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THE LEXUS LUXURY YACHT, LY680

• The flybridge and swimming platform have been expanded, providing more space for enjoyment and relaxation. 
• Production will be handled by the Horizon Group, which has an established reputation for its advanced technology which has been honed through the construction of superyachts. 

The Lexus Luxury Yacht, LY650, will take the next step its evolution as the new LY680 with some exciting, new enhancements. Starting from March 21st, 2024, orders will be accepted only in Japan through Toyota Marine sales offices and other select dealers *1 .

Lexus aims to be a luxury lifestyle brand and the flagship Luxury Yacht is the embodiment of the Lexus design philosophy “Crafted.” The LY680 expresses this philosophy by thoroughly paying attention to every single detail, in order to exceed customers' expectations and create a unique experience that stimulates their senses, even while at sea.

The concept for the Luxury Yacht is "to feel like a hideout in the middle of the sea, providing a space where discerning customers can feel free and at ease.” The exterior embodies the Lexus design philosophy of L-finesse, and the interior has been meticulously crafted down to the smallest details to provide a comfortable living space. In terms of performance, Lexus aims for confidence inspiring cruising performance, offering stable manoeuvrability, excellent ride comfort, and quietness.

Production was carried out by the Horizon Group, which has a reputation for its advanced technological capabilities honed which have been honed through the construction of superyachts. By combining the Horizon Group’s building capabilities with yacht production methods based on the TPS *2 , the strengths of both brands have been leveraged to achieve further enhancements.

A 1/20 scale model of the LY680 will be on display at the Japan International Boat Show 2024 which will be held at Pacifico Yokohama from March 21st to 24th, 2024.

*1  Delivery is scheduled for the spring of 2026. Sales in additional overseas markets will be considered in the future based on customer demand.

*2  Toyota Production System

EXPANSION OF FLYBRIDGE AND SWIMMING PLATFORM PROVIDE MORE SPACE FOR ENJOYMENT AND RELAXATION

The flybridge has been extended by 1,400mm and features a spacious lounge sofa and a barbecue grill *3 , allowing guests to relax and enjoy the fresh ocean breeze. In addition, the swimming platform has been extended by 700mm platform, which allows you to enjoy a wide range of offshore activities, including personal watercrafts.

PRODUCTION TO BE HANDLED BY THE HORIZON GROUP

Horizon Group, who will build the LY680, is a leading luxury yacht brand in Asia, specializing in custom-built yachts utilizing advanced technology and excellent production methods. The combination of sleek styling inspired by Lexus' design philosophy, L-finesse, and Horizon Group's production capabilities, which they’ve cultivated through the construction of superyachts, leverages the strengths of both brands to create a truly spectacular yacht.

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You might think the world’s most expensive Lexus is an ultra-luxurious new car, but it’s not. Instead, it’s a performance yacht that’s finally set to go on sale next month.

Two years after Lexus first dipped its toes into the yacht-making pool, the company is finally ready to fully take the plunge, reports Forbes . Starting in late October, the Japanese luxury automaker’s first production boat, the 65-foot-long LY 650 , will go on sale in the US with a starting price of $3.7 million.

• Boutique Italian Shipyard Apreamare Unveils a Sleek New 89-Foot Flagship

Lexus first tried its hand at yacht making in 2017 with the one-off 42-foot Sport Yacht Concept , which was made in collaboration with Wisconsin boatmaker Marquis Yachts . The two companies have again teamed up for the LY 650, which officially launched earlier this week in Boca Raton, Florida.

So what exactly are you getting from the world’s most expensive Lexus? A whole lot. The company’s new boat has a gorgeously flowing carbon fiber exterior that takes its cues from two of its most stylish cars, the LC coupe and LS saloon. As previously reported by Robb Report , its coupe-like profile is an attempt by the company to bring its “L-finesse” automotive design language to the water. It also features a salon and three berths, for passengers to lounge in while out on the sea.

Lexus LY 650  Lexus

Things aren’t any less stylish inside the yacht. Venice-based firm Nuvolari Lenard is responsible for the interior’s sporty-yet-elegant feel—curving lines awash in white and wood. There are three bedrooms, each of which feature their own ensuite facilities, and the boat can comfortably sleep six and accommodate up to 15. The previously mentioned salon is also outfitted with two comfortable captain’s chairs and two integrated sofas.

Because this is a Lexus, the powertrain is no slouch, either. the The LY 650 is powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS engines, which are each capable of outputting up to 1,350 hp. This impressive powertrain allows the boat to reach speeds of up to 31.4 knots. It’s also equipped with cutting-edge tech, like “LY-Link,” which delivers a real-time update of the voltage, fuel and water levels. It also detects abnormalities and send alerts when maintenance is needed.

While it may seem strange to see Lexus’s latest offering zipping through the ocean, the LY 650 is a huge step forward in the brand’s strategy. The company has ambitious plans to expand into to the culinary, design and film worlds. If the LY 650 is any indication, they’re off to a promising start.

Check out more photos of the boat below:

Photo: Courtesy of Lexus

Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Before joining the magazine, he worked for the New York Post, Artinfo and New York magazine, where he covered everything from celebrity gossip to…

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LEXUS LY 650 LUXURY YACHT REVEALED: CRAFTED IN THE SPIRIT OF AMAZING

• 65-foot Lexus yacht joins the LS sedan, LX SUV and LC coupé as the fourth Lexus flagship
• Lexus LY 650 is the first production maritime expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse
• Exploration into non-automotive ventures continues beyond Lexus involvement in culinary, film, design and other select luxury lifestyle experiences

Crafting amazing automobiles is something Lexus has pursued relentlessly, as evidenced by the beautiful hand-pleated door panels in the LS 500 or the complex paint process, inspired by the morpho butterfly, that results in dazzling Structural Blue. And crafting every touch point around the Lexus brand is an opportunity Lexus continues to seize. This maritime application is another proof point in Lexus’ storied history of exploring new frontiers both inside and outside the automotive industry.

Lexus continually evaluates what constitutes a luxury experience and has, as a result, ventured into the worlds of culinary, design, film, and more as alternative opportunities to interact with the brand. Driven by Lexus International President, Yoshihiro Sawa’s vision of Lexus as a brand that, “explores new ways to deliver innovative and amazing experiences for our guests,” Lexus has partnered with some of the world’s finest purveyors of experience to further celebrate the phrase, Experience Amazing.

And now, Lexus returns to the water with its next expression of a Lexus yacht in the form of the LY 650. Bearing the most contemporary expression of Lexus design language, L-finesse, applied beyond the world of automobiles, the production LY 650 picks up where the stunning Lexus Sport Yacht Concept left off.

LEXUS TAKUMI    MEET MARQUIS-LARSON CRAFTSPEOPLE

Encouraged by the robust public interest in the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, a follow-up maritime effort was fueled by Executive Vice President; Shigeki Tomoyama’s desire to, “present a dream-like vision of the luxury lifestyle; one where the Lexus Yacht expands the potential of Lexus mobility to the ocean.” Making this dream-like vision a reality, Marquis-Larson Boat Group was selected to build, sell and service the next Lexus yacht based largely on their extensive experience with bespoke boat building and their proven capability, confirmed by their work bringing the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept to life.

