Do not take pics of this yacht!
09-21-2009, 04:10 PM
#1
The sizzle in the Steak
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Do not take pics of this yacht!
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has a rather curious new addition built in to his latest oversized yacht. The 557-foot boat Eclipse, the price tag of which has almost doubled since original plans were drawn to almost $1.2 billion, set sail this week with a slew of show-off features, from two helipads, two swimming pools and six-foot movie screens in all guest cabins, to a mini-submarine and missile-proof windows to combat piracy.
It might not seem like somebody with such ostentatious tastes would crave privacy, but along with these expensive toys, Ambramovich has installed an anti-paparazzi “shield”. Lasers sweep the surroundings and when they detect a CCD, they fire a bolt of light right at the camera to obliterate any photograph. According to the Times, these don’t run all the time, so friends and guests should still be able to grab snaps. Instead, they will be activated when guards spot the scourge of professional photography, paparazzi, loitering nearby.
We dig it, although the British courts might not be so pleased. UK photo magazine Amateur Photographer asked a London lawyer about the legalities of destroying photos from afar. Here’s what he said: “intermeddling with goods belonging to someone else, or altering their condition, is a trespass to goods and will entitle the photographer to claim compensation without having to prove loss.”
Any sentence containing the word “intermeddling” is of course wonderful. The lawyer spoils it somewhat by (inevitably) mentioning James Bond and mixing up lasers with laser guns: “I would also be worried that lasers cause collateral damage, both to the camera and/or the claimant’s health.”
It might not seem like somebody with such ostentatious tastes would crave privacy, but along with these expensive toys, Ambramovich has installed an anti-paparazzi “shield”. Lasers sweep the surroundings and when they detect a CCD, they fire a bolt of light right at the camera to obliterate any photograph. According to the Times, these don’t run all the time, so friends and guests should still be able to grab snaps. Instead, they will be activated when guards spot the scourge of professional photography, paparazzi, loitering nearby.
We dig it, although the British courts might not be so pleased. UK photo magazine Amateur Photographer asked a London lawyer about the legalities of destroying photos from afar. Here’s what he said: “intermeddling with goods belonging to someone else, or altering their condition, is a trespass to goods and will entitle the photographer to claim compensation without having to prove loss.”
Any sentence containing the word “intermeddling” is of course wonderful. The lawyer spoils it somewhat by (inevitably) mentioning James Bond and mixing up lasers with laser guns: “I would also be worried that lasers cause collateral damage, both to the camera and/or the claimant’s health.”
09-21-2009, 04:27 PM
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Big Block go VROOOM!
Sounds like chest puffing, my #&$* is bigger than yours B.S. to me.
A) Assuming the intended paparazzi targets have SLRs, the only thing the lasers in this system are going to hit is the mirror followed by the photographer's eye. Neither of these are going to reflect back anything that says "I'm a camera sensor."
B) Even forgoing my previous point, having the ability to record the spatial location of the camera sensor and then aim the laser accurately enough to fire the beam back into the sensor is going to be a next to impossible task from a ship that's being swayed by open water.
C) If the ship is docked, then there's a decent chance that the country where it's docked at has laws in place stating that there is no expectation of privacy and that anyone can legally aim a camera and photograph it. In that case, then this laser system may be illegal.
A) Assuming the intended paparazzi targets have SLRs, the only thing the lasers in this system are going to hit is the mirror followed by the photographer's eye. Neither of these are going to reflect back anything that says "I'm a camera sensor."
B) Even forgoing my previous point, having the ability to record the spatial location of the camera sensor and then aim the laser accurately enough to fire the beam back into the sensor is going to be a next to impossible task from a ship that's being swayed by open water.
C) If the ship is docked, then there's a decent chance that the country where it's docked at has laws in place stating that there is no expectation of privacy and that anyone can legally aim a camera and photograph it. In that case, then this laser system may be illegal.
09-21-2009, 05:34 PM
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09-21-2009, 09:31 PM
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The sizzle in the Steak
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^^ 
...and yea that's some "boat"!
...and yea that's some "boat"!
09-21-2009, 11:39 PM
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09-21-2009, 11:43 PM
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"I'm on a boat!!!"
Between the two, I would've been much more proud about spending 1.2 billion on the new Cowboys stadium than some yacht (even though I
over yachts).
