Sportfish Boat Goes Ablaze at Anchorage Resort, Key Largo, Florida

A not attended thirteen meter sportfish cruiser named Mama Seata went ablaze in Anchorage Resort and Yacht Club, Key Largo, Florida at around 23:00 of Thursday second July.  US Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife responded to the blaze. Eventually the boat received important damage but did not fully sink, and listed partly to its starboard side.  Monroe County Sheriff Office is investigating the blaze, with this looking accidental.  No injuries are reported from the accident.  

The boat in this accident is an Ocean Yachts 44 Super Sport as designed by David P Martin and produced from 1985 to 1991 in 111 units.  The 44 Super Sport was a replacement to the 42 Super Sport and was replaced by the second generation Ocean Yachts 42 Super Sport. 

The vessel was disposed and scrapped with Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage organizing the towing to the scrap yard on the eleven July.

New Model: Caribbean 40F Flybridge

Purchased by Maritimo in Summer 2025, Caribbean shows its new direction by debuting its first new model, the 40F Flybridge.  The 40F is a replacement to the Caribbean 40 Mk.II, a totally revised and enhanced flybridge cruiser developed as a crossover platform equally capable of extended coastal cruising, offshore game fishing, as well as leisurely family boating.  The 40F draws heavily on the qualities that defined earlier Caribbean flybridge cruisers, namely strong seakeeping, dependable handling, deep-V offshore performance, and practical layouts, whilst introducing a more refined and contemporary interpretation of the Australian offshore cruiser.  Its exterior styling features sharper flybridge lines, cleaner and larger glazing areas, a modern hardtop profile, and a more sophisticated overall presentation, without sacrificing the purposeful functionality for which Caribbean became known.  The flybridge access has also been thoughtfully designed. Instead of compromising valuable cockpit space, the ladder is neatly positioned within the awning envelope on the starboard side, leading through a dedicated hatch to preserve a clean, practical layout. Balancing this arrangement, the port side incorporates the fridge/freezer, and functional amenities such as a sink and barbecue are situated on the right-hand side under the ladder, creating a package that is equally capable as a serious offshore performer and an exceptional entertainer.  Designed for serious time on the water, the Caribbean 40F delivers expansive spaces due to a total rethink of the deck and cabin design, including the removal of the side elements of the forward-facing glass to allow for increased fridge and pantry space. The result now has more integrated solutions built in with wide and practical side decks, a large contemporary saloon arrangement, updated onboard systems, and a flybridge helm configuration engineered for offshore visibility and usability.  The Caribbean 40F comes with multiple configurations, allowing owners to tailor the vessel toward dedicated fishing applications or family cruising requirements.  Performance and offshore capability remained central throughout development, with the 40F engineered around efficient shaft-drive diesel propulsion with an emphasis on reliability, predictable handling, offshore range and comfortable cruising efficiency.  The Caribbean 40F is standard fitted with Volvo 440hp, with the first hull fitted with the larger option of twin 670 horsepower.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.32 m (43.8ft)

Hull Length - 12.1 m

Beam - 4.3 m

Draft - 1.15 m

Displacement - 14,000 kg dry

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 500 l

Accommodation - four berths in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 440hp, D11 670hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Certification - AMSA, ISO

caribbean-boats.com

competition = Henriques 42 Sportfisherman

Collapsed Dock Wall Capsizes Boston Whaler in Zut, Croatia

A collapsed dock wall capsized a docked seven meter Boston Whaler with persons onboard at Marina Zut, on Zut Island, Croatia at around 17:30 of Monday 22 June.  Following the accident the boat remained floating capsized, and luckily the people onboard sustained no injuries.  Other boats at the marina are reported to have left the marina in a state of panic.  Following the accident the Marina Zut was closed.  

The boat in this accident is a Boston Whaler Conquest 23 as produced from 1998 to 2002.  The Conquest 23 was replaced by the Boston Whaler 255 Conquest.

The Boston Whaler boat was straightened up and floated on Thursday 25 June.

