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.

Beneteau Trawler Ends Aground at Ile Rousse, Corsica

A ten meter Beneteau Explorer Cruiser ended aground at Ile Rouse island located to the North of Corsica on Friday third July.  The story was shared on Facebook by NicebySea6, as the boat was being towed back into the deep water on the same later afternoon.  After the towing it was reported that the explorer cruiser tried to return to port with it's power, but could not move as he had no gear engaging, and was towed to his port of call.

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 S as designed by M.Joubert and B.Nivelt and produced from 2010 to 2016.  A total of 411 Swift Trawler were build, this number also including the flybridge version.

Carver Boat Ends Aground at Hereford Inlet, New Jersey

A ten meter Carver motor cruiser ended aground at Hereford Inlet in North Wildwood, New Jersey on the afternoon of Wednesday first July.  Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat, by putting it back in deep water, and then towing in safe waters for inspection.  The boat was reported to have ended aground due to a very low tide, and challenging rough conditions.

The boat in this accident is a Carver 36 Mariner as produced from 2004 to 2012.  The 36 Marine was a soft improvement to the 350 Mariner.

Scarab Powerboat Partly Sinks at Barnegat Marina, New Jersey

A not attended eight meter Scarab power boat partly sank while moored in its slip at Barnegat Inlet in New Jersey on the afternoon of Saturday 27 June.  TowboatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven which shared the story on its Facebook page, assisted the boat as they dewatered it, raised it and then towed to a boat ramp for repairs.  The cause of the sinking was not reported.

The boat in this sinking is a Wellcraft Scarab 29 as produced from 1994 to 2002.

Capsized Sportfish Cruiser Recovered in Florida

An eight meter in size sportfish cruiser with twin outboard motors was recovered as it capsized offshore to Miami, with the story shared on Tuesday 23 June on the Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage Facebook page.  Fast Response salvaged the boat, by flipping it, and then towing to a boat ramp for recovery.  During the lift out the boat had one motor down, and the other up.  No further news, how the accident happened and and if anyone was injured seem to be available about this.

The boat in this accident is a Fountain 29 Sportfish Cruiser as produced from 1995 to 2005.  The 29 Sportfish Cruiser was a replacement to the 27 Sportfish Cruiser and replaced by the Fountain 33 Sportfish Cruiser.

Beneteau Cruiser Ends Aground on Loncaric Reef in Croatia

A nine meter Beneteau flybridge cruiser ended aground over the Loncaric reef located near the islands of Vrtlic and Murvenjak in Adriatic sea Croatia, on the night of nineteen June. It looks like following the collision the boat was secured with its anchor and a rope to its bow, as the picture above shows. Kapetanija Harbour Master is investigating the accident with the cause of the grounding and if any injuries came from it are not advised.  As of second July the boat was not yet recovered and was partly listing to it's port side.

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Antares Serie 9 as produced from 2003 to 2008.  The Antares Serie 9 was a replacement to the Antares 9.05 and was replaced by the Beneteau Antares 30. 

Sport Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Procida Island, Italy

A twelve meter in size sport cruiser with five persons onboard, three of which small children was saved from sinking near the Phlegraean Island of Procida, on the Tyrrhenian side of Italy at around 15:20 of Saturday sixth June.  The Port Captaincy and Guardia Costiera coast guard of Naples received the call for assistance, and deployed the search and rescue CP 807 vessel, with the GC 806 of the Procida section arriving first on the scene.  The GC 806 saved the boaters first, and on the arrival of CP 807 started an operation to save the vessel, which was a success, even in light of the strong westerly winds of the afternoon.  Following the return of safety to the boat, this was then towed at Marina Chiaiolella to the South of the island.  No injuries were reported from the accident with the cause of the water entry not being reported.

The boat in this accident is a Gagliotta Camaro Even 42 as produced in the noughties.  The Camaro Even 42 was a replacement to the Camaro 43, and was replaced by Gagliotta 44.

