Four Boats Wrecked by Fire in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia

Four boats of which three ribs from eight to twelve meters and a classic nine meter Bertram sport cruiser were wrecked in a fire at Punta Asfodeli in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia in the early 01:30 hours of Wednesday 23 September.  Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters from the Olbia station responded to the blaze with two fire trucks taking some hours to control the blaze, and into the early hours of the morning.  No injuries are reported with the blaze starting from a short circuit in one of the four boats.

The boats in this accident are a Sea Water Kymera 43, Top Marine 1000, classic Bertram 28 Moppie, and a Solemar 27 Oceanic.

Classic Hatteras Sportfish Boat Goes Ablaze in Cartagena, Columbia

A classic fourteen meter Hatteras sportfish cruiser went ablaze while berthed in a marina in Cartagena Bay, in Columbia on the afternoon of Friday fourth September.  Authorities responded to the fire, and untied the yacht from its berth and towed it away from the marina, as they fought the fire in the middle of the bay.  Ultimately the boat was destroyed, with the wreck not sinking.  No injuries are reported from the blaze, with the cause of the fire not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Hatteras 46 Convertible Series II as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1981 to 1984.  The 46 Convertible Series II was a replacement and soft evolution to the 46 Convertible Series II, with the model replaced by the Hatteras 45 Convertible Series II.

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 Boats Fire Wrecked In Novalja Boat Yard at Island of Pag, Croatia

Two boats of about fourteen and ten meters respectively were wrecked by fire in a boat yard in Novalja on the island of Pag in Croatia, with the blaze starting at 02:50 early morning Tuesday eighteen August.  The Volunteer Fire Department of Novalja responded to the blaze with eighteen fire fighters and six emergency vessels.  The fire fighting lasted two hours and was controlled to these two vessels.  The cause of the fire is under investigation, with the boat yard owner stating that this started in one of the electrical systems of the two boats.

One Man Suffers Minor Injuries in Boat Fire at Oak Orchard River, Carlton

One man suffered minor injures as a nine meter sport cruiser went ablaze in Oak Orchard river, Orleans County, Carlton, New York before 06:00 morning time of Saturday eight August.  Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol Unit responded to the blaze, and removed the boat from its berth towing it near the Orleans County boat launch, as the boat was wrecked but ultimately it did not sink.  With the fire a nearby boat and the dock also sustained damage.  The injured man who is the owned of the boat had minor fire injuries and refused treatment.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Wajer Boat Goes Ablaze in Port Hercules, Monaco

An eleven meter Wajer sport cruiser went ablaze at the far end of Quai Rainier Ier Grand Amiral de France in Port Hercules, Monaco on the morning of Friday seven August.  Monaco’s port services, Maritime Police and Fire Brigade tended to the fire, extinguishing and controlling it in some minutes and avoiding damage to other yachts.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The boat in this fire is a Wajer 38 as designed by Vripack and produced since 2013.  The 38 was a replacement to the Wajer 37.

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.

Nine meter Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze at La Maddalena, Sardinia

A not attended nine meter sport cruiser went ablaze as it was berthed in Cala Comiciotto on the La Maddalena island, Sardinia at 08:30 morning time of Sunday nineteen July.  Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters of La Maddalena tended to the blaze, and were helped by a patrol boat of the Guardia Costiera managing to keep the fire secluded to this one boat.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the fire being under investigation.  

The boat in this fire is a Cramar 32 as produced in the noughties.  Cramar was founded in 1971 as Mario Cranchi and his sons change the name of the Fratelli Cranchi shipyard.

Boaters Saved From Sea Ray Cruiser Fire in Avalon, New Jersey

Boaters were saved as a nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser went ablaze in Pelican Drive, Avalon, New Jersey on the afternoon of Sunday twelfth July.  SeaTow Cape May who shared the story on its Facebook page tended to the fire, and were assisted by Avalon and Stone Harbor Fire Departments.  When the fire was extinguished the boat was partly sank and SeaTow crew recovered the wreck and towed it to Minmar Marine in Sea Isle City for an emergency haul-out.  No injuries are reported as the boaters were saved by a nearby boat, with the cause of the fire not being reported.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 290 Sun Sport as produced from 2002 to 2009.  The 290 Sun Sport was a replacement to the 280 Sun Sport, and was the last model of Sea Ray Sun Sport line. 