Based in Pulaski, WI, Marquis-Larson is the ideal partner to bring the second chapter of Lexus yacht design to fruition with their thorough blend of artisanal craftsmanship, modern technology and inspired design. Complementing Lexus’ renowned heritage of Takumi craftspeople who are supremely skilled in their roles, Marquis’ craftsmanship backbone is clearly demonstrated by their masterful boat builders, many of whom have been with the company for 30 years.

L-FINESSE SEAMLESSLY TRANSITIONS FROM AUTOMOTIVE TO MARITIME APPLICATIONS

Several of the most attractive features from the 42-foot concept have made their way onto the LY 650. In 65-foot overall length, 19-foot beam form, the newest Lexus yacht has a distinguished style found in the strong, pronounced bow, curved deck accents and accentuated aft hips. Viewed from the profile, the elegant rise and fall of the yacht’s distinctly Lexus roofline flows into rising, broad hips of the rear section.

UPCOMING MILESTONES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

The first completed Lexus LY 650 is expected to be finished in the second half of 2019 and will make its global debut late in the year. Parties interested in gathering additional information or inquiring about the purchase of a Lexus LY 650, please contact:

Matthew Vetzner

Vice President of Marketing, Marquis-Larson Boat Group

+1 920.822.3214

[email protected]

SPECIFICATIONS (preliminary values)

• Overall length 65’5” (19.96 m)
• Beam (width) 18’8” (5.72 m)
• Engines Volvo IPS 1200 (Volvo IPS 1350)
• Fuel Capacity 1,000 gal (3,785 l)
• Water Capacity 225 gal (852 l)
• Hold Tank Capacity 170 gal (643 l)
• Staterooms 3 
• Heads 3 
• Sleeps 6 

Lexus was founded in 1989 to develop and produce the finest cars ever built with a commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service.

Lexus International was dedicated as a company-within-the-company in 2012 o coordinate all central strategy, planning, design, engineering and production for the brand.

The Marine Business Department of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) was founded in 1997 to develop premium yachts using advanced technology and quality control methods perfected in making Lexus luxury cars. Toyota Marine’s Ponam line has included sport-fishing boats in 26- and 28-foot lengths, and luxury cabin cruisers in 31-, 35-, 37- and 45-foot lengths with durable and quiet hulls of fully-welded A5083 aluminium alloy. Ponam models are powered by high-efficiency turbodiesel engines based on those of Lexus GX 300d (3.0-liter turbodiesel 4 cylinder) and LX 450d (twin-turbo diesel 4.5-liter V8) luxury utility vehicles. The Toyota Ponam line is the market-leader in the premium yacht industry in Japan.

From 1998 to 2002, Toyota Marine also developed and produced the Epic line of fiberglass tournament ski boats and wakeboard boats, primarily for the US market, all powered by the 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE DOHC gasoline V8 from the Lexus LS 400 luxury sedan.

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Lexus Premiers New Luxury Yacht

The LY 650 is a new embodiment of Lexus’ challenge to go beyond the automobile to deliver innovative and amazing experiences.

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• New embodiment of Lexus' commitment to deliver innovative and amazing experiences.
• Expressing the Lexus design language anew in the form of a 65 foot yacht.
• Exceptional performance and quietness befitting a maritime flagship.
• An extraordinary user experience created by advanced technology.
• High-quality craftsmanship and Toyota Production System built-in quality.

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Lexus LY 650 Yacht Craftsmanship

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BOCA RATON, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES (September 19, 2019)—In its continuing challenge to deliver innovative and amazing experiences to its customers, Lexus held the world premiere of its first luxury yacht, the Lexus LY 650, today in Boca Raton.

The LY 650 is a new embodiment of Lexus’ challenge to go beyond the automobile to deliver innovative and amazing experiences. Based on the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept first shown in January 2017, the LY 650 features unique styling and superb cruising performance. Lexus – which aspires to be a true luxury lifestyle brand - has fused advanced technology and craftsmanship to provide an irreplaceable experience that stimulates the senses and exceeds owner expectations, even at sea.

This LY 650 flagship yacht is the new embodiment of the Lexus “CRAFTED” philosophy, to which exquisite attention to detail and anticipatory hospitality are applied in every possible aspect.

The shape of the hull, the abundant volume of the stern, and other elements, in addition to beautiful curved lines, give the LY 650 unprecedented and distinctive exterior styling.

Collaboration with Italian yacht design studio Nuvolari Lenard*1 has resulted in an advanced design and a comfortable interior living space that exemplifies high quality in every detail.

Furthermore, in pursuit of cruising that achieves the exhilarating performance of a Lexus, the yacht rides on a light and highly rigid composite hull that combines CFRP (carbon fiber-reinforced plastic) and GFRP (glass fiber-reinforced plastic), and was jointly developed with Marquis Yachts LLC*2. Additionally, the LY 650 is equipped with LY-Link, an advanced connectivity technology for boating that shares timely information and provides control of various yacht functions.

The LY 650 is built in collaboration with the craftspeople of Marquis Yachts in Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA. With the start of LY 650 manufacturing, Marquis Yachts has applied the famous Toyota Production System in its production processes to improve production efficiencies and quality. The new yacht will appear at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2019.

President Akio Toyoda commented: "The LY 650 symbolizes the challenge taken by Lexus, which aspires to be a true luxury lifestyle brand, to venture beyond the automobile.

A collaborative team between Toyota and Marquis Yachts introduced the Toyota Production System to the boat manufacturing facility to improve productivity and quality.

This allowed the Lexus “CRAFTED” philosophy of anticipatory hospitality and meticulous attention to detail to become a reality in the form of a luxury yacht. I am truly looking forward to seeing the advanced, high quality LY650 display its beauty on the oceans across the globe. As a mobility company, we are pursuing new possibilities for mobility even on the sea."

EXPRESSING THE LEXUS DESIGN LANGUAGE ANEW IN THE FORM OF A 65-FOOT YACHT

The premiere yacht features an optional two-tone color scheme that highlights its one-of-a-kind form and captures the image of the Lexus Sports Yacht Concept from 2017. Metallic accents on the bow, side windows, and the vessel’s L-shaped air intakes create the iconic image of a Lexus yacht.

The interior fuses advanced design and omotenashi (Japanese hospitality that sincerely and warm heartedly anticipates and fulfills people’s needs) in pursuit of high quality that is distinctively Lexus and features a bright, white-themed interior space for a sense of openness, while the use of curving lines and creative lighting provide a comfortable sense of envelopment.

The salon’s efficient layout features dual captain’s seats and sofas set forward and a galley set aft. Below the salon are three elegant berths with 6 feet and 6 inches (more than two meters) of headroom, each with a private head with shower.

EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE AND QUIETNESS BEFITTING A MARITIME FLAGSHIP

To achieve the exhilarating performance of a Lexus, the LY 650 was meticulously designed and engineered to provide both cruising comfort and dynamic response to the helm in any yachting situation.

The powertrain features twin Volvo Penta® IPS*3 engines (1350/1200/1050). By integrating these with a unique underwater-hull shape achieved through the application of computational fluid dynamics modeling, Lexus was able to achieve not only high output and low fuel consumption, but also exceptional cruising stability and maneuverability. The LY 650 also boasts an array of piloting-support functions, including joystick control, fixed-point position-holding at sea, and an auto-flap function.

The underwater hull and the upper part of the hull are constructed of CFRP for lightness and high rigidity, contributing to remarkable high-speed performance and a comfortable cruising experience. Sandwich panels with excellent soundproofing qualities are used in the main walls to help ensure exceptional quietness for uninterrupted conversation.

AN EXTRAORDINARY USER EXPERIENCE CREATED BY ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

LY-Link, an advanced technology for boat connectivity, shares and provides various information in a timely manner. The technology can be used to monitor the vessel and have notifications sent via text message should an abnormality be detected. It also enhances convenience by enabling users to remotely turn on and turn off such components as the yacht’s air conditioning system and lights via a smartphone.

From the captain’s seat, both style and high operability come into play, thanks to a stylish instrument panel with touchscreen operation.

An available custom Mark Levinson® Surround Sound System with a subwoofer system creates an immersive concert hall-like acoustic space in the salon.

HIGH-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP AND TOYOTA PRODUCTION SYSTEM BUILT-IN QUALITY

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Lexus Sport Yacht Concept

A few years ago the Toyota Marine Department invited Toyota Motor Corporation president Akio Toyoda to spend several days on the water driving their new Ponam range of premium yachts soon to be launched in Japan.

As a master driver, Toyoda was inspired by the power of the turbodiesel powertrains and the handling and stability of the advanced hull designs; as the Chief Branding Officer of Lexus International, he also appreciated the potential of a stylish premium performance yacht to complement the Lexus lifestyle.

This led the Marine Department to envision how a premium performance yacht might expand the Lexus brand into new areas of lifestyle and recreation. Today Lexus reveals the result of this project, a running proof-of-concept for a Lexus Sport Yacht, at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach FL.

A brief for an open sport yacht for recreational day-touring with six to eight guests, powered by twin high-performance Lexus V8s and with advanced styling and handling was given to the Lexus Design Center in Toyota City, Japan. In the summer of 2015 concepts from the design team were evaluated by Senior Managing Officer Tokuo Fukuichi, Chief Officer of Global Design and President of Lexus International Co., Senior Managing Officer Shigeki Tomoyama in charge of the Toyota Marine Department, and President Toyoda.

"This concept for a Lexus Sport Yacht allowed us to explore how Lexus design language could be applied to a maritime lifestyle," said Yoshihiro Sawa, executive vice president of Lexus International.

"For the Lexus Design Center this project has been very exciting. The effort is valuable to us as it stirs our creative energies and pushes our imagination to design and lifestyle possibilities outside of the automotive realm we know well."

The selected proposal continued to be refined throughout 2015 as the Marine Department engineered the construction and onboard marine systems.

As a concept, the Lexus Sport Yacht revealed at Miami is a bespoke one-off project with no production intent.

To produce this single example the Marine Department selected the Marquis-Carver Yacht Group of Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA, based on their in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and their skill in large hand-laid composite structures.

The design of the Lexus Sport Yacht concept has the upper deck and outer hull seamlessly bonded around the inner structure, each piece a single massive hand-laid composite of two-part polyurethane epoxy resin reinforced with hand-laid woven carbon fiber cloth, a composite material called carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, or CFRP. CFRP is the technology used in the structure of racecars and supercars like the 202 mile per hour (325 kmh) 553 horsepower Lexus LFA, high-performance military and civilian aircraft, competition skis and bicycles, and world-class racing sailboats.

The Lexus Sport Yacht concept's unique CFRP construction saves nearly 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) compared to a similar yacht in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). The underwater hull design is stepped to reduce resistance or drag and improve handling balance at high speeds.

The concept is powered by twin 5.0-liter V8 gasoline engines based on the 2UR GSE high-performance engine of the Lexus RC F coupe, the GS F sport sedan and the new LC 500 grand tourer. Each engine produces over 440 horsepower, driving the yacht at speeds up to 49 miles per hour (43 knots) through a pair of hydraulically controlled inboard/outboard stern-drives. A bow-thruster with joystick control aids in docking.

The captain controls and monitors onboard systems from a color touchscreen panel at the helm; screens show GPS navigation, digital charts, surface radar, underwater sonar, lighting and entertainment systems. The captain's seat is power adjustable; the armrests fold out to become jump seats on each side for very special guests.

The forward passenger cabin is inviting in luxurious Lexus leather with wood and glass details. A standing height, sofa seating for six with a table, and air conditioning create a comfortable environment for intimate entertaining. The galley features a two-burner stove, sink and under-counter refrigerator; a beautifully finished head includes a shower.

An integrated audio-video entertainment system is fully networked, with 4G WiFi & WAN. Sound reproduction is by Revolution Acoustics surface-mounted drivers using the ceiling panel as a transducer, powered by a Mark Levinson ® Reference digital amplifier.

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, was founded in 1989 to develop and produce the finest cars ever built with a commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service.

Lexus International was dedicated as a company-within-the-company in 2011 to coordinate all central strategy, planning, design, engineering and production for the brand.

The Marine Business Department of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) was founded in 1997 to develop premium yachts using advanced technology and quality control methods perfected in making Lexus luxury cars.

Toyota Marine's Ponam line has included fiberglass sport-fishing boats in 26- and 28-foot lengths, and luxury cabin-cruisers in 31-, 35-, 37- and 45-foot lengths with durable and quiet hulls of fully-welded A5083 aluminum alloy. Ponam models are powered by high-efficiency turbodiesel engines based on those of Lexus GX 300d (3.0-liter turbodiesel 4 cylinder) and LX 450d (twin-turbo diesel 4.5 liter V8) luxury utility vehicles. The Toyota Ponam line is the market-leader in the premium yacht industry in Japan.

From 1998 to 2002, Toyota Marine also developed and produced the Epic line of fiberglass tournament ski boats and wakeboard boats, primarily for the US market, all powered by the 4.0 liter 1UZ FE DOHC gasoline V8 from the Lexus LS 400 luxury sedan.

Marquis Yachts, LLC, is an independent privately-owned company in Pulaski, Wisconsin, that designs, engineers and manufactures the brands of Marquis Yachts and Carver Yachts. The pinnacle of the Marquis line is a 73 foot, three-level, luxury yacht with fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) hull, deck and superstructure. For more information go to www.marquisyachts.com or www.carveryachts.com .