Sea Ray Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground at Jewfish Key, Florida

A fourteen meter Sea Ray flybridge cruiser with two persons onboard ended aground near New Pass in Jewfish Key island, Florida at 18:45 of Wednesday third June.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatUS who shared this story on his YouTube channel assisted the boat, and removed it from the sandbar into deep water, in a race against time, as a scheduled incoming tide would have pushed the flybridge cruiser even further into the sand-bar and hard-aground, and make removal more complicated.  Ultimately the operation was a success and the flybridge cruiser left with it's own power, meaning its sustained very little damage.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 47 Sedan Bridge as produced from 2008 to 2009.  The 47 Sedan Bridge was a replacement to the 480 Sedan bridge, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 450 Sedan Bridge.

Regal Cruiser Ends Aground in Strathmere, New Jersey

A ten meters Regal sport cruiser ran aground at Strathmere in New Jersey on the afternoon of Sunday 31 May.  Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page with a reel assisted the boat, removing it from the sand-bar and then towing into deep water.  A lack of attention but also, higher sand-bars then usual where a reason for the grounding.   No injuries or important damage to the boat are reported. 

The boat in this accident is a Regal 36 XO as produced since 2020.  The 36 XO is the outboard version of the 36 Grande Coupe, which was a replacement to the Regal 36 Sport Coupe.

Strong Winds Causes Damage and Part Sinks Boats in Boston

Strong North Easterly winds on Saturday thirtieth May caused caos in Boston, USA as they part sank and damaged around a dozen of boats.  TowBoatUS Boston, Beverly and Newburyport which shared the story on its Facebook showed around eight boats being saved, including a heavily damaged and wrecked trawler boat.  TowboatUS also showed the above Sea Ray aft cabin cruiser which broke its mooring and part sank bow first, and also a Chaparral ten meter cruiser, as it was floated and water out being pumped out.   

The motor boats in this accident are a Sea Ray 380 Aft Cabin as produced from 2000 to 2001, and a Chaparral 310 Signature as produced from 2004 to 2009.

Tiara Sport Cruiser Ends Aground Near Puerto del Ray, Fajardo

A twelve meter Tiara sport cruiser named Chiqui Lilly with nine passengers onboard ended colliding aground on the rocks off Puerto del Ray Marina in Fajardo on the night of Sunday seventeen May.  After a report by a fellow boater about the collision Sea Tow Fajardo assisted the boaters first and were later helped by US Coast Guard sector San Juan, who reported the story on its Facebook page.  The cause of the accident is reported to be a navigation error, with this being investigated by Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Puerto Rico Police Joint Forces of Rapid Action, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.  A notice to remove the vessel has been given to the ownership.

The boat in this accident is a Tiara 43 LE as produced since 2020.  The 43 LE was a replacement to the Tiara 44 Coupe, different also for being outboard powered.

Tiara Ends Aground in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey

 

A fourteen meter Tiara sport cruiser ran aground near Waretown Cut in Double Creek Channel, New Jersey on Saturday sixteen May.  Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat, removed it from the sand-bar, as this then proceeded with its own power, suggesting it sustained little to no damage.  The cause of the accident is reported that Double Creek Channel is still not properly marked, with Sea Tow suggesting the boaters to take the extra mile and use Oyster Creek Channel for the moment.  No injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a Tiara 48 LS as produced from 2021 to 2026.  The 48 LS was replaced by the Tiara 46 LS this year.

Traditional Cruiser Ends Aground at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

A traditional cruiser of eleven meters in length ended aground near Wildwood Crest in New Jersey on the afternoon of Thursday fourteen May.  The boat was assisted by Sea Tow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow Cape May towed and ungrounded the boat who then proceed in its navigation, which says its sustained little or no damage.  The boat was in a course from the South to New York.   

The boat in this accident is a Back Cove 41 as produced from 2014 to 2019.  The 41 was a replacement to the Back Cove 37 and was replaced by the 412.

Prestige Cruiser Ends Aground in Oyster Creek, New Jersey

A fourteen meter Prestige flybridge cruiser ended aground on a sand bar near marker 32 at Oyster Creek, New Jersey on the evening of Friday eight May.  The flybridge cruiser was assisted by Sea Tow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea Tow removed the flybridge cruiser from the sand-bar, put it back in deep water, and then towed it to Key Harbor Marina for a running gear check.  The cause of the grounding is reported to be the changing of sea floor patterns and depths. 

The boat in this accident is a Prestige 460 F as designed by Garroni and produced since 2017.  The 460 F was a replacement to the Prestige 450 Flybridge.

