When Russian Oligarchs’ Superyachts Flee Sanctions, Here's How Experts Track Them | WSJ
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- Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some superyachts linked to Russian oligarchs left ports in countries where they face sanctions.
Here’s how authorities and internet sleuths are using mapping software, satellite images and eyewitness accounts to track them down.
Illustration: Eve Hartley
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So one day, one country can just partner with other countries to up and seize assets belonging to citizens of other countries and consider selling them as well? I am deeply confused about this whole brouhaha
Same here seems like stealing. Sanctions are to impose financial liquidation rather stealing assets
Experts are noting more than criminals in many cases.
You don't own anything if a government can simply take it from you
Do we really own anything?
they do it because media like this enjoys the coverage, literally no strategic value other than propaganda :D
If they can track a small mobile phone they can sure track a 300 feet yacht
They can track a fly around the world from satellite 😒 people think we live in the 80s, the US military has the budget comparable to most countries whole economies every year
They lost the Malaysian plane..
@@OptimizeWithRajan because the united states wasnt involved with any of it, it is malaysias job to find it if they want
Although I believe Russia and Oligarch are evil, it’s extremely concerning to see how fragile individual’s property and privacy are😢
And the Western Oligarchs aren’t?
@@marcusjohn6654 only the Western Oligarchs that have illegally invaded a sovereign country
Absolutely !!!
Also SANCTIONS DO NOTHING
Russia is not evil
When is E_Sysman 's channel going to get more credit? He's the one that is reporting on it for nearly a year. And many get their stories from his channel but forget to give him credit.
We all know he was their major source and inspiration.
E_Sysnan
@@liamdonaldsonbloch8957 sysman not sysnan
I so agree!! eSysman has tremendous quality in his news reporting about "sanctions superyachts" that surpasses established global media otlets... by far!
Sell the yachts ? HOW COULD YOU SELL SOMETHING THAT DOESN'T BELONG TO YOU ? That's CLIPTOCRACY !!!
Criminals at large.
Absolutely.
welcome to reality. it's not stealing if you label it as sanctions in the fine print.
and even if you sell it would be dangerous
if i own that yacht and is confiscated and sold i would probably sabotage the buyer call me evil but that just me being honest and being a human
Usa be like - how can i use this opportunity to make some money for myself, oh yea let's get some mega yacht for free and then sell them to usa's oligarchs for little to no money
I don't agree with the war or with Russia. But this seems wrong. Seezing something someone owns because you disagree with their government is just wrong. It is very obvious that these men are not happy about the war. But even if they were, it still feels wrong.
Taking boats away from oligarchs, who give Putin his power and influence, is not wrong when compared to the war in Ukraine. This yachts allow them to move freely and negotiate with others to continue fighting the war. By putting a sanction on the ships, it curtails their diplomatic abilities and forces them to go back to Putin for a solution. They dont consider the right or wrong of their actions, dont let them bother you.
@@clarkescollectibles why US and EU will always decide what is right and what is wrong?
@@clarkescollectibles So if your country's politician does something wrong it is ok for a country in the world to seize your assets?
@@suyogtadke7985 Every country decides what's right and wrong from their own perspective. The difference between western countries and places like Russia and China is that we have laws that are supposed to prevent a dictator from acting without restraint; their courts are controlled by the government, not by their laws.
@@MafiaTunis It's an international consensus of those that can do something about it. The countries that don't do anything either disagree or don't have the ability to do anything. Most of them can't.
Yes so basically governments steal the boat and than rent it out and take the money, one of them is in Venice and Trieste but it can be seen sailing in south Mediterranean. Saw it with my own eyes
vs you seeing it with someone else’s eyes…
Marko you are a mental giant. Just don't steal money from Russian citizens.
It’s all corruption that’s why you can’t trust them. It’s us versus them and the signal people realize that. The better
@@HiThisIsMine lI was referring that I didn’t hear it from a friend or such like it’s a saying from where I come from.
E-sysman . It's a yacht channel that keeps track of them.
Analysis just had to call him.
Or watch his channel.
Yepp.
If you think about it. Superyatchs are just mansions that float.
They're a lot bigger than mansions
And sink. I would imagine they are a pretty terrible store of value compared to mansions - you can always sell property, but that yacht is going to decline in value probably from the moment you buy it.
@@sohu86x lol that’s true.
@@merrymachiavelli2041 from what I understand most of the rich buy to declare losses on their income. It’s like instead of giving government the money they buy one of these.
@@merrymachiavelli2041 how?
Is it lawful to be seizing properties without a court order? This may be setting a bad precedent.
There are laws about this
@@jascrandom9855 Yes. But laws are executed through court orders not just arbitrarily. Else everyone interprets and enforces the laws the way they like and then chaos ensues.
@@kwektans I'm not sure it's the same for foreign assets, states, and individuals.
A court determines whether you have truly fallen foul of the law, what remedies are required and what penalties are appropriate. That is what is considered due process. What you don’t want is any governments, countries or entities taking peoples properties without due process.
