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Ein Unfall ohne Konsequenzen

Wenn vor deutschen Küsten ein schwerer Unfall passiert und Jürgen Albers den Verdacht hegt, es könnte sich dabei um mehr handeln als einen tragischen Zufall, dann untersucht er diesen Unfall und seine Bedingungen. Albers arbeitet für die Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU). Ihn beschäftigt die Frage: Wie können schwere Unfälle künftig verhindert werden? Auch den Unfall, bei dem eine 47 Tonnen-Jacht der britischen Luxuswerft Sunseeker einen Surfer in der Lübecker Bucht überfuhr, hat Albers untersucht.

Die Luxusjacht, aus der man schlecht gucken kann

Es sind die Jachten, mit denen James Bond sich auf Kinoleinwänden Verfolgungsjagden liefert. Das Design ist äußerst schnittig, "raubvogelartig" nennt es Albers. Sein Bericht kommt zu dem Ergebnis: Die Rundumsicht der Jacht entspricht nicht den einschlägigen Normen. Sichteinschränkungen dürften maximal 30° betragen, lägen hier aber bei 52° bis 64°.Der Bericht hält fest, es bedürfe „umfangreicher konstruktiver und baulicher Veränderungen“, um die Anforderungen einer bestimmten DIN-Norm zu erfüllen, die für den Betrieb solcher Fahrzeuge eingehalten werden muss.

Die BSU hat ihre Ergebnisse und Empfehlungen an alle Betroffenen weitergeleitet, an die Unfallbeteiligten, den Hersteller und an die italienische Klassifikationsgesellschaft RINA , eine Art Schiffs-TÜV, die der Jacht mit ihrem Prüfsiegel den Segen gegeben hatte. Auch das Bundesverkehrsministerium wurde unterrichtet.

Luxus und Lebensgefahr

Was passiert mit den bemängelten Booten?

Doch welche Konsequenzen hat der Unfallbericht? Mit dieser Frage haben wir uns das erste Mal Ende Juli an die Werft und das Verkehrsministerium gewandt. Sunseeker teilte uns mit, man habe Schwachpunkte in der BSU-Untersuchung identifiziert, die Boote seien sicher. Für einen Produktrückruf sehe man überhaupt keine Notwendigkeit. Das Bundesverkehrsministerium wiederum erklärt, dass für Konsequenzen in diesem Fall die Behörde für Gesundheit und Verbraucherschutz in Hamburg zuständig sei.

Doch die verweist uns weiter: Dieses Mal nach Großbritannien, den Sitz des Mutterkonzerns Sunseeker International. Am 18. September schreibt man uns, die Kollegen in Großbritannien seien „ tätig geworden und [...] auf der Grundlage eines Prüfberichtes zu dem Ergebnis gekommen, dass das betreffende Boot die Anforderungen der Sportboot-Richtlinie erfüllt.“ Es bestehe also kein Handlungsbedarf. Jürgen Albers von der BSU weiß dagegen nichts von einer britischen Untersuchung. Er sagt, er halte an seiner Einschätzung fest: Die Boote hätten eine schlechte Rundumsicht und seien deshalb eine Gefahr.

Produktsicherheit: Ein Behörden-Krimi

Wir fragen bei der britischen Behörde an. Deren Antwort verwirrt noch mehr: Es heißt, die Untersuchung des Unfalls sei allein deutsche Angelegenheit, man warte auf die Ergebnisse. Wo aber ist dann der britische Bericht, auf den sich die Hamburger Behörde stützt? Dabei handelt es sich offenbar um nichts weiter als die ursprüngliche Zulassung der Jacht - also exakt jenes Gutachten, das Jürgen Albers und die BSU ursprünglich kritisiert hatten, weil dort die Sichteinschränkungen des Bootsführers weder aufgefallen noch bemängelt worden seien.

Und es passiert nichts

Es ist der Beweis, wie sich Behörden einmal amtlich im Kreis drehen können: Eine deutsche Behörde bemängelt, dass die Zulassung eines Bootes erfolgt ist, obwohl dieses eine bestimmte DIN-Norm nicht erfüllt. Anschließend befragen sich zwei deutsche, eine britische und eine italienische Behörde gegenseitig und stellen fest: Da das Schiff ja zugelassen ist, muss es wohl auch die DIN-Norm erfüllen, weil eben nicht sein kann, was nicht sein darf. Der Unfall ist zwei Jahre her. Der BSU-Unfallbericht ist seit fünf Monaten öffentlich. Er attestiert den Jachten von Sunseeker Sicherheitsmängel. Doch es passiert nichts.

