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The Irish Sun
28-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Look inside world's most luxurious floating LABORATORY that can handle posh polar expeditions in style
INCREDIBLE plans for the world's most luxurious floating laboratory-superyacht have been revealed. The fancy 90-metre-long concept was unveiled by Italian firm Bassan&Benedetti - and is designed for scientific research as well as extravagant travel. Advertisement 8 Plans have been unveiled for an incredible explorer yacht Credit: Cover Images 8 Concept of inside the impressive yacht which boasts breathtaking living spaces Credit: Cover Images 8 It has a beach club spanning 110 square metres Credit: Cover Images 8 It combines style and substance - showing off the latest cutting-edge technology with first-class guest facilities. The yacht's website boasts that it can handle the world's "most challenging sea conditions". The standout attraction - a fully equipped wet and dry laboratory for four scientists - can support 18-person expeditions. Altrove's whopping 4,990 gross tonnage is packed with exciting features for its crew of indulgent sailors - including a helideck which can transform into a party deck. Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS This "gala helideck" can also be turned into an outdoor cinema, or fine dining gala venue. The pad can hold an Airbus H135, 130, 125 or a Bell 407 helicopter. The This top Advertisement Most read in The Sun Live Blog Deep Sea Dreamer: The World's Most Luxurious Submarine Superyacht Aside from that, there are eight decadent cabins with capacity for 22 other guests. These eight can be converted into four 60-square-metre VIP suites. Altrove also has an extraordinary double saloon with dining for 30 guests, and two breathtaking observation lounges boasting 360-degree views. Wellness facilities for the sailing globetrotters include a gym, spa and massage room. Advertisement And the comprehensive ship also hosts aquatic features such as a 35-square-metre swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. There is also a beach club area spanning 110 square metres which features fold-down balconies, a transom opening and a multi-level swim platform providing direct water access. 8 The glamorous interior comes with a gym, massage room and spa Credit: Cover Images 8 It is a whopping 90 metres long Credit: Cover Images Advertisement The ship also hosts smaller vehicles - including Limo and RIB tenders, two submarines and Jet Skis held in a waterside garage. Its unique design is punctuated by a reverse bow and angular exterior lines, which the firm said conveyed "resilience and strength". Propulsion and performance details have not been released yet. The vessel is available for construction, with interest open to shipyards. Advertisement Other key specifications include a massive 15-metre beam and a draft of 4.5 metres. The Italian firm said om their website that the They said of their unique ship: "Engineered for adventure, she ensures comfort and safety even in the most challenging sea conditions. "With the capability to venture into the world's most remote and uncharted locations, it opens up new horizons for exploration." Advertisement 8 It features a helipad which can transform into a part deck Credit: Cover Images 8 The ship was designed by Italian firm Bassan&Benedetti Credit: Cover Images
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Scottish Sun
Look inside world's most luxurious floating LABORATORY that can handle posh polar expeditions in style
The groundbreaking design is said to be able to 'venture into the world's most remote and uncharted locations' DON'T YOU LAB IT? DON'T YOU LAB IT? Look inside world's most luxurious floating LABORATORY that can handle posh polar expeditions in style Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) INCREDIBLE plans for the world's most luxurious floating laboratory-superyacht have been revealed. The fancy 90-metre-long concept was unveiled by Italian firm Bassan&Benedetti - and is designed for scientific research as well as extravagant travel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Plans have been unveiled for an incredible explorer yacht Credit: Cover Images 8 Concept of inside the impressive yacht which boasts breathtaking living spaces Credit: Cover Images 8 It has a beach club spanning 110 square metres Credit: Cover Images 8 It combines style and substance - showing off the latest cutting-edge technology with first-class guest facilities. The yacht's website boasts that it can handle the world's "most challenging sea conditions". The standout attraction - a fully equipped wet and dry laboratory for four scientists - can support 18-person expeditions. Altrove's whopping 4,990 gross tonnage is packed with exciting features for its crew of indulgent sailors - including a helideck which can transform into a party deck. This "gala helideck" can also be turned into an outdoor cinema, or fine dining gala venue. The pad can hold an Airbus H135, 130, 125 or a Bell 407 helicopter. The vessel's luscious accommodation features a 60-square-metre owner's studio which spans two floors. This top suite also has a forward terrace which comes in at just over 100 square metres. Deep Sea Dreamer: The World's Most Luxurious Submarine Superyacht Aside from that, there are eight decadent cabins with capacity for 22 other guests. These eight can be converted into four 60-square-metre VIP suites. Altrove also has an extraordinary double saloon with dining for 30 guests, and two breathtaking observation lounges boasting 360-degree views. Wellness facilities for the sailing globetrotters include a gym, spa and massage room. And the comprehensive ship also hosts aquatic features such as a 35-square-metre swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. There is also a beach club area spanning 110 square metres which features fold-down balconies, a transom opening and a multi-level swim platform providing direct water access. 8 The glamorous interior comes with a gym, massage room and spa Credit: Cover Images 8 It is a whopping 90 metres long Credit: Cover Images The ship also hosts smaller vehicles - including Limo and RIB tenders, two submarines and Jet Skis held in a waterside garage. Its unique design is punctuated by a reverse bow and angular exterior lines, which the firm said conveyed "resilience and strength". Propulsion and performance details have not been released yet. The vessel is available for construction, with interest open to shipyards. Other key specifications include a massive 15-metre beam and a draft of 4.5 metres. The Italian firm said om their website that the yacht provides "an exceptional experience for both adventure seekers and those in pursuit of ultimate relaxation". They said of their unique ship: "Engineered for adventure, she ensures comfort and safety even in the most challenging sea conditions. "With the capability to venture into the world's most remote and uncharted locations, it opens up new horizons for exploration." 8 It features a helipad which can transform into a part deck Credit: Cover Images
