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Diamond was built by AB Yachts in Viareggio, Italy. It was delivered to an American client on the last day of December in 2012. AB Yachts was created in 1992 with the goal of setting the standard in the world of pleasure yachting. Since then it has taken distinctive steps in the boat building world. For the first time we have seen jet drives applied to high performance craft with small dimensions. Specifically researched structural resins have been introduced, collaborating with the most innovative firms in the field of composite materials. Finite element design programs have been applied to optimize the sizes of existing structures.

These are just a few of innovation introduced by AB Yachts, which is now a consolidated enterprise with ample spaces for building and completing yachts. AB Yachts is a future-oriented shipyard. Accommodations Diamond has a four stateroom layout with a GYM that offers pullman berths for availability of a fifth guest stateroom. The master suite is midships and full beam. The king berth, large seating area and enormous bathroom will please even the most demanding. There is a queen berth in one of the guest suites, twins in another and bunks in the kids room. Every stateroom has a private, oversized, bathroom.

Forward of the stateroom space is an atrium that offers a great seating area for private conversations, watching football or simply relaxing. Forward of the Atrium is the crew area and galley. There are three crew staterooms with heads and showers. The crew has their own dining/lounging area. On the main deck is the open, airy salon and pilothouse. The pilothouse is equipped with every modern electronic device necessary to take Diamond to amazing adventures. On first inspection you will note the simplicity in the joystick controls for the MJP jets. The dining salon is just aft of the pilot station. It seats ten. The roof over the dining salon opens offering great views and fresh air. The salon is aft of the Dining salon divided by a low hutch. Immediately you will observe the large windows on this entire main deck offering great views from any location. The aft deck is spacious and offers entertainment space and seating as well as a large lounging area. The transom opens to supply storage for a tender, jetskiis, dive equipment or nearly any water sports gear. On the main deck forward of the pilothouse and accessed by the wide walk around deck is a comfortable seating area for ten with an umbrella for sun protection. There is a tender garage on the bow for a second tender or more jetskiis. The flybridge offers sunning, seating and dining options. There is also a pilot station on the flybridge. Diamond will reach speeds of 48 knots and will cruise at 40 knots.

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List of Main Components Installed

ENGINE - 3 X MTU 16V 2000 M93 approx 1800 hrs

Extended warranties in place through 2023

Gear Box Inverter - 3 x ZF 3060 Ratio 2.750/1

Propulsion - 2 x Waterjet MJP 550 DD

Generators - 2 x Cummins 80 KW approx 4500 hrs

Furuno Nav Net

New ships monitering system System installed in early 2021

Humphree Trim Tabs

Simrad Auto Pilot

Furuno Inmarsat

Furuno Single Side Band

3 Furuno VHF

Kablenberg Ship Horns

Autoclave Pump Fresh Water - 1 x Gianneschi Jet 518 400 V CC

Fire Fighting Pump - 1 x Gianneschi 501 BT 400 V AC

Bilge Immersion Electric Pump - 7 x Rulematic 2000 24 V DC

Centralized Bilge Electric Pump - 1 x Gianneschi ACM 501 BT K3 230 V DC Three Phase

Bilge and Fire Emergency Motorpump - 1 x Gianneschi FS 40/14

Fuel Oil Transfer Electric Pump - 1 x Gianneschi CP 32 N 230 V AC Three Phase

Fuel Oil Transfer Electric Pump - 1 x Gianneschi CP 32 A 24 V DC

Oil Transfer Electric Pump - 1 x Gianneschi FQ 15 380 V AC

Black Water Mincing Pump - 1 x Hamann Echo MV 44 24 V DC

Sanisplit - 5 x 220 TECMA

Boiler - 3 x 100 LT - 230 V AC

A/C System - 1 x Condaria

Water Maker - 2 x Idromar MC3 180 LT/H Type Duplex

MM EE Starter Battery Charger - 1 x Mastervolt 24/50-2

Service Battery Charger - 1 x Mastervolt 24/100

Radio Battery Charger - 1 x IVO SMART 24/10

MTU Battery Charger - 1 x Mastervolt 24/25-2

Gen Battery Charger - 1 x IVO SMART 12/15

Eme. Battery Charger - 1 x Mastervolt 24/50-2

Inverter - 1 x Mass Sine 24/1500

Stbd M.E. Battery Starter - 4 x Exide NG G 210 12 V - 143 AH

Service Battery - 6 x Exide G 210 6 V - 183 AH

Radio Station Battery - 2 x Exide G 80 12 V - 80 AH

Emergency Lights - 4 x Exide G140 12V - 143 AH

MTU Electronics Battery - 2 x Exide G 210 12V - 210 AH

DD / GG Battery - 2 x Exide G 140 12V - 143 AH

Motorpump Battery - 1 x Exide G 60 12V

Anchor - 2 x Kedge 180 KG

Anchor Chain - 125 MT Calibro 16 mm

Windlass - Ercole 7.5 KW 220 V AC - 3F

Capstan - 2 x Lofrans' 5.0 KW 220 V AC

Engine Room Electric Ventilator - 4 X Gianneschi 230 V ELL APV 450

Engine Room Electric Extractor - 2 x Gianneschi 230 V ELL APV 450

Engines Water Fuel Separator Pre-filters - 3 x MTU

Generators Water Fuel Separator Pre-filters - 2 x Racor 500 FG

Multifunction Hydraulic Power Unit - Pincraft

Intruder Hydraulic Power Unit - Humpree

Swimming Ladder - Morsaverio

Bow Thruster - BCS

Propulsion Control Electronic System - MTU Blue Line

Self Inflatable Life Rafts - 2 x Eurovinil SOLAS for 12 person

2022 upgrades: Full paint, New exterior teak decks, New electronics, New salon flooring, New salon furniture.

