Legal Articles
Docked at Harbour Island in the Bahamas, the 43.3-metre Far From It Richmond superyacht was unexpectedly thrust in the spotlight when its crew member was tragically murdered in July. The accused engineer found at the crime scene has recently pleaded not guilty in front of the Supreme Court of the Bahamas, which instantly rippled through the yachting industry and incited a fervent debate about the safety of those working on these luxurious vessels.
Brigido Munoz, the 39-year-old accused engineer was discovered alongside the body of 20-year-old South African stewardess, Paige Bell, igniting an industry-wide discourse on the need to prioritize the wellbeing of crew members. In the aftermath of the incident, the industry rallied together to support Paige Bell’s family, raising a collective voice for the safekeeping of the males and females who dedicate their lives to the smooth operation of mega-vessels.
In the world of luxury yachting, few tales echo louder than the intriguing saga of the Amadea, a 106-metre marvel that epitomizes the concept of a floating palace. But behind her sumptuous façade hides a voyage steeped in controversy, one that has now witnessed a pivotal turn with the vessel’s sale by the US Government. The journey of the sanctioned superyacht, which boasts alleged links to Russian billionaire Suleiman Kerimov, weaves an intricate web of power, wealth and rarely seen complexity in the realm of maritime law.