Project: Saver 35 GT

Saver present the 35 GT project.  The 35 GT is Saver's largest model to date, and also debuts the new GT line for the Sicily made cruisers which are very popular in Southern Europe also for the very competitive quality/price offer.  The Saver 35 GT is a cross-over walk around sport cruiser type, offering a full beam cockpit with a forward raised deck for better accommodation in the lower deck.  The lower deck cabin offers a four berths accommodation plan with a double berth forward and twin berths at midships, galley to ports and shower/head opposite to starboard.  The Saver 35 GT can be powered by twin engines up to twin 600hp.

www.saverimbarcazioni.com

Three Saved as BlueGame Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Tavolara, Sardinia

Three boaters were saved as a sixteen meter BlueGame went ablaze as it was cruising between Capo Ceraso and the Island of Tavolara to the North East of Sardinia, on the afternoon of Wednesday eight July.  The three boaters which also included an eleven year old child, jumped in the water to save them selves from the blaze, and were first collected by a nearby boater, and then by the Guardia Costiera of Olbia who came to the scene with the CP 894 patrol boat. The environmental ship San Giusto then followed in the area of the accident, to do an environmental check and clean the area.  The yacht ultimately sunk, with some reports saying the yacht hit a reef first, and this generated a short circuit in the electrical system which set it ablaze.  The three boaters were reported uninjured.

The yacht in this accident is a BlueGame BG54 as designed by Zuccon and produced since 2022.

Ferretti Yacht Beaches in Magaluf, Mallorca

A sixteen meter Ferretti Yacht ended aground on the beach of Magaluf to the south west of Palma in Mallorca on the morning of Sunday 28 June.  The yacht is reported to have snapped it's chain while at anchor offshore to the beach and then drifted until ending aground.  A not successful attempt to tow the yacht was made by a boater, with a second towing by the charter boat Neptun freed the yacht and returned it to deep water.  No injuries are reported from the grounding, and the damage to the yacht is not advised.

The yacht in this accident is a Ferretti 550 second generation as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2016 to 2022.  The second generation 550 was a replacement to the 570, and was replaced by the Ferretti 580.

New Launch: Tankoa T580

Tankoa present the custom T580 titled m/y Diamond Binta.  Based on the 58 meter platform this custom Tankoa T580 is designed with the precious goal of building a larger yacht, encapsulating elegance and functionality, to give long-range cruising an unmistakable style that fully expresses the essence. With its sporty lines designed by Francesco Paszkowski and the luminous interior design by Margherita Casprini, T580 is a super yacht created with the result of a fruitful teamwork between the owner, designers and shipyard.  Tankoa T580 shines bright with its spacious aft beach club, enriched by fold-down bulkheads and a spa with massage room. With its generous seating area and treatment room with a glass wall that allows light to flood in when the two side terraces are lowered, it is a gem in the spotlight. But the sparkle is not yet over. T580 boasts a master suite and five guest cabins, directly connected to the beach area thanks to a unique feature, just as the owner wanted: an impressive panoramic corridor on the lower deck, which passes through an open engine room to fulfil the owner’s and his guests’ passion for engineering.  Emphasising the interplay of architectural forms, extensive wood applications, and a neutral colour palette, this custom Tankoa spaces welcome you in timeless harmony. A selection of high-quality materials, including leather, metal, and glass, further enriches the decor. But that’s not all. Nearly all the onboard furniture was custom designed, including coffee tables in the living spaces, the owner’s suite and the beach club lounge, as well as the owner’s office desk and galley counter.

Technical Data:

LOA - 58 m (190.3ft)

Waterline Length - 55.4 m

Beam - 10 m 

Draft - 3.30 m 

Displacement - 870 t full load, 1013 gt *volume

Fuel Capacity - 105,000 l 

Water Capacity 35,600 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, fourteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x Cat 3512E 1810hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - seventeen knots max, fifteen cruise, twelve long range

Range - 5400 nautical miles at long range speed at ten knots

Construction - steel hull, aluminium super structure

Project - Francesco Pzawkowski exterior, Margherita Caspini interior

Certification - Lloyds Register 100A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 [✠] LMC

www.tankoa.it

Projects: Baglietto Project 53, Baglietto Project 58

Baglietto presents the two 53 and 58 meter Project super yachts.  As the similar looks show, both the Project 53 picture above and the Project 58 pictured below come from a design of Enrico Gobbi.  The projects also show similar layouts with both featuring sleek low profile lines, and both offering a beach area aft with splash pool.  The Project 58 which was the first announced of the two projects, was first called the Vesta56 and is being offered with interiors by Meyer Davis.  Baglietto did not advise if these concepts are under construction, and if these will be part of a new line or are part of it's custom offer.     

www.baglietto.com

One Injured as Yacht and Rib Collide Near Ischia Island

One person was injured as a yacht reported to be over twenty meters in length and a rib-cruiser of twelve meters collided near the Castello Aragonesi area on the island of Ischia, on the morning of Monday 29 June.   The Guardia Costiera of Ischia and Port Captaincy responded to the accident, taking the injured boater to Ischia island to be assisted by the 118 emergency crew.  Following this the coast guard also towed the rib-cruiser which seemed to be the one suffering the most from the collusion.  The cause of the accident are not fully reported, with some news reporting that the yacht crushed the rib on the collision, damaging it heavily on its port side.

