| Name: | Ebony Shine |
| Length: | 76m (249ft) |
| Guests: | 12 |
| Crew: | 22 |
| Builder: | Feadship |
| Designer: | De Voogt Naval Architects |
| Interior Designer: | Studio Laura Sessa |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Speed: | 17 |
| Engines: | Caterpillar |
| Volume: | 2,242 tons |
| IMO: | 1009687 |
| Price: | US$ 100 million |
| Annual Running Cost: | US$ 10 million |
| Owner: | Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue |
| Captain: | Pls send info! |
The yacht Ebony Shine was built by Feadship in 2008 as Ocean Victory for Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov. She is designed by De Voogt Naval Architects. At delivery, she was the largest Feadship in terms of volume.
The motor yacht is powered by Caterpillar engines. Her max speed is 17 knots. Her cruising speed is 14 knots. She has a range of more than 3000 nm.
The luxury yacht can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 22. The yacht’s interior is designed by Alberto Pinto Design. The idea was to create a nautical style with a ‘summer house’ atmosphere.
Her interior features include a large cinema, a large contra-flow swimming pool, a sauna and steam room, and a fully equipped cinema. The owner’s stateroom includes two baths, two dressing rooms, and an office.
The yacht’s owner is Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue. Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue is a Gabonese politician and businessman who is the son of Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the President of Gabon. He is currently the First Vice President of Gabon and holds a number of other high-ranking government positions.
Her value is $100 million. Her annual running costs are around $10 million. The price of a yacht can vary greatly depending on a number of factors, including the size, age, and level of luxury of the yacht, as well as the materials and technology used in its construction.
Feadship is a Dutch yacht-building company, based in Aalsmeer and Kaag, Netherlands. It was founded in 1949 and it is considered one of the most prestigious and exclusive yacht builders in the world. Feadship specializes in building custom-made luxury motor yachts, ranging in size from 40 meters to over 100 meters in length. Feadship yachts are known for their exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and use of advanced technology. The company also offers a wide range of services, including yacht design, engineering, and construction, as well as after-sales support and maintenance. Feadship yachts are highly sought after by wealthy individuals and celebrities around the world, and the company has built yachts for many high-profile clients. Feadship is a cooperation between yacht builders De Vries and Van Lent. Notable projects include ANNA, SYMPHONY and FAITH.
Alberto Pinto Design is a luxury interior design firm based in Paris, France, that specializes in high-end residential, commercial and yacht projects. The company was founded by Alberto Pinto in 1978, who passed away in 2012. The firm is now led by his team, under the direction of his sister, Linda Pinto. The company is known for creating elegant, timeless and luxurious spaces that reflect the personalities of its clients. They have worked with many high-profile clients and have received numerous awards for their work, including the coveted “Grand prix National de la Decoration” award. Their work can be found in many prestigious locations around the world, including private residences, yachts, jets, hotels and palaces. They are also known for their work in the Luxury Retail, and Hotels sectors. Notable projects include the Fincantieri OCEAN VICTORY, the Lurssen KATARA and the Oceanco ALFA NERO.
In 2016 the yacht was sent to Feadship’s facilities in Makkum for an 8-month extensive refit. When she was planning to leave the Netherlands, the yacht was confiscated by the Dutch Authorities and was brought to the Dutch Navy Base in Den Helder, the Netherlands.
Dutch media reported that the yacht was confiscated on behalf of a Swiss public prosecutor, following a fraud investigation. It seems that the lifestyle of Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue did not fit his official minister salary of US$ 3,500 per month.
The Government of Equatorial Guinea started a legal procedure in the Netherlands, at a Court in the Dutch town of Zwolle. The Ambassador of EG was present at the court.
The Government of EG demands that the yacht Ebony Shine should be released by Dutch authorities, claiming that the yacht is actually owned by the Armed Forces of Equatorial Guinea and that the yacht is part of the country’s defense system.
The Dutch authorities replied that the yacht’s schedule included ‘diving and swimming, which is a bit strange for a defense vessel. Also, a document was found on board mentioning the ‘owners birthday’, which was actually the birthday of Teodoro Obiang Mangue.
The Government of EG claimed that both Obiang Mangue and the yacht should receive ‘immunity’.
On April 13th 2017 the Dutch court decided that the confiscation of Ebony Shine was done according to Dutch law and that all appropriate legal procedures were followed.
The court denied the release of the yacht. It was disclosed that the yacht is formally owned by a company Named DARA, based on the Marshall Islands. (And that the Ministry of Defense owns all shares in DARA.
In a second decision, the court ordered that all confiscated goods (taken from the yacht) should be transferred to the Swiss prosecutor. The prosecutor will use the goods for a criminal case of money laundering against Teodoro.
In February 2019 the yacht was released. After a Geneva prosecutor closed the Obiang case. He sold 25 luxury cars. Prosecutors said that Equatorial Guinea had agreed to pay Geneva authorities $1.3 million in “procedural costs.
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