment room, easy access to the water and garage stocked with four jet skis, a custom X-Craft beach-lander tender, paddleboards, inflatable slides and towable toys.

For primary charter guests seeking privacy, the owner’s deck offers an intimate saloon with a cosy bar and a dining table for five, a lavish owner’s apartment with 270 degree views, dressing rooms and access to a private foredeck terrace complete with a Jacuzzi. The four main decks are connected by an eye-catching spiral staircase curving around a glass elevator.

What’s special about Top Five II ?

Top Five II will be spending her first charter season in the balmy climate of the Caribbean, but her owners decided that making her suitable for all weather conditions was a key element of the new build. When a burst of rain interrupted a party on board the former Top Five , forcing 70 guests to seek cover, the owners became aware that their next yacht would need to be equipped with not only larger entertaining spaces but spaces that were suited for all types of cruising conditions.

“We wanted to create a boat with equal spaces inside and outside, built for different weather,” explains Captain Buis. This means that glass panels frame outdoor spaces so that guests are protected from 30-knot winds, and air-conditioning also helps cool down spaces on warmer days.

Additionally, Top Five II has even been designed to deal with icy temperatures at high latitudes, with a fuel-efficient, ice-classed hull and a cruising range of 4,200 nautical miles.

Top Five II has therefore joined the charter market ready to take on any conditions and keep her guests comfortable whatever the weather. She is available for charter with Worth Avenue Yachts , POA.

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Amassing an impressive length of 200'2" (61m), the Royal Hakvoort yacht offers an array of standout amenities and reinforced hull, and immense ceiling heights throughout. Five well-appointed guest suites and a dedicated owner's deck provide plush accommodations for 12 onboard guests. TOP FIVE II's voluminous interior was designed by Sinot Yacht and Architectural Design. Interior elements emulate warm and rich emotions by utilizing oak, walnut, and leather complemented with Italian marble and rich fabrics. Higher ceiling heights allow for larger windows, flooding the interior with natural light. The Royal Hakvoort living spaces were designed with entertaining in mind. Formal dining areas are featured throughout the yacht. The galley is an open, socially-oriented space, that is also properly adapted for the onboard chef. A glass elevator reaches all decks onboard, transporting guests to any of the 5 decks. The dedicated owner's deck features a private dining area and a foredeck jacuzzi for privacy and relaxation. The large king bed is surrounded by 180-degree floor-to-ceiling windows allowing sunlight to illuminate the suite. Additional guest rooms offer convertible spaces to fit any combination of families, friends, or corporate charters. Each stateroom features large windows, providing a stunning view from every angle. One stateroom is wheelchair accessible. TOP FIVE II is also equipped with Starlink Maritime.

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Initial autopsies of four of the seven victims who died when a superyacht sank in a storm in Italy last month show they died of “dry drowning,” according to authorities.

The phenomenon, also known as “atypical drowning,” means they had no water in their lungs, tracheas or stomachs, said a spokesperson for the lawyer of the captain of the Bayesian, which went down off the coast of the Sicilian port of Porticello on Aug. 19.

The cause of death of the first four victims suggests that they had found an air bubble in the cabin in which five of the victims’ bodies were discovered, and had consumed all the oxygen before the air pocket turned toxic due to carbon dioxide, according to local media reports.

The autopsies of American lawyer Chris Morvillo, his wife Neda Morvillo, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Anne Elizabeth Judith Bloomer were carried out on Wednesday at the Forensic Medicine Institute of the Palermo Polyclinic hospital, officials said.

Autopsies on British tech titan Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are expected to be carried out on Friday.

No date has been set yet for the autopsy of Recaldo Thomas, the ship’s onboard chef – due to the difficulty reaching his family in Antigua.

All seven victims were scanned for injuries last Saturday, which found none had suffered broken bones or other physical injuries that might have contributed to their deaths.

The prosecutor investigating the case first suggested earlier in August the idea that the victims had been searching for an air pocket.

The autopsies are part of the criminal investigation into the ship’s captain James Cutfield, the ship’s machine engineer Tim Parker Eaton and sailor Matthew Griffith, who was on watch the night of the accident. None of the men is in Italy.

They are being investigated for “multiple manslaughter” and for causing a shipwreck, but authorities say this doesn’t mean they will be charged with any crimes. They were allowed to leave the country by the prosecutor in charge of the investigation.

The 184-foot yacht sank within 16 minutes of being struck by a downburst or tornado on the early morning of Aug. 19. The ship will have to be raised for the investigation and to ensure that the 18,000 liters of fuel onboard do not leak into the sea around the port of Porticello near Palermo.

Bids have been sent out for the salvage, which will be paid for by the company of Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares, which owns the yacht.

Toxicology results on the seven victims are expected in the coming days. No alcohol or drug tests were carried out on any of the crew members, the prosecutor said in a press conference after all the victims’ bodies had been recovered.

Lynch and his business partner Sushovan Hussain, who died after being struck by a car in London the day the Bayesian sank, had been acquitted of fraud charges in a U.S. court in June 2024. The charges were related to the sale of their company Autonomy to Hewlett Packard, which has said it will not drop its civil lawsuit for $4 billion in damages now being heard in a U.K. court.