Mark Levinson, the premiere audio division of Harman International, has meticulously crafted high-end Reference Audio source components, amplifiers and loudspeakers dedicated to audio purity in home systems since 1972. Mark Levinson engineers, designs, tunes and supplies premium high-performance, high-efficiency surround audio systems specific to each Lexus model. www.MarkLevinson.com

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• Lexus Design language expressed in breathtaking maritime concept
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As a master driver, Toyoda was inspired by the power of the turbodiesel powertrains and the handling and stability of the advanced hull designs; as the Chief Branding Officer of Lexus International, he also appreciated the potential of a stylish premium performance yacht to complement the Lexus lifestyle.

This led the Marine Department to envision how a premium performance yacht might expand the Lexus brand into new areas of lifestyle and recreation. Today Lexus reveals the result of this project, a running proof-of-concept for a Lexus Sport Yacht, at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Fla.

DESIGN A brief for an open sport yacht for recreational day-touring with six to eight guests, powered by twin high- performance Lexus V8s and with advanced styling and handling was given to the Lexus Design Center in Toyota City, Japan. In the summer of 2015 concepts from the design team were evaluated by Senior Managing Officer Tokuo Fukuichi, Chief Officer of Global Design and President of Lexus International Co., Senior Managing Officer Shigeki Tomoyama in charge of the Toyota Marine Department, and President Toyoda.

“For the Lexus Design Center this project has been very exciting. The effort is valuable to us as it stirs our creative energies and pushes our imagination to design and lifestyle possibilities outside of the automotive realm we know well.”   The selected proposal continued to be refined throughout 2015 as the Marine Department engineered the construction and onboard marine systems.

As a concept, the Lexus Sport Yacht revealed at Miami is a bespoke one-off project with no production intent. To produce this single example the Marine Department selected the Marquis-Carver Yacht Group of Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA, based on their in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities and their skill in large hand- laid composite structures.   FEATURES The design of the Lexus Sport Yacht concept has the upper deck and outer hull seamlessly bonded around the inner structure, each piece a single massive hand-laid composite of two-part polyurethane epoxy resin reinforced with hand-laid woven carbon fiber cloth, a composite material called carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, or CFRP. CFRP is the technology used in the structure of racecars and supercars like the 202 mile per hour (325 kmh) 553 horsepower Lexus LFA, high-performance military and civilian aircraft, competition skis and bicycles, and world-class racing sailboats.

The Lexus Sport Yacht concept’s unique CFRP construction saves nearly 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) compared to a similar yacht in fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP). The underwater hull design is stepped to reduce resistance or drag and improve handling balance at high speeds.

The captain controls and monitors onboard systems from a color touchscreen panel at the helm; screens show GPS navigation, digital charts, surface radar, underwater sonar, lighting and entertainment systems. The captain’s seat is power adjustable; the armrests fold out to become jump seats on each side for very special guests.

The forward passenger cabin is inviting in luxurious Lexus leather with wood and glass details. A standing height, sofa seating for six with a table, and air conditioning create a comfortable environment for intimate entertaining. The galley features a two-burner stove, sink and under-counter refrigerator; a beautifully finished head includes a shower.

An integrated audio-video entertainment system is fully networked, with 4G WiFi & WAN. Sound reproduction is by Revolution Acoustics surface-mounted drivers using the ceiling panel as a transducer, powered by a Mark Levinson® Reference digital amplifier. SPECIFICATIONS, preliminary values:  

  BACKGROUND Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, was founded in 1989 to develop and produce the finest cars ever built with a commitment to providing the highest levels of customer service.

Lexus International was dedicated as a company-within-the-company in 2011 to coordinate all central strategy, planning, design, engineering and production for the brand.

The Marine Business Department of Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) was founded in 1997 to develop premium yachts using advanced technology and quality control methods perfected in making Lexus luxury cars.

Toyota Marine’s Ponam line has included fiberglass sport-fishing boats in 26- and 28-foot lengths, and luxury cabin- cruisers in 31-, 35-, 37- and 45-foot lengths with durable and quiet hulls of fully-welded A5083 aluminum alloy.

Ponam models are powered by high-efficiency turbodiesel engines based on those of Lexus GX 300d (3.0-liter turbodiesel 4 cylinder) and LX 450d (twin-turbo diesel 4.5-liter V8) luxury utility vehicles. The Toyota Ponam line is the market-leader in the premium yacht industry in Japan.

From 1998 to 2002, Toyota Marine also developed and produced the Epic line of fiberglass tournament ski boats and wakeboard boats, primarily for the US market, all powered by the 4.0-liter 1UZ-FE DOHC gasoline V8 from the Lexus LS 400 luxury sedan.

Marquis Yachts, LLC, is an independent privately-owned company in Pulaski, Wisconsin, that designs, engineers and manufactures the brands of Marquis Yachts and Carver Yachts. The pinnacle of the Marquis line is a 73 foot, three-level, luxury yacht with fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) hull, deck and superstructure. For more information go to www.marquisyachts.com or www.carveryachts.com.

Mark Levinson, the premiere audio division of Harman International, has meticulously crafted high-end Reference Audio source components, amplifiers and loudspeakers dedicated to audio purity in home systems since 1972.

Mark Levinson engineers, designs, tunes and supplies premium high-performance, high-efficiency surround audio systems specific to each Lexus model. www.MarkLevinson.com    

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By SuperyachtNews 13 Jan 2017

Lexus luxury: Sport Yacht concept hits the water

Marquis and toyota team up to design and launch a high-performance runabout….

Marquis Yachts LLC, makers of Marquis and Carver yachts, has partnered with Toyota Motor Corporation's marine division to engineer and build a prototype concept boat with a luxury mission worthy of the Lexus brand. The result is a sensually stylish, 42-foot open sports boat informed by the Lexus design language. The Lexus Sport Yacht made its debut on 12 January at a Lexus-hosted "Through the Lens" global media event in Miami, Florida.

The idea, two years in the making, came about when Toyota’s CEO, Akio Toyoda, was testing one of the marine division's new boats that use Toyota diesel engines. He wanted to see what a sports yacht inspired by Lexus design would look like. The result is certainly a step up the luxury ladder from the mid-90s when Toyota first entered the marine market with the Epic line of inboard ski boats.

The carbon fibre prototype, built by Marquis in Wisconsin, is equipped with twin Lexus V8 engines that share the same bright blue-painted intake manifolds as the Lexus RC F. Their combined 880 horsepower provide a top speed in excess of 40 knots.

"In building the Lexus Sport Yacht concept, we managed and administered a quality programme to their exacting standards and expectations: we'll apply what we've learned to all Marquis and Carver Yachts going forward," says Paul Liss, Vice President of Operations & Manufacturing at Marquis. "We worked with extreme tolerance levels to construct this boat: essentially these are aerospace-like tolerances and specifications."

Marquis also collaborated closely with Diesel Center Frabetti Design in Italy, and with the Lexus designers and Toyota Marine engineers in Japan, to meet the exacting quality and performance standards expected of a Lexus-branded product.

"This project used all the in-house capabilities we have at our disposal,” says Josh Delforge, Vice President of Design at Marquis, “including engineering, modelling, mould-making, lay-up of composite structures, metal shop fabrication, upholstery, paint and other techniques, to come to life."

