Jobs' yacht stranded in payment row

The sleek, white superyacht Apple founder Steve Jobs commissioned before his death cannot leave the Netherlands just yet due to a payment dispute

Jobs collaborated on designing the 78.2-metre all-aluminium Venus, which has a minimalist aesthetic, with French product designer Philippe Starck.

Dutch newspaper Het Financieele Dagblad says Starck hired a debt collection agency and got a summary legal order to keep the boat from leaving.

Port of Amsterdam spokesman Jeroen Ranzijn confirmed the boat has been in the harbour since December 8, and will not leave until the civil dispute is resolved.

"It was actually ready to continue its voyage when there was a dispute between two parties, including the heirs, and one party laid a claim on the boat."

He said the dispute may be resolved shortly.

According to the paper, Starck had only been paid six million euro by Job's heirs, but believed he was owed nine million euro. The boat cost 105 million euros.