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We Took Sunseeker’s New 75-Foot Sports Yacht Out for a Cruise. Here’s What It’s Like on the Water.

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Last week, I had the chance to do a sea trial on the new Predator flagship. The other models in the series include 55- and 65-foot models. The 75, which replaces the 74 XPS, shares the same hull as the Sunseeker 75 Sport Yacht, but without its flybridge. The long foredeck and swept-back hardtop of the new Predator makes it look fast, even at the dock in Fort Lauderdale.

The 75’s theoretical top end of 40 knots comes courtesy of the upgraded 1,900 hp MAN V12 turbo diesels. A whopping 3,800 horses. Smaller, standard 1,550 hp versions are available. But as Loran Stavrou of OneWater Yacht Group, the U.S. distributor, puts it during the test: “It’s a Predator. Why would you want smaller engines?”

The Predator concept has been a staple in the British yacht builder’s line since 1996, when the first 80 was launched. The idea was to create a yacht that was fast and beautiful, but with a sizable interior. The lack of a flybridge means that you’re steering inside from the helm on the main deck, rather than up top in the open air.

It was a feisty day out in the Atlantic as we exited Fort Lauderdale via the cruise ship channel, with a strong northerly throwing up four- to five-foot waves. We closed the sunroof to fend off the inevitable spray, pushed forward the throttles, and to the accompaniment of a lovely, throaty turbo whistle, the 52-ton Predator climbed up on plane.

With the wind behind us, we got close to the Sunseeker’s claimed 40-knot top speed, but the water was too rough to see what the boat could really do at speed in flat conditions. That day was more about running through, avoiding and occasionally slamming into the ocean swells. Throttling back to the yacht’s 30-knot sweet spot put the Predator right in its element, turning the slamfest into a fun ride.

We spent close to an hour offshore. Hard-over turns on the 75’s deep-V hull delivered the kind of super-tight response one might expect from a 30-foot sport boat. The turns became even more dramatic when the Predator’s Side-Power Vector fin stabilizers temporarily acted up, creating even sharper leans as we did tight circles.

After playing in the surf, we returned to the dock, noting how well the 75 maneuvers in tight quarters with the bow thruster.

During a walkthrough, the Predator’s softer side became apparent, especially the way the salon flowed into the rear cockpit, courtesy of big, power-sliding glass doors that drop out of sight. The ability to open the boat to the elements, or close down instantly with the push of a button, is key to understanding the Predator ethos.

Back inside the boat, the galley-down arrangement may not be too thrilling to those who would rather cook on the main deck with everyone else. But the glass sunroof, windshield, and lower-deck side windows delivered plenty of natural light. The galley was equipped with Miele appliances, including a full-sized fridge, freezer, and 33-bottle wine cooler.

The Predator shares the same three-bedroom layout as its 75 Sport Yacht sibling. The full-beam master amidships, large VIP cabin in the bow, and a guest cabin with twins were all ensuite, boasting seven feet of headroom. There was also a stateroom for two crew, though a surprising number of 75s are owner-operated. Sunseeker also used quality materials throughout, with high-end finishes like carbon fiber, Calacatta quartz, bleached oak and stainless steel. Fit and finish was universally strong.

Pricing for this new Predator 75 starts at around $4.6 million, with our heavily optioned test boat stickering for $5.72 million. After our lively sea trial, I also realized that, as part of its DNA, each Predator comes with a license to thrill.

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Sunseeker 120 Yacht: latest updates on groundbreaking superyacht

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Following the unveiling of the Sunseeker 120 Yacht project at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, the British shipyard has provided some fresh and exciting new updates

Slotting into the range between the Sunseeker 116 Yacht and the Sunseeker 130 Yacht, the Sunseeker 120 Yacht has quite an aggressive geometric character to the external styling. And thanks to Design Unlimited, that high-impact design language continues on the inside…

Sunseeker 120 Yacht: decadent day spaces

At the back end of this latest Sunseeker superyacht , an aft-facing sun lounger with integrated parasol is built into the tender garage’s gullwing door.

That conceals a day heads and shower, as well as enough storage space for a 6m tender and a pair of jet skis .