The initiative follows forays by other premium automotive brands into the world of powerboat design, including Aston Martin with its AM37 and the Arrow 460GT from Mercedes. Unlike its high-performance rivals, the Lexus project was kept under the radar during development, but judging from the above images the two-tone dayboat is every bit as sleek and polished.

But don’t expect to see the Lexus Sport Yacht on sale anytime soon. Although the prototype is up and running, much like a concept supercar it is intended as a one-off project and sadly there are no current plans to put it into production. 

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Lexus , a division of Japanese car manufacturer Toyota , revealed its fully redesigned LS sedan just a few days ago at the Detroit Auto Show. But the company followed with an even bigger splash yesterday by announcing a seafaring addition to its luxury transportation portfolio, the Sport Yacht Concept. The vessel was revealed with panache: it was driven slowly, unannounced, through Biscayne Bay with Toyota Motor Corporation president and CEO Akio Toyoda waving from the deck before docking at an ornate Lexus-branded mansion in Miami Beach.

Joining the ranks of Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz’s marine collaborations with automotive pedigrees, Lexus’s gilded, rose-coloured craft is a showstopper. Its carbon fibre hull conceals twin high-performance V8 engines, each producing over 440 horsepower to propel the yacht at top speeds of 79 km/h (43 knots). The interior is finished in Lexus leather with plush couch seating for six, full air conditioning, and a stove and shower. Produced in partnership with the Marquis-Carver Yacht Group, Lexus kept the top secret project under wraps by performing sea trials during the off-season in Green Bay, Wisconsin, only adding the Lexus logo to the boat in the final stages of production.

If you’re in the market, however, there’s a catch: the sleek specimen is a bespoke one-off, so Lexus aficionados will have to wrangle the right connections to score a ride on the vessel. Yoshihiro Sawa, executive vice president of Lexus International, explains the project’s intent. “This concept for a Lexus Sport Yacht allowed us to explore how Lexus design language could be applied to a maritime lifestyle,” he says. “The effort is valuable to us as it stirs our creative energies and pushes our imagination to design lifestyle possibilities outside of the automotive realm we know well.”

Indeed, Lexus has branched out of that domain in recent years, from its hoverboard release in 2015 to the design of the single-seater Lexus Skyjet for Luc Besson’s upcoming film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets , a futuristic sci-fi starring Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne. In theory, the Skyjet vessel travels through space and time, but consumers will have to wait about 700 years for technology to catch up before Lexus puts that concept into production.

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Italien: Luxus-Jacht Bayesian sinkt vor Küste von Sizilien

Bayesian : hier sinkt die luxusjacht.

Dieses Video einer Überwachungskamera soll den Untergang der Bayesian vor Porticello in Sizilien zeigen. Das schreibt das «Giornale di Sicilia». Noch immer werden sechs Personen vermisst. 15 der 22 Menschen an Bord konnten gerettet werden.

Immer noch sechs Vermisste nach Unglück in Sizilien Neue Aufnahmen zeigen, wie Luxus-Yacht innerhalb einer Minute sinkt

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Putin rattled after Moscow ‘under attack from biggest ever drone strike’

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Moscow came under one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, further rattling Vladimir Putin as he attempts to fight Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region.

The Ministry of Defence claimed that Russia downed 45 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 11 destroyed over the Moscow region, 23 over the Bryansk region, six over Belgorod, three over Kaluga and two over Kursk.

Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on his Telegram channel: ‘This was one of the biggest attempts of all time to attack Moscow using drones.’ 

He said strong defences around the capital made it possible to shoot down all the drones before they could hit their intended targets.

Some Russian social media channels shared videos of drones apparently being destroyed by air defence systems, which then set off car alarms.

Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, reported a ‘mass’ attack on his region but that 23 drones were destroyed.

While Ukraine has been bogged down in a land conflict in eastern Europe in which the Russians have been driving forward slowly at a heavy cost to both sides, Kyiv has also been attacking Russia with drones.

Ukraine has targeted oil refineries and airfields in an attempt to weaken Russia’s fighting potential, and has also targeted the capital several times.

The drone attacks come as Ukrainian forces are continuing to push into Russia’s western Kursk region.

The daring incursion into Russia has raised morale in Ukraine with its surprising success and changed the dynamic of the fighting.

But it is uncertain how long Ukraine will be able to hold the territory it has seized in Kursk.

It has also opened up another front in a fight where Ukrainian forces were already badly stretched.

The gains in Kursk come as Ukraine continues to lose ground in its eastern industrial region of Donbas.

The Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, said in its daily report late on Tuesday that the Ukrainians had made additional advances in their incursion, now in its third week.

The Russian state news agency Tass reported that 31 people had died since Ukraine’s attack on Russia began on August 6, citing an unnamed source in the medical service – figures which are impossible to verify.

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Yacht-Unglück vor Italien: Tauchteams dringen erstmals ins Innere der „Bayesian“ ein

Stand: 21.08.2024, 15:48 Uhr

Von: Moritz Bletzinger , Kai Hartwig , Alina Schröder , Robin Dittrich

Vor Siziliens Küste ist eine Segelyacht bei starkem Wind umgekippt. Dabei kam mindestens eine Person ums Leben, sechs weitere werden vermisst.

Das Wichtigste in diesem News-Ticker

• Tauchteam erreicht erstmals Kajüte der „Bayesian“ – Tür jedoch von Möbeln blockiert
• „Bayesian“-Überlebende schickt beunruhigende Drei-Wörter-Nachricht – Vater hörte seitdem nichts mehr von ihr
• Video zeigt, wie Yacht „Bayesian“ beim Unwetter versinkt – Luxussegler innerhalb von zwei Minuten verschwunden
• Yacht-Unglück in Italien: Suche gestaltet sich schwierig – „Operation wird erschwert“ ","position":"4","storyElementPosition":"8","storyElementCount":"82"}}'> Yacht-Unglück in Italien: Suche gestaltet sich schwierig – „Operation wird erschwert“ – Zwei Überlebende des Unglücks wurden nun identifiziert – es handelt sich um zwei Besatzungsmitglieder.
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• Überlebende der Yacht wurden von anderem Schiff an Bord genommen","position":"6","storyElementPosition":"8","storyElementCount":"82"}}'> Überlebende der Yacht wurden von anderem Schiff an Bord genommen – 15 Menschen konnten von einem niederländischen Schiff gerettet werden.
• Mutter war mit ihrer einjährigen Tochter an Bord der Yacht","position":"7","storyElementPosition":"8","storyElementCount":"82"}}'> Mutter war mit ihrer einjährigen Tochter an Bord der Yacht – Mutter hätte ihre kleine Tochter im Wasser fast verloren.
• Yacht in Italien soll einem Tech-Unternehmer gehören","position":"8","storyElementPosition":"8","storyElementCount":"82"}}'>Gekenterte Yacht in Italien soll einem Tech-Unternehmer gehören – Die Luxusyacht soll einem 59-jährigen Milliardär gehören, der selbst noch als vermisst gilt.