TOP FIVE II

Clean exterior lines, ice-class hull and a fully custom design: this is M/Y Top Five II.

Equipped with advanced features like a forward-facing FarSounder sonar, zero-speed stabilizers, and a state-of-the-art dynamic positioning system, TOP FIVE II offers exceptional capability, comfort, and confidence for exploration. Her fuel-efficient hull design, meticulously tested using CFD, ensures compliance with new IMO Tier III regulations.

TOP FIVE II stands proudly as a remarkable custom superyacht within our fleet

61.00 m / 200’13″ft

Contemporary perfection

Generous ceiling heights create a light atmosphere, perfectly complementing an interior comprised of contemporary textures and natural elements, from oak and walnut to leather, bronze, and stainless steel.

One of many bespoke layout choices is the family-style open galley on the main deck, a convivial space that invites togetherness. The dining room is another favourite area on board, with huge windows offering up stunning views around a 4.3-metre table.

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TOP FIVE II was completed in 2021 and measures 61 metres with a beam of 10.8 metres and a draft of 3.12 metres.

She is the first custom yacht delivered under the yard’s Royal designation. TOP FIVE II features interior and exterior design by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, with naval architecture and engineering undertaken by Diana Yacht Design.

Built for an experienced yacht owner, TOP FIVE II accommodates 12 guests. The full-beam owner’s suite takes centre stage on the dedicated owner’s deck, complete with large his-and-hers bathrooms, extensive glazing and a private alfresco dining area and a Jacuzzi on the foredeck. Five en suite guest cabins are found on the main deck, including a spacious VIP cabin with full wheelhouse accessible features, while a custom elevator connects all decks.

Throughout, Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design has created a clean and classic interior focusing on textures and natural elements. From the cinema room on the lower deck to the spacious beach club, outstanding marble selections and decadent fabrics work in harmony to create a rich, warm environment.

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Two students, two teachers killed in shooting at Georgia high school; 14-year-old charged as an adult

Two students and two teachers were killed and nine others wounded Wednesday in a school shooting an hour outside of Atlanta, authorities said.

One suspect, a 14-year-old student, was alive and taken into custody following the gunfire at Apalachee High School, Georgia Bureau of Investigation director Chris Hosey said at a news conference late Wednesday afternoon.

The victims of the shooting have been identified as Mason Schermerhorn, 14; Christian Angulo, 14; Richard Aspinwall, 39; Christina Irimie, 53.

Both Aspinwall and Irimie taught math, according to the school’s website. Aspinwall was also a defensive coordinator for the football team.

The suspect, identified as Colt Gray, surrendered to law enforcement immediately after being confronted, Hosey said. He was cooperating with authorities and will be charged with murder and handled as an adult, according to Hosey and Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith.

“He gave up, got on the ground and the deputy took him into custody,” Smith said.

Hosey said the suspect used an "AR platform-style weapon." He was in custody in the Barrow County Detention Center and will be booked Wednesday night, then transferred to Regional Youth Detention Center, Hosey said.

Smith said authorities do not yet know how the shooter obtained the firearm and how he brought it into the school.

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The nine people injured include eight students and one teacher, the bureau said. All are expected to recover, Hosey said.

Smith said all nine who were taken to hospitals were injured by gunfire in some capacity. He lamented the “pure evil” and “hateful event.”

A motive was unclear. Smith said he was not aware whether the victims were targeted or whether there was a connection between the shooter and the victims.

"I don't know why it happened. I may not ever know. We may not ever know," Smith said.

The evidence does not support the involvement of any additional shooters, Hosey said. He said investigators were working to determine whether there were any associates involved in the shooting.

Investigators are also working to determine whether there are active threats against any other schools in Georgia, Hosey said.

Prior threat investigation

The sheriff's office in Jackson County, Georgia, had prior contact with the suspect in May 2023, when he was 13, in relation to a possible school shooting threat, the FBI office in Atlanta and the sheriff's office said in a joint statement Wednesday.

Jackson County is about 13 miles northeast of Barrow County.

That month, the FBI received “several anonymous tips about online threats to commit a school shooting at an unidentified location and time” that included pictures of guns, the joint statement said.

Within 24 hours, the FBI determined the threats were coming from Georgia, and the sheriff's office located and interviewed the teenager and his father, the statement said.

The statement said the boy denied making the online threats and at the time, there was no probable cause for an arrest, but the county "alerted local schools for continued monitoring of the subject."

The father in the interview with law enforcement said he had hunting guns in their house but that his son didn’t have “unsupervised access” to them, the statement said.

Hosey said Wednesday night investigators are working with the FBI to determine whether that incident had any connection to Wednesday's shooting.

Active shooter call

The first call reporting an “active shooter” came in around 10:30 a.m., Smith said. Hosey said law enforcement officers and two school resource officers responded to the scene within minutes of being alerted to the shooting.

The call came in from a teacher who pressed buttons on an ID that notifies law enforcement of an "active situation at the school," Smith said Wednesday night. He said that all teachers have one of these IDs.