There’s also a large aft cockpit with a transverse wet bar, plenty of freestanding furniture and elegant wraparound glass balustrades – and the flybridge looks equally impressive.

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Encompassing nearly 800 square feet, it provides plenty more relaxed furniture, plus dining for 12 and a casual bar for four.

But what you might not expect is the sheer versatility of the foredeck, which provides enough space for a huge C-shaped seating unit with twin tables, plus a spa tub and a four-person sun pad.

The open-plan main deck provides another 1,300 square feet of living space but it’s subtly zoned with screens, providing a sense of separation between the formal dining and relaxed lounging zones without obstructing the flow.

Sunseeker 120 Yacht with a five cabin layout

In addition to four en-suite cabins on the lower deck, the new Sunseeker features a show-stopping owner’s suite on the forward part of the main deck.

This “private oasis” comes with a single-level deck, floor-to-ceiling windows and an intimate starboard section with a chaise longue, an armchair and a small coffee table.

There’s also a dressing room with a vanity desk, shelving and drawers plus a spacious bathroom with twin sinks, a walk-in rain shower and an elegant mix of marble, brass and rustic timber.

As for performance, this new Sunseeker superyacht will clearly be optimised for comfort and efficiency rather than outright pace.

Equipped with a pair of 2,000hp MTU V12 engines on shafts, the Sunseeker 120 Yacht should achieve a 1,730-mile range at 10 knots and a top end of around 20 knots.

Sunseeker 120 Yacht specifications

LOA: 120ft / 36.6m Beam: 24ft 1in / 7.3m Draft (full load): 8ft 3in / 2.5m Fuel capacity: 19,500L / 5,151 US Gal Water capacity: 4,400L / 1,162 US Gal Black water capacity: 1,340L Engines: 2 x 2,000hp MTU 12V M97L Top speed: 20 knots Range: 1,730 nautical miles @ 10 knots Price: on application

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Sunseeker 100 Yacht Reviewed

• By Phil Draper
• June 14, 2024

I have always loved navigating after dark. As a youngster, I did it often during offshore racing, yacht deliveries and big summer cruises. I love to see the lights on the water—all the lighthouses, buoys, ships and other boats—and the twinkling distractions ashore. Alas, most of what I do afloat these days is compressed into the hours of daylight, which is why a recent trip aboard a Sunseeker 100 Yacht proved a rare treat.

This particular Sunseeker 100 Yacht had spent the previous 10 days at the Southampton International Boat Show. I went along for the ride to the Sunseeker yard, where the boat would be cleaned and prepped for its owners. This would be a four-hour passage starting around 5 o’clock on a Sunday afternoon. When our lines slipped, it was just shy of high water, which meant we would increasingly get tide help for much of the 60 nautical miles or so that lay ahead.

Our course down Southampton Water was broadly 135 degrees, which we held for around 10 nautical miles before easing around to Calshot Spit. Once into the Solent, we headed west on a ground track of approximately 250 degrees for 20 nautical miles before edging up to 285 degrees for the 23-nautical-mile Poole Bay crossing.

Once across, we headed northwest through the harbor heads and up the narrow 10-knot channel that weaves from the Poole Bar buoy to Sunseeker’s West Quay Road yard. This is where all of the builder’s biggest models are fitted out and commissioned. The latter half of the voyage was in darkness and increasingly wind-over-tide choppy, with a southwesterly whisking up a 4- to 6-foot swell.

The biggest diesels available for this model are twin 2,640 mhp MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls, which should mean a top speed of at least 30 knots. However, our boat had the standard twin MTU 1,920 hp 12V 2000 M96Ls, which delivered close to 25 knots through the water and nearer to 26.5 knots over the ground. At a fast cruise of around 17 knots, with the diesels spinning about 2,000 rpm, the range would be around 415 nautical miles. Slow down to 10 knots and the yacht could run as far as 1,500 nm on full tanks.

Turns are pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. We kept the CMC Stabilis Electra fins and the Intruder trim system active, and they kept the bow up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet. At full chat, I recorded just 62 decibels at the lower helm with the doors shut, and 57 decibels at a fast cruise. (Normal conversation level is 65 decibels.)

The view from the mostly glazed, raised pilothouse is surprisingly good, especially given the aggressive styling in the windshield’s rake. Instrumentation was on three Simrad touchscreen displays. An L-shaped bench sofa/pilot berth could turn the pilothouse into quite a snug hub on passage.