Update vom 21. August, 15.43 Uhr: Jetzt haben Einsatzkräfte die ersten Leichen in der gesunkenen Yacht ausfindig gemacht, wie Küstenwache mitteilt. Die Rede ist von zwei toten Menschen. Geborgen wurden die Körper allerdings noch nicht, heißt es in italienischen Medien.

Die Bergungsarbeiten an der „Bayesian“ gestalten sich unter anderem deshalb so schwierig, weil den Tauchteams am Grund nur zehn Minuten bleiben, bis sie wieder auftauchen müssen.

Update vom 21. August, 14.33 Uhr: An Land wurde „Baysian“-Kapitän James Cutfield derweil über zwei Stunden lang verhört, heißt es aus italienischen Medien. Neben der Staatsanwaltschaft von Termini Imerese hat mittlerweile auch die Hafenbehörde Ermittlungen eingeleitet. Es soll die Frage geklärt werden, ob alle Sicherheitsmaßnahme an Bord der Luxusyacht eingehalten worden waren.

Tauchteam erreicht erstmals Kajüte der „Bayesian“

Update vom 21. August, 14.29 Uhr: Wie die italienische Küstenwache berichtet, hat ein Tauchteam erstmals eine der Kajüten in der gesunken Yacht erreicht. Durch ein Loch im Rumpf schafften es Einsatzkräfte der Feuerwehr in die „Bayesian“. Der Zugang zum Raum gelang jedoch nicht, die Tür sei durch Möbel und andere Materialien blockiert. Ein Tauchroboter unterstützt das Team.

Update vom 21. August, 13.31 Uhr: Die Segel-Reise in Italien sollte für Mike Lynch ein „Neustart“ sein, sagt der britische Politiker John Gummer dem Guardian . Tech-Milliardär Lynch war nach dem Freispruch in einem Betrugsprozess mit der „Bayesian“ unterwegs gewesen. Sein Verschwinden sorgt für große Anteilnahme in England. Gummer gibt die Hoffnung nicht auf, dass Lynch noch lebend gefunden wird: „Er (Mike Lync, d.R.) hat einen großen Beitrag für Großbritannien geleistet. Seine Unternehmen haben die britische IT in den Vordergrund gerückt – und er wollte es wieder tun. Wir beten, dass er es wieder tun kann.“

„Bayesian“-Überlebende schickt beunruhigende Drei-Wörter-Nachricht

Update vom 21. August, 12.10 Uhr: „There were deaths“, „es gab Tote“. Nur drei Wörter beinhaltete die SMS, die eine Überlebende des Yacht-Unglücks an ihren Vater schickte. Der berichtete dem Mirror von der beunruhigenden Nachricht seiner 36-jährigen Tochter. Seitdem herrscht Ungewissheit für den Briten. Der Mann erzählt: „Ich habe ihr zurückgeschrieben, aber sie hat mir seitdem keine Updates zu vermissten oder geretteten Personen gegeben.“

Wetterexperte Kachelmann spricht von „Fahrlässigkeit“ bei Yacht-Unglück in Italien

Update vom 21. August, 11.48 Uhr: Hatte die „Bayesian“ beim Unwetter vor Sizilien wirklich keine Chance? Wetterexperte Jörg Kachelmann glaubt das nicht, er spricht von „Fahrlässigkeit“ an Bord, vergleicht das Drama sogar mit dem Untergang der Costa Concordia . Wettermodellen haben den Sturm prognostiziert und ein Gewitter fegte schon rund eineinhalb Stunden über die Region. Eigentlich genug Zeit, um zu reagieren, meint der Meteorologe.

Update vom 21. August, 11.43 Uhr: Mittlerweile ist ein britisches Ermittlungsteam in Porticello angekommen, meldet der Guardian . Noch am Mittwoch sollen es eine „vorläufige Einschätzung“ vornehmen. An der Suche nach den Vermissten sollen die Briten laut italienischer Küstenwache nicht beteiligt sein.

Video zeigt, wie Yacht „Bayesian“ beim Unwetter versinkt

Update vom 21. August, 11.12 Uhr : Bei einem schweren Sturm am Montagmorgen (19. August) ging die „Bayesian“ in zwei Minuten unter. Die Luxus-Yacht lag auf der Höhe von Porticello (Italien) vor Anker. Nun liegt es in 59 Meter Tiefe auf dem Meeresgrund. Wie konnte es zu diesem Drama überhaupt kommen? Das Segelschiff mit einer Länge von 56 Metern und einem 75 Meter hohen Alumast wurde 2009 als das „beste Kreuzfahrtschiff der Welt, mit dem höchsten Aluminiummast“ bezeichnet, berichtet today.it .

Laut Paolo Cori, einem der weltweit führenden Experten für Segel- und Rennboote könnte das Verhältnis zwischen der Höhe des Masts und der Länge des Bootes, trotz seines Gewichts (etwa 550 Tonnen) bei einer extremen Wettersituation ein kritisches Problem darstellen. Für Cori sei es jedoch unerlässlich, die Position des Kiels zu überprüfen.

„Bei einem 9-Meter-Kiel wäre die Bayesian vielleicht umgekippt, aber ohne zu kentern“, betont der Experte. Es sei zudem wichtig zu prüfen, ob „vielleicht auch offene Bullaugen am Rumpf oder Fenster in der Lounge, die kaputt waren“.

„Ein intaktes Schiff würde sicherlich nicht ohne Weiteres auf die Seite kippen und sinken“, sagt auch Bootsbauer Jan Maas in der FAZ . Es ist zu vermuten, dass es zu Schäden gekommen ist, die die Stabilität beeinträchtigt haben. Wenn das Schiff erst auf der Seite liegt, kann Wasser eindringen und den Auftrieb der Yacht so stark mindern, dass sie untergeht.“

Bei dem Alumast handle es sich um eine ausgereifte Technik. Das ganze Schiff, wie auch das Rigg werde nach Klassenvorschriften und Sicherheitsvorschriften gebaut. Ein Rigg bestehe allerdings räumt der aus vielen Komponenten. „Wenn da ein Einzelteil versagt, kann es zu einer Kettenreaktion kommen.“ Eine renommierte Werft wie Perini Navi habe viel Erfahrung.

Update vom 21. August, 5.50 Uhr: Die Suche nach den Vermissten der Yacht „Bayesian“ blieb bislang ergebnislos. Den Tauchern sei es gelungen, durch ein Glasfenster in den Rumpf des Bootes einzudringen – jedoch nicht in die Kabinen. Dies könne einige Zeit dauern, da Eingänge blockiert würden, berichtet das Portal Giornale di Sicilia . Zudem erschwere die Position der Yacht den Einsatz. Dieses liegt derzeit auf der Steuerbordseite.