Tender and Toys

2011 17' Williams 520 Tender, Yanmar Diesel

Yamaha 2011 3 person Super Charger Jet Ski

Paddle Board

new teak decks

new navigation electronics

new AV equipment

new salon interior

mtu service

kamewa service

bottom paint

STAR DIAMOND

1998   admiral yachts    154ft  /  47m.

STAR DIAMOND Yacht Charter

STAR DIAMOND is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht STAR DIAMOND, previously named OHANA, was built by Admiral Yachts and delivered to her owner in 1998, she later underwent a refit in 2022.

The exterior of STAR DIAMOND is designed by Donald Starkey, Lou Codega.

The 154ft / 47m STAR DIAMOND has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 2x Caterpillar engines with a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 18 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

STAR DIAMOND has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, 2 cabins with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht STAR DIAMOND will be managed by the crew of 9 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 9 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Bicycles, Exercise equipment, Light fishing gear, Games console, Gym, Jacuzzi on deck, Stabilizers At Anchor, Sun pads, Swim platform and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

STAR DIAMOND is Currently cruising in the Caribbean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Air Conditioning
• Exercise equipment
• Light fishing gear
• Games console
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Stabilizers At Anchor
• Swim platform
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Inflatable floating island
• Jet Skis (standup)
• Paddleboards
• Tube - towable
• Water skis - adult
• Water slide
• Waverunners (Sit Down)
• Snorkeling Gear
• Underwater lighting
• Underwater still camera
• 1x 5.8m/19' AB Tender

Destinations

Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter star diamond.

STAR DIAMOND has a weekly charter price starting at $160,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $26,700.

How many guests on board STAR DIAMOND?

STAR DIAMOND can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins.

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STAR DIAMOND

STAR DIAMOND is a 46.94 m Motor Yacht, built in the United States of America by Admiral Marine and delivered in 1998.

Her top speed is 14.0 kn, her cruising speed is 14.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 3600.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 10 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 492.0 GT and a 9.14 m beam.

She was designed by Lou Codega and Donald Starkey (33 other superyachts designed).

The naval architecture was developed by Glenn Bauer , and the interior of the yacht was designed by Donald Starkey (56 other superyacht interiors designed) and Mario Buatta - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

STAR DIAMOND is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. She is one of 506 motor yachts in the 45-50m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 8.41 GT above the average.

STAR DIAMOND is currently sailing under the Jamaica flag, the 9th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 219 yachts registered. She is currently located at the superyacht marina Lauderdale Marine Center, in United States of America, where she has been located for 4 days. For more information regarding STAR DIAMOND's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

Specifications

• Name: STAR DIAMOND
• Previous Names: ROXANA,OHANA,RHINO
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Semi-displacement
• Builder: Admiral Marine
• Naval Architect: Glenn Bauer
• Exterior Designer: Lou Codega , Donald Starkey
• Interior Designer: Mario Buatta , Donald Starkey
• Refits: 2018-01-01,2022-05-26,2022-11-01

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Diamond A (ex-Ultima III) is a 57,30m (187' 11") motor yacht built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998 and refitted in 2010. She is able to accommodate up to 12 guests and has a professional crew of 16.

NOTABLE FEATURES: ~Huge sun deck ~Spa pool ~Gym equipment ~Stabilizers ~Nice selection of water toys

Diamond A is a full displacement steel motor yacht featuring interior design by Donald Starkey. Built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1998. She has received a refit in 2010 as well as 2014, including an upgrade on all audio-visual systems, communication system, superstructure and hull paint, Quantum Zero Speed Stabilizers, as well as some new furniture.

This impressive and stunning yacht has a light, spacious and luxurious interior with plenty of communal areas for social gatherings or private relaxation. Her saloon is spacious, and boasts a large range of sofas and armchairs as well as coffee tables and a full entertainment centre.

A formal dining room is forward, with seating for up to 10 guests in total comfort. around a circular table.

DIAMOND A Specifications

Her exterior is equally impressive with a huge sun deck with a areas to dine for 16 guests, sheltered by sculpted sail awnings, soak in the Spa Pool or sunbathe. There are further areas for relaxing and al fresco dining on the Bride deck and on the aft deck as well as a circular table and seating area forward.

With a steel displacement hull and aluminium superstructure, DIAMOND A cruises at speeds of 14 knots with top speeds of 16 knots.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

The beautiful Master suite is located on the main deck and comprises of a private lounge and additional stateroom. The Master cabin has His and hers facilities with dressing areas and generous wardrobe space. The VIP stateroom is located on the upper deck and is equipped with generous en-suite bathroom and dressing room. There is also a Staff twin cabin on the upper deck. The remaining cabins are located on the lower deck and are all generously equipped double beds, wardrobe space and ensuite facilities.

Charter Amenities and Extras

Luxury motor yacht Diamond A (Ultima III) has the following extras and amenities onboard: Tenders & Toys: Tenders and toys include a Zodiac Low Profile 630 to be replaced with a new Zodiac, Proluxe 638, Custom Tender 7.1 (1998), Duarry Rescue Tender (2003), 2 Kawasaki waverunners, 4 Wake boards, 4 Water skis , 2 Knee boards, a variety of inflatable towable toys and Snorkelling equipment. Communications include Fleet 77, Iridium, VSAT Broadband and GSM's, Panasonic PBX hybrid telephone system, WiFi throughout the yacht, Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities are to be confirmed.

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When it comes to boats, this one is the GOAT.

Italian design studio Gabriele Teruzzi Yachts & Design has revealed renderings for a lavish new luxury vessel built in the image of Cartier’s rare 128-carat diamond.

The 361-foot superyacht, “Stella Del Stud,” is arguably even more decadent than its dazzling inspiration — with fittings that rival those inside the homes of the rich and famous.

In exchange for its cool $110 million price tag, the watercraft offers a helipad, a movie theater and eight VIP guest cabins. There are also two waterfall features: An actual waterfall that “emerges from the superstructure” and three swimming pools connected in a way that gives them a waterfall-like effect, Superyacht Times reported . 

