Two superyachts collide

On July 22, 2024, two luxury superyachts, Venus and Lady Moura, collided while anchored off the coast of Naples, Italy, due to a sudden gust of wind reaching 50-55 knots. Venus, owned by Laurene Powell Jobs, drifted into Lady Moura, owned by Ricardo Salinas Pliego, resulting in a significant scratch on the latter's hull. Salinas shared a dramatic video of the incident on Instagram, expressing frustration over the crew's apparent lack of vigilance and humorously encouraging his followers to buy Apple products to help cover repair costs. Both yachts were not occupied by their billionaire owners during the incident, and while neither vessel dragged anchor, the collision was attributed to the differing lengths of their anchor chains. The two parties discussed the incident amicably and deemed it a minor issue requiring repairs, with no formal investigation launched by the coast guard. Venus, designed by Philippe Starck, was commissioned by Steve Jobs and is valued at $120 million, while the Lady Moura, measuring 105 meters, was acquired by Salinas for $125 million.