Inzwischen ist ein bedrückendes Video aufgetaucht, das den Untergang der Luxusyacht vor der Küste Siziliens zeigt. Die Überwachungskamera einer Villa in Porticello nahm diese Szenen auf. Darauf zu sehen ist deutlich der Mast der „Bayesian“, im Vordergrund sind kleinere Boote zu sehen, es scheint in Strömen zu regnen. Innerhalb weniger Zeit verschwindet die Yacht von der Bildfläche. „In nur sechzig Sekunden kann man sehen, wie das Schiff verschwindet“, sagte der Besitzer des Anwesens gegenüber der italienischen Nachrichtenagentur Ansa.

Taucher suchen nach Vermissten der gesunkenen Luxusyacht vor Sizilien

Update vom 20. August, 21.01 Uhr: Am Dienstag haben Taucher die Suche nach den sechs vermissten Insassen der vor Sizilien gesunkenen Luxusyacht fortgesetzt. Im Einsatz an der in 50 Metern Tiefe am Meeresgrund liegenden Yacht sind Spezialisten der Feuerwehr, die für Tauchgänge auf beengtem Raum ausgebildet sind. Ein erster Tauchgang der aus Rom und Sardinien angereisten Spezialisten verlief nach Angaben der Feuerwehr ergebnislos, weil Möbelstücke den Zugang zum Inneren der Jacht versperrten.

Bei der Suche nach den Vermissten ist wegen der Tiefe, in der das gesunkene Schiff liegt, jeder Tauchgang auf zwölf Minuten begrenzt, wie Feuerwehrsprecher Luca Cari berichtete. Zwei Minuten davon sind für das Auf- und Abtauchen vorgesehen. Mehrere der jetzt beteiligten Spezialisten waren nach den Worten von Marco Tilotta vom Tauchteam der Feuerwehr von Palermo bereits am Wrack des Kreuzfahrschiffs „Costa Concordia“ im Einsatz, das 2012 vor der Küste der Toskana gesunken war. Damals waren 32 Menschen ums Leben gekommen.

Suche nach Vermissten des Yacht-Unglücks in Italien fortgesetzt – Einsatzkräfte sprechen über Schwierigkeiten

Die Bemühungen konzentrieren sich laut Tilotta darauf, in die Wohn- und Schlafräume der auf der Seite liegenden Yacht vorzustoßen. „Die Räume im Inneren eines Boots sind sehr beengt“, schilderte Feuerwehrsprecher Cari. „Wenn man auf ein Hindernis stößt, ist es sehr schwierig zu umgehen, genauso schwer ist es, Alternativrouten zu finden.“

Die mit zehn Besatzungsmitgliedern und zwölf Passagieren besetzte 56 Meter lange Luxusyacht „Bayesian“ war in der Nacht zum Montag in der Nähe von Porticello vor der Küste Siziliens in einem Sturm gesunken. Ursache war eine Wasserhose, eine Art Tornado über dem Meer. 15 Passagiere und Besatzungsmitglieder konnten gerettet werden. Eine Leiche wurde geborgen, sechs weitere Insassen des Schiffs werden vermisst. Bei dem Toten handelt es sich Medienberichten zufolge um den Koch.

Yacht-Unglück in Italien: Suche gestaltet sich schwierig – „Operation wird erschwert“

Update vom 20. August, 17.35 Uhr: Nach dem Yacht-Unglück in Italien geht die Suche nach den sechs Vermissten „unvermindert weiter“. Das teilte die italienische Küstenwache laut Sky News mit. Demnach würden derzeit „Taucher prüfen, ob es möglich ist, sicher in das Wrack einzudringen, eine Operation, die durch die Tiefe und die Lage des Rumpfes auf dem Meeresgrund in etwa 50 Metern Tiefe, eine halbe Meile vom Hafen von Porticello entfernt, erschwert wird“. Im Einsatz seien bei der großangelegten Suchaktion fünf Patrouillenboote und ein Hubschrauber der Küstenwache, ein Militärhubschrauber, Taucher, ein ferngesteuertes Fahrzeug, Marineeinheiten und Höhlentaucher.

Zudem wurde die Identität von zwei Überlebenden des Yacht-Unglücks bekannt: Es handelt sich um die beiden Südafrikanerinnen Leah Randall und Katja Chicken. Sie waren laut Sky News als Besatzungsmitglieder an Bord der Bayesian.

Update vom 20. August, 14.10 Uhr: Nach dem tragischen Unglück vor der Küste Siziliens gelten noch immer sechs Personen als vermisst. Die Suche nach ihnen gestaltet sich jedoch als schwierig. Den vom italienischen Festland beorderten Spezialtauchern gelang es laut Feuerwehr, in das Innere des Wracks vorzudringen und einige Räume unterhalb der Kommandobrücke zu untersuchen. Zahlreiche Hindernisse versperren ihnen jedoch den Weg, auch die Enge stellt sie vor Schwierigkeiten. 

Taucherteams prüfen , ob sie das Wrack unter Wasser öffnen können

Die Taucherteams der Feuerwehr bestehen aus zwei spezialisierten Höhlentauchern, die zwölf Minuten in der Tiefe bleiben, bevor sie aufsteigen, und sich ständig mit einem weiteren Team abwechseln. Derzeit wird geprüft, das Wrack unter Wasser zu öffnen, um sich Zugang zu verschaffen. Der Zugang zu den Kabinen im Unterdeck, in denen die Vermissten vermutet werden, ist noch immer versperrt.

Wie das italienische Portal Giornale di Sicilia berichtet, sollen Taucher bereits ein Loch im Rumpf des Segelbootes geöffnet haben. Durch diesen Spalt sollen Rettungskräfte nun versuchen, in das Innere des versunkenen Bootes zu gelangen. Noch immer ist jedoch unklar, ob sich die Vermissten tatsächlich im Inneren des versunkenen Schiffes befinden.

Update vom 20. August, 9.30 Uhr: Nach dem Sinken einer Segelyacht vor der Küste Siziliens laufen die Sucharbeiten nach den sechs Vermissten. Vom italienischen Festland beorderte Spezialtaucher suchen seit den frühen Morgenstunden nach ihnen, unter denen sich nach Angaben des sizilianischen Zivilschutzes der britische Tech-Unternehmer Mike Lynch befindet. Eine erste Suche am Montag verlief ohne Ergebnis. Zwei Tage vor dem Yacht-Unglück soll ein Bekannter des Milliardärs bei einem Autounfall ums Leben gekommen sein.

Yacht-Unglück vor Italien: Tote und Vermisste – Erste Inspektion erfolglos

Am späten Montagabend schlossen die Taucher ihre erste Inspektion des auf dem Meeresboden liegenden Wracks zunächst ohne Ergebnisse ab. Die Sucharbeiten gestalten sich nach Angaben der Feuerwehr schwierig. Das Wrack der „Bayesian“ liegt in einer Tiefe von 49 Metern auf dem Meeresgrund. Es wird davon ausgegangen, dass die Vermissten sich noch in dem Wrack befinden. Bei ihrer ersten Inspektion konnten sich die Spezialtaucher jedoch nur Zugang zur Kommandobrücke verschaffen. Der Weg ins Innere der Yacht sei durch Gegenstände versperrt gewesen, teilte die Feuerwehr mit.

