Why a Brand New $50 Million Superyacht Unable to Leave London!

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Hi all. This is our new feature on the long, never ending story of M/Y Phi. Imprisoned in London for almost 2 years, because the owner... well is Russian. That is the only reason the UK government has come up with for holding this brand new yacht fro so long.
We talk about the efforts of the owner to free his yacht, along with a new court case coming.
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[@Private-GtngxNMBKvYzXyPq]

If there is probable cause to believe that a vessel represents the proceeds of illegal or corrupt activities, then the authorities should be transparent about the evidence within a reasonable time period.

[@JackBooth1206]

You’re correct. The UK government have acknowledged that the detention of this vessel is not as a result of any anti money laundering nor spurious economic activity. The owners business activities have been gone through with a fine tooth comb, and the FCO have declined no fewer than 11 requests from the former minister of transport, to place this owner on the sanctions list, citing “no lawful justification to do so”.

[@maritimeobserver]

@@JackBooth1206Sorry to hear about the latest ruling. I hope she will find some justice soon.

[@elliotmorin5560]

There isn't. That's why they're not.

[@sjwilloughby-greene8214]

You are always informative, credible, professional, and down to earth. Thank you. 🙋‍♀️

[@ronbelanger4113]

At least we all know those in the fight over the vessel are not going without food and water. LOL

[@jaxdragon1723]

that's probably not as funny as 'ya think, if you look about today's headlines.🤨

[@cosmicsurfer5911]

Still my absolute favourite MY. Total marine art.

[@williamlloyd3769]

Well the UK government eventually said they were sorry about the UK Post Office accounting system error scandal after 20 years so the yacht saga has more time to run!

[@steveshoemaker6347]

THANKS FOR THE UPDATE VIDEO IN 4K.....That Boat IS VERY BEAUTIFUL.....Thanks my friend...... Old stinky F-4 Shoe🇺🇸

[@gregdobbs2577]

it is a beautiful boat, at sea or sitting there, it is still a beautiful boat grand scheme of things, matters not if it moves or not again, love the channel and thanks for the work!

[@chrisbynum4940]

I believe in a working civil society everyone should be treated equally within the laws of the jurisdiction they are in. I also think that everyone should be able to defend themselves against any accusations in a reasonable amount of time. The UK Government needs to present evidence and give this owner a chance to defend themselves in court.

[@p.o.4339]

On 15 June 1215 King Edward of England signed The Great Charter of Freedoms...better known as the Magna Carta. "Could be" Russian owned, "might be" owned by a Russian, doesn't seem in the spirit of that historic document. As governments everywhere take away more and more individual liberties and freedoms, think back to what people fought for nearly a thousand years ago.

[@LL-vk9zc]

We can't tell the UK govt. what it 'needs to do'. Awful as it is, the govt. makes the policy.

[@p.o.4339]

@@LL-vk9zc You have just described what is WRONG with government. Since WE elect government, they should be doing what WE want and what is best for US, not what is best for themselves. Yeah, right!

[@TheAtma50]

Great news story ... Stay Safe & Keep Reporting!! ☘

[@lisab3396]

I'm sure the Seagull and Pigeon poop is taking it's toll on the paint and decks. Watching that maiden voyage clip and observing the deep dive she makes in relatively smooth waters, she must be a heck of a boat in rough weather and high sea's.

[@nbrettoner]

eSysman nice refreshingly different video format, still with clear important as well as 'side bits' details. All nicely brought out throughout the excellent presentation. Videography as always professional perfection, most appealing visually and audially throughout. Not only the motor yacht itself, but you also 'place' it so well in it's environment (both past building phase and current demise). Even down to the water-skimming birds enjoying their day. Thankyou. 🙃🥰🤠

[@michaelbury8940]

Great production values and videography as normal, keep up the great work. 😁👍🏻

[@GreatDataVideos]

No more presumption of innocence. Now it's *presumed guilty, even if proven innocent.*

[@ralphowens4510]

we have a former president going through the same thing!

[@GreatDataVideos]

@@ralphowens4510 Great point!

[@AlbertaGeek]

@@ralphowens4510 You do not. Dolt 45 is getting his days in court - what's the problem?

[@vancully6828]

One of My Favorite channels.

[@glatisant74]

Beautiful ambiance footage and music at the start! Great video, thank you! Relax !!!! ❤

[@billkurek5576]

Great video. None of your usual BS at the end. Very clearly presented. Thanks.