At least the stadium will MAKE money.
Between the two, I would've been much more proud about spending 1.2 billion on the new Cowboys stadium than some yacht (even though I
over yachts).At least the stadium will MAKE money.
09-22-2009, 11:49 AM
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I bet this dude's fun to hang out with!
* Eclipse - Designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with an interior by Terrence Disdale, Eclipse was built in Germany by Blohm + Voss and completed in September 2009 [74]. The final length is 557 feet / 170 meters.[75] It is believed to cost Abramovich around US$1.2 billion and is the world's largest private yacht as of 2009, with at least two swimming pools, two helipads, several on board tenders and a submarine. Its ultra modern design is similar to Pelorus with even more aggressive lines and a tri-colour scheme.[76]
* Ecstasea (282 feet / 85 meters long) - Largest Feadship built to date. It has a gas turbine alongside the conventional diesels which gives it high cruising speed.[77]
* Pelorus (377 feet/115 meters long) - Built by Lurssen for another client who received six offers to sell it before it was even completed and accepted Abramovich's bid. The interior is very contemporary designed by Terence Disdale and images can be found on their website. Pelorus was refitted by Blohm + Voss in 2005 adding a new forward helipad (so guests can arrive without the owner's helicopter being moved) and zero speed stabilisers. It was partially refitted once again by Blohn + Voss in 2007–2008. In the summer 2008 it was in the Western Med (South of France and Sardinia) and in December crossed the Atlantic with a stop-over on the Canary Islands. Abramovich often celebrates New Year's Eve in St Barth's.
* Le Grand Bleu (370 feet/112 metre long expedition yacht) – formerly owned by John McCaw, Abramovich bought her in 2002 and had her completely refitted including a 16 ft (4.9 m) swim platform and sports dock. He presented her to his associate and friend Eugene Shvidler in June 2006.
* Sussurro (163 feet/50 metre long) - built by Feadship in 1998 with the interior designed by Terence Disdale. Abramovich bought it from the same person who sold him Pelorus. It is permanently moored in IYCA, Antibes and is used as a tag-along to one of the larger yachts.
He owns a private Boeing 767-33A/ER, registered in Aruba as P4-MES. It is known as "The Bandit" due to its cockpit paint detail. Originally the aircraft was ordered by Hawaiian Airlines but the order was canceled and Abramovich bought it from Boeing and refitted it to his own requirements. Interior details or images are not available anywhere. P4-MES is frequently parked at the Harrods Aviation facility at Stansted Airport, UK.
In September 2008 Airbus completed his new private aircraft, an A340-313X. The quad jet with line number 955 and registration M-ABUS will have the name "Bourkhan" and a modern brown, white and beige livery. Abramovich also owns three Eurocopter helicopters, all with Aruba registration as well. An EC-145 with the registration P4-LGB, an EC-135T1 with the registration P4-XTC and an EC-155B with the registration P4-HEC. The helicopters are based on his yachts, at Blackbushe airport or at his estate Fyning Hill near Rogate in West Sussex, UK.
In 2004 Abramovich bought two Maybach 62 limousines. They were customized to be bomb & bullet-proof. They were reported to have cost Ł1 million (€1.18 million/US$1.65 million).[78] Abramovich also owns a Ferrari FXX, a US$2.2 million (€1.57 million) "racetrack-only" car, of which only 30 were built. He also owns a Bugatti Veyron (blue on black), Maserati MC12 Corsa, Ferrari 360 and a modified Porsche Carrera GT.
* Eclipse - Designed by Hermidas Atabeyki with an interior by Terrence Disdale, Eclipse was built in Germany by Blohm + Voss and completed in September 2009 [74]. The final length is 557 feet / 170 meters.[75] It is believed to cost Abramovich around US$1.2 billion and is the world's largest private yacht as of 2009, with at least two swimming pools, two helipads, several on board tenders and a submarine. Its ultra modern design is similar to Pelorus with even more aggressive lines and a tri-colour scheme.[76]
* Ecstasea (282 feet / 85 meters long) - Largest Feadship built to date. It has a gas turbine alongside the conventional diesels which gives it high cruising speed.[77]
* Pelorus (377 feet/115 meters long) - Built by Lurssen for another client who received six offers to sell it before it was even completed and accepted Abramovich's bid. The interior is very contemporary designed by Terence Disdale and images can be found on their website. Pelorus was refitted by Blohm + Voss in 2005 adding a new forward helipad (so guests can arrive without the owner's helicopter being moved) and zero speed stabilisers. It was partially refitted once again by Blohn + Voss in 2007–2008. In the summer 2008 it was in the Western Med (South of France and Sardinia) and in December crossed the Atlantic with a stop-over on the Canary Islands. Abramovich often celebrates New Year's Eve in St Barth's.
