CRESCENT
ID#
175
Build/code name(s):
Project THUNDER
CRESCENT
ID#
175
Build/code name(s):
Project THUNDER
SEIZED/DETAINED
SEIZED/DETAINED
Length
135.61
m
/
444.9
ft
Beam
21
m
/
69
ft
Volume
9,034
GT
Guests sleeping
18
Cabins
9
Crew members
40
Main Specs
Length
135.61
m
/
444.9
ft
Beam
21
m
/
69
ft
Volume
9,034
GT
Guests sleeping
18
Cabins
9
Crew members
40
Estimated Value
$600,000,000
Build
Shipyard
Lurssen
Year
2018
Hull Type
Mono-Hull
Full displacement
Hull Material
Steel
Superstructure Material
Aluminum
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Design
Exterior
Espen Øino
Main Color
Black
Interior
Zuretti Interior Design
Amenities
Indoor cinema room
Elevator
Swim platform
Tender garage
Spa
Sauna/Steam room/Hammam
Massage room
Gym
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Double Helipad
Helicopter hangar
Build
Shipyard
Lurssen
Year
2018
Hull Type
Mono-Hull
Full displacement
Hull Material
Steel
Superstructure Material
Aluminum
Design
Exterior
Espen Øino
Main Color
Black
Interior
Zuretti Interior Design
Categories
Build Type
1-of-1 Custom build
Vessel Type
Yacht
Mega yacht
Amenities
Indoor cinema room
Elevator
Swim platform
Tender garage
Spa
Sauna/Steam room/Hammam
Massage room
Gym
Swimming pool
Jacuzzi
Double Helipad
Helicopter hangar
Exterior Design
Credits to Nicholas Canepa.
Exterior Design
Credits to Nicholas Canepa.
Exterior Design
Credits to Nicholas Canepa.
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Interior Design
Likely to remain private indefinitely.
Performance
Cruising Speed
11
kn
Max Speed
15
kn
Range
7,000
nm
/
950K
L
(fuel tanks)
Propulsion
Type
Motor yacht
Diesel-electric
Horse Power
15,000
HP
Engines info
Performance
Cruising Speed
11
kn
Max Speed
15
kn
Range
7,000
nm
/
950K
L
(fuel tanks)
Propulsion
Type
Motor yacht
Diesel-electric
Horse Power
15,000
HP
Engines info
Rumored Owner
Igor Ivanovich Sechin
Nationality
Russian 🇷🇺
Estimated Net Worth
$800M
See ownership history
Rumored Owner
Igor Ivanovich Sechin
Nationality
Russian 🇷🇺
Estimated Net Worth
$800M
See ownership history
Fun Facts
🚨 THE SANCTIONS DRAMA:
Spanish authorities detained “CRESCENT” in the port of Tarragona, as part of European Union sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs.
The yacht had arrived in Tarragona on November 2 - 2021 and requested departure on March 4 - 2022, but never left.
Spanish authorities agreed to “provisionally immobilize" the 135-meter (444ft) vessel while investigating whether the owner was under EU sanctions.
The yacht, registered under the Cayman Islands flag and owned by a company called Black Dragon Minerals LLC, was widely believed to belong to Igor Sechin, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. He had been sanctioned by the EU on February 2022.
🤔 SHE FINALLY MOVED?? (NOT REALLY)
After nearly four years of immobilization in Tarragona, “CRESCENT” made her first movement in late July 2025, relocating to MB92 Barcelona shipyard for maintenance work scheduled until September (that’s about 50 nautical miles, or 60 US miles, or 90km).
This unexpected movement raised questions about what had changed in the legal or political landscape to permit the relocation, as the yacht remained under detention.
The Spanish Maritime Administration continue to prohibit “CRESCENT” from leaving under her own control, despite no formal arrest or legal action against the owner having occurred.
⭐ AMENITIES AND FEATURES:
1️⃣ Two-tier atrium: The centerpiece of “CRESCENT” 's interior is a multi-level atrium featuring full-height windows that span across three decks. This architectural feature floods the interior with natural light and provides expansive panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. The atrium serves as a grand gathering space designed to facilitate social events, with ample seating and a welcoming atmosphere. The tall windows and high ceilings create a sense of volume and openness unusual even for vessels of this size (although we never had any pictures of the interior).
2️⃣ Dual helipads with retractable hangar: “CRESCENT” features two helicopter landing pads - one on the bow and another on the upper deck aft. The aft helipad is particularly noteworthy, featuring a retractable helicopter hangar built into the main mast that ensures the deck remains uncluttered when not in use. This innovative design allows the hangar to disappear when not needed, preserving the yacht's sleek lines while providing full helicopter functionality.
3️⃣ Rapid construction: From the start of construction to launch, “CRESCENT” took only approximately 24 months to build, which is remarkably fast for a vessel of her size and complexity. A yacht of this size should take 4 or 5 years instead.
🚔 FBI RAID:
In June 2023, in an operation took place by agents from the U.S. FBI joined by the Spanish National Police to board “CRESCENT” in Tarragona.