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

Well you're confusing a Superyacht News Video with a feature video.

[@TedKidd]

Our governments are so crooked

[@higgydufrane]

There was a time (long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away) when it was not so obvious and brazen. But right now I expect that governments will go Pikachu-faced when the torches and pitchforks come out.

[@billkurek5576]

The owner just didn’t grease the right palms. OR maybe refused outright. Big no-no…..

[@ogribiker8535]

​@@billkurek5576This is the point, the hypocrisy of the Tories arresting the yacht because it's owned by a Russian but at the same time STILL accepting donations from other Russians is just so blatant!!.

[@Sporthero1]

beautiful!

[@frankv4271]

Hi quality production video, keep up the great work.

[@cindycreateforlife]

It is definitely a very handsome yacht, love the colour!

[@digitallio]

beautiful ship ❤

[@alexmarshall4331]

Hello from South East London

[@user-qk9tq1rt7o]

Is there not something in UK law that can force the government to release the asset if there are not reasonable grounds found a defined period of time? I suspect the government is opening themselves up to a massive lawsuit if they never charge this guy with something and/or he never gets sanctioned.

[@ogribiker8535]

So you have no idea how the UK works !!!, who do you think makes the laws ?!!!.

[@wildcountry.]

"Perfidious Albion" creates her own rules (London - money laundromat to the corrupt).

[@offsideundo]

*Really* nice visuals. Congrats!

[@davidkennedy8929]

That’s a nice looking yacht.

[@danielweston9188]

Nice looking Yacht - should have moved to a proper site promptly.

[@gregm312]

ty for the update

[@charleswindsor1184]

Birkenhead docks would be perfect

[@D3ggz06]

Phi is one of my favourite vessels. The Govt is very overreaching and should be held accountable

[@RioJudy]

This is NOT OVERREACH. You simply don’t know about it.😊

[@FLGurl]

There should be a marina 'jail' for these vessels then. Put them where they would be safe, secure and well looked after during the legal processes. Just my opinion.

[@udo5479]

Nice blue Monument

[@brianmeek5236]

Will the real owner please stand up…..maybe he didn’t tell his wife about the purchase

[@G14-Classified]

It’s a gorgeous vessel

[@maritimeobserver]

Awesome video to a very frustrating and confusing situation. we'll have to see what the Court of Appeal decide. I am researching on the Phi Phantom now for a video i am making, but for anyone interested, i've written an extensive deep dive on the legal journey that Phi's owner has been on for the last two years

[@ght33]

Somethings are not as they appear. The long time line suggests that there are things happening that are not in public view. Those things we will never know. I do think that this is the most beautiful looking yacht of all.

[@Pippy626]

UK will notice if you start dumping your sewage into the water, or billage or anything you can’t get in services. Run you generators make noise people around will get mad.

[@cristianfamigliuolo]

They will have a kelp camp to use as a farm on that Keel 😂😂😂

[@Fantic156]

If I were a superyacht owner, even though I'm British, I'd never darken UK waters again! Far from deterring me from not engaging in political pusrsuits, it'd make me determined to politically undermine whoever screwed me over!! Our government ought to be thoroughly ashamed of their actions, NOT just in this case either! PS, awesome looking yacht .. 😜

[@johngibson3837]

Yacht is beautiful but thought i liked the bare metal look in those shipyard pictures, looking like stainless or aluminium

[@Skillzvideos]

Aluminium

[@tgvettes]

this one is one of my absolute favorite Yachts, I really like the design and the colors!

[@VictoriaAlfredSmythe]

Canary Wharf is a desecration for dosh by real-estate bottom-feeders. The Miamification of London Town

[@johnlummis5119]

As much as I hate what Russia is doing in Ukraine and I do hate it , the Govs reason for holding this yacht is unjustifiable and just plain wrong , if , in 2 years they cannot find any wrongdoing by the owner , the Gov are being vindictive and that is not what we ( English ) people are about , this action is retaliatory for no apparent reason , it should be released with an apology and any expenses incurred

[@kevinmoore342]

Without a doubt absolutely a stunning yacht. My personal favorite. Give the man his yacht back.

[@egbertwink5954]

This jacht is bildt in the Nederland by royal huisman shipyard

[@MelodyNelson1087]

It's ridiculous. Like Some British bank closing an account because they don't like the account holder's politics.