@@jascrandom9855 Just imagine a world where the big nuclear armed countries(Us, China, Russia, India, North Korea) can go around seizing properties of citizens from other countries. Is that what we want?
For the rest of the world that can't understand imperial measurements: 80 "feet" = 24.34 meters. 200 "feet" = 60.96 meters. 460 "foot" = 140.208 meters.
Why are these boats sanctioned? Aren't they private assets?
Not when enemy is US.
Yes but these delusional americans think they run the world... reality check coming!
I believe it is because they could have been bought fraudulently . Misappropriating government funds. They do this in the states too.
@@davidcantor293 and the Biden administration who has been publicly funding ukraine , isn't doing this? Wake up
It is stealing in a legalized manner ("sanctioned"), because the US said so
What is meant by sanctions?
USA: you are not allowed to own a yacht?
I would have turned off my AIS too if the US government was trying to take my yacht. they would never take me alive
"they would never take me alive" I'm sure that really upsets them.
like you have a yacht 😂😂
For a second I forgot that I was watching a video from "US mainstream media"... The reporter keeps emphasizing that "MANY" yachts were seized, when in reality, it was just a handful... The only confirmed seizure is that of Amadea and it happened because the yacht sailed into Fiji waters without any permit. This video is pure cringe.
You guys sound good at finding things?
I’ve lost the keys to my garden shed
It’s all entertainment until your assets are seized by the government for no fault of your own
Isn't " Solaris " the name of the movie by Tarkovsky or some such?
It's a bit like slapping David when Jonny made the error.
And this lady's and gentleman is the definition of a Karen...
Y'all should credit @esysman on this. He's the premier authority on this subject and posts near daily about it.
Definitely, it's time to give him credit for the work he's done since February.
+1 for the algorithm.
Turkey: Why won't you let us join the EU?
Also Turkey: *Hides Russian yachts*
i mean the EU are just a bunch of European colonist under a new name, i think a quick history textbook can explain that
@@Pfyzer nobody askd
I asked 💪
@@Pfyzer your point beeing?
@@andreashabeck1155 nato contains evil nations
The Turkish Rivera is so beautiful, Gocek featured here is where all the Turkish cruise ship docked, all the captain live I took a 2 nights Turkish cruise in July 2019 from Fetiyeh, sailing along the St Nicholas, yes, Santa Claus birth place. The sea was so calm, we were able to swim in it!
I adore Turkey. But under the normal circumstances I would be " selling " Ukraine as well. Guess not.
@@tatianalyulkin410 the everyday Turkish citizens are not represented by the government in Ankara. Sometimes they speak up but nothing they can do
An extraordinary track process.
Not really, its really pretty simple...
Their yachts have more modernized navigation systems than their navy😂😂😂
Cause Russia doesn't need to invest in a navy...I'm sorry but have you looked a map
@@z32kev98 as far as I know, they need a good navy, that map is the very reason, it's vast and full of natural resources
And they need something a way to strike long distance opponents other than ballistic missiles
Oh man seize it only to be on the hook to preserve it. Value is by perception lol
Dont all yachts that big have to be on the AIS marine tracking software by law? Its pretty easy to find them lol.
not like they follow them
that's why they turn it off because they're already trying to flee the law
It gets turned off
Pfft, they are sitting in water somewhere on the planet. Too bad they never talk about the seized property having to be maintained, which is never cheap.
7:05 …
@@Emoralis a 7:30 video is somehow too difficult for some people to pay attention.
Why don't we use the term TARGETED OLIGARCHS ?
I think the FBI need to give "ESYSMAN" better credit than just another internet slooth? 🤔
Who are you to seize private assets. What a joke.
These yachts are the least of there worries.
*their
Seems like Turkey holds all the cards - they could turn against the Russians or side with them at any moment.
that's what neutral countries do, 3rd option is literally not do anything and keep trade as usual, joining a sides is a risky bet, best to stay neutral
USA trained YPG in Syria in the name of combating IS, but it knew it would eventually create an internal hot conflict in Turkey, Iraq, and Iran, thus making them weak and compliant. Now, Turkey is playing a little bit
Russia is building Turkish first nukleer power station. It is very important project for Turkey, so they cant ruin relationship with Russia now.
@@xroller5313who would trust russia to build anything
Free Palestine you western hypocrisy
This women is a hatter .. she deffo wishes she could afford a yacht 😂
HOW TO STEAL A BOAT.
How about American oligarvh🙂?
Super friends where is the money???
Sick
Sounds like Palantir technology
This is a dangerous precedent
Montenegro's economy is much too dependent on wealthy Russians. This could change in the future if they manage to develop their economy further.
i just left seychelles look there and you’ll find a few
Why weren't they seized in Barcalona?
To early
This shows that money is more important than ever
Watch Esysmans channel if you really want to know how to track these yachts. Not as easy as it seems, sure that many government agencies use his information.
Isnt it just the same when kim jong un got his mercedes?