The ship’s lower decks are host to an array of other over-the-top amenities — including a massage room, a gym, a sauna and a steam room. There’s also the bar, a Jacuzzi and relaxing beds-equipped “Aqua Room,” which is built of teak and painted in dark blue tones with gold contrast. 

On the foredeck, in addition to the helipad, there’s also a lounge area and a swimming pool, while the sun deck boasts another Jacuzzi — this one a custom “infinity” Jacuzzi — and a round dining table for alfresco meals. Toward the stern, a more than 3,200-square-foot deck takes its inspiration from Italy’s Royal Palace of Caserta and offers more lounge space, as well as the tiered waterfall-like swimming pool. 

The primary suite spans most of the bridge deck. It features dual bathrooms, each with its own Jacuzzi and walk-in wardrobes, the outlet reported. There is also a private office outfitted with light wood and custom gold sculptures. Above the main bed, there’s even an aquarium. 

Other elements include a double-height living area, a custom spiral staircase, a piano lounge and nine staterooms — which are luxurious, but not as luxurious as the VIP ones.

The interior design is reportedly inspired by the Art Deco style, the exterior by jewels. Other elements take their inspiration from peacock feathers, according to the outlet.

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INQUIRE ABOUT DIAMOND A

The super-stylish 187.93ft  /57.28m  Custom motor yacht  ‘Diamond A’  was built in 1998 by Abeking & Rasmussen and last refitted in 2010. Previously named Ultima III, her luxurious interior is designed by Jack C. Anderson and her exterior styling is by Donald Starkey. She is incredibly attractive and is a stand-out among charter yachts.

Diamond A’s comfortable yet stylish interior layout sleeps up to 12 guests in 9 rooms, including a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, 4 double cabins and 2 twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 15 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.

Diamond A’s impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her the ideal charter yacht for socialising and entertaining with family and friends. You’ll find a BBQ onboard – great for rustling up something tasty after a long sunny day.

She is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, and has a cruising speed of 16 knots, a maximum speed of 17.5 knots and a range of 4,000nm from 167,000litre fuel tanks.

She also comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the view, particularly after a long day of exploration.

The yacht has a great Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. A gym onboard, fully equipped with the latest exercise equipment, means you’ll never miss a work out.

Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, so you’ll stay cool even on those hot, humid days or nights.

Recreation is never far away, and toys onboard include 2 x Kawasaki Waverunners, 4 x Wake Boards, 4 x Water-Skis, 2 x Kneeboards, Inflatable Water Toys, Snorkelling Equipment, and Inflatable trampoline.

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Diamond a features & pricing.

• AIR CONDITIONING • BBQ • DECK JACUZZI • GYM • INFLATABLES • IPOD DOCKING • KARAOKE • KNEEBOARD • SNORKELING • STABILIZERS • TRAMPOLINE • VIDEO-ON-DEMAND • WAKEBOARD • WATER SKI • WAVERIDER • WI FI

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Zodiac Prolux 638 Custom Tender 7.1 1998 Duarry Rescue Boat 2003

2 x Kawasaki Waverunners 4 x Wake Boards 4 x Water-Skis 2 x Kneeboards Inflatable water toys Snorkelling Equipment Inflatable trampoline BBQ Beach BBQ equipment

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• Length 30M (98′5″)
• Beam 6.99M (23′-1″)
• Builder JMV Industries
• Year of build 2004

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ROYAL ROMANCE yacht interior 

Seymour Diamond  designed the interior of the ROYAL ROMANCE yacht.

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‘SAILBOATS, SAILING, AND THE SCIENCE OF THE SPORT: Twelve years ago, I had a 43 foot Wassail 42. It was a unique design, in that it was a yawl. It was built as a cutter, not a ketch, and my wife and I liked the cutter’s performance much better than the ketch’s, but I still wanted a split rig, so I worked with the designer, William Crealock, and we worked out the means whereby we could leave the cutter rig intact. And put a little spanker on the stern, which gave me the split rig and balanced the boat absolutely perfectly. It turned out to be a marvelous design for cruising.

The split rig, cutter rig, did very well under test. Like the cutter, the split rig of the cutter-yawl had greater facility to change sails, to adjust the amount of canvass we were going to carry to meet the conditions of the moment. It was built in 1976 and it was a delight. And it was very easy to handle. I replaced it three years ago. And now I sail a boat that is highly customized, a Sunward 48, built by Sunward Yachts of Wilmington, North Carolina. It is a 48-foot cruising ketch, designed by Al Mason, when he was at Sparkman & Stephens. It was built in 1986, and the performance is great.

It’s a heavy boat, 48,000 pounds. It lays nicely to a rough sea and yet makes good way in a light breeze. The interior, as with all Mason designs, makes maximum use of the space. We have four separate cabins: V-berths, forward, over-and-under bunks immediately aft, a single bunkroom for the crew, and the owner’s stateroom, aft. The saloon is still immense, with a table seating seven. It has all the goodies – air conditioning, microwave, plenty of cold storage space. And a near walk-in engine room.

I sail always with one other person. The boat can’t be handled alone and I hesitate to handle it alone. I’ve got a little bit of back problem and I worry about having to put too much strain on it. It doesn’t bother me so much that I don’t play a lot of singles tennis, but I am afraid of being out at sea by myself and having my back go out. So I have a full-time person aboard the boat. I call him my port captain.

When I’m at sea, I’m the captain. He’s the captain when we’re at the dock; but he takes care of the boat, handles maintenance, and delivers it. I have gotten to the point where I rather eschew the hard work, the foredeck work. I like navigation very much even on a day trip. I like to play with the loran, sepner, and the radar, and plot courses. This is what makes cruising so interesting to me. I like going to places, strange places, places where there are some navigational problems involved.

