Flying-Fox Vessel Reviews and Specifications

The superyacht 'Flying Fox,' associated with Russian oligarch Dmitry Kamenshchik, is on its way to Turkey following scrutiny from U.S. authorities regarding allegations of arms trafficking and money laundering. Kamenshchik, who serves as the chairman of Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, boasts a net worth estimated at $2.1 billion. The vessel initially docked at Port Don Diego in the Dominican Republic on March 21, where it remained for approximately a month before setting sail on April 22 in an unmarked direction, heading toward Algeria and ultimately Turkey. Notably, Turkey's government has not imposed sanctions on Russia in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, providing a safe haven for Russian oligarchs' assets, including yachts. Recently, Turkey has emerged as a favored destination for the vessels of wealthy Russian elites seeking to evade international sanctions, with notable figures such as Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska among others taking advantage of this maritime refuge.

The luxury yacht 'Flying Fox', which had been docked at Port Don Diego in Santo Domingo for nearly a month, has set sail for an undisclosed location, leaving many questions unanswered about its occupants and the circumstances of its presence in the Dominican Republic. This departure comes on the heels of an investigation launched by the Public Ministry approximately three weeks ago, focusing on allegations of illicit weapon trafficking associated with the vessel. On April 22, 2022, at around 10:00 a.m., 'Flying Fox' departed the port, with authorities only confirming the yacht's exit. The yacht was originally seized by agents of the Public Prosecutor's Office on April 1. The situation remains under scrutiny as the investigation into the maritime vessel continues.