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 Persons and Boat Saved from Fire Near Livorno, Italy

Two persons and a sport cruiser of eleven meters in length were saved from a fire near Secche di Vada, offshore to Livorno on the morning of Monday eleven August 2025.  A Cecina Port Authority vessel assisted the boaters first as they removed them from the vessel, and were later helped by the Livorno Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters who controlled the fire onboard.  The fire was ultimately controlled, with the vessel saved and then towed to Cala dei Medici Marina.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the blaze not being reported.

The boat in this fire is Mano 37 Gran Sport as designed by Studio Cabes and produced from 2011 to 2013.  Mano Marine was founded in 1990 by brothers Gennaro and Rosario Colella, and closed its doors in 2013.

Sport Yacht Saved from Fire at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

A not attended 27 meter super sport yacht was saved from fire on the long quay of Santa Margherita Ligure, to the East of Genoa on the morning of Saturday thirteen June.  The fire was attended by the Port Captaincy of Santa Margherita, the Rapallo Vigili del Fuoco fire fighters, and the Communal environment section of Santa Margherita.  The first operation was to move nearby yachts, although the yacht was eventually saved from the blaze.  The fire had an extra attention as the yacht was also located very nearby to the Santa Margherita Ligure harbour fuelling station.  No injuries were reported, with the cause of the fire not being advised.

The yacht in this accident is a Cantieri Navali dell Arno Leopard 27 Open as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 1994 to 2011 in 48 units.  The Leopard 27 Open was the Picchiotti family owned Arno largest yacht produced at launch, remaining its flagship till 2004 and the arrival of the Leopard 34 M. 

Super Yacht Wrecked by Fire in Sentosa Cove, Singapore

The 34 meter Custom Line yacht Eagle Wings III was wrecked by fire at One15 Marina in Sentosa Cove, Singapore on 08:10 morning time of Sunday seven June.  Singapore Civil Defence Force responded to the blaze in seven minutes first from land and then by deploying a marine vessel as the yacht cut its mooring and started drifting.  The fire was eventually extinguished around five hours later at around 13:40, with the yacht sitting partially sunk in the water.  No injuries and damage to other yachts are reported from the blaze, as nearby yachts were quickly moved during the fire.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

The yacht in this accident is a 2005 Custom Line 112 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2001 to 2007 in fifteen units.  When released the 112 was Custom Line's flagship model, with the model replaced by the 112 Next.

Wally Yacht Collides Into Rocky Reef in Formentera, Ibiza

A seventeen meter Wally sport yacht with two crew onboard collided into rocky reefs of the islet of S'Espalmador in Formentera, to the South of Ibiza on the night between tenth and eleventh June. Salvamento Maritimo tended to the accident with the Salvamento Naos vessel, and rescued the two crew, who sustained minor injuries. Following this a specialized firm was then instructed to remove and float back this yacht, with this then towed to a yacht yard in Ibiza. The cause of the collision is not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a WallyPower 58 as designed by Luca Bassani and produced since 2022.  The WallyPower 58 was a replacement to the WallyPower 55.

Not Attended Flybridge Cruiser Beaches Ashore at Haulover, Florida

A not attended badly hull damaged ten meter flybridge cruiser beached and washed ashore at Haulover Beach in Florida, on the morning of Saturday sixth June.  Wavy Boats reported the accident on his YouTube and Instagram channels, as Dal Harbour Police Department came to the scene to asses the situation.  Following this the Police tried to find the ownership with no success, and then instructed Flagship Towing to remove the boat. With the condition of the boat not idle, it was then decided to ground the boat even farther for its safety and to sustain less damage to itself and to the environment.  Ultimately the boat was destroyed and removed on Monday eight June.

The boat in this accident is a Silverton 34 Convertible fourth generation as produced from 1991 to 1995.  The 34 Convertible fourth generation was a replacement to the 34 Convertible third generation, and was replaced by the Silverton 362 Sedan Cruiser.

Six Rescued as Center Console Sinks at Playa del Mago, Mallorca

Six boaters were rescued as a twelve meters in length sport cruiser center console partly sank near Playa del Mago in Mallorca, on the afternoon of Tuesday second June.  Salvamento Maritimo and its CCS Palma operation assisted and rescued the boaters with the Salvamar Libertas boat.  The rescue boat also towed and saved the sport cruiser to Puerto Portals, were the boat was then lifted out and dry-docked for repair.  The cause of the accident and part sinking was not reported. 

The boat in this accident is a Wiszniewski W43 as produced since 2024.  The W43 is the first Wisniewski boat, although Slepsk it's mother company was founded in 1989, and has been a sub-contractor boat builder for other noteworthy brands since 1991.

