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New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart's new superyacht revealed after secretive construction

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New Zealand's richest man's new superyacht has been revealed after weeks of speculation.  

Graeme Hart's 103m yacht was spotted in Amsterdam, featuring enough space for 20 crew and 18 guests.  

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His daughter, Gretchen Hawkesby, shared a collection of photos including herself, Hart and other family members on Instagram, while on a trip to Amsterdam for the boat launch.  

The freshly renovated, pristine white superyacht has been the subject of much speculation over the past month.  

Boat International revealed the yacht includes four exterior hot tubs, a swimming pool that covers the entire height of the main deck and a helicopter hangar concealed in the foredeck.   

On the interior, the yacht has a glass staircase and an elevator in the main atrium.  

"The yacht has maintained a single-deck engine room, which is no easy feat for a yacht of this size," Boat International reported.  

Formerly known as Feadship 1011, the yacht has now been named Ulysses.  

Boat International said the yacht was spotted recently in transport from Feadship's Makkum site to its Amsterdam facility.   

They described the yacht as having "distinctive clean lines" and a "squared-off deck design".  

Feadship revealed the yacht includes 1100sqm of exterior glass used in twenty exterior sliding doors, 12 glass windbreaks and 6m panels of glass along the main deck guest cabins.  

Ulysses is the same name as one of Hart's previous superyachts which he sold in 2017.  

The project is the fourth largest Feadship to be built to date, following the 118.2m Feadship 821 and Feadship 1010, both currently in build at the shipyard, and the 110m Anna. The superyacht is set to embark on sea trials later this year. 

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ULYSSES Yacht – World-class $250 Million Superyacht

The owner commissioned the extraordinary superyacht with Norway-based shipyard Kleven.

She features exterior designs from H2 Yacht Design and naval architecture Oscar Mike Limited and Marin Teknikk AS.

The fantastic explorer yacht was delivered in 2018, replacing the owner’s previous 107m superyacht, ANDROMEDA.

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The striking interior of the ULYSSES Yacht features design from British company H2 Yacht Design .

ULYSSES has accommodation for 30 guests in 15 cabins across the expansive size of the yacht. The yachting experience is luxurious, with a crew of 48 accommodated in 24 cabin spaces.

She has five spacious decks and features a massive shaded pool area with a luxurious lounging area.

The ULYSSES yacht is loaded up with tenders, including a custom 21-meter Princess 68 yacht. She also features a helipad and hangar for her Bell 429 helicopter.

The helicopter is the perfect way to ferry guests on and off the vessel and explore the surrounding areas.

There is generous storage for large tenders, toys, and land vehicles. The Jacuzzi and sun pads are along the stern where guests can take in sweeping views.

ULYSSES features a large swimming platform that is the perfect spot for guests to relax beside the water and take a dip in the ocean.

The social areas are complemented by a wine bar, cinema, sauna, and a large gym for the many guests to make use of.

The exterior of the ULYSSES features rugged designs and was delivered to her owner in 2018.

The builder was Kleven Maritime AS from Norway and features naval architecture and exterior design from Oscar Mike Limited and Marin Teknikk AS .

Her imposing exterior features a dark blue hull in steel and a white superstructure in aluminum.

The incredible yacht has an impressive exterior that reflects the luxurious interior of the vessel. She was most recently refitted in 2020.

Specifications

The 116.15m ULYSSES has a beam of 18m and a draft of 5m. The vessel has a displacement of 6862 gross tons and a range of 8000 nautical miles.

She has 2 Caterpillar engines. Her top speed is 12 knots, and she reaches a cruising speed of 10 knots.

She is classed as an expedition vessel and is the largest expedition yacht in the world, overtaking LUNA Yacht’s position as number one. The $250 million superyacht has an annual running cost of $20 – $30 million.

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Graeme Hart's new $78m Yacht Launched

New Zealand's richest man has splashed out on a second luxury yacht - this one worth up to an estimated $78 million.

Graeme Hart, reportedly worth around $7 billion, was revealed as the owner of a new expedition super yacht launched in Norway at the weekend.

Norwegian boat builder, Kleven, which usually specialises in oil and fishing industry vessels, launched the 107-metre yacht on Saturday local time, revealing its billionaire owners who were there to watch as it ploughed into the water for the first time.

Mr Hart and wife Robyn were photographed at the shipyard in Ulsteinvik, 570km north of the capital Oslo.

"This is a very exciting project for us. We have been around in the yard and on board the vessel, and I'm very pleased with Kleven and the work that has been done here so far," Mr Hart told business newspaper Dagens Naeringsliv.

He had followed the construction process closely since the contract was awarded last year, he said.

Hundreds of locals turned up to watch the boat launch, the paper reported, taking photographs and videos as it was released.

Both Mr Hart and Kleven would not reveal to the newspaper how much the yacht was worth, but local estimates put it at between 300 million and 400 million Norwegian Krone (between $58 million and $78 million).

However, the monster-sized yacht, which has been named Ulysses, was not built to laze around celebrity ports, the paper said, with Kleven boasting it was built to be "very robust and seaworthy".

