Big Yacht Off Koh Tao Pun

[Tropicalevo]

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?

[Rooo]

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

[Tropicalevo]

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.

[jamesbrock]

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

[LaoPo]

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

[Humbugged]

He certainly has no taste.

[Mole]

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

But at least this one is seaworthy...

[Tropicalevo]

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

Edited May 7, 2013 by Tropicalevo

[Tropicalevo]

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

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

[samuibeachcomber]

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

[samuijimmy]

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!!!

[Tropicalevo]

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.

Edited May 7, 2013 by Tropicalevo

[stevehaigh]

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

[samuijimmy]

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 ?

[Tropicalevo]

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?