The Venus: Crew Feedback and Vessel Data

A maritime incident occurred on July 22, 2024, when the luxury yacht 'Venus' collided with the Bahamas-flagged mega yacht 'Lady Moura' (IMO: 1002380) while both vessels were anchored near Naples. The 'Venus' made contact with the port side of the 'Lady Moura' close to its stern, resulting in only minor scratches on both yachts. At the time of the allision, the 'Venus' was crewed but did not have passengers onboard. The event transpired due to an unexpected shift in wind conditions. Following the incident, the 'Venus' made its way to the port of Fiumicino the same day, while the 'Lady Moura' continued on to the port of Siracusa, arriving on July 26. For visual details of the incident, you can view the report with accompanying photos and video at https://www.autoevolution.com/news/here-s-steve-jobs-superyacht-venus-crashing-into-the-lady-moura-megayacht-238175.html.

In a significant development for maritime enthusiasts, the luxury yacht 'Venus' has been released from impound by the port authorities in Amsterdam as of December 24. The ship found itself detained following a request from renowned French designer Philippe Starck, who claimed unpaid bills amounting to three million Euros. This demand stemmed from a contractual agreement stipulating that Starck would receive six percent of the yacht's total sale price, originally estimated at 150 million Euros. However, the final price was established at 105 million Euros. Details regarding the resolution of this financial dispute have not been disclosed, leaving many curious about the negotiations that led to the release of the iconic vessel.

In a surprising turn of events, the luxury yacht 'Venus,' designed by Philippe Starck, has been seized in Amsterdam due to outstanding payments. Reports indicate that a payment of three million Euros is still due, as confirmed by Roelant Klaassen, the lawyer for Starck based in Rotterdam. The yacht, a collaborative effort between the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs and Starck, was constructed at the renowned Dutch shipyard de Vries. According to Starck, an agreed fee of nine million Euros represented six percent of the yacht's estimated total value of 150 million Euros. However, complications have arisen due to the absence of a formal written contract. The heirs of Steve Jobs are also involved in the dispute, aligned with Starck's claim for six percent of the yacht's value, even as costs have been estimated to come in under 105 million Euros. Launched just two months ago, 'Venus' has since been owned by Jobs' family. Nevertheless, Starck's legal representative remains optimistic, suggesting that a protracted legal dispute is unlikely. They believe that the seizure will be resolved swiftly once a bank guarantee is provided by the U.S. attorneys, allowing the vessel's ban to be lifted.