AMSTERDAM - The Dutch government said Tuesday that a total of 20 yachts with Russian ownership are now unable leave the Netherlands after customs officials placed a further six vessels under 'increased surveillance', as part of the sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
With authorities investigate the ownership of the yachts, they are not allowed to be delivered, transferred, or exported, the Dutch finance ministry said in a statement.
As part of their investigations, Dutch customs confirmed that 'two yachts have been found to be linked to a person on the EU sanctions list'.
The vessels are allowed to make take part in sea trials part in sea trials within a defined area. During one trail 'the Coast Guard and Customs kept an eye on the yacht, both physically and electronically', the statement explained.
Of the 20 yachts, which range from 8.5 meters (30 feet) to 120 (390 feet) in length. Fourteen are in construction, two are in storage and four are under maintenance according to the ministry.
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