Sunseeker also offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation. This Sunseeker 100 had the optional hot tub with flanking sun pads, an oval dining table amidships, and a three-stool wet bar abaft the raised pilothouse steps.

Down in the cockpit area, the transom conceals Sunseeker’s X-Tend sun bed, which opens up as a swim-platform lounger or can lift up to extend the usable space (with balustrades). All of this amounts to a beach-club experience, yet leaves room for a garage that can accommodate a 15-foot jet tender and a PWC.

For an extra bit of luxury, there’s the light, bright main salon. Full-height picture windows along both sides combine with free-standing furniture to create a contemporary, chic vibe. The lounge aft and formal dining forward are a conventional layout. Forward and to port is the galley, with a lobby and day head to starboard.

There is actually three-tier functionality in the hull and superstructure forward of the pilothouse: the foredeck terrace up top; three cabins for five crew with a crew galley; and an owners’ stateroom in between. The owners’ stateroom is accessed via the main-deck lobby to starboard, past walk-in closets and an inviting rain shower en suite. More picture windows flank a forward-facing king berth, and six steps rise to a sliding glass door that connects to the foredeck as the owners’ private retreat.

The lower deck’s layout is conventional, with four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

After such a pleasant cruise, I wished I could have spent the rest of the evening aboard or, better still, gone to sleep with the excitement of where we would take the Sunseeker 100 Yacht tomorrow.

Pushing the Envelope

It seems like only yesterday that Robert Braithwaite, who founded Sunseeker, walked me proudly through the first-ever Sunseeker to break the 100-foot barrier. It was the Manhattan 105, and the first one belonged to Eddie Jordan of Formula One fame. It was called The Snapper . Overall, 11 of the 105s were delivered between 2000 and 2006. At the time, it felt like a gigantic leap forward for Sunseeker, whose previous flagship, the Manhattan 80/84, had taken the title from the Manhattan 74.

Now, 22 years later, I was aboard the fifth 100 Yacht, with six or seven others already afloat. Since that first Manhattan 105, around 140 Sunseekers from 100 to 155 feet have been delivered.

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Sunseeker’s home is in Poole, England, a port north of a well-sheltered but mostly shallow natural harbor on the South Coast. The surrounding area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known as the “Jurassic Coast” because cliffs along its 100-mile coastline are packed with fossils dating back about 200 million years.

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28m Sunseeker motor yacht Black Diamond destroyed in fire

The 28 metre Sunseeker Black Diamond has been destroyed in a fire at the IMS shipyard in Saint-Mandrier, in southern France. 

The fire broke out at night in the early hours of Friday, September 2 with emergency services working through the night to extinguish the flames. Local media reported there had been an "explosion" at 1am although the cause of the fire is not yet known as investigations continue. 

A team of 40 firefighters tackled the blaze in an effort to prevent the flames from reaching neighbouring yachts in the shipyard. No one was on board at the time of the fire.

Black Diamond is now resting partially submerged at the IMS shipyard. Anti-pollution barriers have been erected to prevent any fuel leaks. 

Black Diamond was delivered by British shipyard Sunseeker in 2010 as Predator 82. According to BOAT Pro's Global Fleet Tracker, the yacht arrived in Saint-Mandrier on August 28.

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Schwerer Seeunfall : Unglück vor Pelzerhaken erneut im TV

Lasse Johannsen

 ·  30.09.2013

Schon einmal war der Fall Gegenstand eines Fernsehbeitrages im NDR. Heute Abend, um 21.15 Uhr strahlt die ARD bei "Panorama - Die Reporter" unter dem Titel "PS-Piraten" die Langfassung der Geschichte aus. In der Ankündigung ihres etwa 30-minütigen Beitrags schreiben die Autorinnen Anna Orth und Pia Lutz: "Es war ein strahlender Sommertag an der Ostsee. Im Wasser der Neustädter Bucht dümpelt ein Surfer. Plötzlich ein Knall: Eine große Motorjacht erfasst den Surfer, tötet ihn fast. Er verliert ein Bein und Unmengen von Blut, unzählige Knochen sind gebrochen. Drei Mal müssen ihn die Ärzte wieder ins Leben holen. Der tragische Unfall ist nun zwei Jahre her.

Persönliches Unglück?

