Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Le-Grand-Bleu

For over a month, the luxurious yacht 'Le Grand Bleu' has been anchored in Gravesend Bay, unable to dock due to legal restrictions. Owned by the billionaire oil magnate Eugene Shvidler, who gained U.S. citizenship in 1994, this impressive vessel flies the Bermuda flag. However, because 'Le Grand Bleu' is not registered under U.S. jurisdiction, built in the United States, or staffed solely by American crew members, federal regulations prevent it from traveling between American ports directly. The yacht embarked from Florida on April 13, 2017, and arrived in Gravesend Bay on April 16, where it remains until Shvidler chooses to depart. The owner risks hefty fines for docking in New York Harbor or even the potential for his yacht to be towed by authorities. The duration of Shvidler's stay in the bay and the purpose of his visit to New York remain unclear, and attempts to secure a comment or arrange a tour of the yacht have been unsuccessful. For more details, check out the complete report with photo and video: http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/40/21/all-russian-yacht-update-2017-05-26-bk.html