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Seizing and Freezing a Russian Super Yacht
The goal of seizing super yachts is to disrupt the Russian elite. The US government has a duty to maintain the yacht so that it doesn't lose value. These are vessels that sit in salt water and humidity, they degrade very quickly without maintenance. They need staff on board for insurance reasons and to make sure that the yacht is safe in port.