[@gregoryfranks7347]

and i'll thake my LURSSEN with a garage for my 52' black diamond mti cat and room for my 2 9FF's and 2 RUF cars. thank you. chop chop! cheers

[@Bigrignohio]

Question, is the government on the hook for the cost for all the needed repairs?

[@brolohalflemming7042]

No, the taxpayer will be. As I understand the legal system, first the owner would need to get the court to agree the yacht was seized unlawfully and should be released. Then the owner can sue for the cost of that detention. This would probably include damages, depreciation, wages, services, and potentially loss of charter revenues. As it's a superyacht, this would get expensive and Grant Shapps won't be billed.

[@johngibson3837]

So if she's got no facility's/hookup does that mean power comes from her engines, I'm guessing she's in that new clean air zone if so who is paying that and how much would it be

[@gregdobbs2577]

love the channel and the work,, care not about why this beauty vessel is stuck in London, effing Russians says enough beauty vid

[@jeremymills8257]

Great report but found the music intrusive loud and annoying.

[@csjrogerson2377]

495gt - some creative volumetric accounting going on there, perhaps. I know She is skinny at 9.73m beam and has a shallow draft of 2.15 for her length, 58.5m, but that seems very low.

[@crustyclown8845]

It’s a likely possibility there’s more to this story. ESysman is merely reporting the facts in the public domain. And it would seem nobody is ashamed of themselves.

[@maxnex7676]

This all about the UK government not wanting to loose face, it is all about the minister involved not wanting to loose face and his complete lack of shame for his incompetency and all about showing the unprofessional NCA trying to look for a needle in a haystack to justifying the seizure and failing (that is why they are dragging their feet on releasing their findings). Considering the British legal system as disgustingly inept as you can get (Post Office Workers - Hepatitis Scandal to name a just a couple of failures), this yacht will eventually sink at it's moorings and the tax payer will be used to pay the loss to the yacht owner.

[@applejacks971]

Anyone have an idea of what those 3 things swimming were at :35? Dolphins maybe? Fast whatever they were!

[@whathasxgottodowithit3919.]

Why is the world of Super Yachts so secretive, surely it is not illegal to have nice things, and if one can afford a Super Yacht I am sure they pay their taxes too. It is almost like a secret society.

[@DannyKoKo]

My thoughts are not everything the UK gov't has is being disclosed to the public. What do court transcripts say?

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

We've covered much of the court case and there is nothing hidden in the transcripts. The government has to have a reason to hold someone's property.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Could this be your future book?

[@user-ov3cw8iy2c]

This sure seems like asset forfeiture without due process

[@viralsheddingzombie5324]

Never dock your yacht inside a bridge.

[@tigersfan14]

These poor russian billionaires. I feel so bad for them.

[@ramonrodriguez6692]

If they can do this to a billionaire, what do they do to regular people

[@tigersfan14]

@@ramonrodriguez6692 well most regular people in russia are being conscripted into fighting a war while billionaire sit on their yachts.

[@11kungfu11]

@@tigersfan14 Why not mention the "recruitment videos" of Ukrainian men being beaten and dragged into vans? Or the many videos of Ukrainians being shot while attempting to flee the forced conscription? Which one is costing us hundreds of billions while painting a huge target for retribution on us? clown.

[@Nick_G7IZR]

I assume the captain and crew get paid to sit around babysitting it or do they get laid off and out of a job?

[@JohnH1]

Going on what you have put forward in this and previous videos, it looks to me that this may be a personal vendetta against this particular Russian. The fellow Shapps was not just standing in front of the yacht he was grandstanding and making a political point. Either someone in the British government or a friend of is behind this or it could be on behalf of the US, we may never know. But we do know that holding a persons belongings and allowing damage to be done to those belongings because of that is wrong.

[@adachilders7798]

Yrs

[@jfmezei]

You know you've watched eSysman too much when at first sight of Canary Warf, you know he will be talking about that boat stuck there, and know the boat's name is Phi ! Rule of law is imperative in a democracy. To detain this property without proper reason is very very bad image for the UK. When you consider all the proper legal process Antigua went though for Alpha Nero, that a small caribeean nation can uphold proper rule of law and process better than the UK says a lot.

