Nor'Easter Storm Batters US East Coast from Carolina to New England

One man was killed as a storm called the Nor'Easter, battered the North Eastern Coast of the USA from North Carolina to New England between Friday 25 to Monday 28 September.  The Nor'Easter Storm brought coastal flooding, power cuts, travel chaos and cancelled stadium events.  States of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey, both of which faced a coastal deluge in some areas.  One 56 year old man was killed as he was hit by a falling tree, in Brooklyn.  

As boating goes Massachusetts and Northport Harbour in New York were the most affected, as some boats broke and or drifted their swing mooring ending aground or colliding into each other.

Classic Cruiser With One Aboard Ends Aground in Barnegat, New Jersey

A twelve meter classic cabin cruiser with one person and a dog ended aground on the North Jetty of Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey on the early afternoon of Saturday fifth September.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the yacht, first by towing the boat to safer grounded location, so that the one passenger and dog can be dropped and to dewater and make a temporary fix to the sustained damage.  Following this the classic boat was towed to Holiday Harbor Marina for an emergency lift out.  The boat ended aground for an error of navigation.

The boat in this accident is a Pacemaker 40 Motor Yacht as produced from 1972 to 1980.  Pacemaker was founded in 1948 by C.P. Leek and his sons, John E. and Cecil building boats and yachts from eight to 22 meters and up to 1980.

Classic Sunseeker Partly Sinks in Grado, Italy

Two 65 years old Austrians escaped a classic nine meter Sunseeker sport cruiser which partly sank while berthed in San Vito at Grado, North Adriatic side of Italy at around 04:30 morning time of Sunday thirty August.  The couple noticing the boat sinking jumped on the dock and gave the alarm, with the Vigili del Fuoco of Grado attending the sinking, and then starting an operation of floating the following morning.  The cause of the sinking is not reported with the two Austrians reported to have come aboard the previous day.

The boat in this accident is a Sunseeker 31 Offshore Mk.II as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1984 to 1986.  The 31 Offshore Mk.II was a replacement to the original 31 Offshore and was replaced by the Sunseeker 31 Portofino.

Five Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground Near Tarquinia, Italy

Five boaters were saved a ten meter flybridge cruiser ended aground on a reef near Sant'Agostino of Tarquinia, to the North of Civitavecchia, Italy at 20:40 of Saturday 29 August.  The boaters were assisted by the Guardia Costiera Civitavecchia coast guard, after a call from 1530 blu number.  The coast guard in this operation also used U-safe, a radio commanded life saving buoy devise which helped retrieve the boaters.  The boaters reported having no injuries, with the boat also reported to have not damaged the hull.  

The boat in this accident is a Della Pasqua DC 10 Fly as produced in the eighties.  The DC 10 Fly was replaced by the second generation Della Pasqua DC 10.

Cranchi Sport Cruiser Saved from Fire in Eolian Island of Lipari

A berthed twelve meter Cranchi sport cruiser was saved from fire in the Eolian island of Lipari on the morning of Tuesday eighteen August.  The Port Captaincy of Lipari responded to the blaze with the CP 322 patrol boat, as they towed the boat outside the pontoon in order to avoid damage to the marina structure and other boats.  Ultimately the fire was controlled, with no injuries reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a Cranchi 43 Mediterranee HT as designed by Aldo Cranchi and produced from 2007 till 2011.  The 43 Mediterranee was a replacement to the 41 Mediterranee, with the model replaced by the Cranchi M44 ST. 

Two Saved as Cabin Cruiser Ends Aground at Montalto, Italy

Two boaters were saved as a ten meter cabin cruiser ended aground at Le Murelle near Montatlo in the Tuscany Tyrennian sea coast of Italy on the morning of Monday seventeen August.  The boaters were assisted by the Guardia Costiera of Montalto Coast Guard coming later to the scene, while a fisherman who was on the scene also assisting in the towing operation of the damage cabin cruiser which is reported to have pierced its hull.    

