A
Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko’s brand new 119m toy. Designed by Phillippe Starck and built by Blohm & Voss the boat was initially named Project SIGMA with 99m in length. Given that Mr. Melcichenko has enough money (he is best-known for his energy and banking businesses and is worth approx. USD 4.6bn) to own a few other immense, but more comfortable yachts compared to the submarine-like A, I think it is my obligation to give him credit for funding a brand new vision to luxury on water. The media estimates the total cost of A at USD 300m.