Reinhard Fahlbusch steht am Strand von Scharbeutz und schaut auf die Bucht, in der er drei Jahrzehnte lang gesurft und gesegelt ist. Das Wasser ist voll mit Badenden, Seglern und Surfern. Dazwischen jagen immer wieder Motorboote an der Küste vorüber. Fahlbusch kann den Anblick kaum ertragen. Er geht an die Öffentlichkeit , weil er sich sicher ist, es geht um mehr als sein persönliches Unglück. Er ist an jenem Sonntagnachmittag nicht nur in die Schiffsschrauben einer Motorjacht geraten, sondern mitten hinein in den Kampf zweier rivalisierender Lager, die an der Ostseeküste miteinander streiten. Doch das weiß er erst heute.

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Kampf um Schuld?

Es ist jetzt nicht mehr nur sein persönlicher Kampf um Schuld, Entschädigung und Gerechtigkeit, sondern ein grundsätzlicher Kampf zweier Lager um Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung, Einhaltung von Sicherheitsnormen und Zuständigkeiten. Es geht um die Frage: Hätte der tragische Unfall des Surfers Fahlbusch vielleicht verhindert werden können?

An jenem Tag im August 2011 genießt der erfahrene Surfer Fahlbusch den Spätsommer auf dem Wasser. Genau wie die Besatzung der acht "Sunseeker"-Motorjachten, die im Neustädter Hafen zur "Baltic Cruise" gestartet sind - einem PR-Ausflug für vermögende Kunden der Luxus-Werft. Das größte Schiff, die "Predator 74", prescht vorweg. Mit 22 Metern Länge, 3.600 PS und 47 Tonnen Verdrängung ist sie die Vorzeigejacht in der Lübecker Bucht. Ihr stolzer Besitzer: ein Lübecker Unternehmer.

Keine Chance

Reinhard Fahlbusch hat keine Chance, als der Jachtbesitzer seine Predator annähernd auf Höchstgeschwindigkeit beschleunigt. 38 Knoten, also fast 70 Stundenkilometer, beträgt ihre Geschwindigkeit beim Aufprall. Fahlbusch hat daran keine Erinnerung. Er wacht erst wieder im Lübecker Universitätsklinikum auf, sein linkes Bein fehlt.

Kurz nach dem Unfall wird Jürgen Albers von der Bundesstelle für Seeunfalluntersuchung (BSU) auf den Fall aufmerksam. Die Bundesstelle wird immer dann tätig, wenn ein Unfall mehr als nur ein schicksalhafter Einzelfall zu sein scheint, wenn es Hinweise auf grundsätzliche Fehler gibt. Prüfer Albers wird stutzig, weil ein Polizist nach dem Unfall notiert hatte, der Jachtbesitzer habe den Surfer Fahlbusch möglicherweise gar nicht sehen können. Die BSU lässt das Boot vermessen.

Motorjacht fehlerhaft

Tatsächlich kommt Albers in seinem Unfallbericht zu dem Schluss, die Sichtfenster der Sunseeker Motorjacht seien so konstruiert, dass der Steuermann kleine Wassersportler wie Surfer oder Segler nicht ausreichend sehen könne. Trotz gültiger Zulassung verstoße das Schiff somit gegen die entsprechende europäische Norm. Albers empfiehlt den verantwortlichen Stellen, die betroffene Jacht und andere Modelle von Sunseeker zu prüfen. Auch Surfer Fahlbusch kennt das Gutachten der BSU. Was ihn besonders frustriert: Bis heute hatte es keine Folgen. Keine der offiziellen Stellen hat die Jachten der Luxuswerft bislang erneut überprüft. Sunseeker selbst erklärt, man habe ein eigenes Gutachten erstellen lassen, das die Sicherheit der Schiffe bestätige. Zur Verfügung stellt man diese Gutachten leider nicht. Sunseekers Jachten rasen weiter über die Meere.

