The Andromeda superyacht, owned by Russia-born Israeli billionaire Yuri Milner, is presently docked near Dike Island on the southern coast of St. Vincent.
An outspoken advocate for Ukraine, he was an early investor in both Facebook and Twitter and is currently collaborating with Jeff Bezos on efforts to reverse the ageing process.
Formerly known as Ulysses, the Andromeda superyacht measures an impressive 107.4 meters, making it one of the largest privately owned luxury vessels globally.
The superyacht boasts a gross tonnage of 5937.0 GT and features an 18.0 m beam. The vessel is designed for durability in challenging conditions, boasting a steel hull along with an aluminum and steel superstructure.
The superyacht is equipped with six Caterpillar DE 3516 diesel engines, enabling it to reach a maximum speed of 16.4 knots (approximately 19 mph) and offering a cruising range of 8,500 nautical miles (9,800 miles). Furthermore, there are three 550 kW Caterpillar C18 electric generators designated for power generation.
The vessel has the capacity to host 30 guests across 15 staterooms, along with 30 crew members. The amenities consist of a spa equipped with a jacuzzi and swimming pool, a gym, a cinema, and a helicopter landing pad along with a hangar. Additionally, it features two specially fitted cranes on the foredeck.
New Zealand Billionaire Graeme Hart owned the Andromeda for a short time before listing it for sale in 2017.
Below are Key Facts on Yuri Milner
- Yuri Milner has been an Israeli citizen since the late 1990s.
- He moved his family to Israel in 2005.
- His first two daughters were born in Israel.
- He bought a house in Silicon Valley in 2011.
- He relocated and moved his family to the U.S. in 2014.
- He has not been to Russia since 2014.
- The Milner family, including his mother, live in Silicon Valley.
- Milner’s third daughter was born in the U.S.
- 97% of his personal wealth was created outside of Russia.
- He has no assets in Russia.
- In April 2020, in its annual Billionaire List, Forbes magazine re-classified Milner from its Russian list to its Israeli list, confirming his Israeli citizenship and close ties to the country.
- In August 2022 Yuri Milner officially completed the process of renouncing his Russian citizenship.