SURE, keep waiting for Abramovich answers on his boat location
Why did they go through all this extensive rersearch and sleuthing? Anyone who runs in elite circles knows that bodrum is the preferred holiday spot for wealthy russians. If a yacht in the USA went missing id check st barth, and BVI. 90% chance it would be there.. lol
so, these Experts are wasting their time to be tracking a private asset that has no ties to the war.... this just one the times were our attention to the war is being manipulated to focus on irrelevant subject
My home town is now famous
Russia has stolen airliners from leasing companies. These yachts should be give to these leasing companies as compensation of gov decisions
If so, why WESTERN OLIGARCHS and ARAB OLIGARCHS don't get harassed ????
They’ll get them back after war because I’ve seen no effort in the ones that are seized attempt to go for sale.
I will buy that thing straight up. No questions asked
You know, people still think the Cuban missile crisis was unprovoked. Turkey played a major role in that as well.
That's a lie.
You meant USA? Turkey, Greece and Italy didn’t put pressure on USA to put ballistic missiles in their country.
I seen the flying fox in the Dominican republic
The hostess speaking sounds very much like the brilliant young lady of ReallyGraceful chan.
10 million per year to maintain? Why? Can’t you put it in a hangar somewhere and seal it shut?
The hulls degrade and become un-watertight
@@chrismalarkey2896 Are you suggesting that we haven’t figured out how to build boats that don’t start leaking if you keep them in a hangar for a few months? Don’t make me laugh.
@ boats are precious things
All you need ton know about sanctions "theatre". They and their kids keep having lavish lifestyle traveling around the world.
While ordinary people pay for all the mess they create.
Sad that your ex-CIA consultant just watches E_Sysman's youtube channel to report to you what's going on which you then pass on as knowledgeable reporting. Makes me wonder what other important news stories you plagiarized.
Keep away form the windows!
Hire private military and get AA defense to annihilate any invaders who try to step foot on your yacht.
Just scrap them.
Find them...find them all 👍
Maybe the USA should pull a page from the Revolutionary War playbook: privateers. Authorize private parties to seize these ships if they put to sea, and give them part of the spoils if they do.
Seriusly who does USA and EU think they are??
Thugs.
and wsj gets to select which yacht to buy
What do these Oligarch's have to do with Ukraine's war though ? Imagine the world did this to all U.S Billionaires when the U.S invaded Iraq for no reason !
😮😮😮
If they do seize these boats. Who buys them? The Economy here in US sucks because of this war.
Can someone explain me how USA got the rights to seize a private asset of a Russian billionaire..?
We have to stick our nose where it doesn't belong. I wish the US would just focus on the issues in our own country.
@@ddivincenzo1194 i think no president will agree to that,
@@ddivincenzo1194 xd
Nice case how others property can be stolen, just for their nationality
"Their wrong, so they shouldn't have this boat" it doesn't make any sense. This just makes the West look desperate and petty in the eyes of the rest of the world.
How can the US take the yacht they bought with their own money the only power they have is to stop it from docking in it ports
No mention of esysman is negligent reporting.
It’s unclear what crime the oligarchs have committed that warrant a legal seizure. The only thing being used is that the oligarchs are “close to Putin”. That is not a crime. That is guilt by association. The only oligarchs who should have their assets seized are those that have actively violated the laws of war. Otherwise this undermines the rule of law and property rights.What if the owners sue?
Turkey cannot pull fast ones like this and expect favorable treatment from NATO members. Like bruh....
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The way to avoid this is to sell them
Why dont we just be honest and say it like it is. When Russian Gangsters Flee Sanctions.
So what's gives the USA or EU the right to seize and even follow a boat owned by a person in Russia ?? How is it any of their business ? Im deeply confused
but what do these yachts have to do with the invasion in Ukraine ? just because theyre russian ?
The owners directly fund Putin
Yah ..
Esysmas superyacht
Why do they seize these individuals personal assets? This is so wrong!
Imagine being a billionare from Russia, and this happened to you out of nowhere. OK if they have done something, but just for being Russians ? No, NOT OK. (I'm starting to wonder, who the bad guys really are.)
Robbing people like that...
thank you someone in the comments with some sense
The oligarchs pay putin a percentage to be an oligarch and to run companies that make millions
These people are often directly funding Putin's regime and taking them reduces their usable assets.
Why won't anyone think of the poor billionaires?
@@asdf8948 today the billionaires, tomorrow it could be you.
It seems really unfair to the Russian Oligarchs. I really hope I'm right about that.
😮
Enough of Propaganda Today!
Let me throw a party on those yachts while they impounded 🎉
Don't track me
So basically boycott turkey for holidays
eSysman channel has all this info and more, has more accurate data and said it all first, go there to learn more for all things superyachts.
The confiscation of these boats is wrong
Greece is in EU and carrying russian oil. oil loaded russian ships at and transfered to Greek ships with ship to ship operations at sea and carried to buyers. it should be in news as well…
only if US cared about their own problems
Turkey is such a turkey.
Good luck buying a yacht which was pre owned by a Russian Oligarch or a Plutocrat.
Turkey wants the remaining assets of those oligarchs there....
Had American oligarchs yacht seized when America brutally invaded Iraq and Afghanistan? And bombed to oblivion Libya and Syria?
Disgusting!😒