Vor deutschen Küsten können sie das auch ohne jede Begrenzung. Anders als in anderen Ländern gibt es in Deutschland jenseits eines Sicherheitsabstands zur Badezone kein Tempolimit. Dabei war das in der Lübecker Bucht, dem Unfallgewässer, schon einmal anders. Der Segler Karl-Heinz Haase, selbst Anwohner der Bucht, hatte es zusammen mit einer Bürgerinitiative und Lokalpolitikern erwirkt. Doch ein Motorboot-Fan klagte erfolgreich dagegen. Seitdem dürfen Motorboote wieder so schnell sie können durch die Bucht fahren. Jürgen Albers, der Prüfer von der Bundesstelle, kommt in seinem Unfall-Gutachten auch zu dem Ergebnis, eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung in der Bucht hätte den Unfall vielleicht verhindern können. Das BSU reichte dieses Ergebnis an das Bundesverkehrsministerium weiter, mit der Bitte, ein Tempolimit für die Bucht zu prüfen. Doch der zuständige Minister Peter Ramsauer sieht zunächst keinen akuten Handlungsbedarf. Man müsse erst einmal prüfen, wie so eine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung eingeführt und kontrolliert werden könne.

Skipper verurteilt

Reinhard Fahlbusch ist frustriert. Immerhin hat nun zwei Jahre nach dem Unfall das Amtsgericht Kiel Strafbefehl gegen den Fahrer der Motorjacht erlassen: Acht Monate Haft auf Bewährung und Zahlung von 10.000 Euro an die Seenotretter, so das Urteil. Auch ohne Tempolimit: Angesichts der vielen Wassersportler in der Bucht sei die Geschwindigkeit der Jacht unangemessen hoch gewesen. Der Fahrer hat das Urteil akzeptiert.

Für Reinhardt Fahlbusch ist damit noch lange nicht alles gut. In seinen Augen sind die Motorboote in der Lübecker Bucht ein stetig wachsendes Sicherheitsrisiko für jeden Wassersportler oder Schwimmer. Solange es keine Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung gebe, könne jeden Tag ein neuer Unfall passieren."

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The capital city of Voronezh oblast: Voronezh .

Voronezh Oblast - Overview

Voronezh Oblast is a federal subject of Russia, part of the Central Federal District. Voronezh is the capital city of the region.

The population of Voronezh Oblast is about 2,288,000 (2022), the area - 52,216 sq. km.

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History of Voronezh Oblast

The first people began to settle in the territory of the present Voronezh region in the Paleolithic age, about 30 thousand years ago. In the Iron Age, this region became part of Scythia. Then the Sarmatians came to replace the Scythians. It is assumed that they gave the name to the Don River.

In the early Middle Ages, the Alans, the descendants of the Sarmatians, moved on to a settled way of life, mastered the skills of urban culture and entered into a complex symbiosis with nomads (the Bulgars and the Khazars). In the 7th century, the steppe part of the region became the territory of the Khazar Kaganate.

In the 9th-10th centuries, the Slavs began to settle in the north of the region. Central and southern areas were controlled by nomadic tribes. In the first half of the 13th century, during the Mongol invasion, the ancient Russian settlements were destroyed, and Voronezh land for several centuries turned into a so-called “wild field” crossed by the main Tatar roads - Nogai and Kalmius roads.

In the 15th century, several districts up to the Khopyor River, the Vorona River and the mouth of the Voronezh River were part of the Ryazan principality, but the Russian settlements here were few in number. Between the Russian territory and the Tatar nomads lay a vast, devastated by nomadic raids, neutral buffer land.

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In 1521, the Ryazan principality became part of the Moscow state, which opened the way for the beginning of the Russian colonization of these territories. The Cossacks began to form from the Christian population of the region that assimilated certain elements of the culture of nomads.

In 1585, in place of the Cossack village, Voronezh was founded as a fortress of the Moscow state on the border of the Wild Field. For more than 50 years Voronezh was the only town on the territory of the present Voronezh region. Up to the 17th century, the Tatar raids on the Voronezh land continued.

In 1696, by decision and with the personal participation of Peter I, a shipyard was built on Voronezh land for the construction of the first Russian fleet - the foothold for the development of the Black Sea region. From here the Azov campaigns of Peter I began. The centers of Russian colonization in the east of the region were the towns of Borisoglebsk (1698) and Novokhopersk (1716).

In 1711, (after the loss of Azov), Voronezh became a provincial town, the administrative center of the Azov gubernia (province). In the 18th century, the development of the entire territory of the region began. In 1725, the province received the name of Voronezh.

Voronezh Governorate became one of the main bread baskets of the Russian Empire. In the 1860-1870s, railways passed through the territory of the region and connected Central Russia with South Ukraine, the North Caucasus and the Trans-Volga. The region’s economy remained largely agrarian.