THE PLEASURES OF SAILING AND THE GIFTS OF THE COASTS AND WORLD ADVENTURES: It’s too bad that everybody can’t experience sailing. I think it is interesting seeing countries and getting down to the waterways of nations – the bays, inlets, rivers are a remarkable way to see countries. It gives a perspective you can’t get any other way. All countries come alive from the shore. I think you get a new feeling for people by being on a boat.

Every place has its own value, its own attraction as a cruising ground. I like almost anything — Long Island North, in the Northeast, on the Eastern Seaboard, has beautiful sailing. Of course we all know that lower Long Island has become less interesting in recent years because of the wind variance created by the heavy population on Long Island; winds from the east gets diverted by the heat of Long Island Sound.

From Stratford Shole on the northeast to the east, the winds are good, and sailing is marvelous and there are numerous places to go. I think it’s one of the great sailing grounds of all times. Maine of course is superb. Thousands and thousands of miles of sea islands and sea coast, marvelous bays, rivers and all the islands, just ideal, except for the fog and of course the season is short. It gets pretty cold in the winter, but otherwise, it’s good. Maybe fog is helpful in keeping down the total boating population and making it a little more comfortable for those of us who do use it.

Also of course the Caribbean; the Windward Islands have great sailing, primarily because of the prevailing winds, always out of the eastern quadrant. And since the islands are basically north and south, you can sail year-round on a beam reach. And it’s lovely getting there. It has also gotten crowded, but the world has gotten crowded.

Going down the East Coast’s Intercoastal Waterway is a beautiful experience. I did the book, South by Southeast, with 100 paintings by Ray Ellis and I described the many scenes of American life. This, my first art/coffee table book, covered the area from Baltimore to the Keys, particularly the marshlands, Georgia and South Carolina. These marshes are just gorgeous with wildlife.

The way the marshes awaken, when you are down there, you start a little before dawn. The first light. I like to do that anyway. The sawgrass rises to meet the day, standing straight up, the blades of sawgrass with dew on them sparkle. All through the marsh grass, the birds are rising, the cormorants, the seagulls, the pelicans and other marshland birds, and the egrets, stepping their way gently along the shore. As the day goes on, the marsh grass wilts a little under the evening sun. The sparkling dew forms. And a little fog rises, the morning fog, the haze, as the dew boils away. And through all of that the fishing boats: the superstructures, fishing boats, meandering through the marsh grass, captain of the sea.

It’s a scene you can’t duplicate in life. People inland enjoy the wildlife too. But the teaming wildlife along the seashore is available only to those who get out either on the seashore itself, or a boat. And this marsh area is one that is particularly interesting. You can only get there by boat. This is a land gap, an added attraction for cruising the coast.

It was preserved rather late; a lot of it has been destroyed. But we’re now preserving it fairly well. My book with Ray Ellis, North by Northeast, covered the area from Cape May to the Canadian border. Ray Ellis and I are now working on a book on the West Coast to be called, Westwind. It will be published in time for Christmas, 1990. My other book, Remembering the Moon are excerpts from my coverage of the first moon landing on the moon on July 20th, 1969.

Incidentally, the titles of the first two books, South by Southeast, and North by Northeast, are NOT compass points, as any sailor knows. I have had a lot of comment on this from my friends, but I tell them, the publisher just happens to like the ring of the names.

THE JOY OF PEOPLE AND PORTS, OF WOMEN, RELAXATION, OUTDOOR TRAVEL, AND SEEING THE WORLD: I haven’t sailed the North Coast of South America, though that’s my next major project, and I haven’t sailed Central America. I gather that’s quite fascinating. I have sailed the Swedish Archipelago and Norway, and that’s great sailing. I haven’t sailed it as much as I’d like. I have sailed the West Coast of Norway on an Iceland charter boat, a 12-meter boat, built in 1920. In the last three years we have sailed Wyntje from the Canadian border to Grenada. The summers primarily are spent in Martha’s Vineyard and the winters in the Caribbean.

All countries come alive from the shore. I think you get a new feeling for people by being on a boat. I distinguish boaters from other tourists. They recognize problems of tides and currents and winds, as they go from one shore to another, sharing a life that a lot of fishermen share. I think also, living aboard a boat, you’re resupplying, and sharing a life with the people. Clearing customs, doing things the average tourist doesn’t do. And, tourists don’t get into small fishing village and stores. Sailing is a way of getting to know people better than any other way.

I find having sailed around Scandinavia, the Pacific, Australia, Alaska, East Coast United States, and the Caribbean, I feel you really get to know the people far better. I’ve gotten spoiled. I don’t like a trip that isn’t on water.

SAILING, OUTDOORS, ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND LEADERSHIP: Cruising is total relaxation, even under stress, conditions which occur occasionally in sailing. The stress is of a vastly different sort from the business or communications world. And there is relaxing stress. The change, which is a form of stress, is relaxation. I like lying out in the open. I have no doubt I’ve gained from sailing. I’m sure it’s been physically very therapeutic. Some say the kind of sailing I do — cruising, is not active enough to set the muscles to work.

Sailing is a way to commune with nature. I hate the restriction of a house or office building. I am very happy camping out. I like the stars, sun, weather. Even when it’s raining, it is more comfortable to be outside than it is inside. So I like being on the deck of a boat. It gives me a sense that I can translate into the business world.

In sailing, there is obviously a command structure and a relationship of people at work, of persons; that is important on a boat. A lot of fun is made of the Captain Blygh syndrome, the guy who gets on a boat and starts giving orders to his wife and children. And obviously that can be vastly overdone. It has ruined a lot of good sailing, and a lot of good sailing relationships – probably a lot of good family relationships and relationships with friends. But, having said that, it is also just as true that it is necessary at times that one person’s word is law. The captain is the captain. People must respond to orders; when a crisis is on hand, there is no time to debate.