* Le Grand Bleu (370 feet/112 metre long expedition yacht) – formerly owned by John McCaw, Abramovich bought her in 2002 and had her completely refitted including a 16 ft (4.9 m) swim platform and sports dock. He presented her to his associate and friend Eugene Shvidler in June 2006.
* Sussurro (163 feet/50 metre long) - built by Feadship in 1998 with the interior designed by Terence Disdale. Abramovich bought it from the same person who sold him Pelorus. It is permanently moored in IYCA, Antibes and is used as a tag-along to one of the larger yachts.
He owns a private Boeing 767-33A/ER, registered in Aruba as P4-MES. It is known as "The Bandit" due to its cockpit paint detail. Originally the aircraft was ordered by Hawaiian Airlines but the order was canceled and Abramovich bought it from Boeing and refitted it to his own requirements. Interior details or images are not available anywhere. P4-MES is frequently parked at the Harrods Aviation facility at Stansted Airport, UK.
In September 2008 Airbus completed his new private aircraft, an A340-313X. The quad jet with line number 955 and registration M-ABUS will have the name "Bourkhan" and a modern brown, white and beige livery. Abramovich also owns three Eurocopter helicopters, all with Aruba registration as well. An EC-145 with the registration P4-LGB, an EC-135T1 with the registration P4-XTC and an EC-155B with the registration P4-HEC. The helicopters are based on his yachts, at Blackbushe airport or at his estate Fyning Hill near Rogate in West Sussex, UK.
In 2004 Abramovich bought two Maybach 62 limousines. They were customized to be bomb & bullet-proof. They were reported to have cost Ł1 million (€1.18 million/US$1.65 million).[78] Abramovich also owns a Ferrari FXX, a US$2.2 million (€1.57 million) "racetrack-only" car, of which only 30 were built. He also owns a Bugatti Veyron (blue on black), Maserati MC12 Corsa, Ferrari 360 and a modified Porsche Carrera GT.
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09-22-2009, 04:00 PM
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He owns a private Boeing 767-33A/ER, registered in Aruba as P4-MES. It is known as "The Bandit" due to its cockpit paint detail. Originally the aircraft was ordered by Hawaiian Airlines but the order was canceled and Abramovich bought it from Boeing and refitted it to his own requirements. Interior details or images are not available anywhere. P4-MES is frequently parked at the Harrods Aviation facility at Stansted Airport, UK.
I know who were talking about now.
I've seen that plane countless times on airliners.net when I've been drooling over BBJ's.
09-23-2009, 01:49 AM
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Sounds like chest puffing, my #&$* is bigger than yours B.S. to me.
A) Assuming the intended paparazzi targets have SLRs, the only thing the lasers in this system are going to hit is the mirror followed by the photographer's eye. Neither of these are going to reflect back anything that says "I'm a camera sensor."
B) Even forgoing my previous point, having the ability to record the spatial location of the camera sensor and then aim the laser accurately enough to fire the beam back into the sensor is going to be a next to impossible task from a ship that's being swayed by open water.
C) If the ship is docked, then there's a decent chance that the country where it's docked at has laws in place stating that there is no expectation of privacy and that anyone can legally aim a camera and photograph it. In that case, then this laser system may be illegal.
A) Assuming the intended paparazzi targets have SLRs, the only thing the lasers in this system are going to hit is the mirror followed by the photographer's eye. Neither of these are going to reflect back anything that says "I'm a camera sensor."
B) Even forgoing my previous point, having the ability to record the spatial location of the camera sensor and then aim the laser accurately enough to fire the beam back into the sensor is going to be a next to impossible task from a ship that's being swayed by open water.
C) If the ship is docked, then there's a decent chance that the country where it's docked at has laws in place stating that there is no expectation of privacy and that anyone can legally aim a camera and photograph it. In that case, then this laser system may be illegal.
09-23-2009, 01:50 AM
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