Cuddy Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground in Marsaxlokk, Malta

A not attended cuddy sport cruiser of six meters in length ended aground in Marsaxlokk harbour, Malta at around 13:30 of Thursday seventh May.  Reported on the Boating Group on Facebook the sport cruiser ended aground as it broke its swing mooring, due to a storm with Easterly winds on that day.  The winds reached winds of around thirty knots.  A note to find the ownership on the same group was being made.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Glastron GS 205 as produced from 1996 to 1999.  The GS 205 was replaced by the Glastron GS 209.

Sport Cruiser Ends Aground on Horseshoe Island, New Jersey

An eight meter sport cruiser ended aground on Horseshoe Island outside Little Egg Inlet, New Jersey and was recovered on the 28 April.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Inlet and Beach Haven which shared the story on its Facebook page advised the boat ended aground some days before the reported date, as northeast seas and winds following the accident pushed the boat higher into the island.  Ultimately as seas calmed the recovery operation was held from the back-side of the island.  The accident was reported to be an error of navigation, with no injuries advised.

The sport cruiser in this accident is a Larson 274 Cabrio as produced from 2002 to 2009.  The 274 Cabrio was a replacement to the Larson 270 Cabrio.

Sport Cruiser Partly Sinks in Black Point Boat Ramp, Florida

An eight meter sport cruiser with four persons onboard partly sank at the Black Point Marina boat ramp in Florida on the evening of Sunday 26 April.  Alfred Montaner documented the event on his YouTube channel and the Chit Show he transmits live on the weekend from Black Point.  The boat is filmed coming and running low in the water at Black Point, as it positions by the boat ramp, that is until SeaTow comes to the assistance.  The boat is then saved after some hours of water pumping.  No one was injured in the accident as the cause of the part-sinking are not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Robalo 2640 Walkaround as produced from 1998 to 2001.  The 2640 Walkaround was a replacement to the 2660 Cuddy, and was replaced by the Robalo 265 Walkaround.

Aft Cabin Cruiser Saved from Sinking Near Deer Island, Boston

A twelve meter Carver aft cabin cruiser was saved from sinking near Deer Island, Boston Harbor on the night of Monday twenty April.  The cabin cruiser was tended by TowBoatUS Boston, Beverly and Newburyport who shared the story on its Facebook page, and saved the boat as they dewatered it and then towed it to a yard for a haul out.  The aft cabin cruiser was taking on water as it hit some rocky reef which ripped its starboard propeller, P-bracket and shaft.  The cause of the accident is not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Carver 4207 Aft Cabin as produced from 1985 to 1991.  The 4207 Aft Cabin was Carver largest boat when released in 1985, remaining its flagship for nearly all its production run and the arrival of the 430 Cockpit Motor Yacht in it's last year of production.

Dual Console Cruiser Ends Aground in Marco Island, Florida

A ten meter dual console cruiser with five persons onboard ended aground near Marco Island, Florida on the evening of Thursday sixteen April.  TowBoatUS Naples and Marco Island who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the boat and put into deep water.  The boat ended aground cause of a rather fast outgoing low tide.  The boat is reported to have sustained no damage.

The boat in this accident is a Southport 33DC as designed by C Raymond Hunt and produced since 2018.  Southport Boats was founded 2003 in North Carolina, debuting with the 28 model in 2005.

Just Sold Super Yacht Crashes Into Bridge in Nassau, Bahamas

The 49 meter super yacht Vibrance was filmed as it collided into a pillar of the Paradise Island Bridge in Nassau, Bahamas on the morning of Friday 27 March.  The cause of the incident is not reported, though it looks like the yacht had a mechanical problem and or lost its power for a short time and ended to the mercy of the current, and then its bow port side colliding in the pillar.  Following the collision AIS data shows the yacht berthing at the Hurricane Hole Marina in Nassau.  No injuries are reported from the collision.  Yacht Vibrance was reported as sold just the previous day. 

The super yacht in this collision is the 2004 custom build Amels 49.3 meter hull number 445 as designed by Donald Starkey for both exterior and interior, with naval architecture developed inhouse.  Vibrance was launched as Larissa and was the second Starkey design for Amels.