Dozens of sanctioned superyachts seized from Russian oligarchs still hang in limbo, racking up millions in maintenance

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Dozens of superyachts have been seized by US and European authorities since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Russian oligarchs' superyachts have avoided the US west coast and the Mediterranean since Russia invaded Ukraine, heat maps show

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Heat map showing Russian oligarch yacht traffic across the world before and after the invasion of Ukraine, next to a picture of Roman Abramovich's superyacht Solaris.
Heat map showing Russian oligarch yacht traffic across the world before and after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Superyacht chef says life at sea serving the uber-rich is far from glamorous — from 'boat bites' and grueling 18-hour days to a guest who asked to 'heat the Adriatic'

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Former superyacht chef Melanie White said her job is far from glamorous.

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