Lady Anastasia

{{about|the yacht|ladies named Anastasia|Anastasia|and|Anastasia (disambiguation)|other uses|Lady Anastasia (disambiguation)}} {{distinguish|Anastasia (yacht)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox ship  |infobox_caption= ''Lady Anastasia'' |display_title= ital |section1={{Infobox ship/image |image= |image_size= |image_caption= |image_alt= }}

|section2={{Infobox ship/career |hide_header= |country= |flag= {{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}} |name= {{ubl|''Lady Anastasia''|''Aria''}} |namesake= |owner= |operator= |registry= |route= |ordered= |awarded= |builder= Sensation Yachts, Auckland |original_cost= |yard_number= |way_number= |laid_down= |launched= 2001 |sponsor= |christened= |completed= |acquired= |commissioned= |recommissioned= |decommissioned= |maiden_voyage= |in_service= |out_of_service= |renamed= |reclassified= |refit= |reinstated= |homeport= Kingstown |identification= {{ubl|{{IMO|8742496}}|{{MMSI|377423000}}|Callsign: J8Y4288}} |motto= |nickname= |honors= |captured= |fate= |status= |notes= }}

|section3={{Infobox ship/characteristics |hide_header= |header_caption= |class= |type= |tonnage= 476 |displacement= |tons_burthen= |length= {{convert|47.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |beam= {{convert|8.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |height= |draught= |draft= {{convert|2.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} |depth= |hold_depth= |decks= 4 |deck_clearance= |ice_class= |power= |propulsion= 2 × {{convert|2650|hp|kW|abbr=on}} diesel, twin-screw |speed= |range= |endurance= |test_depth= |boats= |capacity= |complement= |crew= 9 |notes= }} }} '''MY ''Lady Anastasia'''''<ref name=SYN-20180924/> (formerly ''Aria'')<ref name=YCF-23704>{{cite web |url= https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/luxury-charter-yacht-23704/lady-anastasia.htm |title= LADY ANASTASIA |publisher= YachtCharterFleet |date= 2013 }}</ref> is a {{convert|47.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}} luxury motor yacht.<ref name=CNN-20220324/> The luxury yacht was built in 2001 by Sensation Yachts.<ref name="YH-716">{{Cite web|title=Lady Anastasia |url=https://yachtharbour.com/yacht/lady-anastasia-716 |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=yachtharbour.com |publisher=Yacht Harbour}}</ref> In 2022, the yacht became embroiled with the fallout from the Russo-Ukrainian War, with a crew member attempting to scuttle it,<ref name=CNN-20220324/> and authorities seizing it pursuant to sanctions against Russia.<ref name=Reuters-20220315/>

==History== In 2001, the yacht was launched by Sensation Yachts in New Zealand<ref name=SYN-20180924/> She was launched under the name ''Aria''.<ref name=BoatIntl-20220228/> for Robert Milhous.{{Cn|date=March 2025}}

In 2018, the yacht was placed on sale.<ref name=SYN-20180924>{{cite web |url= https://www.superyachtnews.com/fleet/on-display-at-the-mys-476m-lady-anastasia |title= On display at the MYS: 47.6m M/Y Lady Anastasia |date= 24 September 2018 |author= Felix Sowerbutts |publisher= SuperyachtNews }}</ref>

In February 2022, chief engineer Taras Ostapchuk tried to sabotage and sink the superyacht by intentional scuttling through opening the seacocks, at Port Adriano, Palma, Mallorca, Spain. He was unsuccessful as other crew members were alerted by alarm and rescued the ship. Ostapchuk attempted to take action against the head of Rosoboronexport, arms oligarch and yacht owner Aleksandr Mikheyev, in revenge for Russia attacking Kyiv during the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.<ref name=CNN-20220324>{{cite news |url= https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/24/business/ukrainian-crew-member-sabotaged-russian-oligarch-linked-yacht-invs/index.html |title= Ukrainian crew member who tried to sink a yacht linked to an oligarch: 'It was my first step for the war with Russia' |author1= Bob Ortega |author2=Al Goodman |author3=Casey Tolan |author4=Curt Devine |author5=Jeff Winter |date= 24 March 2022 |work= CNN }}</ref><ref name=BoatIntl-20220228>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ukranian-crew-sinks-yacht-lady-anastasia |title= Crew member arrested for attempting to sink 48m Lady Anastasia in Port Adriano |date= 28 February 2022 |magazine= Boat International }}</ref>

In March 2022, Spanish authorities seized the yacht pursuant to European Union sanctions against Mikheev.<ref name=eBE-20220316>{{cite web |url= https://www.eblueeconomy.com/spanish-authorities-are-seizing-the-yacht-lady-anastasia/ |title= Spanish authorities Seized the yacht "Lady Anastasia" yesterday |date= 16 March 2022 |author= Magdy Sadek |publisher= Blue Economy }}</ref><ref name=Reuters-20220315>{{cite news |url= https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/spain-detains-yacht-linked-russian-oligarch-mikheyev-police-source-says-2022-03-15/ |title= Spain detains yacht linked to Russian oligarch Mikheyev, police source says |date= 15 March 2022 |work= Reuters }}</ref>

==Specifications== <ref name=SYN-20180924/><ref name=YH-716/><ref name=SYT>{{Cite web |url= https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lady-anastasia |title= Lady Anastasia |publisher= SuperYacht Times }}</ref> * Designer: Donald Starkey * Naval architect: Ray Harvey * Shipyard: Sensation Yachts, Auckland, {{flag|New Zealand}} * Length: {{convert|47.75|m|ftin|abbr=on}} * Beam: {{convert|8.5|m|ftin|abbr=on}} * Draft: {{convert|2.2|m|ftin|abbr=on}} * Gross tonnage: 476 * Decks: 4 * Guests: 10 * Crew: 9 * Cabins: 5 * Propulsion: 2 × {{convert|2650|hp|kW|abbr=on}} diesel, twin-screw

==Registration== <ref name="MarineTraffic-468988">{{cite web |title=LADY ANASTASIA — Yacht — IMO: 8742496 |url=https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:468988/mmsi:377423000/imo:8742496/vessel:LADY_ANASTASIA |access-date=2022-11-19 |website=marinetraffic.com |publisher=Marine Traffic}}</ref><ref name=VesselFinder-IMO8742496-MMSI377423000>{{cite web |url= https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/LADY-ANASTASIA-IMO-8742496-MMSI-377423000 |title= LADY ANASTASIA – Yacht – IMO 8742496 |publisher= Vessel Finder }}</ref> * Flag nation: {{flag|Saint Vincent and the Grenadines}} * {{IMO|8742496}} * {{MMSI|377423000}} * Callsign: J8Y4288 * Home port: Kingstown

==References== {{reflist}}

==Further reading== * Yachting International Radio, {{youTube|toaHWt-s51w|title= $7 Million Superyacht Lady Anastasia}} (28 February 2022) * Breed Media, Imperial Yachts, {{youTube|rnEXH6hh2D4|Superyacht LADY ANASTASIA — 153ft}} (8 July 2020)

Category:Motor yachts Category:2001 establishments