Motor Yacht Saved from Fire in Besiktas, Turkey

A nineteen meter motor yacht went ablaze in Besiktas in the province of Bebek, Turkey at around 19:44 of Sunday 31 May.  The yacht was fast assisted by fire teams from Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, İstinye, Beyoğlu, Üsküdar, Kavacık and İSAK Underwater Search and Rescue who attacked the fire, and towed the yacht to the shore.  No injuries are reported with a video on Instagram showing two persons onboard the yacht at the time of the fire, with the yacht being saved from destruction and or sinking.  The cause of the fire is not reported, but in the video this is shown as coming from the engine room.

The nineteen meter motor yacht in this fire is not of any particular make, but made in Turkey of wood, in one of the local yards.

40 Meter Super Yacht Part Sinks in Sinop, Turkey

The forty meter super yacht Familia partly sank as it was berthed at Sinop, in Black Sea Turkey on the evening and night of Saturday thirtieth May.  According to reports the yacht started to take on water on the evening of Saturday, and by Sunday morning had its hull completely submerged.  The six crew onboard the yacht were evacuated at night.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, but heavy rain-fall was reported during the night.  Re-floating operations have already been started.  The yacht was reported arriving in Sinot the previous Thursday.

The yacht in this part sinking is a full custom Bering 121 hull R16 designed by Sabdes and delivered in 2024.  This Bering 121 completed a refit just a month ago in April at Reviva Refit in Turkey, the refit branch of Mengi Yay were the yacht was also extended by three meters.

Ferretti Yacht Collides Into Tourist Boat in Miami River

A 23 meter Ferretti yacht named Destiny which was running a charter cruise was filmed as it collided into a moored tourist ferry vessel in the Miami River on the afternoon of Saturday 23 May.  The story was shared by The Qualified Captain on his Facebook and Instagram pages, who shared two short reels as the yacht collided its bow into the stern of the passenger ferry.  The cause of the collision is not reported, but is speculated to have been a problem with throttle response.

The yacht in this accident is a first generation Ferretti 780 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2004 to 2009.  The 780 was a replacement to the 76 and was replaced by the Ferretti 800.

Classic Viking Sinks at Perry Marina in Key West, Florida

A not attended classic fourteen meter Viking sportfish cruiser sank as it was berthed at Perry Marina in Key West Florida, on Saturday 23 May.  US Coast Guard sector Key West responded to the sinking and upon arrival observed diesel discharge, as the vessel was reported in carrying about 2600 litres of diesel.  For this reason the Coast Guard Federal On Scene Coordinator authorized the use of federal funds to lift the vessel and remove all remaining fuel and oil from the vessel.  The cause of the sinking is not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Viking 48 Convertible Sport Fisher as produced from 1985 to 1990.  The 48 Convertible Sport Fisher was a replacement to the 46 Convertible Sport Fisher, and was replaced by the Viking 47 Convertible.

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.

Classic US Yacht Ends Aground in Sarasota, Florida

A classic US style twenty meter motor yacht with five persons onboard ended aground near Big Pass, Sarasota, Florida at 19:00 of Friday fifteen May.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowboatU.S who shared the story on its YouTube page assisted the yacht, by removing it from the grounding and taking it into deep water.  Following this the yacht proceeded with its own power suggesting it sustained little to no damage.  

The yacht in this accident is a Seaway 67 as produced in the eighties.

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.

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.

Classic Hatteras Ends Aground Then Sinks in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands

A classic twelve meter Hatteras sportfish cruiser titled Lucky Me ended aground and then sank near St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands at around 16:00 of Saturday ninth May.  US Coast Guard sector San Juan monitored the accident, as the boat also carried around seven hundred litres of diesel fuel.  The vessel owner has been required to deploy a containment boom around the vessel, to continuously monitor the discharge of oil from the vessel, to maintain communications with the Federal On-Scene Coordinator, and has also been directed to present a plan to mitigate and remove the threat of any discharge.  Ultimately US Coast Guard removed the fuel and most pollutants by Thursday, but the boat remains sunk with a notice to mariners issued for its danger.  The cause of this grounding and sinking are not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Hatteras 42 Convertible as designed by Jack Hargrave and produced from 1971 to 1978.  The 42 Convertible was a replacement to the 41 Convertible Series I, and was replaced by the Hatteras 43 Convertible Series I.

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.

Fairline Yacht Sinks at Cesme in Izmir, Turkey

A seventeen meter Fairline yacht sank at Ali Bostan in Cesme, Izmir locality on the Aegean sea of Turkey on Saturday nine May.  Cesmecevirmerada broke the story on it's Instagram page as the yacht lay partly sank close to the beach.  It is reported that the yacht sank after it struck reefs close to the shore, with the reason for this not being known.  A salvage operation was immediately started on the day of the accident.  The people onboard if any at the time of the accident are not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Fairline Squadron 59 Mk.II as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 1997 to 1998.  The Squadron 59 Mk.II was a replacement to the Squadron 59 mk.I and was replaced by the Fairline Squadron 62 Mk.II.

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.