[@pmacgowan]

Your R, by definition you support P, otherwise you would be falling out of windows

[@rooduck]

Russians can buy as many properties as they want in London though, British government do not mind that

[@catlee8064]

If they didnt make it so hard to find out the owner....we would of sorted this out months ago. And to the ppl who said this is the gov over reaching.....just taking stuff...we dont know the entire back ground of this owner(?) If the UK is seen as showing preference to this owner and it turns out the owner is in putins gov....

[@robert-ne1835]

If that is the case, then the owner should be sanctioned. Governments should not arrest people or detain property just because they “think they might find something in the future”. The UK citizens should get behind releasing this yacht because the owner will successfully sue for financial damages and tax payers will be on the hook for the extensive bills.

[@JackBooth1206]

The owner of this yacht has been very easy to find, from day 1. Ownership is not in question and has not been for over a year now, neither is source of wealth a question. Neither is his total lack of connection to Putin, or any other politician. He isn’t ex military, he isn’t former KGB, he isn’t even a billionaire. The ONLY grounds for continuing the detention are that he is “connected to Russia” - by way of living there. True story - that was the courts ruling. Oh, that and (we are told) ‘optics’…. ‘How this will appear to the British voting public…

[@JackBooth1206]

@@robert-ne1835correct - 100%

[@catlee8064]

If you watch the video....from when it was seized Kockettkov was the owner....then 6 months later a different man was the owner....so no....the owner wasnt known from day one.@@JackBooth1206

[@rogergrandify]

IS THIS CALLED JUSTICE OR ABUSE!!!! NOT THAT I HAVE HIGH REGARDS FOR OLIGARCHS BUT AFTER TWO YEARS ehhhhhh

[@philgordon6671]

The Government should be ashamed of themselves

[@JelMain]

There are many things to be ashamed of, but taking action against the puppetmasters using all available channels to distract from their manifold breaches of the Laws and Usages of War, combining to be a wholesale breach of the Human Rights of the people of Ukraine, is not one of them.

[@u3192]

ALL GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES xxxxx

[@Cupcardriver]

Absolutely agree.

[@notrut]

In particular Grant Shapps ... who then flitted off to other roles.

[@JelMain]

@@notrut For which he's an equal candidate for the Darwin Awards.

[@dubfader5672]

Agree with the govt, yeah detain them all, detain all those crooks' yachts 👍👍

[@user-ov3cw8iy2c]

OK but at least maintain the integrity of the vessel so they can be sold at a high price and recuperate the money that it may have cost to put these people on trial if they ever go to trial. In America I would tell you you know what opens up let the homeless live in them

[@slugdub101]

Great looking yacht, It reminds me of the blue bird from Sesame Street, from certain angles anyway. All that asifde, are we 100% certain we know all the details re the owner, and his 'connections'? There may be some under the line links we dont know about, and that the authorities aren't admitting. Who knows? Regardless, I'm not too bothered if a random rich Russian, connected or not, is impacted by the genocidal actions of his nation. Big whoop!

[@slugdub101]

Re sanctioning Russans, There are very few ultra rich Russianswho aren't payng up to the boss, and who do his bidding abroad. Many of those oligarchs are like unnoficial diplomats, or possibly spies. They live the good life on licence from above. Sanctioning that is 100% fine.

[@MikeCris]

There's no law against being a friend of Putin or even being a Russian military contractor. "Sanctions" are arbitrary and a work around "due process"...but it doesn't sound like you care about due process.

[@slugdub101]

​@@MikeCriswell, it depends on how friendly, clearly, as many have had assets seized etc.

[@billwoolmer8495]

It is a shame that this beautiful yacht is just sitting there.

[@archiegoodwinjr]

An enormous white yacht has been moored next to the convention center in San Diego for 2 years. Another oligarchal seizure.

[@sheepdog1102]

It just seems wrong to me 😮

[@marioh5172]

You do not "imprison" yachts, you "detain" them.

[@christophb2736]

He doesn‘t. He makes „videos“ about yachts.

[@jens5934]

Are they not "imprisoned" when detained behind two locks and a bridge?

[@dscott130]

This one is imprisoned.

[@superdivemaster]

Well, I don't like that down-pointed Bow ... You could see the waves going up over the bow ... not a good design in my humble opinion !!!

[@simonharris6705]

Whos to Say that these Russians are Not using the Owners Mobile Network to Help with the War Effort ??

