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 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.

Ferretti Yacht Beaches in Magaluf, Mallorca

A sixteen meter Ferretti Yacht ended aground on the beach of Magaluf to the south west of Palma in Mallorca on the morning of Sunday 28 June.  The yacht is reported to have snapped it's chain while at anchor offshore to the beach and then drifted until ending aground.  A not successful attempt to tow the yacht was made by a boater, with a second towing by the charter boat Neptun freed the yacht and returned it to deep water.  No injuries are reported from the grounding, and the damage to the yacht is not advised.

The yacht in this accident is a Ferretti 550 second generation as designed by Zuccon and produced from 2016 to 2022.  The second generation 550 was a replacement to the 570, and was replaced by the Ferretti 580.

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.

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.

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.

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.

23 Meter Yacht Partly Sinks in Greek Island of Salamina

A 23 meter yacht with Polish flag and five persons onboard partly sank at Vourkari Marina in Salamina Island, the largest of the Saronic Gulf islands of Greece on the morning of Tuesday thirtieth June.  Hellenic Coast Guard launched a rescue operation, as it saved the five persons onboard, and then deployed an anti-containment pollution boon around the part sank yacht.  The yacht is reported to have sunk, sinking stern first following a sea-trial and as it was manoeuvring to its berth.  No injuries are reported from the accident.  

The yacht in this accident is a Cantieri Navali Liguri Ghibli 23 as produced in the nineties.  The Ghibli 23 was a replacement to the Ghibli 22, and was replaced by the Cantieri Navali Liguri Ghibli 24.

Scarab Powerboat Partly Sinks at Barnegat Marina, New Jersey

A not attended eight meter Scarab power boat partly sank while moored in its slip at Barnegat Inlet in New Jersey on the afternoon of Saturday 27 June.  TowboatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven which shared the story on its Facebook page, assisted the boat as they dewatered it, raised it and then towed to a boat ramp for repairs.  The cause of the sinking was not reported.

The boat in this sinking is a Wellcraft Scarab 29 as produced from 1994 to 2002.

Fifty Meter Super Yacht Ends Aground at Bonifacio, Corsica

The fifty meter super yacht Beatrix ended aground at the Port of Bonifacio on the late morning of Saturday 27 June.  The yacht was assisted by the berth assistance of Bonifacio and was eventually put back in deep water.  Theyachtman06 reported the accident from his Instagram page with the cause of the grounding reported to be an error during manoeuvring operation.  No injuries are reported from the accident, with the damage if any to the yacht not being advised.

The yacht in this accident is a custom 2015 build Cantieri Navali di Termoli 50 meters as designed by Tommaso Spadolini for exterior and interiors by Salvagni. 

Explorer Yacht Ends Aground in Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey

A seventeen meter explorer yacht ended aground near Barnegat Light in Barnegat Inlet, New Jersey on the afternoon of Friday 26 June.  TowBoatUS Barnegat Light and Beach Haven who shared the story on its Facebook page assisted the yacht, by removing it from the grounding, and then towing it into deep water.  The yacht was then reported to have proceeded with its own power, which means it sustained little damage.  According to other boaters in the post the area is not well marked and goes from depths of eight meters to those of less to a meters in nothing.

The yacht in this accident is a DeFever 55 Offshore Custom Cruiser as designed by Arthur DeFever and produced in the early noughties.  The 55 Offshore Custom Cruiser was replaced by the DeFever 56 Pilothouse.

Four Boaters Saved as Classic Boat Sinks Near Naples, Italy

Four boaters were saved as a nine meter classic cabin cruiser started to take on water offshore to Torre del Greco, to the South of Naples, Italy in the early morning hours of Thursday 25 June.  The boaters were assisted by the Reparto Operativo Aeronavale of Naples, who saved the boaters first, and then were followed by the Guardia Costiera coast guard who tried to float back the boat without success.  No injuries were reported with the cause of the sinking reported to be structural wood planking failure.

Capsized Sportfish Cruiser Recovered in Florida

An eight meter in size sportfish cruiser with twin outboard motors was recovered as it capsized offshore to Miami, with the story shared on Tuesday 23 June on the Fast Response Marine Towing and Salvage Facebook page.  Fast Response salvaged the boat, by flipping it, and then towing to a boat ramp for recovery.  During the lift out the boat had one motor down, and the other up.  No further news, how the accident happened and and if anyone was injured seem to be available about this.

The boat in this accident is a Fountain 29 Sportfish Cruiser as produced from 1995 to 2005.  The 29 Sportfish Cruiser was a replacement to the 27 Sportfish Cruiser and replaced by the Fountain 33 Sportfish Cruiser.

Beneteau Cruiser Ends Aground on Loncaric Reef in Croatia

A nine meter Beneteau flybridge cruiser ended aground over the Loncaric reef located near the islands of Vrtlic and Murvenjak in Adriatic sea Croatia, on the night of nineteen June. It looks like following the collision the boat was secured with its anchor and a rope to its bow, as the picture above shows. Kapetanija Harbour Master is investigating the accident with the cause of the grounding and if any injuries came from it are not advised.  As of second July the boat was not yet recovered and was partly listing to it's port side.

The boat in this accident is a Beneteau Antares Serie 9 as produced from 2003 to 2008.  The Antares Serie 9 was a replacement to the Antares 9.05 and was replaced by the Beneteau Antares 30. 

Prestige Yacht Ends Aground Loses Propulsion at Jewfish Key, Florida

A sixteen meter Prestige flybridge yacht with four persons onboard ended aground, and then lost both its pod-drives at New Pass, Jewfish Key Florida at 13:00 of Friday nineteen June.  Florida Gulf Coast Marine Services of TowBoatU.S who shared the story on its Youtube page, and then assisted the yacht as it towed to Dock Cortez for inspection.  An interesting part of the story that ultimately the yacht's captain found the lost pod drives the following day.  

The yacht in this accident is a Prestige 550 Flybridge as designed by Garroni and produced from 2012 to 2017 in 170 units.  The 550 Flybridge was replaced by the Prestige 560 Flybridge.

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. 

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.

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.

Sport Cruiser Saved from Sinking in Procida Island, Italy

A twelve meter in size sport cruiser with five persons onboard, three of which small children was saved from sinking near the Phlegraean Island of Procida, on the Tyrrhenian side of Italy at around 15:20 of Saturday sixth June.  The Port Captaincy and Guardia Costiera coast guard of Naples received the call for assistance, and deployed the search and rescue CP 807 vessel, with the GC 806 of the Procida section arriving first on the scene.  The GC 806 saved the boaters first, and on the arrival of CP 807 started an operation to save the vessel, which was a success, even in light of the strong westerly winds of the afternoon.  Following the return of safety to the boat, this was then towed at Marina Chiaiolella to the South of the island.  No injuries were reported from the accident with the cause of the water entry not being reported.

The boat in this accident is a Gagliotta Camaro Even 42 as produced in the noughties.  The Camaro Even 42 was a replacement to the Camaro 43, and was replaced by Gagliotta 44.