The 85.9-metre Benetti superyacht Kingdom 5KR has crashed into a quay in Bizerte, Tunisia. According to BOATPro, the yacht has been stationary since 11 October at approximately 12.00pm (UTC).
Imagery shows the extent of damage to Kingdom 5KR's bow – and the quay itself – following the collision.
Originally named Nabila, the yacht was commissioned by Saudi billionaire and arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi. She has had several high-profile owners in the decades since delivery, including Donald Trump – who renamed her Trump Princess – and Saudi royal Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. The yacht was also used as a base for Bond villain Maximillian Largo in Sean Connery's Never Say Never Again.
Her exterior is by Jon Bannenberg, characterised by her distinctive air funnels and angled windows, while her original interiors – complete with chincilla bedspreads and crystal-covered piano – were designed by Luigi Sturchio. Kingdom 5KR also features her own three-person hair salon and hospital.
The area has since been cordoned off by authorities. An investigation into the cause of the incident is now underway.
BOAT International will update this story with any further developments.
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