Ten Boaters Saved as Sunseeker Yacht Partly Sinks in Chania, Crete

Ten boaters were saved as a seventeen meter Sunseeker sport yacht struck rocks and partly sunk at Agioi Apostoloi, west of Chania, in Crete on the afternoon of Thursday 23 July.  Hellenic Coast Guard responded to the accident by dispatching a patrol boat saving the boaters first, with eight guests transferred to Chania old harbour, while the captain and owner onboard the yacht stayed onboard to save for the recovery operation.  Chania Port Authority is investigating the accident, with this coming in moderate Force four Beaufort North winds.  No pollution is reported from the accident with the yacht towed to a boat yard later in the evening.

The yacht in this accident is a Sunseeker Predator 58  as designed by Don Shead and produced from 1996 to 1999.  The Predator 58 was a replacement to the Camargue 55, and was replaced with the first generation Predator 60.

Classic Yacht Ends Aground in Aegina Island, Greece

A classic nineteen meter Cantieri di Pisa ended aground and partially sunk listing to its starboard side near Cape Tourlos to the North East of Aegina Island on the seventeen July.  Notice of this accident are very sparse beside photos on social media.  As the photo above shows the yacht was protected by a pollution protection boon.  The cause of the incident and how many passengers were onboard are not reported.

The yacht in this accident is a Cantieri di Pisa Akhir 19 as designed by Spadolini and produced from 1979 to 1983.  The Akhir 19 was a replacement to the Pegaso 20m and was replaced by the Cantieri di Pisa Akhir 20.

38 meter Super Yacht Ends Aground at Falmouth in Massachusetts

The 38 meter super yacht Favor with thirteen persons onboard ended aground on the rocks Southwest of Capre Cod at Falmouth in Massachusetts on 11:00 morning time of Friday seventeen July.  US Coast Guard responded first to the grounding, and were later assited by the Falmouth Fire Department and the Falmouth Harbormaster.  The first operation was to evacuate the seven persons onboard, as six crew remained onboard to assist in the recovery of the yacht.  The yacht  was floated and towed to the Great Harbor Anchorage area, where marine inspectors are currently conducting a damage assessment.  No injuries are reported with the cause of the accident not reported, but probably was an error in navigation.

The yacht in this accident is a 2000 build custom Crescent 38.7 meters as designed by Jack Sarin for exterior and interiors by Bill Scales.  Crescent was founded in 1985 by Jack Charles in Crescent Beach, a small oceanside community in British Columbia, Canada specializing in building custom super yachts from 28 to 42 meters. 

34 Meter Super Yacht Smashes Into Pier in Fort Lauderdale

The 34 meter yacht Determination crashed into a pier while being towed along the New River, near Andrews Avenue, in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the morning of Monday twenty July. According to the tow company, someone on the yacht bridge accidentally hit the throttle as it passed Andrews Avenue, which sent the yacht off course. The tow captains below tried to counter that propulsion, but there was nothing they could do to avoid the collision. Both the dock and the yacht sustained significant damage after the accident, with a piling lodged in the yacht's bow still visible. Despite the mess left behind and the city’s storm-water pump house damaged, no injuries were reported. City officials said a structural engineer will determine how much damage the crash may have caused to the storm-water pump station and the seawall.

The yacht in this accident is a 2016 Westport 112 Raised Pilothouse, as produced from 1993 to 2020 in 68 units.  The 112 Raised Pilothouse was replaced by the Westport 117 Raised Pilothouse.

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.

Sport Yacht Wrecked by Fire in Marina Botafoc, Ibiza

A 23 meter sport yacht named Lefty went ablaze in Marina Botafoc, on the island of Ibiza at around 17:00 of Monday thirteen July.  Ibiza fire fighters responded to the blaze, as nearby yachts were swiftly moved to avoid further damage.  The yacht was ultimately towed away from the berth, and ended part sank, and surrounded by oil protective booms.  The cause of the blaze is not reported, as the ownership has now been instructed to remove the yacht.

The yacht in this blaze is a 2001 FP Yachts Jaguar 24 Sport as designed by Paolo Caliari and produced from 2001 to 2007.  FP Yachts of Filippo Picchiotti was founded in 2001 and following financial difficulties and new share holding entry changed in 2005 will change its name to Italian Yachts and then close its doors in 2013.

Lefty became a famous yacht in Summer 2025 as it was chartered by famous Barcelona and Spanish national team footballer Lamine Yamal vacation in Ibiza.

Two Saved as Princess Yacht Part Sinks in Ajaccio, Corsica

A seventeen meter Princess Yacht with two persons onboard partly sank near Sanguinaires, Ajaccio to the West of Ajaccio in Corsica on 14:30 of Sunday twelfth July.  SNSM station of Ajaccio who reported the accident on its Facebook page, after saving the two boaters started an operation to save the yacht with three pumps, with this resulting not successful, as the yacht was then towed and grounded at La Parata, before initiating a second towing to the shipyard to Charles Ornano, where it was lifted and salvaged.  The yacht part sank as it struck a fishing net, which pulled out its shaft and opened a water entry.

The yacht in this accident is a Princess 57 as designed by Bernard Olesinski and produced from 2003 to 2006.  The 57 was a replacement to the 56 and was replaced by the second generation Princess 58.

