Steve Jobs' VENUS and Mexican Billionaire's boat LADY MOURA collided
VENUS, the superyacht designed by late Apple founder Steve Jobs in partnership with Philippe Starck was involved in a collision in Naples, Italy, which involved 105-meter superyacht LADY MOURA, owned by Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego.
A video of the incident was posted on X by Ricardo Salinas Pliego, who is currently on holiday in the Mediterranean (see the video below). This footage delineates VENUS slowly drifting toward LADY MOURA, eventually striking her side, yet it is indefinite which superyacht struck which in the end. An eyewitness confirmed that the collision was caused by a sudden change of wind. Furthermore, it was found that neither boat dragged anchor following the collision, yet instant discussion between both captains emerged as LADY MOURA was on a chain double the expected length.
Salinas claims that the crew of VENUS were at fault and that he "... would like to know what the captain and crew were doing that they didn't see a yacht the size of mine ...". Luckily, the collision solely resulted in a minor scratch, yet repair costs will be exceptionally high. Moreover, Salinas declares that he shared the video to reaffirm the essence of responsible and attentive crew in command.
VENUS is a 78-meter Feadship and one of the world's most recognizable superyachts for her minimal design, commissioned by Steve Jobs at a cost of €105 million. She was built after an exterior design by Philippe Starck, who was highly involved in the yacht's construction, and naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. Moreover, her interior after a design by Philippe Starck can accommodate up to 12 guests across 6 elegant staterooms, with 11 additional cabins for crew member accommodation. Unfortunately, Steve Jobs died one year before her completion. Consecutively, VENUS was delivered to widow Laurene Powell Jobs, and she has only been used privately since then.
Following the collision, both superyachts continued their journeys. Moreover, data from Marine Traffic reveals how VENUS is currently cruising in the Ligurian Sea, while LADY MOURA is traveling toward Mykonos.