In 1934, Voronezh Oblast was established. In 1937, Tambov Oblast was singled out of the Voronezh region. During the Second World War, it became the scene of fierce battles. The city of Voronezh was almost completely destroyed. In 1954, large western and northern territories were transferred to Belgorod and Lipetsk oblasts. In 1957, the boundaries of Voronezh Oblast took the current form.

In the mid-1960s, the Novovoronezh nuclear power plant was built, the Stavropol-Moscow gas pipeline passed through the territory of the region. Voronezh became a major center of the country’s military-industrial complex. In 1972, the Voronezh reservoir was created.

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Birches in the middle of the field in the Voronezh region

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Voronezh Oblast - Features

Voronezh Oblast is located in the south-west of the European part of Russia. The length of the region from north to south is 277.5 km, from west to east - 352 km. In the south it borders on the Lugansk region of Ukraine.

The climate is moderately continental. The average temperature in January is minus 10 degrees Celsius, in July - plus 20 degrees Celsius.

The largest cities and towns of Voronezh Oblast are Voronezh (1,048,700), Rossosh (61,800), Borisoglebsk (57,200), Liski (52,000).

The most important resource of Voronezh Oblast is its fertile black soil rich in humus (chernozem), which occupy most of the territory. The largest rivers are the Don, Voronezh, Khopyor, Bityug.

Voronezh Oblast has rich deposits of non-metallic raw materials, mainly building materials (sands, clays, chalk, granites, cement raw materials, ocher, limestone, sandstone). Also there are deposits of phosphorites, nickel, copper, and platinum.

The local economy is an industrial-agrarian one. The main industries are mechanical engineering, electric power industry, chemical industry, and processing of agricultural products. This region is a major supplier of agricultural products: wheat, sugar beet, sunflower, potatoes, and vegetables. There is a nuclear power plant on the territory of Voronezh oblast - Novovoronezh Nuclear Power Plant.

Two federal highways pass through the territory of the Voronezh region: E 115 - M4 “Moscow-Novorossiysk” and E 119 - M6 “Moscow-Astrakhan”.

Attractions of Voronezh Oblast

Voronezh Oblast has a significant recreational and tourist potential. There are 7 historical towns in the region (Bobrov, Boguchar, Borisoglebsk, Voronezh, Novokhopersk, Ostrogozhsk, Pavlovsk), about 2,700 historical and cultural monuments, 20 museums and 3 reserves.

Pine forests and oak groves in the valley of the Voronezh River are known for their favorable effect on human health. There are a lot of summer and winter tourist bases and sanatoriums.

The main sights of the Voronezh region:

• Natural Architectural-Archaeological Museum-Reserve Divnogorye in Liskinsky district - one of the most popular and recognizable sights of the Voronezh region. One of the main attractions is a church built by monks inside a chalk cliff;
• Archeological Museum-Reserve “Kostyonki” in the village of Kostyonki in the Khokholsky district;
• Museum-Estate of D. V. Venevitinov in the village of Novozhivotinoye in Ramonsky district - a complex of residential and park buildings that belonged to the old Russian noble family in the second half of the 17th - early 20th centuries;
• Castle of the Princess of Oldenburg in Ramon - a picturesque manor house built in the style of brick neo-Gothic in the late 19th century;
• Voronezh Biosphere Reserve with the world’s only experimental beaver cattery;
• “Village of the 17th-19th centuries” - a museum in the open air in the town of Ertil;
• Khrenovskaya and Chesma stud farms;
• Museums and memorial places in Voronezh.

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Orthodox cathedral in Voronezh Oblast

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SUNSEEKER SHOWCASES ITS LARGEST LINE UP AT MIAMI, INCLUDING THE US DEBUT OF THE 100 YACHT

Sunseeker, and its North American Distributor, OneWater Yacht Group, is thrilled to announce the line-up of performance motor yachts on display at the Miami International Boat Show from February 14th - 18th, 2024. At the forefront of this showcase are the debut appearances of two remarkable yachts: the 100 Yacht, making its highly anticipated US debut, and the Predator 75, marking its inaugural presentation in Miami. Joining these two exceptional yachts is one of the largest Sunseeker displays in the show’s history, including the 90 Ocean, 88 Yacht, 76 Yacht, Manhattan 68, Predator 65 and Superhawk 55.