It was especially suited to longer expeditions in rough waters, while also being designed for a "luxury" experience. It comes equipped with a helicopter deck, hangar, swimming pool, hot tub, and accommodation for 60 people.

The boatbuilder was hoping this would help it launch into the luxury market.

"The project shows that we can also deliver in this unique market. These are exciting times," Stale Rasmussen, chief executive of Kleven said in a statement.

The ship was designed by Marin Teknikk, which has a long history of working with Kleven.

Ulysses will now undergo its luxury fit-out, with an expected completion date sometime in the spring of 2015.

The owner of the super yacht had been kept under wraps since Kleven announced the contract last year.

It revealed it had been hired to build an expedition support vessel for an international owner, and that the price was "a pretty spectacular sum".

The secret owner had wanted a Norwegian shipbuilder and construction at a Norwegian shipyard because of the "delivery time, quality and price", it said at the time.

Mr Hart shuns the media spotlight, but has grabbed headlines in the past for his luxury yachts.

He previously owned a 58-metre luxury motor yacht, also called Ulysses, which was moored at Auckland's Viaduct for years before being sold, renamed Grand Rusalina and relocated to Monaco.

His 77-metre superyacht Weta is currently in Whangarei reportedly undergoing a $50 million makeover, after sitting for more than a year near Silo Park in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter.

Ulysses luxury features:

* Helicopter hanger

* Swimming pool

* Sleeps 60 people

* 107 metres long

New Zealand's richest man has splashed out on a second luxury yacht - this one worth up to an estimated $78 million.

Graeme Hart, reportedly worth around $7 billion, was revealed as the owner of a new expedition super yacht launched in Norway at the weekend.

Norwegian boat builder, Kleven, which usually specialises in oil and fishing industry vessels, launched the 107-feet (33 metre) yacht on Saturday local time, revealing its billionaire owners who were there to watch as it ploughed into the water for the first time.

Mr Hart and wife Robyn were photographed at the shipyard in Ulsteinvik, 570km north of the capital Oslo.

"This is a very exciting project for us. We have been around in the yard and on board the vessel, and I'm very pleased with Kleven and the work that has been done here so far," Mr Hart told business newspaper Dagens Naeringsliv.

He had followed the construction process closely since the contract was awarded last year, he said.

Hundreds of locals turned up to watch the boat launch, the paper reported, taking photographs and videos as it was released.

Both Mr Hart and Kleven would not reveal to the newspaper how much the yacht was worth, but local estimates put it at between 300 million and 400 million Norwegian Krone (between $58 million and $78 million).

However, the monster-sized yacht, which has been named Ulysses, was not built to laze around celebrity ports, the paper said, with Kleven boasting it was built to be "very robust and seaworthy".

It was especially suited to longer expeditions in rough waters, while also being designed for a "luxury" experience. It comes equipped with a helicopter deck, hangar, swimming pool, hot tub, and accommodation for 60 people.

The boatbuilder was hoping this would help it launch into the luxury market.

"The project shows that we can also deliver in this unique market. These are exciting times," Stale Rasmussen, chief executive of Kleven said in a statement.

The ship was designed by Marin Teknikk, which has a long history of working with Kleven.

Ulysses will now undergo its luxury fit-out, with an expected completion date sometime in the spring of 2015.

The owner of the super yacht had been kept under wraps since Kleven announced the contract last year.

It revealed it had been hired to build an expedition support vessel for an international owner, and that the price was "a pretty spectacular sum".

The secret owner had wanted a Norwegian shipbuilder and construction at a Norwegian shipyard because of the "delivery time, quality and price", it said at the time.

Mr Hart shuns the media spotlight, but has grabbed headlines in the past for his luxury yachts.

He previously owned a 58-metre luxury motor yacht, also called Ulysses, which was moored at Auckland's Viaduct for years before being sold, renamed Grand Rusalina and relocated to Monaco.

His 77-metre superyacht Weta is currently in Whangarei reportedly undergoing a $50 million makeover, after sitting for more than a year near Silo Park in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter.

By Patrice Dougan of APNZ

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New superyacht for Hart

New Zealand's wealthiest man, Graeme Hart, has just finalised plans for another superyacht to add to his collection.

In August, Hart was in Norway to watch his 107 metre $78 million yacht, Ulysses, being launched.

The latest superyacht will be ten metres longer than the Ulysses, and will have a helicopter deck and hangar, room for five large boats as well as smaller boats for expeditions and will accommodate 66 people, according to Norwegian naval architects Marin Teknikk.

"There will be arranged space for and deployment procedures for five large boats that can be carried on for different excursions," Marin Teknikk said. "In addition, there will be a hangar for several smaller boats and equipment for water sports. The latest technology on diesel electric propulsion systems will be installed."

The yacht builder Kleven Verft, based in Ulsteinvik, Norway, also built the Ulysses for Hart, work that Hart noted was impressive.

"I am very pleased with the quality of the work that has been done by Kleven, and how our organisations have worked together to bring this exciting project to life. I am very much looking forward to seeing both vessels being finalised," Hart said.

