According to recent reports in the US media,The current situation in the Middle East continues to be tense, and the risk of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz has increased sharply. However, a Russian superyacht worth US$500 million successfully passed through this key waterway, becoming one of the few private ships to pass through the strait in recent months..
Data from the ship tracking platform MarineTraffic shows that the yacht set off from Dubai last Friday (24th), crossed the Strait of Hormuz last Saturday (25th), and arrived in Muscat, Oman, last Sunday (26th).
This superyacht named "Nord" has a total length of 142 meters. It is equipped with dual helipads, swimming pools, cinemas and other high-end facilities. It can accommodate multiple passengers and crew. It is one of the world's top private luxury yachts and ranks among the 20 largest superyachts in the world.
The yacht belongs to Russian steel giant and well-known rich man Mordashov. It is worth mentioning that after the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, his personal and assets have been sanctioned by many European and American countries for a long time.
Geographical conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified recently. As a chokepoint for global energy transportation, the passage of passing merchant ships has been significantly restricted, and many ships have chosen to take detours to avoid this sensitive sea area.
Against this background, the NORD departed from Dubai Port, sailed smoothly along standardized and safe waterways, complied with international maritime rules throughout the entire process, did not stop at sensitive ports along the route, successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz, and finally sailed into the waters of Muscat, Oman to berth.
