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 cruiser 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.

Six Saved as Sport Cruiser Sinks at Javea Near Valenca

Six boaters were saved as a swing moored eight meter sport cruiser partly sank at Cala de Portixol near Javea to the South of Valencia in Spain on the later morning of Saturday 25 July.  Maritime Rescue crews responded to the sinking, saving the boaters, and then starting a floating operation of the boat.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, with the boat being swing moored at the time of sinking.

The boat in this accident is a second generation Maxum 2700 SCR as produced from 1994 to 1996.  The 2700 SCR second generation was a replacement to the original 2700 SRC and was replaced by the Maxum 2800 SCR.

Ferretti Yacht Crash in Miami River Wall

A twenty meter Ferretti Yacht was filmed as it crashed into the river wall of the Miami river on the late morning of Saturday first August.  The story shared on the Onlyindade Instagram profile with the yacht filmed as it crashed bow port side into the wall.  In the video and following the collision one crew is seen jumping down from the bow to asses the damage.  The cause of the collision is not advised, although it does look to be a throttle command failure. 

The yacht in this accident is Ferretti 680 as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2003 to 2006.  The 680 was a replacement and evolution of the 68, and was replaced by the Ferretti 681.

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.

Classic Yacht Fire Damaged in San Remo's Porto Sole, Italy

A classic sixteen meter motor yacht named Mabita VI went ablaze while berthed at Porto Sole in San Remo, Italy on the evening of Saturday 25 July.  Marine personnel tended to the fire first and were assisted by the Vigili dell Fuoco fire fighters and then the Port Captaincy of San Remo.  No injuries were reported as the yacht was also under seizure in the Marina.  The cause of the blaze is under investigation, with a short circuit being reported as the cause of the fire. 

One Boater Saved as Classic Baia Yacht Goes Ablaze Near St. Tropez

A classic fifteen meter Baia yacht with one person aboard went ablaze offshore to Les Salins beach, in St. Tropez to the South of France at around 11:00 morning time of Friday July 24.  Fire fighters and the local coast guard tended to the accident, rescuing the sole boater onboard, and then extinguishing the blaze.  The one person onboard is reported to have suffered mild smoke inhalation.  The classic yacht was ultimately wrecked in the fire.

The yacht in this accident is a Baia B50 as designed by Don Aronow and produced from 1983 to 1990 in around fifty units.  The B50 was a replacement to the Data 80 15.10 meters, and was replaced by the Baia B49.

Two Boaters Dog Saved as Sport Cruiser Sinks at Anse de la Badine, Hyères

Two boaters and a dog were saved as a ten meter hard-top sport cruiser sank at Anse de la Badine off the Giens Peninsula in Hyères on 23:03 of Wednesday 23 July.  SNSM Hyeres who shared the story on its Facebook page dispatched the rescue boat SNS 6-001 of Regional Operational Surveillance and Rescue Center who recovered the two people and the dog, after these were rescued by a nearby sail-boat.  These then were transported to the marina.  SNSM then inspected the sank vessel for any fuel leaks, with this reported to be negative.  The cause of the sinking is not reported, though the vessel was reported to be at anchor.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.