Four Saved as Maxi-RIb Goes Ablaze in Vouliagmeni, Greece

A maxi rib of thirteen meters in length with four persons onboard went ablaze off the coast of Vouliagmeni, to the South of Athens on the morning of Friday third July.  The burning rib was assisted by the Hellenic Coast Guard who first rescued the four persons; a 63 year old and three 22 years old, and then fought the fire.  The four boaters were transferred to the Coast Guard station in Palaia Fokaia.  Ultimatelty the maxi-rib was wrecked by the fire and sunk.  The cause of the fire are not reported, with the four boaters reported to be uninjured and in good health.

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.

Dozen Boats Fire Wrecked at Marina in Winthrop, Massachusetts

At least a dozen boats were wrecked in a fire which started on the early hours of 02:30 of Friday fifth June at the Cottage Park Yacht Club on Orlando Avenue at Boston Harbor in Winthrop, Massachusetts.  Winthrop Fire responded to the fire, and were later assisted by Massachusetts State Police, and the marine units of Boston, Everett and Massport.  Two boats broke free in the fire, making the operation more delicate and complicated.  US Coast Guard and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection was notified, and now its for the clean up operation.  No injuries were reported from the fire, with the cause of the blaze being unknown.

Cottage Park Yacht Club was founded in 1902, and embraces club membership along its leisure boating facilities.  Cottage Park Yacht Club holds two world championships titles: 1963 Star World Championship, won by Joe Duplin and Francis Dolan, and the 2007 Snipe World Championship, won by Tomas Hornos and Enrique Quintero.  Cottage Park Yacht Club also hosted the Snipe North American Championship in 1999, 2008 and 2014, and the Western Hemisphere and Orient Championship in 2021.

Traditional Gozzo Cruiser Wrecked by Fire in Empuriabrava

A not attended traditional style Gozzo cruiser of thirteen meters in length went ablaze at Empuriabrava in the North East of Spain, on the evening of Thursday fourth June.  Salvamento Maritimo responded to the blaze with the Lyra lifeguard vessel, and first removed all shore power connection and extinguished the blaze, saving the boat from sinking.  The cause of the blaze is not reported with no injuries being reported from the fire.

The boat in this fire is an Apreamare 45 Comfort as designed by Spadolini and produced from 2004 to 2010.  The 45 Comfort was a hard-top version of the 12 Cabinato, and was replaced by the Apreamare 44.

Two Boaters Escape Azimut Sport Cruiser Fire in Miami Beach, Florida

Two boaters escaped a fire on a thirteen meter Azimut sports cruiser as it was cruising just before the Julia Tuttle Causeway before Alton Road in Miami Beach, Florida on the evening of Friday fifteen May. The boaters were first helped by a nearby boater, with Miami Beach Fire and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responding to the blaze and controlling it to the super structure of the boat. The two boaters were not injured, with one jumping to a concrete pillar, and another in the water and then picked by a nearby boater. The cause of the fire is as yet unknown and under investigation.

The boat in this fire is an Azimut Atlantis 43 as designed by Salvetti and produced from 2014 to 2020 in 140 units. The Atlantis 43 was a replacement to the Atlantis 44, and was replaced by the Azimut Atlantis 45.

Eleven Injured as Sea Ray Cruiser Explodes in Haulover, Florida

Eleven boaters were injured as a twelve meter Sea Ray cruiser titled Nauti Nabors exploded at Bal Harbour in Haulover, Florida at around 12:50 of Saturday ninth May.  Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to the accident, with a helicopter brought in to take the injured persons to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center.  A man and a child reported important fire burns.  The cause of the explosion is not reported as the boat was later towed to Haulover Marine Center for inspection by the authorities.

The boat in this accident is a Sea Ray 400 Express Cruiser as produced from 1992 to 1999.  The 400 Express Cruiser was a replacement to the 390 Express Cruiser, and was replaced by the Sea Ray 410 Express Cruiser.