The boat in this accident is a Rodman 1090 as produced in the noughties till 2019.  The 1090 was a replacement to the 1050, and was replaced by the Rodman 1090 Evolution.

Two Injured as Sea Ray Cruiser Collides in Island of Krk, Croatia

Two Croatian men were injured as a ten meter Sea Ray sport cruiser collided into a concrete sea-shore between Sveta Fuskol and Torkul, Southern West coast of the Island of Krk, Croatia at 23:11 of Saturday eight August. Maritime Rescue Coordination Center of Rijeka responded to the accident call, with Police also attending the scene as respondents came from both land and sea.  The two boaters were first assisted on land near the accident scene, and then transported to Rijeka Hospital.  The collision did not cause any marine with the cause of the accident being under investigation.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 340 Sundancer third generation as produced from 2003 to 2008.  The 340 Sundancer Mk.III was a replacement to the second generation 340 Sundancer, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 350 Sundancer second generation.

Family Saved as Sport Cruiser Ends Aground at San Teodoro, Sardinia

An eleven meter sport cruiser with a family of four persons ended aground near San Teodoro and the Marina of Punta Aldia to the East of Sardinia on the late afternoon of Monday third August.  The Vigili del Fuoco Fire Fighters coordinated by the Guardia Costiera of Olbia Coast Guard tended to the accident rescuing the family first with a Jet-Bike and a rescue boat. Following this an operation was made to save the boat, with this then towed to the yacht yard of the Marina Punta Aldia.  The boat is reported to have ended aground after it dragged anchor.

The boat in this is accident is a second generation Rio 38 Parana as designed by Marino Alfani and produced from 2020 to 2024.  The second generation 38 Parana was a replacement to the first generation 38 Parana, and was replaced by the Rio 40 Parana. 

Boston Whaler Ends Aground Near Marco Island, Florida

A nine meter Boston Whaler sportfish cruiser ended aground on a sand-bar near Marco Island, Florida on the late afternoon of Sunday second August. The boat was assisted by TowBoatUS Naples and Marco Island, who shared the story on its Facebook page.  TowBoatUS towed the boat into deep water later on in the evening. The cause of the accident and persons on board at time of the incident was not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Boston Whaler 315 Conquest as produced from 2013 to 2020.  The 315 Conquest was a replacement to the 305 Conquest, and was replaced by the Boston Whaler 325 Conquest.

One Injured in Sportfish Research Vessel Collision in Barnegat, New Jersey

One diver was injured as a ten meter sportfish cruiser collided into a similar sized down-East styled research vessel eight nautical miles offshore to Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey at around 11:45 morning time of Friday 31 July.  US Coast Guard responded to the emergency and then air lifted the injured diver to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Centre’s mainland campus in Galloway Township. Both boats were heavily damaged, the sportfish cruiser in its bow as pictured above, and the other vessel had its pilot house wrecked. The collision was reported to be caused by the sportfish cruiser who had autopilot engaged and stuck the other vessel which was doing a diving expedition at 25 knots.

The sportfish cruiser in this collision is a Grady-White Express 330 first generation as produced from 2001 to 2007.  The Express 330 mark.1 debuted Grady-White Express line, and was replaced by the second generation Express 330.

Four Saved as Flybridge Cruiser Goes Ablaze in Hvar, Croatia

Four boaters, two of which small children were saved as an eleven meter flybridge cruiser went ablaze off the Coast of Pelegrin in Hvar, Croatia at 11:52 morning time of Friday 31 July.  The National Maritime Rescue Coordination Center in Rijeka received news of the fire, with the Hvar Volunteer Fire Department responding to the blaze, and saving the boaters first and then extinguishing the fire.  The blaze was extinguished, with the cause of the fire starting in the stern.

The boat in this accident is an Enterprise 38 as designed by John Bennett and produced in the nineties.  Enterprise Marine was founded in 1984, and today offers a line of build to order flybridge cruisers and yachts from twelve to eighteen meters.