There are other moments in sailing to have a staff meeting and consider the course of action. I do that on my boat, when it’s a matter of deciding when one course might be less comfortable than another. I put that to a vote with my crew – which way they would like to do it. It doesn’t make any difference to me. And if we’re going to live on the boat, why not make everybody happy? So we sometimes have a democratic vote: the course to take, the route to take, or whether to sail at night or don’t.

But when the crisis comes, people have to respond to one single voice.

So you do learn something about how to handle people, how you can best give commands without creating offense. Not to be too overbearing. I think that’s all part of life and the experience is intensified when you’ve got a situation, which can be one of life or death.

A CALL FOR TEAMWORK: I put together a crew for offshore sailing. In the kind of critical sailing I’m talking about now, offshore gear can fail; this can be a tragic situation at sea at night. I’ve got a crew I’ve put together for long distance of offshore sailing, which consists of some regular stock players that I go to first. I know they can go and they are a fun crowd.

I’ve fallen into a good source of good sailors, airline pilots. And sort of my chief recruiting officer is Mike Ashford, an Eastern pilot who also owns McGarvey’s in Annapolis, the best sailors’ watering hole on the East Coast. He owns a skipjack, races in the Chesapeake Skipjack races. I sail down there every year. There’s also an explorer, a lawyer sometime restaurant operator, Brian Carey, Arctic explorer, adventurer.

LIFE ON BOARD, CRUISING WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND PLANNING: My wife Mary sails with me all the time when we’re sailing inshore. She doesn’t like the offshore passages. She loves cruises. We have a long list of friends who frequently join us aboard. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Rooney.

I’m the skipper. Depending on the size of the crew, that determines what life is like aboard. It we’re going on a long offshore passage, we set up watches so that everybody shares the onerous duties, the hours people don’t like. On offshore passages, life is very pleasant. There are hours in the day when everybody’s up; early in the morning and again late in the afternoon, and in the evening for dinner. The rest of the time, part of the crew is sleeping, or up and around.

The daytime gets a little messy, some sleep and some don’t when they’re supposed to, and those who haven’t slept during the day are not quite as efficient as they ought to be at night. It’s a normal way to live. If I have enough crew, normally 7, that leaves me free to not take a watch. Then I’m up frequently during the night to do navigational chores, and as captain, make decisions if we need any. There are always two persons on deck. We overlap watches, so there is a fresh man coming up every hour. We have three watches of two people each. The crew likes short watches of two to three hours, depending on the voyage. I think that’s a better way to do it.

At night, it’s very easy to become somber. With a fresh man every hour, I know the logs are kept properly. And the crew is alert.

Wyntje, my boat, is named after the first woman who married a Cronkite in the New Amsterdam colony, November 16, 1642. The boat is in honor of all the women who made Cronkite men happy in the New World. The first boat, built in 1976, and the second, built in 1986, have been a delight.

CONCERN FOR THE EVERYMAN-ADVENTURER AND YOUTH: People you meet sailing, cruising, are a wonderful cross-section of humanity. You know they are interested in the sea. You’ve got this common bond of the sea.

I am amazed at the people who cross oceans today. I don’t think the public has any knowledge, or a general feeling, of how many people are out there crossing the ocean. It’s a lot to me to be crossing the ocean in a small boat. I think I saw a figure of 2,300 boats or something like that checking through various islands in the Caribbean last year. The singlehanders I find very hard to understand. Thirty days is a long time to be out there and it’s quite a risk, very risky business.

There are a lot of young people today in the sailing scene, the cruising scene. A lot of them have been lured by the sea. A lot of them are very bright. There’s a lot to be learned from the experience at sea. There are some jobs, but not many good jobs. Captain of a boat is a fine marvelous career; I envy those who do it.

A MAN OF THE WORLD: As a sailor, I don’t have any problems. I have felt like one of the masses. Traveling to some of the islands of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, with me, there is no recognition factor, and I enjoy that. I know that I’m not getting special treatment. And while in some places, I’d like to have special treatment, on the other hand, it’s nice to feel that I’m getting the common touch that everybody shares.’

Pearl Duncan

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How to Choose a Yacht Name

Here are the best top 200+ yacht name ideas, fancy yacht names, funny yacht names, famous yacht names, gta yacht names, racing yacht names, fishing yacht names, unique yacht names, boat yacht names, party yacht names, italian yacht names, french yacht names, yacht rope names, yacht rigging names, yacht crew names.

A name holds power – it’s an identity, a statement, and a beacon calling out across the waves for yacht owners.

Choosing the right name for your yacht can add charm, telling a beautiful story about you, your boat, or the journey you share.

Dive into our list of top 200 yacht names to explore options varying from the classic and contemporary to the subtly unique.

Now that you’ve glimpsed our roster of yacht names, it’s time to pick that ideal one that feels exclusively yours. Your yacht’s name should resonate with you.

Consider the boat’s personality, your interests, a distinctive characteristic, or even a favourite location. Ponder over what emotions you’d like the name to evoke.

Reflect carefully, renaming a yacht is considered bad luck in nautical superstition!