The rib-cruiser in this accident is a Solemar 44 Oceanic as produced in the noughties.  We have no news of the yacht involved in the collision.

New Model: Custom Line 35 Navetta

The first Custom Line Navetta 35 yacht was launched on May 28 at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, during a ceremony attended by the shipyard’s senior management, the owner’s representative, the captain, the surveyor and the employees of both Custom Line and the outside contractors involved, who celebrated the event with great satisfaction and enthusiasm. Also present at the launch were the architects who collaborated on the project, Filippo Salvetti and Chiara Massarani of ACPV Architects. The distinctive features that ensure a unique and engaging cruising experience for the owner and his guests include: the almost transparent naval architecture, which puts the sea at the centre of the on-board experience; the fluid interconnection between interiors and exteriors, which amplifies the pleasure of conviviality; and the sophisticated combinations of elegance and comfort, evident in all the yacht’s settings. The launch of the first Custom Line Navetta 35 consolidates the brand’s strategic positioning in the displacement segment under 270 GT, strengthening the synergy between innovative design and masterful craftsmanship that has defined Custom Line’s identity right from the outset. Confirming the strong interest generated by the project, the model had already recorded sales of three units before the launch of its first hull. With a length of 34 meters this yacht is the result of collaboration between the Strategic Product Committee and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, with strategic consulting provided by Custom Line Atelier, which curated the definition and development of the interior styling to reflect the owner’s own aesthetic tastes. With exterior styling by architect Filippo Salvetti and interior architecture by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the new made-to-measure yacht embodies the values of high-quality Italian craftsmanship, functional design, technological innovation and refined beauty that have been an integral part of the brand’s bespoke DNA from the outset. Extending across three decks, the layout of Custom Line Navetta 35 offers a contemporary take on life at sea, with generous functional spaces devoted to convivial living and the well-being of the owner family and their guests. With over 300 square metres of indoor and outdoor space, the settings alternate between areas designed for socialising and others for relaxation, complemented by comfy freestanding furniture and flexible layouts that encourage social interaction. The yacht can accommodate up to ten guests in five cabins – a master suite on the main deck and four guest cabins on the lower deck – while ensuring that guest and crew flows are both private and functional. The exterior design of Custom Line Navetta 35 stands out for its understated, harmonious style, featuring sculptural surfaces, balanced volumes and clean lines that produce a contemporary, dynamic silhouette. The interiors are designed to enhance the sense of space and showcase the ever-present dialogue with marine environment, thanks to the extensive use of full-height windows and the almost transparent naval architecture, designed to let natural light flood in from stern to bow and on every side. The innovative staircase is part of this effort, designed to ensure maximum privacy and blend discreetly into the interior design. The fact that there is no external staircase aft on the main deck helps create the ultimate flexible space, turning the cockpit into the yacht’s social hub. The interior design language features soft volumes, organic geometries and custom-made freestanding furniture designed by Antonio Citterio, raised off the floor so that it seems almost to float in space. In line with this bespoke vision and aesthetic, for the first Custom Line Navetta 35, ACPV developed the Light Mood based on the owner’s wishes: a concept featuring ivory, beige and caramel colourways that runs through the settings, giving them more depth, luminosity and lightness. This pursuit of balance is also reflected in the choice of materials: vibrant Pietra di Vicenza stone, pale wood floors and sand-coloured leather used for upholstery and detailing come together to create a warm and refined atmosphere. The result is a sophisticated and immersive cruising experience, in which light, materials and transparency blur the boundaries between inside and outside, transforming every space into a prime vantage point overlooking the sea.

Technical Data:

LOA - 34.7 m (113.2ft)

Hull Length - 34.4 m

Beam - 7.7 m

Draft - 2.2 m

Displacement - 173,000 kg unloaded, 198,000 kg loaded

Fuel Capacity - 19300 l

Water Capacity - 3100 l

Max Persons - twenty

Accommodation - ten guests in five cabins, eight crew in four cabins

Engines - 2 x MAN V12 LE446 CR 1400hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, twelve cruise, ten knots long range

Range - 1750 at ten knots long range speed

Project - Filippo Salvetti exterior, ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel interior

www.customline-yacht.com

competition = Benetti Oasis 34M