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Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by TheAutoReporter: 11:30am On Jul 29, 2019 |
The second Heesen largest superyacht, 65-metre Galactica Star, was announced sold on July 25, with Fraser representing the seller and Burgess representing the buyer. The vessel was listed for sale earlier this year asking $ 42,000,000, as a result of a notorious corruption case in Nigeria. Custom-built by Dutch yard Heesen in 2013, the vessel seconds only to the builder’s 70-metre Galactica Super Nova in terms of LOA. She features exterior styling by Omega Architects, engineering by Van Oossanen & Associates, finished by interiors from the boards of Bannenberg & Rowell. In April 2019, the vessel was offered for sale in a sealed bid arrangement, proposed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Republic of Nigeria and approved by U.S. federal court. The sale process roots back to a corruption case against two Nigerian nationals. Allegedly, the superyacht was originally owned by Nigerian oil magnate Kolawole Aluko, who is one of four defendants accused of cheating Nigeria out of almost $1.8 billion in siphoned crude oil sales, reports The Marine News. The U.S. government also accused Aluko and another oil executive, Olajide Omokore, of laundering money in the United States and using it to acquire the yacht, among other assets. The US and Nigerian governments received Federal Court approval to sell the arrested superyacht due to high maintenance and dockage fees, estimating the combined cost at around $170,000 per month. Managed by Fraser, the vessel was listed at $42,000,000. Galactica Star accommodates up to 12 guests overnight in 6 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, and 4 double cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Powered by 2 MTU 5,592 HP diesel engines and propelled by twin screw propellers, Galactica Star is capable of a top speed of 27 knots, and comfortably cruises at 24 knots. With her 90,000 fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 4,200 nautical miles at 14 knots. Her water tanks store around 30,000 litres of freshwater. The yacht used to be popular for charter among celebrities, for instance, once rented by American music industry power couple, Jay Z and Beyonce for a holiday cruise as reported in the media. These are some of the images of this power crusier [img]https://1.bp..com/-IQb6AueIcB8/XT7GAVpcWrI/AAAAAAAAeZk/BYfAA4NHFAo5k17IZscSL9y9vzcyHe4vwCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_4763b.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-WliI3psvsRc/XT7F_XyIKsI/AAAAAAAAeZc/jEoFqLIB78k9PMTSuBP2_vD3yk1QfqigACLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_4445e.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-towNttTPCDE/XT7F_YwQozI/AAAAAAAAeZg/jmf2qwzGn2Y1nT4_4d5UXMbbwRGXMCruQCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_0001b.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-pwjNvsppZgs/XT7GBnjcA0I/AAAAAAAAeZ0/_y1-3ATHzVE4OtRekio35UK8ZgmnU7URgCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_6f237.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-gtXZHAxK9Bg/XT7GBw5dJrI/AAAAAAAAeZ4/ZvyFJLupVxAhsyfqsEvaern25JZ4UexAwCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_6fe2c.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-__kOO8RuhtM/XT7GC6N_VdI/AAAAAAAAeaA/MYW-Yi5ylccS9962TJiRVD3VyBd0H6HfACLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_7badb.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-h24RUfkIoDQ/XT7GAmM42jI/AAAAAAAAeZo/7Mk6gUNhhWYk0_I30IID_4RNly79nWN_gCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_48b52.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-DrJ1OoXgkeY/XT7GBBLnPWI/AAAAAAAAeZw/hfBY9gRWj1QaIXwjBZNMSEHpQYxRQ3sXgCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_58ea8.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-DxH0kDyQnD0/XT7GDHiq4JI/AAAAAAAAeaE/SjG2mcT2XLI3x-1hV4UHnky3IVn-8R_2gCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_95c20.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-D3vuGtYOaWo/XT7GCNl_PqI/AAAAAAAAeZ8/elmZyOu9bvEF8O0LgTqtl4EJhH0H6Dz5QCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_7806a.jpg[/img] [img]https://1.bp..com/-acovZAyyiaw/XT7GFvRz3CI/AAAAAAAAeag/ycJk7NEEa_wPCvBzHiluaPDqjtYbchE6gCLcBGAs/s1600/watermark_526_fac90.jpg[/img] What's your take? Photo Credit: Yacht Harbour Source: https://www.autoreportng.com/2019/07/a-closer-overview-of-kola-alukos-n15bn.html 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by TheAutoReporter: 11:47am On Jul 29, 2019 |
This is luxury redefined... See the photos, specs and videos here https://www.autoreportng.com/2019/07/a-closer-overview-of-kola-alukos-n15bn.html 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Nobody: 12:05pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
See how they brought this man down 4 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by ntyce(m): 12:05pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
It's Diezani's yatch, for Aluko's usage. 45 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by medolab90(m): 12:05pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
It shall not be well with you Mr Kola........see money 21 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by mytime24(f): 12:05pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Sorry ooo |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by yrex01(m): 12:05pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Fg |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by helinues: 12:06pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
One of our yam eaters 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Solidkay(m): 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Before you say vanity, Wouldn't you love to live this kinda life yourself 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Tarivanessa(f): 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Very soon... i will get one, it only takes time 6 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by easyfem(m): 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
I don't like use things .... I like follow come 3 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by qualityovenbake(m): 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Nigeria is the most corrupt country in the world. The kind of money this bastard embezzle, even their 10th generation don't need it. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by collinsJn(m): 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Boy !!! |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by mixta140: 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Dis is lovely. |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Nomswag: 12:07pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
this is life mheen |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by freedomjoshah: 12:08pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
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Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by happykidArotiba(m): 12:08pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Imagine if you are born again and you have this, when you die, there's a better one in heaven waiting!! 7 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Dchampion65: 12:08pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
God will judge |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Fluidmech: 12:08pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
I love Technology. 1 Like |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by feelgoodstuffs(m): 12:08pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
In Falz voice... This is Nigeria, everybody is a....... |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Jackpat(m): 12:09pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Money speaking |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Namzy(m): 12:09pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Stealing is not...... 3 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by nephemmy(m): 12:09pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
ntyce: naso..if u know u know...too much money for nnpc 1 Like |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by XaintJoel20: 12:10pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
There is enough goody to go round for everyone on earth, but there is not enough for anyone to steal. Doing that will mean you are depriving someone of his goody. Diezani and others who have plunged and are still plunging Nigeria into poverty will never know peace. 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by BizBayo: 12:11pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Poverty is a no no. |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by MachadoPreto: 12:12pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
GEJ ruined this country! 16 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Fluidmech: 12:12pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
Even poverty is Vanity. Pls choose your Vanity wisely. 3 Likes |
Re: Kola Aluko’s Superyacht Galactica Star That Was Auctioned by Livefreeordieha(m): 12:12pm On Jul 29, 2019 |
TheAutoReporter:the yacht dey change color on top water nii See as bloggers use different pictures confuse vanity crew dem��� |
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