Female Yacht Names

Often boats are named after significant women in the owner’s life or are given a feminine touch personifying the vessel. Here are 15 noteworthy female yacht names:

• Lady Serenity
• Sapphire Queen
• Graceful Swan
• Diana’s Charm
• Venus Vortex
• Celestial Cynthia
• Serene Sophia
• Queen Isabella
• Gale Gloria
• Rosalie’s Smile
• Aurora’s Light
• Mermaid Madeline
• Wind Whisperer Wendy
• Eve’s Odyssey

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Yachts are symbols of opulence and grandeur. The name should resonate with the luxury and elegance intrinsic to these vessels. Here are top 15 high-class fancy yacht names:

• Royale Regatta
• Armada’s Amethyst
• Opulent Odyssey
• Diamond Drifter
• Sapphire Sail
• Crystal Cruiser
• Majestic Mariner
• Titanium Tide
• Golden Grace
• Pearl Prince
• Admirable Admiral
• Radiant Ripples
• Prestige Pride
• Regal Racer
• Jewel of the Sea

Many yacht owners practice levity in their yacht names, spinning a touch of humor and wit. Here are the 15 best funny yacht names:

• Reel-e-Fishent
• Knotty Girl
• Nautical Nonsense
• Full of Ship
• Unfathomable
• Cheaper Than Therapy
• Water You Thinking
• Imagery Buoys
• Figure of Ship
• Feeling Nauti
• Seas the Day

Some people align their yachts’ names with renowned vessels for a certain prestige. Here are 15 popular famous yacht names:

• Christina O
• Ocean Victory
• Golden Odyssey
• Maltese Falcon

Yacht naming in the Grand Theft Auto world has a unique essence, combining humor, theme, and context. Here are 15 unique GTA yacht names:

• Neptune’s Nemesis
• Pisces’ Plunder
• Orion’s Overlord
• Vespucci Voyager
• Los Santos Leisure
• San Andreas Soarer
• Paleto Pirate
• El Burro Beast
• Zancudo Zephyr
• Vinewood Vision
• Metropolis Mariner
• Grove Street Gallant
• Doomsday Drifter
• Liberty’s Lust
• Vice’s Vantage

Racing yachts deserve names reflecting their speed and power. Here are 15 exhilarating racing yacht names:

• Agile Arrow
• Velocity Vortex
• Rapid Raider
• Speedy Seafarer
• Zephyr Zoom
• Turbo Triton
• Whirlwind Warrior
• Swift Surge
• Fast Forward
• Rocket Racer
• Hasty Harbinger
• Mach Mariner
• Pace Phantom
• Galloping Gale

For fishing enthusiasts, the yacht names often mirror their hobby. Here are the top 15 fishing yacht names:

• Hook, Line & Sinker
• Baited Breath
• Trolling Tycoon
• Aquatic Angler
• Sea Predator
• Catch Cruiser
• Marlin Marauder
• Depth Diver
• Lure Launcher
• Castaway King
• Trawl Triumph

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Sometimes, yacht owners opt for one-of-a-kind names, demonstrating their creativity. Here are the top 15 ingenious and unique yacht names:

• Distant Drumroll
• Harmonic Horizon
• Quantum Quasar
• Mystic Mandala
• Solstice Silhouette
• Celestial Compass
• Resplendent Reverie
• Pinnacle Pulse
• Moonbeam Mirage
• Cosmic Chariot
• Oceanic Oracle
• Solar Sidereal
• Whimsical Whirlpool
• Meridian Muse
• Obsidian Ode

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Boat yacht names mix simplicity, ease, and class. Here are suitable 15 boat yacht names:

• Shoreline Shadow
• Channel Charmer
• Seabreeze Sonnet
• Distant Dock
• Jetty Jumper
• Buoyant Bliss
• Briny Beacon
• Harbor Honey
• Tide Turner
• Marine Musician
• Waterway Waltz
• Pierless Paradigm

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The name should set the celebration spirit for yacht owners who want their vessel to be the life of the party. Here are the top 15 party yacht names:

• Celebration Cruiser
• Fiesta Flow
• Party Pacer
• Revelry Ripples
• Soiree Sailor
• Bash Breeze
• Mingle Mirage
• Gaiety Galley
• Gala Galleon
• Cocktail Catamaran
• Banquet Buoy
• Merriment Marina
• Festivity Ferry
• Bonanza Bowline

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Italian language exudes an irresistible romance and charm, apt for yacht names. Here are 15 Italian yacht names:

• Bella Vita (Beautiful Life)
• Mare Magico (Magic Sea)
• Dolce Vento (Sweet Wind)
• Stella Maris (Star of the Sea)
• Volo dell’Onda (Wave Flight)
• Sogno Azzurro (Azure Dream)
• Luce Litorale (Coastal Light)
• Amore Acque (Water Love)
• Onda Elegante (Elegant Wave)
• Dolce Oceano (Sweet Ocean)
• Fantasia Marina (Marine Fantasy)
• Sussurro Silenzioso (Silent Whisper)
• Danza D’acqua (Water Dance)
• Incanto Isola (Island Enchantment)
• Porto Paradiso (Paradise Port)

French language is synonymous with elegance and style, perfect for a yacht’s name. Here are top 15 French yacht names:

• Eau Élégante (Elegant Water)
• Doux Voyage (Sweet Voyage)
• Charme de la Mer (Charm of the Sea)
• Sérénité du Ciel (Heaven’s Serenity)
• Lumière Lunaire (Moonlight)
• Danse de la Vague (Wave Dance)
• Beaute Brise (Beautiful Breeze)
• Navigateur Nocturne (Night Navigator)
• Cœur Marin (Sea Heart)
• Rêve de Rivière (River Dream)
• Perle Précieuse (Precious Pearl)
• Ombre Oceanique (Oceanic Shadow)
• Voyage Voile (Sail Voyage)
• Harmonie des Hautes-Marées (High Tide Harmony)
• Joyau Jumeau (Twin Jewel)

By using nautical jargon, yacht rope names highlight the owner’s knowledge of maritime terms and their passion for boating:

• Halyard Heartbeat
• Topline Triumph
• Furler Fantasy
• Spinnaker Spiral
• Outhaul Odyssey
• Painter Pulse
• Mooring Master
• Reef Runner
• Leechline Lancer

Yacht rigging names dive into the world of sailing mechanics and technicalities:

• Shroud Serenity
• Vang Voyager
• Boom Breeze
• Mainsheet Mariner
• Clew Cruiser
• Batten Banter
• Tiller Tribute
• Gooseneck Galleon

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Yacht crew names celebrate the essence of teamwork and camaraderie:

• Crew Cohesion
• Sailor Siblinghood
• Nautical Brotherhood
• Swab Syndicate
• Knot Knotch
• Capsize Crew
• Buoyant Banter
• Deckhand Dynasty
• Shipmate Syndicate
• Harbor Hive

What are some cool yacht names? Names like Whirlwind Warrior, Stardust Skipper, and Celestial Compass are cool yacht names.