One Woman Injured in Four Boat Fire at Cervia, Ravenna

One woman boater was injured as four boats went ablaze at pier three of Marina di Cervia, Ravenna, in the Adriatic side of Italy after 05:30 morning time of Friday first May.  Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters from Cesenatico and Ravenna responded to the blaze, and were helped by the Port Captaincy of the area and the marina crew.  The fire started on the sailing boat to the right of the picture, and then jumped to the boats on its starboard side.  One woman was injured, as she hurt her shoulder while she was escaping the blaze, while her dog who alerted the woman lost its life.  The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is reported to have started from a short circuit.

The motor boats wrecked in this fire are a Raffaelli Levante, and a Cranchi Zaffiro 36.

Two Persons Saved as Boat Goes Ablaze Near Marzamemi, Sicily

A seven meter Bayliner sportfish cruiser with two persons onboard went ablaze about one nautical offshore to Sanlorenzo near Marzamemi, to the East of Sicily just after 12:30 of Saturday 25 April.  Seeing the fire the two persons onboard jumped in the water and were saved by a beach-guard who came to the rescue with a paddle boat as he saw the blaze from the beach.  The Guardia di Finanza and Guardia Costiera followed to the assistance later with the V854 and CP 763 boats respectively.  Ultimately the boat was wrecked from the blaze and sunk.  The two persons were assisted by the 118 emergency crew who were taken to the Di Maria hospital of Avola for a check.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The boat in this fire is a first generation Bayliner Trophy 2352 Walkaround as produced from 1991 to 1995.  The Trophy 2352 was replaced by the Bayliner 2509 Trophy Walkaround.  Bayliner Trophy line debuted in 1983 with the 2160 Trophy Cuddy, with the line stopped in 2010, and then returned in 2020 with the T20CC.

Two Boats Wrecked by Fire in Scoglitti, Sicily

Two sports cruisers of ten and nine meters in length respectively went ablaze at Club Nautico marina in Scoglitti harbour, province of Ragusa to the South of the island of Sicily on the early hours of Wednesday 22 April.  The fire started on the bigger ten meter boat and then jumped on the nine meters sports cruiser to its starboard side, as Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters of Ragusa and Santa Croce Camarina tended to the blaze.  The fire also had lesser impact as staff from Club Nautico, along with help from personnel of nearby piers towed the boats away from the pontoon and nearby boats.  No injuries are reported from the fire, with the cause of the accident being under investigation but reported to be of malicious activity.

The boats in this accident are a first generation Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095, and a Salpa Laver 32.5.

Four Saved as Sport Cruiser Goes Ablaze Off Dublin, Ireland

Four boaters were rescued as an eleven meter sport cruiser went ablaze just over one nautical miles offshore to Dún Laoghaire harbour in Dublin Bay, Dublin, Ireland on 15:31 of Saturday eighteen April.   Dún Laoghaire RNLI went to the assistance of the boaters with the two inshore and all-weather lifeboats.  The inshore lifeboat rescued the four boaters, and took them ashore to be assessed at the RNLI station, where they were met by HSE and fire service personnel.  The Dún Laoghaire All Weather Lifeboat was then assisted by the Dublin Port tug in fighting the fire, which was extinguished at about 17:15 after which the vessel sunk.  The cause of the fire is not reported.

The boat in this fire is a Sealine 380 Ambassador as produced from 1991 to 1993.  The 380 Ambassador was a replacement to the 365 Sportsbridge, and was replaced by the Sealine 400 Ambassador.

One Injured in Sea Ray Cruiser Fire at New Smyrna Beach, Florida

One fire man was injured as a not attended nine meter Sea Ray sport cruiser went ablaze at a marina in New Smyrna Beach, Florida on 05:30 morning time of Sunday fifteen March.  New Smyrna Beach Fire department who shared the story on Instagram assisted the fire with two vessels and surrounded the boat with foam, this to stop the from spreading to other vessels.  The boat ultimately ended wrecked with one fire man treated for minor injuries and was transported to the hospital. 

The boat in this accident is a third generation Sea Ray 300 Sundancer as produced from 1994 to 1997.  The third generation 300 Sundancer was a replacement to the second generation 300 Sundancer, and was replaced by the second generation Sea Ray 310 Sundancer.