Superyacht of Russian oligarch passes through Strait of Hormuz

The superyacht "Nord", likely owned by Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, who is under sanctions by the United States, has begun to cross the Strait of Hormuz, according to MarineTraffic maritime traffic tracking data.

Superyacht of Russian oligarch passes through Strait of Hormuz

TL;DR

  • The superyacht "Nord," likely owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Alexei Mordashov, is transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The yacht departed Dubai and is en route to Muscat, Oman.
  • Mordashov, head of a major Russian steel and mining company, was sanctioned by the U.S. in 2022.
  • The "Nord" is nearly 142 meters long, valued at over 400 million euros, and features two helipads.
  • The yacht's route passes near Larak Island, an area reportedly used by the IRGC to control access to the strait.

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