How do I choose a yacht name? Consider factors like purpose, hobbies, personality, boat characteristics, and favourite quotes or phrases to choose a yacht name.

What is a luxury yacht? A luxury yacht exemplifies class and comfort with quality amenities and advanced technology, usually more extensive and expensive than regular yachts.

Do yachts have names? Yes, naming boats and yachts is a long-standing maritime tradition, reflecting the vessel’s characteristics, owner’s personality or beliefs.

Why do yachts have names? Besides legal and identification purposes, yacht names encapsulate stories, aspirations, and the human habit of personifying what we love.

In conclusion, naming your yacht is a personal journey reflecting your character, aesthetic, and vision. As it resonates with your life on the sea, your yacht’s name might start many conversations and memories. Use this myriad of ideas as your compass while you chart the voyage of your yacht’s identity.

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March 26, 2024 - Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision

By Helen Regan , Kathleen Magramo , Antoinette Radford, Alisha Ebrahimji , Maureen Chowdhury , Rachel Ramirez , Elise Hammond , Aditi Sangal , Tori B. Powell , Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Kathleen Magramo , CNN

Our live coverage of the Baltimore bridge collapse has moved here .

Crew member on DALI said everyone on board was safe hours after bridge collapse, official says

From CNN’s Amy Simonson

A crew member on the DALI cargo ship sent a message hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday saying everybody on board was safe, according to Apostleship of the Sea director Andy Middleton.

Middleton, who spent time with the captain of the DALI Monday, told CNN’s Laura Coates he reached out to a crew member after hearing about the incident Tuesday morning. 

He said there were 22 members aboard the ship from India who were setting sail earlier Tuesday morning and were heading toward Sri Lanka.

“I was able to reach out to a crew member very early this morning around 5:30 (a.m. ET) or 6 (a.m. ET) and get a message to them asking if they were OK,” he said. “That crew member responded within just a few minutes advising that the crew was safe, and everybody that [was] on board was safe.”

Middleton was told by the ship's captain Monday that the vessel was going to take a longer route to avoid risks along the Yemen coast.

“When I was out with the captain yesterday, we were talking while we were driving, and he advised that they were sailing down and around the tip of South Africa in order to avoid the incidents that are going on off the Yemen coast, and it was a safer way to go,” he said.

Middleton said the  Apostleship of the Sea  is a ministry to seafarers with members that spend time in the port and on the vessels as a friendly face to the seafarers that visit the Port of Baltimore, “taking care of their needs to make sure that they're reminded of their God-given human dignity when they're here in Baltimore.”

Search operation ends in "heartbreaking conclusion," Maryland governor says. Here's the latest

From CNN staff

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning. The collapse came after a 984-foot cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told reporters Tuesday evening it's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day."

Late Tuesday, it was discovered that two of the construction workers who went missing after the bridge collapsed were from Guatemala , the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said late Tuesday.

Here's what you should know to get up to speed:

• The victims: Eight people were on the bridge  when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and was later  discharged , fire official and the medical center said.
• The incident: Video shows the moment the entire bridge structure falls into the water, as the ship hits one of the bridge's pillars. CNN analysis shows that the  ships lights flickered  and it veered off course before it hit the bridge. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said the crew on the ship were able to issue a "mayday" before colliding into the bridge, which allowed the authorities to stop incoming traffic from going onto the bridge.
• Response efforts: Earlier, dive teams from various state and local agencies were brought in to assist in search-and-rescue operations, according to Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr.. The mission started with 50 personnel and continued to grow before the Coast Guard announced Tuesday evening that it was suspending its active search-and-rescue operation and transitioning to a "different phase."
• The investigation: Authorities are still working to establish exactly how the crash occurred. The National Transportation Safety Board will look into  how the bridge was built  and investigate the structure itself. It will "take time to dig through" whether the bridge had ever been  flagged for any safety deficiencies , NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said.
• Rebuilding the bridge: US Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the path to rebuilding the bridge will be "long and expensive." Senior White House adviser Tom Perez told reporters Tuesday “it’s too early” to tell how long it will take to rebuild the bridge. President Joe Biden said Tuesday he wants the federal government to bear the full cost of rebuilding the collapsed bridge, noting that it will not wait for the company who owns the container ship DALI to shoulder the costs. Funding could come from the Federal Highway Administration as well as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, but it may require additional funding from Congress.

2 of the missing construction workers from bridge collapse were from Guatemala, foreign ministry says

From CNN’s Allison Gordon, Flora Charner and Amy Simonson

Two of the construction workers missing from the bridge collapse in Baltimore were from Guatemala, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late Tuesday.

Those missing included a 26-year-old originally from San Luis, Petén. The other is a 35-year-old from Camotán, Chiquimula, the statement said.

The ministry said both were part of a work team “repairing the asphalt on the bridge at the time of the accident.”

The statement did not name the two people missing, but it said the country’s consul general in Maryland “went to the area where the families of those affected are located,” where he hopes to be able to meet with the brothers of both missing people.

The consulate   also issued a statement Tuesday saying its consul general in Maryland "remains in contact with local authorities," and also confirmed that two of those missing "were of Guatemalan origin.”

Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship hit the bridge's pillar.

State and federal officials have not released information about the identities of any of the six missing workers.

Underwater mapping of bridge collapse area to begin Wednesday, Baltimore fire chief says

From CNN's Jennifer Henderson

Search operations near the Key Bridge collapse have shut down for the night due to dangerous conditions, but the process of underwater mapping with many local, state and federal dive teams will begin Wednesday, Baltimore City Fire Chief James Wallace told CNN’s Anderson Cooper Tuesday night.

