Citadel. A place of refuge, safety.
I don't know about you, but the first thing I
inquire about before I spend any lengthy time on a vessel is where my citadel
is.
It is safe to say that if you are going to be on a
luxury mega yacht, its best to assume the worlds wealthy are spending millions
on specialized trained personnel, some even British SAS (SIS) / MI5 or 6.... and
military-style James Bond technology.
A citadel is basically a hidden chamber on a vessel
with food and water; telephones and radios; some even have toilets... basically the necessities for survival.
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With no welding and minimal
need for specialist equipment or training, the room offers ballistic and blast
protection, smoke screen technology, and can keep a crew of 2-24 people safe
for up to 5 days with ship to shore communication.
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Even more extravagant is
the "escape pod" - a submarine that
is ready at all times to ferry those on board away to safety. The submarines
are mostly used as a leisure addition on super yachts, but there are no denying
the benefits of these dual purposed luxury items.
The Nautilus VAS Luxury Submersible is perfect for
exploring and is a great escape if pirates are after you. The best part is you
can listen to music on its stereo and use the minibar to fix yourself a dirty
martini - shaken, not stirred. A steal for only $2.7 million, especially next to Paul Allen's 40 foot submersible.
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