Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Alfa-Nero

The luxury superyacht 'Alfa Nero' is back on the market, this time with a staggering asking price of roughly $102 million. This resurgence comes just over a year after the Government of Antigua and Barbuda sold the vessel for around $40 million. The considerable markup indicates a potential profit exceeding $50 million, without even accounting for refit costs, broker commissions, and ongoing maintenance expenses. 'Alfa Nero' was initially confiscated by the Antiguan authorities after it was abandoned in Falmouth Harbour. Following a failed public auction in 2023, the government opted for a private treaty arrangement, which culminated in the sale in July 2024 for about $40 million. Court documents later identified the buyer as Ali Riza Yildirim, the chairman of Turkey’s Yildirim Group. However, the yacht remains embroiled in complex legal challenges due to a claim from Russian national Yullia Gureyeva, who asserts rightful ownership of the vessel.