Mangusta Super Yacht Ends Aground at Palmanova, Mallorca

The forty meter Mangusta super sport yacht Mrs Grey ended beached at Palmanova in Mallorca, on the dawn of Sunday twelve July.  The yacht was then assisted by its tender and other small private water craft and was then freed after about an hour at 06:41 morning time.  Following the ungrounding the yacht according to its AIS data cruised to El Toro.  The cause of the beaching is not advised, although with anchor signal and light on most probably that the yacht anchor drifted in the night.  No injuries and damage to the yacht are reported from the accident.

The yacht in this accident is a 2005 Overmarine Mangusta 130 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2004 to 2014 in twelve units.  When released the Mangusta 130 was its largest build offer, and was replaced by the Overmarine Mangusta 132.

Riviera Yachts Ends Aground on Sandbar at Big Pass, Florida

A fifteen meter Riviera sport yacht with two persons onboard ended aground on a sandbar at Big Pass, Sarasota, Florida at around 17:00 of Friday ten July.  The yacht was assisted by Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowboatU.S who shared the story on its Facebook page.  After a first failed attempt for ungrounding with low tide, eventually the yacht was removed at late night as the tide came up and then towed to Marina Jack for inspection and eventual repairs.

The yacht in this accident is a Riviera 505 SUV as produced since 2020 to date in nineteen units. 

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.

Bertram Sportfish Yacht Part Sinks at San Juan, Puerto Rico

A not attended fifteen meter Bertram sportfish yacht named Vintage II partly sank at San Juan Bay Marina in San Juan, Puerto Rico on the afternoon of Monday six July.  US Coast Guard San Juan who reported the story on its Facebook page tended to the yacht accident, and following pollution protection as the yacht was oil leaking and polluting, advised the ownership to start salvage operations to float and remove the yacht.  

The Bertram yacht was then removed and dry docked on Wednesday evening.

The yacht in this fire is a 1992 Bertram 50 as designed by Dave Napier and produced from 1987 to 1996.  The 50 was a replacement to the 46 Convertible and was replaced by the Bertram 510.

Flybridge Cruiser With One Boater Sinks Near Alghero, Sardinia

A nine meter flybridge cruiser with one person onboard sank in the waters near Punta Negra, in Alghero to the North West of Sardinia on the late morning of Monday sixth July.  The boaters was assisted by the Guardia Costiera Coast Guard of Alghero with the CP 871 vessel, who rescued the boater and then marked the wreck.  The cause of the sinking are not reported.

The boat in this accident is a Piantoni Amalfi 9.20 meters as produced in the early eighties.  The Amalfi was also produced in the Amalfi Open sport cruiser version and was replaced by the Piantoni Ondazzurra 10 meter.

The boat was recovered and dry docked at Cantiere Nautico Bruno Paddeu on the Tuesday seven July.

Azimut Yacht Destroyed in Fire in Vieux-Port, Marseille

Two yachts, a yacht of about twenty meters which started the blaze, and the 25 meter Azimut yacht Forty Two were destroyed by fire near the Hotel de Ville Vieux-Port Marseille, for a blaze which broke at about 10:30 morning time of Sunday five July.  The Bataillon de marins-pompiers de Marseille responded to the blaze with 150 marine firefighters, alongside 37 fire and rescue vehicles. A crane was also deployed from an emergency vehicle parked on the quayside to spray the upper part of the yacht. The fire was finally extinguished around noon.  Fourteen people were injured six of which transported to hospital for the treatment of minor burns. These people are believed to include those onboard the vessels, as well as two police officers and one member of port security.  The cause of the fire is not reported, with both yachts ending sank and wrecked.

The yacht in this fire is a 2023 Azimut Magellano 25 Metri as designed by Ken Freivokh and produced since 2020 to date in 29 units.  The other smaller yacht is not identified.

Three Boaters Saved as Sport Yacht Goes Ablaze Near Nettuno, Italy

Three boaters including a young five year old girl were saved from a seventeen meter sport yacht fire near Torre Asturia, Nettuno, Italy at around 19:00 of Saturday fourth July.  The yacht was assisted by the Port Captaincy of Anzio who assisted with the Guardia Costiera CP859 SAR boat and the B89 saving the boaters first.  Following the saving of the boaters, an operation to save the yacht was started which at this point was also taking in water and was in risk of sinking.  The saving of the yacht was a success with this then towed to the marina of Nettuno for inspection of eventual repairs.   

The yacht in this fire is an Atlantis 55 as designed by Stefano Righini and produced from 2004 to 2009.  The 55 was replaced by the Atlantis 54. 

Sunseeker Yacht Goes Ablaze in La Savina, Formentera Island

A sixteen meter not attended Sunseeker sport yacht went ablaze as it was moored at La Savina in Formentera, just a couple minutes before 23:00 of Friday third July.  Consell de Formentera responded to the blaze with a light response vehicle and two fire engines, extinguishing the blaze by 02:00 morning time.  Following the fire the yacht was thermal image inspected to ensure the fire was stopped and would not restart.   No injures were advised with the fire reported to starting from a refrigerator in the cabin.

The yacht in this accident is a Sunseeker Portofino 53 Mk.1 as designed by Don Shead and produced from 2003 to 2005.  The Portofino 53 Mk.1 was a replacement to the Predator 56, and was replaced by the Sunseeker Portofino 53 Mk.2.

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.

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.

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.