All campuses of Barrow County Schools, based in Winder, Georgia, went into a "soft lockdown" with most of the activity centered around Apalachee H.S. where police cars, fire trucks and ambulances had all converged.

Students could be seen being directed to the school's football stadium.

Eight people, including three with gunshot wounds, were taken to North Georgia Medical Center facilities in Barrow, Gainesville and Braselton, a hospital spokesperson said. Five people had panic attack symptoms.

Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta confirmed that it was treating one gunshot victim.

The daughter of one of the injured victims, golf coach David Phenix, said her father’s hip was shattered after he was struck in the foot and hip. In a Facebook post, she said he was in stable condition after surgery.

Gov. Brian Kemp said in statement that he and his family were "heartbroken" by the shooting.

"We continue to work closely with local, state, and federal partners to make any and all resources available to help this community on this incredibly difficult day and in the days to come," he said.

President Joe Biden said he was mourning those who were killed, as he pushed Congress to pass gun safety legislation.

“What should have been a joyous back-to-school season in Winder, Georgia, has now turned into another horrific reminder of how gun violence continues to tear our communities apart,” Biden said in a statement.

“Students across the country are learning how to duck and cover instead of how to read and write,” he added. “We cannot continue to accept this as normal.”  

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said he was “devastated” for the affected families and said the Justice Department was ready to provide support. 

School has been in session at Apalachee High School since Aug. 1 .

Schools will be closed for the rest of the week, Barrow County Schools Superintendent Dallas LeDuff said.

Apalachee High is Barrow County’s second high school, according to its website, and opened in 2000.

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Inside insane $2 billion mega yacht ‘Goliath’ with hangar for four aircraft & its own submarine

It’s a mega yacht unlike any other with the $2 billion vessel boasting its own submarine and five-star amenities like a beach club.

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An incredible mega yacht so large that has its own submarine could double as a billionaires playground and a research lab.

Plans for the 700ft Goliath yacht includes research equipment, jet skis, helicopters and three heated pools.

The vessel is touted to cost a whopping £1 billion - $A2 billion.

Part of the Goliath series, the Q-quest yacht designed by California based yacht designer Steve Kozloff.

The massive research floater has been described as an expedition dream, providing plenty of lab space for research, experimentation, and medical intervention.

The mega-yacht is also loaded with plenty of exploration vehicles, including six hydrofoil tenders, two seaplanes, three jet skies, two helicopters, a U-Worx Research submarine, and a garage for two overland SUVs.

A separate hangar at midship stores two Cessna Caravan Seaplanes, selected for their ability to transport resupply across long distances.

The three upper decks are reserved for the owner and guests, offering 18 VIP cabins and a primary suite with a private balcony and pool.

It also boasts five-star amenities like a beach club, Turkish bath, three heated pools, yoga studio, and a 20-person theatre.

The mega yacht also has an impressive 3,000-square-foot owner’s suite with panoramic views at the bow, a large spa and pool, a basketball court.

There’s another pool with a shaded lounge area above the hangar, a dining room at the stern, and a solarium with a second dining area, plus a beach club with a full bar.

A total of 26 owner’s guests will reside on the three upper decks, while an operating crew of 150 including doctors, scientists, pilots, nurses, research engineers will reside in unspecified quarters.

Luxury aside, the predominantly research vessel would carry a complete oceanographic laboratory, a medical laboratory with MRI and X-ray imaging.

It could even hold as many as 20 hospital beds with 5G-connected robotic surgery facilities.

Propelled by thrusters powered by batteries, the vessel can reach a top speed of 20 knots with a range of 20,000 nautical miles.

Kozloff told autoevolution : “The mission of G-Quest, a 705-foot yacht, allows its owner to oversee their philanthropic efforts while living in luxury at sea.

“It is designed for both humanitarian and research objectives.”

The G-quest isn’t the only luxury yacht to boast a helipad.

Plans for the “Floating Dubai” vessel include an enormous pool deck , a relaxing spa and not one, but two enormous helipads on board.

Christened UAE One, the superboat was designed by Milan-based Enzo Manca, who collaborated with a sheikh to make it the flagship of the United Arab Emirates.

In a statement, Manca said: “The idea of UAE One was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a sheikh of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy.

“The sultan was very clear and categorical, he wanted something really special and unique.”

UAE One is inspired by historic defence ships, yet its curving lines distinguishes it from other vessels on the high seas.

It also stands over 130 feet tall and has tinted windows for extra privacy in true military style.

With nine decks and a total area of slightly over 30,000 square feet, the monster yacht is designed to give guests, diplomats, and kings the finest experience possible.

There is an owner’s suite, eight cabins, and 14 mini suites within.

The staff has 35 cabins as well.

The main deck, meanwhile, has a beautiful 18-metre geometric swimming pool.

There are also several outdoor lounges for sundowners, a platform for ocean swims, and a wellness centre with a spa on board.

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Due to the necessity of quick and simple transportation to and from a flagship, UAE One is able to maintain an extensive fleet of land, air, and sea vehicles.

The yacht features one hangar, two helipads ideal for foreign delegates, and a “mini-internal port” for tenders and submarines.

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