According to eyewitness reports, the yacht's security team initially tried to prevent the FBI and police from boarding, refusing access until Spanish police arrived to enforce entry.
The joint operation aimed to gather information about the vessel's ownership, though no arrests were made. The FBI agents, clearly identifiable in their jackets, conducted searches aboard the massive yacht while she remained immobilized. No specific details about what information was gathered during the raid was given.
😍 AGGRESSIVE EXTERIOR LINES:
Norwegian designer Espen Øino, a long-term Lürssen collaborator known for working on some of the world's largest yachts designed “CRESCENT” 's distinctive exterior.
His design philosophy for CRESCENT emphasized power and presence: the aggressive raked bow, stepped-aft profile and that signature jet-black hull and silver superstructure make her instantly recognizable (if you actually had the chance to one day spot her).
The masculine lines and angular, modern profile set her apart from typical white “cake-tiered” superyacht aesthetics. The three-deck window structure provides spectacular views and floods the interior atrium with natural light. The design also incorporates a distinctive wing station amidships, adding to her futuristic appearance.
🚨 THE SANCTIONS DRAMA:
Spanish authorities detained “CRESCENT” in the port of Tarragona, as part of European Union sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs.
The yacht had arrived in Tarragona on November 2 - 2021 and requested departure on March 4 - 2022, but never left.
Spanish authorities agreed to “provisionally immobilize" the 135-meter (444ft) vessel while investigating whether the owner was under EU sanctions.
The yacht, registered under the Cayman Islands flag and owned by a company called Black Dragon Minerals LLC, was widely believed to belong to Igor Sechin, a close ally of Vladimir Putin. He had been sanctioned by the EU on February 2022.
🚔 FBI RAID:
In June 2023, in an operation took place by agents from the U.S. FBI joined by the Spanish National Police to board “CRESCENT” in Tarragona.
According to eyewitness reports, the yacht's security team initially tried to prevent the FBI and police from boarding, refusing access until Spanish police arrived to enforce entry.
The joint operation aimed to gather information about the vessel's ownership, though no arrests were made. The FBI agents, clearly identifiable in their jackets, conducted searches aboard the massive yacht while she remained immobilized. No specific details about what information was gathered during the raid was given.
🤔 SHE FINALLY MOVED?? (NOT REALLY)
After nearly four years of immobilization in Tarragona, “CRESCENT” made her first movement in late July 2025, relocating to MB92 Barcelona shipyard for maintenance work scheduled until September (that’s about 50 nautical miles, or 60 US miles, or 90km).
This unexpected movement raised questions about what had changed in the legal or political landscape to permit the relocation, as the yacht remained under detention.
The Spanish Maritime Administration continue to prohibit “CRESCENT” from leaving under her own control, despite no formal arrest or legal action against the owner having occurred.
😍 AGGRESSIVE EXTERIOR LINES:
Norwegian designer Espen Øino, a long-term Lürssen collaborator known for working on some of the world's largest yachts designed “CRESCENT” 's distinctive exterior.
His design philosophy for CRESCENT emphasized power and presence: the aggressive raked bow, stepped-aft profile and that signature jet-black hull and silver superstructure make her instantly recognizable (if you actually had the chance to one day spot her).
The masculine lines and angular, modern profile set her apart from typical white “cake-tiered” superyacht aesthetics. The three-deck window structure provides spectacular views and floods the interior atrium with natural light. The design also incorporates a distinctive wing station amidships, adding to her futuristic appearance.
⭐ AMENITIES AND FEATURES:
1️⃣ Two-tier atrium: The centerpiece of “CRESCENT” 's interior is a multi-level atrium featuring full-height windows that span across three decks. This architectural feature floods the interior with natural light and provides expansive panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. The atrium serves as a grand gathering space designed to facilitate social events, with ample seating and a welcoming atmosphere. The tall windows and high ceilings create a sense of volume and openness unusual even for vessels of this size (although we never had any pictures of the interior).
2️⃣ Dual helipads with retractable hangar: “CRESCENT” features two helicopter landing pads - one on the bow and another on the upper deck aft. The aft helipad is particularly noteworthy, featuring a retractable helicopter hangar built into the main mast that ensures the deck remains uncluttered when not in use. This innovative design allows the hangar to disappear when not needed, preserving the yacht's sleek lines while providing full helicopter functionality.
3️⃣ Rapid construction: From the start of construction to launch, “CRESCENT” took only approximately 24 months to build, which is remarkably fast for a vessel of her size and complexity. A yacht of this size should take 4 or 5 years instead.
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All media not captured by this website remain the sole property of their respective owners, as credited. No licenses, copyrights, or other usage rights are granted to users of this site. All rights are reserved by the original creators.
Majority of the pictures displayed on this website are AI-generated illustrations used for visual representation purposes only. Not real pictures, unless explicitly stated otherwise. The appearance of the actual yacht may differ from those shown in the illustrations.
This page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal listing for sale or charter. I am not the manager, owner, nor representative of this vessel. While the data provided is gathered from publicly available sources, I cannot guarantee that all information is accurate, complete, or up to date at all times.
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