There is a big twin hulled yacht (not sure when a yacht becomes a ship) anchored off Koh Tao Pun (small island next to Koh Som - NE of Samui).

The yacht is called Asean Lady. One large hull and one smaller one. Looks like some kind of working vessel rather than a rich man's toy. It was also here a few days ago and then went to KPN for a couple of days. Came back this morning.

Do any of you know what it is and what it is doing please?

Oceanic survey ship re feasibility of a bridge & extension of existing runway into the Gulf.

Sounds believable?Na

This is what it say's about it, she is a Super Yacht.

http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=asean-lady-1917

Oceanic survey ship re feasibility of a bridge & extension of existing runway into the Gulf.

Sounds believable?Na

This is what it say's about it, she is a Super Yacht.

http://www.charterwo...asean-lady-1917

Thanks for that Rooo. (I prefer your first description of her )

She certainly is a big sucker.

as far as super-yachts go, she certainly is fugly too! That being said, you could throw some good parties on her!

Oceanic survey ship re feasibility of a bridge & extension of existing runway into the Gulf.

Sounds believable?Na

This is what it say's about it, she is a Super Yacht.

http://www.charterwo...asean-lady-1917

Thanks for that Rooo. (I prefer your first description of her )

She certainly is a big sucker.

ASEAN LADY

SINGAPOREAN CARRIER

Never seen a yacht like this; amazing but also strange but it certainly has HUGE spaces on its 3 decks (and below).

The Asean LADY IS owned by a Singaporean businessman (South Africa born), Brian Chang* who chairs shipyard Yantai Raffles in China whilst the interior has been designed by his wife Annie Chang.

* http://www.forbes.co...Chang_6BQZ.html

more:

http://www.liveyacht...acht-asean-lady

http://www.cruisersf...proa-44275.html

He certainly has no taste.

Not the prettiest boat I've seen, makes me think of Steve Jobs' boat.

But at least this one is seaworthy...

Well, there is another little yacht moored off the island this morning.

Here it is

http://www.charterworld.com/news/78m-motor-yacht-titan-2010-abeking-rasmussen-germany

Reportedly owned by Roman Abramovch. I cannot see him on the deck though.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_Abramovich

Well - he did not stop for long. Weighed anchor and heading NW.

They probably only wanted to take some photos of my house.

Oceanic survey ship re feasibility of a bridge & extension of existing runway into the Gulf.

Sounds believable?Na

This is what it say's about it, she is a Super Yacht.

http://www.charterwo...asean-lady-1917

Thanks for that Rooo. (I prefer your first description of her )

She certainly is a big sucker.

Asean Lady.jpg ASEAN LADY

Asean Lady2.jpg SINGAPOREAN CARRIER

Never seen a yacht like this; amazing but also strange but it certainly has HUGE spaces on its 3 decks (and below).

The Asean LADY IS owned by a Singaporean businessman (South Africa born), Brian Chang* who chairs shipyard Yantai Raffles in China whilst the interior has been designed by his wife Annie Chang.

* http://www.forbes.co...Chang_6BQZ.html

more:

http://www.liveyacht...acht-asean-lady

http://www.cruisersf...proa-44275.html

i'll drink to that

Perhaps testing out the waters early, for the annual Samui Regatta at the end of the month?

http://samuiregatta.ning.com/

Can't imagine why anyone would want to take pictures of your house Tropo!!!

Perhaps testing out the waters early, for the annual Samui Regatta at the end of the month?

http://samuiregatta.ning.com/

Can't imagine why anyone would want to take pictures of your house Tropo!!!

Jimmy - did you take your meds today?

RA's yacht is not the type with sails. It's more like the type with helicopters! 3 or 4 decks high. The TITAN is 78.4 meters long, 12.4 meters wide and looked about 100 feet high.

Crew of 19 and guests up to 14 - more like a small hotel than a yacht. It is one of the smaller ones that he owns apparently.

shame they don't make a bag big enough to hide that monstrosity from public view

Perhaps testing out the waters early, for the annual Samui Regatta at the end of the month?

http://samuiregatta.ning.com/

Can't imagine why anyone would want to take pictures of your house Tropo!!!

Jimmy - did you take your meds today?

RA's yacht is not the type with sails. It's more like the type with helicopters! 3 or 4 decks high. The TITAN is 78.4 meters long, 12.4 meters wide and looked about 100 feet high.

Crew of 19 and guests up to 14 - more like a small hotel than a yacht. It is one of the smaller ones that he owns apparently.

Maybe they have a new category at the regatta this year ?

Jimmy - you could be correct.

Titan is back. Lit up in big letters on each side.

Rob, does this count in your 'famous people on Samui' list?