The Sun
28-04-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Look inside world's most luxurious floating LABORATORY that can handle posh polar expeditions in style
INCREDIBLE plans for the world's most luxurious floating laboratory-superyacht have been revealed. The fancy 90-metre-long concept was unveiled by Italian firm Bassan&Benedetti - and is designed for scientific research as well as extravagant travel. 8 8 8 8 It combines the latest cutting-edge technology with first-class guest facilities. The yacht 's website boasts that it can handle the world's "most challenging sea conditions". The standout attraction - a fully equipped wet and dry laboratory for four scientists - can support 18-person expeditions. Altrove's whopping 4,990 gross tonnage is packed with exciting features for its crew of indulgent sailors - including a helideck which can transform into a party deck. This "gala helideck" can also be turned into an outdoor cinema, or fine dining gala venue. The pad can hold an Airbus H135, 130, 125 or a Bell 407 helicopter. The vessel 's luscious accommodation features a 60-square-metre owner's studio which spans two floors. This top suite also has a forward terrace which comes in at just over 100 square metres. Deep Sea Dreamer: The World's Most Luxurious Submarine Superyacht Aside from that, there are eight decadent cabins with capacity for 22 other guests. These eight can be converted into four 60-square-metre VIP suites. Altrove also has an extraordinary double saloon with dining for 30 guests, and two breathtaking observation lounges boasting 360-degree views. Wellness facilities for the sailing globetrotters include a gym, spa and massage room. And the comprehensive ship also hosts aquatic features such as a 35-square-metre swimming pool and two Jacuzzis. There is also a beach club area spanning 110 square metres which features fold-down balconies, a transom opening and a multi-level swim platform providing direct water access. 8 8 The ship also hosts smaller vehicles - including Limo and RIB tenders, two submarines and Jet Skis held in a waterside garage. Its unique design is punctuated by a reverse bow and angular exterior lines, which the firm said conveyed "resilience and strength". Propulsion and performance details have not been released yet. The vessel is available for construction, with interest open to shipyards. Other key specifications include a massive 15-metre beam and a draft of 4.5 metres. The Italian firm said om their website that the yacht provides "an exceptional experience for both adventure seekers and those in pursuit of ultimate relaxation". They said of their unique ship: "Engineered for adventure, she ensures comfort and safety even in the most challenging sea conditions. "With the capability to venture into the world's most remote and uncharted locations, it opens up new horizons for exploration." 8 8
BBC News
04-04-2025
- BBC News
Police helicopter had 'near miss with drone' near Lakenheath
A police helicopter was forced to abandon a mission when the pilot reported coming dangerously close to a chopper had been sent to assist at RAF Lakenheath, in Suffolk, following reports of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in the data indicated the aircraft climbed steeply and made a series of sharp turns while over the nearby town of Newmarket in November. The National Police Air Service (NPAS), which operates the Airbus H135, would not comment as the incident was still under investigation. However, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police revealed the helicopter withdrew "due to a drone coming close to them". NPAS confirmed that the helicopter, understood to have the registration G-POLJ, had been sent to the area on 22 November following reports of drone US Air Force said a number of unmanned aerial systems had been spotted in the vicinity of RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, RAF Feltwell in Norfolk and RAF Fairford in has video footage of the incident but would not release it on national security grounds, following a series of FOI requests. What is known as an Airprox notification was sent following the are submitted when a pilot or air traffic personnel identify a near miss in which the safety of the aircraft involved may have been compromised. 'Emergency evasive action' The near miss incident was detailed in an FOI request to Norfolk and Suffolk Police, made by Stuart disclosed a log entry which stated: "NPAS is withdrawing due to a drone coming close to them."The logs contained 35 notifications related to drone sightings reported to local police between 22 and 27 contained reports, mostly from members of the public, which described drones making three loops of an undisclosed perimeter and another doing loops around Feltwell. Sightings were also reported at Bodney Camp, another military installation, and were seen moving in the direction of Sandringham and a nearby Center Parcs. One log entry also described a man who "grabbed the drone, got back in the car and roared off at speed", although the date when this happened was final entry stated: "Informant said that he has spoken to ex-USAF service men, and he now believes that a UFO/spaceship was captured by the US military during the early 80s."Mr Onyeche, who said his work was aviation related, told the BBC the incident "raises obvious safety concerns for the public on the ground from the risk of collision above". He added: "The public are being kept in the dark about what happened, so we are being left to join dots and speculate."Suffolk Police referred the BBC's inquiries to the Ministry of Defence. Scepticism Ian Hudson, a drone commentator and analyst, extracted data from the flight tracking website ADS-B Exchange. He said it showed G-POLJ taking off from North Weald Airfield, in Essex, at 22:13 GMT on 22 November. It arrived at RAF Lakenheath 23 minutes later before turning southwest towards Newmarket. The chopper then climbed steeply before making a series of BBC was able to reproduce his flight path "appears to be a search or pursuit over Newmarket", and there were reservations within the drone community about the presence of drones in the skies above the airbases, Mr Hudson said."There is scepticism about drone sightings at night as often there are mis-identifications," he added. Investigations into the sightings were led by the Ministry of Defence Police. An MOD spokesperson said: "We take threats seriously and maintain robust measures at defence sites."In February, the i-Paper published an analysis of open source data which indicated three people, linked to Russian military intelligence, had been in the area during and leading up to the BBC has not been able to verify these reports. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