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

If that were the case he would have been sanctioned.

[@ShadrackKimutai]

Its a thing of Beauty. Who in his senses would release a beautiful yacht like this knowing very well that it will never sail back to thy country.

[@kevin002vids]

Is that the only yacht that the British government is holding in harbors, from Russian business people. So the British government is doing it just for show, and tell.😅😅😅 Let the yacht go on its way.

[@albertjack4050]

Disgraceful behavior by the British Government. And meanwhile, you the tax payer is footing the bill.

[@Bob.martens]

Putin would never do something like that.

[@rather_be_a_cat]

My and the Mrs saw that yacht when visiting London. I've got a few photos somewhere. I don't think anyone with some degree of wealth from Russia has no ties to Putler.

[@UserMum7512]

You're definitely on the list

[@Kodakcompactdisc]

I agree 100%, and the government do too obviously.

[@kimpeters4187]

Amazing looking, love the color of PHI! Would really like to see a full tour of her interior! I live in The USA, the level of corruption in government and The Main Stream Media if well beyond anything I ever dreamed it would be, sadly! It certainly appears government accountability in this case should be investigated!

[@Nansf]

The owner does not live in Russia left a few years ago for good reason

[@pekay8973]

If the captain and nominal owner are worried about the paint damage from the building site, why don't they just cover the yacht with a tarp??? Or won't MI5/6 allow them that because they won't be able to see inside, from the cameras nearby - and I don't mean the CCTV? Oh, and 'close friends' of Putin tend to fall out of windows!!!

[@lwilton]

Why would you assume that the UK minions were working diligently to find a reason to sanction whoever owns the yacht? They have the yacht, and the courts seem to be fine with no actual reason for the detention. I'd expect the minions to be pursuing more useful pursuits, like afternoon tea.

[@greenernick]

Exactly, keeping the yacht of someone not sanctioned sends it's own message

[@adachilders7798]

After 2 years & they haven't found any wrong doing give the man his damn boat stop being so petty

[@joeyonechip]

We are at war with Russia. If one didnt know one could be quite perplexed by this situation. lol.

[@johnpatrick1588]

Oh UK doesn't treat law and government power like any other banana republic. Guilty until proven innocent and maybe not even then seem to becoming common.

[@davidclarke9570]

This detention UK & US are doing along with other countries may make these governments feel strong and righteous but what has this done to the Super Yacht industry and the hundreds if not thousands of in house workers and subcontractors. This is what should also be your focus.

[@archiegoodwinjr]

If you read the statistics the super yacht industry is doing GREAT!

[@twothen]

Ahh, shame, the owner is Russian and is a billionaire. My heart bleeds.

[@stuartbaker6339]

I don't agree with this at all.

[@JelMain]

Good for you, Russia has a uniform ready and waiting for Useful Idiots

[@guitar911rock]

over stepping their power. big lawsuits when it gets released

[@adachilders7798]

Just give him his boat stop being so petty after 2 hrs come on

[@eeeeegod]

So the billionaire gets his yacht cared for by the UK Gov. for two years? Not sure who is playing who here. With shell companies ownership can be disguised. The UK may have a very good idea of what is going on before having proof. What billionaire Russian was allowed to be created without the aid of the Russian Govt? They are created and destroyed by its needs and whims, IMO.

[@eSysmanSuperYachts]

the yacht is not 'being looked after' He still pays the bills for the crew, power, expenses etc. They are just preventing the vessel from leaving. In every other case, the person has been sanctioned when they have evidence they are helping the Russian regime.

[@eeeeegod]

Thanks for clarifying....You and your team do a great job. @@eSysmanSuperYachts

[@keremsify]

there must be a reason no?

[@lavrentievv]

UK has 12 000 military personnel illegally occupying Iraq and sending weapons to help the Ethnic Cleansing of Gaza. Does that mean the world can detain any British owner of a vessel?

[@AdamUmair-vy7ou]

Surely they can detain any yacht owned by the brit, but the question is will they allow it to be happen?

[@Fr99763]

What is this yacht owner’s line of business? You don’t explain what he’s doing. Obviously it is profitable enough to afford such a luxurious vessel.

[@howtodave1725]

If the goverment can do it to them, then they can do it to you.

[@MortenHjrnevik-ti6sg]

Sorry but this seems wrong

[@garywatson3102]

Free the yacht and Julian Assange!!