A $75 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch, which has a glass elevator and infinity pool, is going under the hammer. Take a look inside.

The Axioma superyacht
The Axioma was seized by Gibraltar in March.
  • A 236-foot superyacht seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch is being auctioned off.
  • The five-deck Axioma has a glass elevator, infinity pool, and 3D cinema, among other amenities.
  • Take a look inside.
A 236-foot, five-deck superyacht seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch is being auctioned off, with the deadline for bids set for Tuesday.
Axioma superyacht belonging to Russian oligarch Dmitry Pumpyansky

Buyers sense a bargain at first invasion-related sale of oligarch's $75m superyacht, says auction lead

The Axioma was seized by Gibraltar in March. It's one of several Russian-owned superyachts that have been seized since Russia invaded Ukraine, but will be the first to go under the hammer, according to its auctioneer.
The Axioma superyacht

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The Axioma is being auctioned to repay money its owner Dmitry Pumpyansky owes to US bank JPMorgan, according to court documents cited by Bloomberg.
Russian billionaire and businessman, owner of Sinara holding and TMK pipe company Dmitry Pumpyansky attends a meeting of the Presidential Council at Kaliningrad Stadium in Kaliningrad, Russia

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Buyers sense a bargain at first invasion-related sale of oligarch's $75m superyacht, says auction lead

SuperYachtFan values the Axioma at $75 million. It was previously available for the super-wealthy to charter for up to 635,000 euros, or $633,000, a week.
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Source: Superyachtfan

The luxury vessel can sleep up to 12 guests in its six cabins...
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...each with its own color scheme.
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There's room for up to 20 crew members.
Courtesy of YachtCharterFleet Axioma
Guests can relax in a jacuzzi or swim in an infinity pool.
Courtesy of YachtCharterFleet Axioma
Above the infinity pool is a large outdoor lounge that can be converted into a dance floor, according to Howe Robinson Partners, the firm auctioning the Axioma.
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Source: Howe Robinson Partners

Below deck, there's also a sauna, steam room, and gym.
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A glass elevator ferries passengers between the yacht's five decks, which boast a helipad, media room, and 3D cinema, among other amenities.
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The elevator brings VIP guests to the "Owner's Study." From there, a small corridor leads to the master bedroom, which features 180-degree panoramic windows and a ceiling that opens "to reveal a glass roof for laying under the stars," per the auctioneers.
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The aft deck is "great for relaxing in the tub and having a cocktail while the sun goes down," the auctioneers say. The fore deck can be used "as a golf driving range complete with biodegradable, fish food, golf balls," they say.
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Double sliding doors lead from the aft deck to the main saloon, which has a double-height atrium.
Courtesy of YachtCharterFleet Axioma

Source: Bloomberg

There's been a "staggering amount of interest" in the vessel, its auctioneer Nigel Hollyer, of Howe Robinson, told Bloomberg on Monday. The sealed bid auction closes at 1pm local time Tuesday, Hollyer told the Guardian.
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Source: The Guardian

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