Deutscher Kapitän berichtet Details: „Es ging alles sehr schnell“

Die etwa 50 Meter lange Luxusyacht war am frühen Montagmorgen infolge eines schweren Unwetters mit starken Winden vor dem Hafen von Porticello im Norden Siziliens untergegangen. An Bord waren insgesamt 22 Menschen, wie die Küstenwache mitteilte. 15 Menschen konnten nach dem Unglück gerettet und an Land gebracht werden. Darunter auch der Kapitän der Yacht.

Überlebende der Yacht wurden von anderem Schiff an Bord genommen

Die Überlebenden wurden von der Besatzung eines anderen Schiffes, das unter niederländischer Flagge fuhr, an Bord genommen. Der deutsche Kapitän schilderte italienischen Medien den Moment des Unglücks: „Zuerst kippte das Boot auf die Seite, und innerhalb weniger Minuten war es gesunken. Es ging alles sehr schnell.“ Wie die italienische Zeitung La Repubblica berichtet, soll auch der Kapitän der „Bayesian“ nach seiner Rettung auch gesagt haben, dass sie das Unglück nicht haben kommen sehen.

Zunächst wurden sieben Menschen vermisst, später fanden Einsatzkräfte eine Leiche im Wasser. Bei den sechs Vermissten handelt es sich nach Behördenangaben um vier Briten sowie zwei US-amerikanische Staatsangehörige. Wie italienische Medien übereinstimmend berichteten, soll sich neben dem von Boulevardmedien in seiner Heimat als „britischer Bill Gates“ bezeichneten Mike Lynch auch dessen 18-jährige Tochter unter den Vermissten befinden . Lynchs Frau konnte demnach gerettet werden und wird in einem Krankenhaus behandelt.

Yacht-Unglück vor Italien: Tote und Vermisste – Milliardärs-Ehefrau schildert Szenen vor dem Kentern

Update vom 20. August, 5.55 Uhr: Angela Bacares, die gerettete Frau des irischen Milliardärs Mike Lynch, schildert nach dem Untergang der Yacht dramatische Szenen. Das Unglück habe sich demnach frühmorgens ereignet. Sie und ihr Mann seien um vier Uhr aufgewacht, weil das Boot plötzlich „kippte“, wie die 57-Jährige der Zeitung La Repubblica sagte.

Sie sei aufgestanden, um nachzusehen, ob es einen Grund zur Sorge gibt. Dann hätten die starken Schwankungen für erste Schäden gesorgt, Glas sei zersplittert. Die Scherben verletzten mutmaßlich Bacares an den Füßen, weshalb sie aktuell nicht laufen könne und auf einen Rollstuhl angewiesen sei, berichtet die italienische Zeitung.

Ein Toter wurde bereits bestätigt, es soll sich um den Koch der Yacht handeln. Mehrere Personen werden noch vermisst, darunter auch Yacht-Inhaber Mike Lynch sowie seine Tochter Hannah (18).

Segelboot-Unglück vor Sizilien: Sturm versenkt Yacht von Tech-Milliardär vor Italien

Update vom 19. August, 21.30 Uhr: Wie das Giornale di Sicilia berichtet, gehört sowohl der Milliardär und Besitzer der gesunkenen Yacht, Mike Lynch (59), als auch seine 18-jährige Tochter Hannah zu den Vermissten. Lynchs Frau gehört zur Gruppe der Geretteten.

Insgesamt 15 der 22 Passagiere der Yacht konnten gerettet werden. Bei der Gruppe handelt es sich Ansa zufolge um Mitarbeiter von Lynchs Firmen, die die Fahrt mit der Luxusyacht als Preis gewonnen hatten. Mit Flugzeugen und Taucherteams wird aktuell nach Lynch, seiner Tochter und vier weiteren seit dem Sinken der Yacht verschollenen Passagieren gesucht.

Luxusyacht kentert vor Küste in Sizilien – sechs Menschen weiterhin vermisst

Erstmeldung vom 19. August: Santa Flavia – In Italien kam es zu einem Bootsunglück, wie die Küstenwache in Porticello bei Palermo bestätigte. Ein Mensch starb dabei, sechs werden noch vermisst. Eine Mutter schilderte die dramatischen Szenen nach dem Kentern der Luxusyacht.

Mutter war mit ihrer einjährigen Tochter an Bord der Yacht

Die 35-jährige Mutter war mit ihrer einjährigen Tochter gemeinsam auf der Luxusyacht „Bayesian“, als es zu dem Unglück kam. „Es war schrecklich. In wenigen Minuten wurde das Boot von einem sehr starken Wind getroffen und sank kurz darauf“, wird die Mutter von der italienischen Nachrichtenagentur Ansa zitiert. Wie sie berichtet, schafften es elf Menschen in das Rettungsboot zu kommen, nachdem sich dieses aufgeblasen hatte.

Ihre einjährige Tochter hätte die 35-Jährige dabei fast verloren. „Zwei Sekunden lang verlor ich das kleine Mädchen im Meer, dann umarmte ich sie sofort wieder inmitten der Wut der Wellen. Ich hielt sie an mich gedrückt, während das Meer stürmte. Viele schrien um uns herum“, beschrieb sie ihren Kampf mit den Wellen. Wie es vom Krankenhaus heißt, gehe es dem Mädchen gut, die Mutter trug lediglich einige Schürfwunden davon, die mit einigen Stichen genäht wurden. Vor wenigen Wochen mussten sich Passagiere von einer brennenden Luxusyacht retten .

22 Menschen kentern mit Luxusyacht – sechs werden noch immer vermisst

Aus dem Krankenhaus heißt es, dass Mutter und Tochter medizinisch versorgt wurden. Dabei geht es auch um eine Betreuung durch einen Psychologen: „Sie sind sehr erschüttert. Sie haben ein traumatisches Erlebnis durchgemacht.“ Zunächst wurden nach Bekanntwerden des Kenterns noch sieben Menschen vermisst, eine Person wurde wenig später allerdings tot aus dem Wasser geborgen. Insgesamt sollen sich 22 Menschen an Bord befunden haben, 15 Menschen wurden lebendig an Land gebracht.

Gekenterte Yacht in Italien soll einem Tech-Unternehmer gehören

Bei der gekenterten Luxusyacht soll es sich um das Boot des Tech-Unternehmers Mike Lynch handeln. Der 59-jährige Milliardär wird in seiner Heimat als der britische Bill Gates bezeichnet. Sein Schiff liegt mittlerweile in einer Tiefe von 49 Metern auf dem Meeresgrund – er selbst gilt ebenfalls noch als vermisst. Wie italienische Medien berichteten, wurden mehrere Leichen in den Kabinen von Rettungstauchern entdeckt, bestätigt ist das bislang allerdings nicht. Zu Beginn des Jahres kenterte ein Schiff mit 120 Menschen an Bord beinahe . ( rd/dpa )

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