Classic Sport Cruiser Ends Beached in Mellieha, Malta

A not attended swing moored classic sport cruiser of ten meters in length ended aground in the Bay of Mellieha, to the North West of the Island of Malta at around 20:00 of Tuesday 28 July.  The boat which was swing moored broke its mooring after Easterly winds reached Beaufort Force six intensity, as it ended beached in a sandy area.  The damage from the grounding is not known.

The boat in this accident is a Halmatic DS110 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1968 to 1972 in 28 units.

Two Saved as Jeanneau Cruiser Ends Aground in Baia de Bandol, France

Two persons and a twelve meter Jeanneau sport cruiser titled Balade Gourmande were saved as it ended beached at Baie de Bandol in the South of France on 13:22 of Sunday 26 July.  SNSM Bandol who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the sport cruiser with the SNS164 Saint Elme II patrol boat, and after an hour of works was towing the boat to the port of Bandol.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the accident reported to be a broken mooring. 

The boat in this accident is a Jeanneau Leader 40 as designed by Garroni and produced from 2014 to 2021.  The Leader 40 was a replacement to the Prestige 42S, and was replaced by the Jeanneau DB/43.

Bayliner Trophy Hits Jetty in Yaquina Bay, Newport

A seven meter Bayliner Trophy with three persons onboard collided into the jetty at Yaquina Bay in Newport Oregon, on the afternoon of Tuesday 21 July.  Oregon Coast Explored who shared the story on Facebook, advised that the boat collided into the jetty at high tide, which does not show it and makes invisible, and in poor visibility.  The boat was reported to have freed itself in high tide two days later, which suggest it sustained little damage.  No injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a Bayliner Trophy 2509 Walkaround as produced from 1996 to 2003.  The Trophy 2509 Walkaround was a replacement to the Bayliner Trophy 2502 Walkaround, and was replaced by the Trophy branded 2502 Walkaround.

Flybridge Cruiser Ends Aground in Sarasota New Pass, Florida

A ten meter flybridge cruiser with one person onboard ended aground on a sand-bar at New Pass in Sarasota, Florida at 13:45 of Thursday sixteen July.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatUS who shared the story on its YouTube page assisted the boater, and put the boat back in deep water and then proceeded in towing her to Bradenton Beach Marina.  The boat ended aground cause of an engine failure.

The boat in this accident is a Luhrs 3420 Motor Yacht as produced from 1991 to 1993.  The 3420 Motor Yacht was a replacement to the 3400 Motor Yacht and was replaced by the Luhrs 350 Convertible.

Prestige Catamaran Saved From Sinking in Barnegat, New Jersey

A fourteen meter Prestige power catamaran was saved from sinking after it collided into the North Jetty of Barnegat Inlet, in New Jersey on the afternoon of Wednesday fifteen July.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page responded to the accident with two vessels, and managed to keep the vessel floating by deploying multiple pumps.  Following this TowBoatUS towed the vessel to Barnegat Bay Marina for an emergency haulout.  The cause of the accident is not reported, with the vessel damaging its shafts and propeller and surround area.

The power catamaran in this accident is a Prestige M48 as designed by Garroni and Philippe Briand and produced since 2022.  The M48 debuted Prestige catamaran line which today features four models from fourteen to nineteen meters.

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.

Prestige Cruiser Strikes North Jetty at Barnegat, New Jersey

A twelve meter Prestige hard-top cruiser collided into the North Jetty at Barnegat inlet, New Jersey on the afternoon of Tuesday second July.  The hard-top cruiser was assisted by SeaTow Central New Jersey who shared the story on its Facebook page.  Sea-Tow then towed the boat for an emergency haul out.  During haul out the vessel showed damage to its bow.  No reported injuries are reported from the accident.

The boat in this accident is a second generation Prestige 420 S as designed by Garroni and produced since 2020.  The 420 S was a replacement to the first generation Prestige 420 S.

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.

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.