The Ulysses, which is expected to arrive in June, is the second Ulysses, with Hart's previous 58 metre luxury motor yacht also sharing the name. It has since been sold and renamed.

The latest two additions to Hart's fleet, which also includes a 77 metre superyacht, Weta, are both larger in length than both of the Royal New Zealand Navy's frigates and just 21 metres short of the Navy's largest ship, the HMNZS Endeavour at 138 metres.

Ulysses' naval architect, Paul Endre Saetre, said from Norway that Hart was working with Marin Teknikk as they usually designed offshore vessels for the oil industry.

"It is not a normal yacht design. Mr Hart wanted more of a rough, offshore design, to withstand rough waters," Saetre said.

The latest commissioned vessel is scheduled for delivery in July 2016.

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Tech billionaire’s $240 million superyacht the Artefact spotted in New Zealand

A $240 million superyacht owned by a tech billionaire has been spotted cruising through the Bay of Islands.

Locals living around Doubtless Bay, north of Russell, posted photos on social media saying they’d spotted the 80-metre Artefact paying their “little bay a visit”.

The superyacht is owned by Canadian Mike Lazaridis, best known for creating the BlackBerry smartphone, and has been in NZ waters since last year.

Its stops have included a two-week stay in Ōpua, near Russell, over Christmas 2023, and then a cruise to the South Island where it was spotted in the Marlborough Sounds in January this year.

The yacht is captained by Northland resident Aaron Clark , a Kiwi who grew up in the Auckland suburb of Beachlands, RNZ reports.

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Built in Germany in 2020 at an estimated cost of $240m, it was named Motor Yacht of the Year in 2021.

The custom-built boat is designed to carry 12 passengers and 22 crew and has a range of about 6000 nautical miles or 11,000km, Clark told RNZ.

The boat’s most distinctive feature from the outside is its shape and use of glass.

Its 223 pieces of glass weigh 75 tonnes and cover an area of 760sqm, RNZ reports.

The crew includes two chefs and a sous chef and there is a tai chi room that has high ceilings so those practicing can wield a sword above their heads.

The owner Lazaridis, 62, was born in Turkey to Greek parents, who moved to Canada when he was a child.

He has been described as the father of the modern smartphone.

At the age of 12 he won a prize for reading every science book in the library at Windsor, his hometown in Ontario, RNZ reports.

After founding BlackBerry he specialised in quantum computing and has donated large sums of money to theoretical physics research.

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A video has been released showing the opulence on board Graeme Hart's super yacht, which is on the market for a cool $266 million.

Hart, New Zealand's richest man, is selling the 107m explorer yacht Ulysses just a few months after taking delivery of it.

READ MORE: Super sale on cards for New Zealand's richest man Graeme Hart

Ulysses boasts 15 cabins, a helipad and a jacuzzi. It is staffed by a crew of 42 and can accommodate up to 30 guests. It was available to hire for $400,000 a week.

A promotional video was released earlier this week showing off the luxurious lifestyle on board the yacht. It shows a helicopter landing on the vessel, restaurant dining, an on-board swimming pool, movie room and gym, and water sports including jet skiing and water jet pack riding.

Hart recently took delivery of another mega yacht, currently called no.370.

It was designed by Norwegian company Marin Teknikk in cooperation with naval architect Kyle Dick of New Zealand-based Oscar Mike Naval Architects.

The 116m expedition support vessel launched at the Kleven Verft shipyard in Norway three months ago.

It gives Hart two ships that are about the size of the Royal New Zealand Navy's two frigates, the HMNZS Te Mana and HMNZS Te Kaha, which are 118m.

Hart's new vessel, designed for long expeditions in rough waters, can accommodate 66 people and is reported to be equipped with a helicopter deck and hangar, plus space for five excursion boats.

Hart, who is new Zealand's wealthiest citizen with a net worth of $9 billion according to the National Business Review's rich list, has a third luxury vessel - the 77m Weta.

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Krasnodar is a center of the Russia’s southern touristic zone, located of the right bank of the Kuban River, 120-150 km from two warm seas – the Black and the Azov. It is an interesting fact that the city is located in the golden section of the Earth, almost in between the equator and the North Pole, right on the 45th parallel, also called “the Golden Line” or “the Life Line”. There exists an opinion that the living conditions in these latitudes are most favorable for human.

In spite of the city’s “youth” Krasnodar has many historical landmarks, while its architectural look is various and represented by different styles from Baroque and Classicism to late Modern. In Krasnodar, there is one of the largest Russian churches – Saint Catherine’s Cathedral, built as early as in 1914 and survived by a miracle under the Soviet power. It is also worth while visiting the Krasnodar main Orthodox Church – Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. Interesting and dramatic, was the fate of this, one of the Russia’s most beautiful churches, an example of Russian and Byzantine templar style. Alexander Nevsky Military Cathedral was erected in April 1853, but later on, in year 1932 it was blown up by the Communists. And it was not until May 2006 when the inauguration ceremony of Alexander Nevsky Cathedral built anew took place.

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