Sean Robertson, President at Sunseeker USA Sales Co. Inc., commented:

“We are excited to exhibit at Miami International Boat Show with a stunning display of yachts this year. With the thrilling US premiere of the superb 100 Yacht and the show debut of the Predator 75, we’re just as excited for the appearance of six yachts new for 2024, introducing a fleet that benefits from the latest design enhancements to suit the American market."

Bryan Braley, President at OneWater Yacht Group, added:

“Miami is a boater’s paradise and we couldn’t be more thrilled to exhibit at one of North America’s greatest boat shows for the fifth consecutive year running. The Sunseeker line-up is one of the best yet, with a diverse product range of new yachts available to view from 55 to 100 feet. The award-winning 100 Yacht truly showcases the continued commitment to an uncompromising approach to design and engineering excellence, and the Predator 75 is an exciting new edition to our fleet, with an immaculate specification, we know this yacht will be popular.” 

Other notable highlights can be found in several of the other models on display. This year’s show stopping lineup boasts three superyachts and is one of the largest in the British Boatbuilder’s history. For the very first time, the award-winning 90 Ocean is being shown with a new main deck configuration centred around a beautiful, fully equipped galley, which can be enclosed or opened up to the rest of the main deck.  It allows for open family-style living or a more formal crewing arrangement. Tailored to the American market, she also features a brand-new breakfast seating arrangement in the master cabin.

The Manhattan 68 Pacific continues to prove its international appeal. For the first time, the Manhattan 68 on display at Miami International Boat Show features a new main deck configuration. On board living is enhanced with a full beam galley and large centre console, it’s perfect for laying out a buffet whilst the forward-facing seating adjacent to the helm delivers an improved cruising experience.

The exciting Superhawk 55 returns to Miami for a second year following her 2023 debut. This multi-award-winning model is the result of 50 years of innovation and style. Characterised by complete walk around access from the large open cockpit to the foredeck, the Superhawk 55 is an impressive performance yacht destined to entertain.

SUNSEEKER 100 YACHT

Making her spectacular US debut, the 100 Yacht is a vessel that dazzles all who come across her. Powered by MTU 12V 2000 M96X as standard or MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines as an option, the 100 Yacht accommodates up to twelve guests and five crew in complete opulence, reaching speeds of up to 30 knots.

With a striking owner's stateroom forward with a private bow terrace, sunbathing hideaways, a breath-taking single-level exterior deck from flybridge to foredeck, a beautifully proportioned open-plan interior and generous Beach Club with X-TEND™ convertible seating, the superlative boat boasts many magnificent features to deliver a true superyacht experience.

This exquisite vessel offers new-found design and direction, with a unique main deck, penthouse-style saloon and luxurious staterooms decorated with elegant interiors, enchanting all who cast their eyes upon her. The lavish owner's stateroom forward grants greater flexibility and freedom on board, offering a large lobby entrance, walk-in wardrobe with feature shelving, desk unit and a generous en suite with twin washbasins and rain shower.

The yacht can be specified as a four or five cabin boat, ideal for the charter market. In either case, the twin amidship cabins can be fitted with Pullman berths for added flexibility. The crew cabin is also worthy of mention, featuring a Captain’s cabin with en suite, two twins each with en suite, and a highly specified crew mess.

SUNSEEKER PREDATOR 75

Powered by twin MAN V12-1900 engines, the Predator 75 is a distinctive performance yacht built for long stretches aboard. An exciting new model that reaches top speeds of 40 knots, the latest addition to Sunseeker’s Predator range is fitted with fin stabilisation, creating a stunningly smooth on the water experience whether at anchor or helming at speed.

The next generation of Sunseeker Predator looks better than ever with a stunning Shadow Grey Gelcoat and sleek Jet Black exterior detailing. The iconic coupé-style hardtop, coamings and air intakes are finished in black, lowering the overall profile of an already aggressive silhouette. Dual colour blue and white Lumishore underwater lighting and 22 additional LED side deck lights transforms the Predator 75 into a striking feature at night.

Full line-up includes:

100 Yacht – US debut

Predator 75 – show debut

Manhattan 68

Predator 65  

Superhawk 55

Visitors to the Miami International Boat Show will find Sunseeker at One Herald Plaza, Dock B2. To book a viewing, please contact official Sunseeker distributors, OneWater Yacht Group.

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