Wallace said the portion of the Patapsco River is “tidal influenced, so it goes through tide cycles just like the open waters of the Chesapeake Bay does.”

The water depths in the area under the bridge vary from 40 feet to more than 60 feet, Wallace said. The deeper the divers go, the colder the temperatures they encounter, and the visibility is zero, he added.

 Wallace said when crews arrived Tuesday morning, the surface water temperatures of the Patapsco River were about 47 degrees with an air temperature of 44-45 degrees.

Here's what you should know about the historic Francis Scott Key Bridge

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday after a massive container ship lost power and crashed into the iconic Baltimore bridge, sending people and vehicles into the frigid Patapsco River.

Six people, believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead and the Coast Guard has ended its active search and rescue mission.

Here's what you should know about the historic bridge:

• How old?: The Francis Scott Key Bridge, also referred to as just the Key Bridge, opened to traffic in March 1977 and is the final link in the Baltimore Beltway, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA.) It crosses over the 50-foot-deep Patapsco River, where former US attorney Francis Scott Key found inspiration to write the lyrics to the Star Spangled Banner, the MDTA says.
• How long?: The bridge was 1.6 miles long when standing, MDTA reports.
• Traffic volume: More than 30,000 people commuted daily on the bridge, according to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore.
• How much did it cost?: The bridge cost $60.3 million to build, MDTA says. Since its collapse, President Joe Biden said he’s committed to helping rebuild the bridge as soon as possible.
• About the port: Baltimore ranks as the ninth biggest US port for international cargo. It handled a record 52.3 million tons, valued at $80.8 billion, in 2023. According to the Maryland state government, the port supports 15,330 direct jobs and 139,180 jobs in related services.
• About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. Dali is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The ship is about 984 feet long , according to MarineTraffic data. That’s the length of almost three football fields.

Baltimore woman says bridge collapse was "like a piece of family dissolved"

From CNN's Kit Maher

For longtime Baltimore resident, Ceely, who opted not to share her last name, seeing footage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse  Tuesday was deeply personal.

“I was very heavy-hearted,” Ceely told CNN. “Very tearful, thinking about the families whose loved ones may be in the water and just remembering when the bridge was constructed, and it was just like a piece of family dissolved.”

Ceely was at a prayer group Tuesday morning when she saw the news. She recalled being afraid when she first crossed the bridge while in Ford Maverick in 1975, but grew to like it because it saved time on the road.

“It was a main artery just like a blood line. It was a main artery to the other side of town. It was awesome. It beat going through the city all the time,” she said.

Elder Rashad A. Singletary , a senior pastor who led Tuesday night’s vigil at Mt. Olive Baptist Church told CNN that many church members watched the bridge's construction.

"It’s a part of the community. A lot of our individuals in our congregation drive that bridge to go to work, and so now it’s really a life changing moment,” he said.

"Heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," Maryland governor says as Coast Guard ended search operation

From CNN's Aditi Sangal

More than 18 hours after the collapse of the Baltimore bridge, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said it was a heartbreaking conclusion after the Coast Guard ended the search-and-rescue operation for the six people who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

It's a "really heartbreaking conclusion to a challenging day," he said.

"We put every single asset possible — air, land and sea" to find the missing people, he told reporters on Tuesday evening. "While even though we're moving on now to a recovery mission, we're still fully committed to making sure that we're going to use every single asset to now bring a sense of closure to the families," the governor added.

6 people presumed dead after Baltimore bridge collapse, Coast Guard says. Here's what we know

As the sun sets in Baltimore, six people are presumed dead after a major bridge collapsed overnight Tuesday, according to the Coast Guard. The Francis Scott Key Bridge came down around 1:30 a.m. ET after a cargo ship collided with it.

The Coast Guard said it has ended its active search-and-rescue operation for the missing construction workers who were on the bridge when it collapsed.

• What we know: Eight people were on the bridge when it fell, according to officials. At least two people were rescued — one was taken to the hospital and has been discharged . The Coast Guard has been searching for six other people. But, around 7:30 p.m. ET, the Coast Guard said it has transitioned to a “different phase” of operation, now it did “not believe we are going to find any of these individuals alive,” Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath said.
• About the ship: The bridge collapsed after a container vessel called Dali collided with one of its supports. The vessel is operated by Singapore-based Synergy Group but had been chartered to carry cargo by Danish shipping giant Maersk . The US Embassy in Singapore has been in contact with the country’s Maritime and Port Authority, a State Department spokesperson said.
• The investigation: The National Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the collapse. A team of 24 experts will dig into nautical operations, vessel operations, safety history records, owners, operators, company policy and any safety management systems or programs, said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy. A voyage data recorder will be critical to the investigation, she added. 
• Vehicles on the bridge: Officials are also working to verify the numbers of how many cars and people were on the bridge, Homendy said. Gov. Wes Moore said the quick work of authorities in closing the bridge had saved lives . Radio traffic captured how authorities stopped traffic and worked to clear the bridge seconds before the impact . Maryland State Police Secretary Col. Roland L. Butler Jr. said there is a “ distinct possibility ” more vehicles were on the bridge, but authorities have not found any evidence to support that.
• Looking ahead: NTSB will look into how the bridge was built and investigate the structure itself, including if it was flagged for any safety deficiencies , Homendy said. The federal government has also directed its resources to help with search and rescue, to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge, Vice President Kamala Harris said . Earlier, President Joe Biden said t he federal government will pay to fix the bridge.
• The economy: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg warned the collapse will have a serious impact on supply chains . Until the channel is reopened, ships will likely already be changing course for other East Coast ports. Ocean carriers are already being diverted from the Port of Baltimore, where the bridge collapsed, to the Port of Virginia to “keep trade moving."

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